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Following the announcement on 8th September 2022 of the death of HRH Her Majesty The Queen, colleague from Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub send their condolences and deepest sympathies to members of our Royal Family.In this period of mourning, we will continue to deliver our planned programme of events to colleagues across Northamptonshire with the exception of Monday 19th September 2022, where along with schools and businesses across the country, we will be closed to mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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<h2>Digital service</h2>Launched in 2021, the DfE’s <a href="https://manage-training-for-early-career-teachers.education.gov.uk/how-to-set-up-your-programme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manage training for early career teachers</a> service aims to be the single place for schools to:&nbsp;<ul><li>find accurate and up-to-date guidance on statutory induction and Early Career Framework-based training.</li><li>Get access to DfE funding for training and mentor support.</li><li>manage how ECF-based training is delivered to their ECTs.</li><li>receive support with managing their ECF-based training.</li></ul>Schools should register with the DfE’s Manage Training for early career teachers service to select what induction route they are utilising and add details of their ECTs and Mentors.Schools are already able to set up next year’s ECF-based training programmes.This year’s approach to registration will reduce the administrative burden for schools where possible compared to last year.To find out more and register with the Hub, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a><a href="https://manage-training-for-early-career-teachers.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Updated guidance</a> is available for schools on GOV.UK and there is also a <a href="https://manage-training-for-early-career-teachers.education.gov.uk/how-to-set-up-your-programme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">step-by-step guide</a>.<h2>Evaluation data</h2>We have published a summary of the initial survey findings from the external evaluation of the provider-led ECF-based induction programmes. The surveys were conducted between December 2021 and January 2022, 3-4 months into the programme. Evaluators received over 18,000 responses from ECTs, mentors and induction tutors.&nbsp;The evaluation data shows mostly positive perceptions of the ECF-based programmes. There is good awareness, understanding and engagement from ECTs and mentors, and positive feedback on training delivery and quality.&nbsp;The main areas for improvement identified centre around perceived rigidity and relevance, and challenges around work and time commitment.<ul><li>The feedback shows overall levels of satisfaction with the ECF-based induction programmes. 63% of induction tutors were satisfied compared to 15% dissatisfied and 48% of mentors were satisfied compared to 22% dissatisfied.</li><li>Levels of enthusiasm for the programme are high, with 65% of mentors rating their enthusiasm at least 7 out of 10 and 53% of ECTs rating their enthusiasm at least 7 out of 10.</li><li>Respondents rated the programmes well in terms of its helpfulness for ECTs during its first term. 56% of induction tutors, 52% of mentors and&nbsp;41% of ECTs rated helpfulness as at least 7 out of 10.&nbsp;</li><li>62% of induction tutors consider the provider-led induction programmes to be on a par or better than previous induction programmes. Those involved in the early roll out of the programmes were more likely to consider the ECF based induction programmes as better than previous programmes, which suggests greater familiarity with the programmes leads to a more positive assessment.</li></ul>We have listened to the feedback on areas for improvement in the provider led ECF-based induction programmes and are working on making&nbsp;improvements. As well as the new digital service announced today, we:<ul><li>have created new materials for school leaders, mentors and early career teachers to answer common questions about induction and ECF-based training.&nbsp;</li><li>are reviewing materials to make them as user friendly as possible.</li><li>are working with our providers to allow greater flexibility in when mentors can engage with the programmes.</li></ul>are producing guidance on how mentors can use their professional judgement in supporting early career teachers to understand and apply the content of the programmes to their particular context and role.<h2> </h2><h2>Early Career Framework Questions and Answers (Q&amp;A)</h2><h3>Q: When will the results of the next round of evaluation surveys be published?</h3>A: The DfE will publish a summary of the evaluation of the first year of the national roll out of the ECF-based induction programmes in September 2022.<h3>Q: What are you doing to improve flexibility in the programme?</h3>A: We are producing guidance on how mentors can use their professional judgement in supporting early career teachers to understand and apply the content of the programmes to their particular context and role.&nbsp;We are also exploring other ways to encourage appropriate flexibility in the delivery of the programmes, including giving mentors more options for when they engage (including commencing training in the preceding summer term) and using more online delivery where appropriate.&nbsp;<h3>Q: What are you doing to reduce workload in the programme?</h3>A: We are committed to gathering evidence about the implementation and impact of the Early Career Framework reforms, including any impact on workload, to ensure that new teachers entering the profession are provided with the best support. We will continue to monitor this through our evaluation activity and ensure that evidence feeds into the ongoing implementation of these reforms.&nbsp;<h3>Q: How do the ECF reforms support early career teachers?</h3>A: These reforms are firmly and exclusively about an entitlement to additional training and support for early career teachers and not about an additional burden or assessment. This is about making sure teachers at the beginning of their career have the support – and the time through extended time away from the classroom – to continue developing the knowledge, practices and working habits that set them up for a fulfilling and successful career in teaching. An extended induction period will not affect pay – teachers in their second year have the same entitlements to pay progression that they currently have, and this should also not prohibit career progression.<h3>Q: What are the expectations of mentors?</h3>A: Mentors are a key part of the induction support for ECTs and feedback suggests that mentor support is highly valued by ECTs. Mentors should have sufficient time to carry out their role effectively – both to undertake mentor training (for those on funded training programmes); and to plan and hold mentor sessions with their ECT(s). Being a mentor can be part of an ongoing development journey for experienced teachers as they further their own practice.To register with Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>

