Welcome to our latest newsletter

ISSUE 29  |  OCTOBER 2023

We hope that you have had a smooth start to the year. We are excited to share our priorities with you.

These are:

• Transitioning the Appropriate Body Service from Local Authority colleagues to the Hub
• Growing engagement with teacher training and the benefits thereof
• Creating a sustainable model for early career teacher development that is workload friendly and impactful on practice.
• Widening the opportunities for leadership development through NPQs
• Embedding local needs into our CPD opportunities through a collaborative approach to have a stronger impact in our schools and settings.

More details on each of these priorities can be found below.  We would encourage you to read and share this newsletter across your school and network to make sure we are supporting as many teachers, educators and leaders as possible.

Best wishes, 
Lynne Birch | Teaching School Hub Lead 

Teacher trainees, a solution to recruitment

The shortage of teachers is an on-going hot topic. Schools will need to think creatively about how to fill their timetables with appropriately qualified teaching staff in the future. Our local ITT providers discuss how they could help.

A warm welcome to
Helen Thatcher

Appropriate Body

Early Career Framework

Welcome to all new ECTs and Mentors!

Accessing the ECF Programme

We are delighted to welcome you to the new school year, whether you are a Year 1 or Year 2 participant. We have a variety of events and learning materials for you to access via the EDT Online Learning Platform.

We recently hosted events for:

• Participants 'New to Mentoring' (Support Session)
• Year 1 Mentors (Local Group Session)

If you were unable to make the recent Local Group Sessions or believe you may benefit from the 'New to Mentoring' Session, please do get in touch and we can provide you with a recording.

Upcoming Events and Support

We have a range of events coming up including Local Group Sessions for our Year 1 ECTs and our Regional Conference for Year 2 ECTs, all events can be viewed, and a place reserved, via the 'Events Calendar' tab on the Online Learning Platform (please ensure to provide dietary requirements for face-to-face sessions).

Please note - bookings must be made by participants themselves using their own log in. Each person's 'Events' page is tailored to their role and cohort meaning you can only view the events suitable for yourself. If you require any support with this or you are unable to access/view upcoming events, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can assist.

If you are yet to receive your login for the platform, please contact Shannon Crowley.

Key Dates - Year 2 ECT Regional Conferences

Friday 3rd & Monday 6th November 2023 - Delta Hotels by Marriott (Huntingdon)

If you have not already done so, please reserve your place to attend a Regional Conference from one of these dates listed above. In attendance, we have a very exciting range of sessions planned throughout the day as well as many knowledgeable and experienced facilitators and leadership development guests. Representatives of Curriculum Hubs from our regions will also be available to share upcoming opportunities available to you as you work through your 2nd year on the ECF Programme. This will be a fantastic opportunity for networking and collaboration with peers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Leadership Development

Welcome to all new NPQ programme members!

Thank you to everyone who came to the Induction event at SVC. It was fantastic to bring together aspiring and existing leaders from across the county and beyond.

Applications for NPQs starting in February 2024 are now open!

The NPQs remain fully funded and your school could benefit from an additional grant!

100% Pass Rate for 1a Leadership!

Congratulations to all the 1a leadership programme members on passing their NPQs! Thank you for your participation and commitment. 

We wish you the best in you continued leadership journey and look forward to working with you again in the future.

NPQ in Leading Primary Mathematics

A local collaboration 

We are excited to be partnering with the Maths Hub Cambridge to deliver the new NPQLPM, starting in February 2024.

After half term, we will be sharing further information about the pre-requisites to access this course.

Continuing Professional Development

To support our local school needs, we proudly partner with a plethora of Curriculum Hubs, Local Authorities and national organisations who provide professional development opportunities and subject specific pedagogy. Please see below for a selection of the wider CPD currently on offer. 

SKTM Secondary Early Career Teachers - Phase 1

November - June

This maths-specific subject knowledge project is designed to support secondary Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

For more information, and to view all opportunities, visit here!

Introduction to Primary Computing

November - June

This session improves subject knowledge in the key areas of programming, information technology and digital literacy as well as supporting important subject pedagogy.

For more information, and to view all opportunities, visit here!

Empowering Writers:

Helping every child find their voice

7th November 2023

Cambs English Team's Primary English Conference promises to be an inspiring and informative event - an incredible day of CPD for teachers and leaders who are determined to provide dynamic, creative English provision at their schools. For more information, and to view all opportunities, visit here!

Leadership Reading List

What are your education leaders reading right now?

Below you will find a snapshot of key reading that is supporting educators in your area on their leadership journey. 

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