DfE Policy Reforms & Updates

Early Career Framework | Digital Service & Q&A

<h3>DfE Consultation: Appropriate body reforms and induction assessment</h3>In the ‘<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fopportunity-for-all-strong-schools-with-great-teachers-for-your-child&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2%2Fu8ZRZ4pJ1O4SGZSL4ENj75bYjWrowzOcYoVnYNKSs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Opportunity for all</a>’ white paper, published in March 2022, the department committed to reforming the role of the appropriate body (AB). In the induction guidance for ABs published in 2021 the department also committed to introducing stronger quality assurance of the AB sector.In response, the department has, today, launched a consultation on ‘<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fconsultations%2Fappropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KAaz9Wh%2BzeyMd0mH3yrLkpRKECiKr0hwhaooCKVBFqA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Appropriate body reform and induction assessment - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>’. The consultation document announces the decision to move to a system in which teaching school hubs (TSHs) will become the main providers of AB services and Local Authorities will no longer carry out this role. This will enable quality assurance of AB services through existing contractual relationships with TSHs.The department recognises this announcement will mean significant change for many ABs currently operating in both the TSH and LA sectors. It is consulting on a provisional transition end date of September 2023 and would like to invite ABs to feed back on the delivery implications for the current AB sector, to inform planning for capacity building and a timeframe that will enable a well-managed transition.&nbsp;To inform improvements to the AB role and to help policy development, the consultation is also seeking views on how the responsibilities of ABs can be improved as well as the value of the formal assessment process.All ABs are encouraged to engage with this consultation to enable a successful transition and to help improve the quality of AB services and the induction experience for ECTs. Please read the&nbsp;‘<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsult.education.gov.uk%2Finduction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy%2Fappropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment%2Fsupporting_documents%2FAB_reform_consultation.pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DBjWpVcUl0DcPo5i4PhamygYb8tbnnaJrhEKUY5NPhQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Appropriate body reform and induction assessment: Consultation document’</a>&nbsp;and provide responses to the consultation via the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsult.education.gov.uk%2Finduction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy%2Fappropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GjZiKjNj8FIb7X0qsBYidq4j%2F5FXxCLBvNB65X4QR08%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://consult.education.gov.uk/induction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy/appropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment/</a>The department asks that ABs also cascade links to this consultation to the schools, trusts and teachers they work with, to encourage them to share their experiences of induction so that we can work to ensure the regulatory system serves the needs of ECTs.The consultation will run for eight weeks until 21 July 2022, the government is expected to publish its response to the consultation in Autumn 2022.The department will provide opportunities for engagement on the consultation and will be in touch with details on how you can get involved in due course.&nbsp;If you are interested in applying to join the Hub's AB service, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/129506" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">please click here</a>

26th May 2022

Appropriate Body Reforms and Consultation 

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3> Since autumn 2021, teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools, as well as those employed in state-funded organisations in England that offer education to 16-19 year olds, have been able to access DfE funded training scholarships for all NPQs. We are now extending this funding for the next two years, to support participants undertaking NPQs in 22/23 and 23/24.<h3>From autumn 2022, organisations eligible to access scholarships will include:</h3><ul><li>independent special schools.</li><li>virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).</li><li>hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations.</li><li>young offender institutions.</li></ul> Applicants from these organisations who feel they should be eligible for funding should contact continuing professionaldevelopment@digital.education.gov.uk for more information.In addition, Early years practitioners and leaders working in the following settings in England will be eligible for scholarship funding from the DfE for the NPQEYL only:<ul><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on non-domestic premises.</li><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on domestic premises.</li><li>childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register.</li><li>childminders registered with an Ofsted-registered childminder agency, caring for early years children. As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ.</li></ul> As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ. NPQ for Leading Literacy (NPQLL) &amp; NPQ for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) To ensure NPQs continue to offer the best possible support to teachers and leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, we are introducing 2 3 additional NPQs which will be available from autumn 2022: NPQLL &amp; NPQEYL.The NPQLL is designed to support school literacy leaders to have a secure understanding of the importance of literacy and recognise the influence it has on pupils’ future academic achievement, wellbeing and success in life. It will develop leaders’ expertise in the teaching of reading and writing and enable them to share their expertise effectively to improve literacy outcomes for every child.The NPQ in Early Years Leadership, which will support leaders to develop expertise in leading high-quality education and care, as well as in effective staff and organisational management, working with and through their colleagues so that every child gets the best start in life.<ul><li><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1025652/NPQ_Leading_Literacy_Framework.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Read the full Leading Literacy framework here</a>.</li><li><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1057342/National_Professional_Qualification_for_Early_Years_Leadership.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Read the full Early Years Leadership framework here</a>.</li></ul> To find out more and register for an NPQ with the Hub, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> <h3>Targeted Support Funding for Small Schools</h3>The DfE are introducing additional payments to small schools, to enable them to support their teachers and leaders to undertake NPQs. The Targeted Support Fund gives a grant payment of £200 per participant to settings with 1-600 pupils, for every teacher or leader they employ who participates in an NPQ.Organisations that are eligible for NPQ scholarships will also be eligible for targeted support funding, with the exception of non-school based early years settings (group-based providers and childminders), virtual schools, hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations, and young offender institutions.&nbsp;<h3>Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)</h3>Alongside the reformed suite of NPQs, the DfE introduced an Additional Support Offer (ASO) for new headteachers from autumn 2021. The DfE have made two changes to the Additional Support Offer with immediate effect:<ul><li>re-branding the programme to Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO).</li><li>extending the eligibility from the first two years (24 months of headship) in a headship role to the first five years in a headship role.</li></ul>The offer is an unassessed support package and is based on the latest available evidence on what makes an effective headteacher. The offer is designed for those early on in their headship role and will include structured support elements such as group coaching and networking opportunities. This change is being implemented based on sector feedback.&nbsp;,To find out more and register for an NPQ with the Hub, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>

As part of the government’s long-term education recovery plan, £184 million  of new funding for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) was  announced in June 2021 to be spent over the course of this parliament.

Updated NPQ Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

<h3>Q: Who is eligible for funding? </h3>A: Teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools, as well as those employed in state-funded organisations in England that offer education to 16– 19-year-olds, will be able to access DfE funded training scholarships for all NPQs. We are now extending this funding for the next two years, to support participants undertaking NPQs in 22/23 and 23/24. From autumn 2022, organisations eligible to access scholarships will include:  independent special schools.  virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).  hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations.  young offender institutions. Applicants from these organisations who feel they should be eligible for funding should contact continuing-professionaldevelopment@digital.education.gov.uk for more information. In addition, Early years practitioners and leaders working in the following settings in England will be eligible for scholarship funding from the DfE for the NPQEYL only:  childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on non-domestic premises.  childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on domestic premises.  childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register. 5  childminders registered with an Ofsted-registered childminder agency, caring for early years children. As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ. Q: How long will funding for these qualifications be available for? A: NPQs are backed by £184 million, allowing the programme to deliver 150,000 NPQs to teachers and leaders up until the 2023/24 academic year. Q: Why did the DfE develop a Leading Literacy NPQ? A: The NPQLL has been developed to aid the teaching of literacy in primary and secondary schools and support the catch up of children whose literacy development has been impacted by the pandemic. The qualification will explore the development of literacy skills including oral language, word reading, reading comprehension, spelling, and writing composition through effective teaching and monitoring. The role of strong literacy leadership and high-quality training in primary and secondary settings, as well as managing transition between key stages and into secondary school will also be examined. Q: What will NPQLL assessment of the NPQs look like? A: The assessment process for NPQs has been refreshed to reduce the workload burden on teachers while still providing an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge. To pass an NPQ, teachers will need to engage with at least 90% of the course (exact requirements to be determined by the provider) and complete a final assessment. At the start of their training, providers must provide teachers with a complete list of course elements that will count towards participation metrics and set out how participation in those elements will be measured. The final assessment will take the form of a case study and represent a likely situation to be faced by a teacher at the relevant NPQ qualification level or role. It will test teachers on a variety of ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statements from within the relevant NPQ Content Framework. Teachers will be allowed an eight-day calendar window to provide a written response to the case study in an ‘open book’ setting. Q: Why did the DfE develop an Early Years Leadership NPQ? A: The NPQEYL has been developed to underpin and increase early yearsspecific pedagogical leadership in early years settings, strengthen staff 6 pedagogy, and support children whose development has been impacted by the pandemic. The qualification will investigate early education and child development, with a focus on communication, language, and physical development as well as personal, social and emotional growth, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage reforms. The setting of strategic direction and organisational culture, as well as pedagogical leadership, including evidence-based learning will also be explored. Q: What will the assessment of the NPQEYL look like? A: The assessment process for NPQs has been refreshed to reduce the workload burden on teachers and leaders while still providing an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge. To pass an NPQ, teachers and leaders will need to engage with at least 90% of the course (exact requirements to be determined by the provider) and complete a final assessment. At the start of their training, providers must provide participants with a complete list of course elements that will count towards participation metrics and set out how participation in those elements will be measured. The final assessment will take the form of a case study and represent a likely situation to be faced by a participant at the relevant NPQ qualification level or role. It will test participants on a variety of ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statements from within the relevant NPQ Content Framework. Participants will be allowed an eight-day calendar window to provide a 1500 - 2500 word written response to the case study in an ‘open book’ setting. Q: How do applicants apply for an NPQ? A: To sign up to undertake an NPQ, applicants’ first step will be to visit https://professional-development-for-teachers-leaders.education.gov.uk/index. Once applicants have selected their course and provider, they will be signposted to register their details using the GOV.UK Register for a National Professional Qualification Service. All participants who are interested in taking an NPQ will need to register with the Department in order to access scholarship funding where applicable and to obtain a certificate upon completion of their training. Applicants should contact continuing-professionaldevelopment@digital.education.gov.uk to register if they are employed in:  independent special schools.  virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).  hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible 7 organisations.  young offender institutions. Q: Who is offering NPQs in my area? A: NPQs are provided by a range of Lead Providers, Delivery partners and Local Teaching School Hubs. You can find your local Teaching School Hub here. Q: What is Targeted Delivery and Support funding? A: Uplift payments to NPQ providers (known as Targeted Delivery Funding) and Targeted Support payments to schools are being introduced from Autumn 2022. These will enable teachers and leaders from small settings to engage with NPQs. An uplift payment of £100 will be paid to providers per participant, and a grant payment of £200 per participant will be paid to schools and organisations offering 16-19 education with 600 pupils or fewer. The NPQ Targeted Delivery and Support Funds:  the NPQ Targeted Support Fund. Support payments of £200 per participant to be paid to schools with 600 pupils or fewer, to aid the release of teachers and leaders for NPQ training;  the NPQ Targeted Delivery Fund. Uplift payments of £100 per participant to be paid to lead providers to support them and their delivery partners in recruiting from and delivering to teachers and leaders in schools with 600 pupils or fewer. Q: If an organisation receives Scholarship funding, are they also eligible for Target Delivery and Support funding? A: Organisations that are eligible for NPQ scholarships and that have between 1-600 pupils will also be eligible for Targeted Support and Delivery Funding, with the exception of:  Local Authorities (Local Authority employed supply teachers and virtual schools).  young offender institutions.  hospital schools not already included in other eligible organisation categories.  non-school based early years settings (group-based providers and childminders). Q: When will the GOV.UK Register for a National Professional Qualification Service re-open for new registrations? 8 A: Registration for NPQs starting in autumn 2022 is temporarily closed and will reopen soon. Interested participants can sign up for an email alert when registration reopens. Q: What are the changes to the Additional Support Offer? A: The DfE have made two changes to the Additional Support Offer with immediate effect:  re-branding the programme to the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO).  extending the eligibility from the first two years (24 months of headship) in a headship role to the first five years in a headship role. Q: Why have you changed the Additional Support Offer? A: The changes have been made based on sector feedback and will support providers in recruiting participants and maximising take-up in advance of delivery commencing.&nbsp;

May 2022 onwards

National Professional Qualifications Questions and Answers (Q&A)

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3> Q: Who is eligible for funding?A: Teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools, as well as those employed in state-funded organisations in England that offer education to 16– 19-year-olds, will be able to access DfE funded training scholarships for all NPQs. We are now extending this funding for the next two years, to support participants undertaking NPQs in 22/23 and 23/24.From autumn 2022, organisations eligible to access scholarships will include:<ul><li>independent special schools.</li><li>virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).</li><li>Hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations.</li><li>Young offender institutions.</li></ul>Applicants from these organisations who feel they should be eligible for funding should contact <a href="https://continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk</a> for more information.In addition, Early years practitioners and leaders working in the following settings in England will be eligible for scholarship funding from the DfE for the NPQEYL only:<ul><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on non-domestic premises.</li><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on domestic premises.</li><li>childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register.</li><li>childminders registered with an Ofsted-registered childminder agency, caring for early years children.</li></ul>&nbsp;As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ.You can register to join an NPQ with the Hub <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a><h3>Q: How long will funding for these qualifications be available for?</h3>A: NPQs are backed by £184 million, allowing the programme to deliver 150,000 NPQs to teachers and leaders up until the 2023/24 academic year.<h3>Q: Why did the DfE develop a Leading Literacy NPQ?</h3>A: The NPQLL has been developed to aid the teaching of literacy in primary and secondary schools and support the catch up of children whose literacy development has been impacted by the pandemic.The qualification will explore the development of literacy skills including oral language, word reading, reading comprehension, spelling, and writing composition through effective teaching and monitoring. The role of strong literacy leadership and high-quality training in primary and secondary settings, as well as managing transition between key stages and into secondary school will also be examined.<h3>Q: What will NPQLL assessment of the NPQs look like? </h3>A: The assessment process for NPQs has been refreshed to reduce the workload burden on teachers while still providing an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge. To pass an NPQ, teachers will need to engage with at least 90% of the course (exact requirements to be determined by the provider) and complete a final assessment.At the start of their training, providers must provide teachers with a complete list of course elements that will count towards participation metrics and set out how participation in those elements will be measured.The final assessment will take the form of a case study and represent a likely situation to be faced by a teacher at the relevant NPQ qualification level or role. It will test teachers on a variety of ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statements from within the relevant NPQ Content Framework. Teachers will be allowed an eight-day calendar window to provide a written response to the case study in an ‘open book’ setting.<h3>Q: Why did the DfE develop an Early Years Leadership NPQ? </h3>A: The NPQEYL has been developed to underpin and increase early years specific pedagogical leadership in early years settings, strengthen staff 6 pedagogy, and support children whose development has been impacted by the pandemic.The qualification will investigate early education and child development, with a focus on communication, language, and physical development as well as personal, social and emotional growth, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage reforms. The setting of strategic direction and organisational culture, as well as pedagogical leadership, including evidence-based learning will also be explored.<h3>Q: What will the assessment of the NPQEYL look like? </h3>A: The assessment process for NPQs has been refreshed to reduce the workload burden on teachers and leaders while still providing an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge. To pass an NPQ, teachers and leaders will need to engage with at least 90% of the course (exact requirements to be determined by the provider) and complete a final assessment.At the start of their training, providers must provide participants with a complete list of course elements that will count towards participation metrics and set out how participation in those elements will be measured.The final assessment will take the form of a case study and represent a likely situation to be faced by a participant at the relevant NPQ qualification level or role. It will test participants on a variety of ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statements from within the relevant NPQ Content Framework. Participants will be allowed an eight-day calendar window to provide a 1500 - 2500 word written response to the case study in an ‘open book’ setting.<h3>Q: How do applicants apply for an NPQ? </h3>A: To sign up to undertake an NPQ, applicants’ first step will be to visit https://professional-development-for-teachers-leaders.education.gov.uk/index.Once applicants have selected their course and provider, they will be signposted to register their details using the GOV.UK Register for a National Professional Qualification Service. All participants who are interested in taking an NPQ will need to register with the Department in order to access scholarship funding where applicable and to obtain a certificate upon completion of their training.Applicants should contact continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk to register if they are employed in:<ul><li>independent special schools.</li><li>virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).</li><li>hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations</li><li>young offender institutions.</li></ul>You can register to join an NPQ with the Hub <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;<h3>Q: Who is offering NPQs in my area? </h3>A: NPQs are provided by a range of Lead Providers, Delivery partners and Local Teaching School Hubs. You can find your local Teaching School Hub here.<h3>Q: What is Targeted Delivery and Support funding? </h3>A: Uplift payments to NPQ providers (known as Targeted Delivery Funding) and Targeted Support payments to schools are being introduced from Autumn 2022. These will enable teachers and leaders from small settings to engage with NPQs.An uplift payment of £100 will be paid to providers per participant, and a grant payment of £200 per participant will be paid to schools and organisations offering 16-19 education with 600 pupils or fewer.The NPQ Targeted Delivery and Support Funds:<ul><li>the NPQ Targeted Support Fund. Support payments of £200 per participant to be paid to schools with 600 pupils or fewer, to aid the release of teachers and leaders for NPQ training;</li><li>the NPQ Targeted Delivery Fund. Uplift payments of £100 per participant to be paid to lead providers to support them and their delivery partners in recruiting from and delivering to teachers and leaders in schools with 600 pupils or fewer.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Q: If an organisation receives Scholarship funding, are they also eligible for Target Delivery and Support funding? </h3>A: Organisations that are eligible for NPQ scholarships and that have between 1-600 pupils will also be eligible for Targeted Support and Delivery Funding, with the exception of:<ul><li>Local Authorities (Local Authority employed supply teachers and virtual schools).</li><li>young offender institutions.</li><li>hospital schools not already included in other eligible organisation categories.</li><li>non-school based early years settings (group-based providers and childminders).</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Q: When will the GOV.UK Register for a National Professional Qualification Service re-open for new registrations?</h3>A: Registration for NPQs starting in autumn 2022 is temporarily closed and will reopen soon. Interested participants can sign up for an email alert when registration reopens.<h3>Q: What are the changes to the Additional Support Offer?</h3>A: The DfE have made two changes to the Additional Support Offer with immediate effect:<ul><li>re-branding the programme to the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO).</li><li>extending the eligibility from the first two years (24 months of headship) in a headship role to the first five years in a headship role.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Q: Why have you changed the Additional Support Offer? </h3>A: The changes have been made based on sector feedback and will support providers in recruiting participants and maximising take-up in advance of delivery commencing.&nbsp;

FAQs around the recent DfE policy updates for NPQs.

National Professional Qualifications Q&A

With schools already appointing ECTs, Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub are keen to support you through the process of ECF Full Induction and Appropriate Body registration to make it as simple as possible. We will be launching our registration process in-line with the DfE portal opening with a series of webinars to guide you on your way.<h2>What to do now</h2><ol><li>Register&nbsp;your ECTs and Mentors (programme members) with the Teaching School Hub&nbsp;(that's us). By registering, we can ensure that the right person gets the right information and support needed to onboard.&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1yGnSaTfvS-iWUc5adfSO8wf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Register your ECF programme members here</a></li><li>Register with the DfE's <a href="https://manage-training-for-early-career-teachers.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manage Early Career Training </a></li><li><a href="http://www.northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.ectmanager.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Appoint and AB and register for our Appropriate Body Service</a></li></ol> <h2><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/19KFLOBcZTZCUGtp7Wrp5nwf8mnk?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Jj57VYiRiQNA219FWllwUi8doU9Ht11brQtdXUAB5ZJR8tsvKhAPw71Y_e_TMS7PreqZx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Watch our webinar series</a></h2><h3>Employing an ECT in September 2022 | Tuesday 17th May, 15:45</h3>We will talk you through all you need to know about registering an ECT for the ECF, the Appropriate Body and the DfE portal.&nbsp;<a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/video/122196" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">W</a><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/video/122196" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">atch the recording and access the slides here</a><h3>New to role as an Induction Tutor? Monday 23rd May, 15:45</h3>Recruiting ECTs for the first time or new to role as an Induction Tutor/ ECF Lead? We will guide you through the programme need to know!&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/19KFLOBcZTZCUGtp7Wrp5nwf8mnk?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Jj57VYiRiQNA219FWllwUi8doU9Ht11brQtdXUAB5ZJR8tsvKhAPw71Y_e_TMS7PreqZx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sign up here</a> <h2>For awareness | DfE portal registration</h2>The DfE will be sending an email to schools from the 10th May onwards to update them on changes they have made to their registration portal in preparation for registering&nbsp;new ECTs for a September 2022 start.&nbsp;An email will be sent directly to Induction Tutors for schools that have had ECTs at their school this year based on the email address they currently have for the Induction Tutor in the DfE portal, ‘Manage Early Career Teachers’. If you believe that this may been incorrect, please login to make the change and update with urgency.&nbsp;With the portal and registration process changing, Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub recommend schools to wait to register their ECTs until&nbsp;after&nbsp;they have received further information via the&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/19KFLOBcZTZCUGtp7Wrp5nwf8mnk?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Jj57VYiRiQNA219FWllwUi8doU9Ht11brQtdXUAB5ZJR8tsvKhAPw71Y_e_TMS7PreqZx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employing an ECT webinar</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;17th&nbsp;May 2022&nbsp;for Headteachers and Induction Tutors to help understand what the registration and induction process will look like for next year.<ul><li>All schools should have received the DfE email by the week before May half term.</li><li>Further information on the registration process will be shared once schools have received the DfE communication. This will include registering for the ECF and AB services.</li></ul>For schools that have not had an ECT this year, the email will be sent to the ‘Get Information About Schools’ (GIAS) contact email address for the school, we advise schools in this situation to be on the lookout for the email in case it goes to an&nbsp;office@...&nbsp;email address.&nbsp;Please do contact the ECF/AB team with any questions of support by emailing&nbsp;ecf@northantstshub.org&nbsp;or call the office on 01536 397013.

What you need to do to prepare

Employing an ECT for September 2022 | DfE Portal Opening

<h1>Research Hubs</h1><h3><a href="https://www.learnat.uk/learning/learn-at-teaching-school?msclkid=942875dec56b11ecbfbc8a50b8133086" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn-AT and Kyra Research School</a></h3> <h1>Curriculum Hubs</h1><h3><a href="https://www.emsmathshub.org.uk/work-groups/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">EMS Maths Hub</a> (East Midlands South Maths Hub)</h3><ul><li>2022-23 PD opportunities -&nbsp;<a href="https://mailchi.mp/799732f438b5/ems-maths-hub-bulletin-14272392" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EMS Maths Hub March Bulletin</a></li><li>Primary Email Update</li></ul><h3><a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roade English Hub</a> - Free CPD events</h3><ul><li>Chris Quigley Infusing Rich Vocabulary Throughout the Primary Curriculum | 6th May 2022 9.30am – 3.00pm</li><li>CPD sessions</li><li>Phonics and Early Reading Training | 23rd May 2022 9am - 12pm</li></ul>If you wish to book onto these fantastic sessions please visit - <a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Courses &amp; Events</a><h3><a href="https://computingmkn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Computing Hub</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.stem.org.uk/local-cpd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science Learning Partnership</a></h3> <h2>Training providers</h2><h3>Swan Training School</h3><ul><li>Outstanding Teacher Programme PLUS - multi date sessions starting 5th May 1.30pm, Face to Face &amp; Zoom Hybrid. <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/outstanding-teacher-programme-plus-session-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more...</a></li><li>Governance and Finance - 17th May 6.00pm -8.00pm, Face to Face at GUTP House, Sponne School, Towcester NN12 6DJ. <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/leadership/governance-and-finance-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more...</a></li><li>Behaviour Management Training starting 18th May at 1.30pm-4.00pm &amp; 14th June, Face to Face at GUTP House, Sponne School, Towcester NN12 6DJ. <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/behaviour-management-training-cohort-2-session-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more...</a></li><li>Introduction to Protective Behaviours Training starting 8th June 2022 9am-4pm &amp; 20th June 2022 4-5.30pm, Face to Face &amp; Zoom Hybrid. <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/introduction-to-protective-behaviours-training-cohort-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more</a>...</li></ul>Please visit <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar</a>&nbsp;to view all of our courses and events for 2022. Bookings can be made online. Queries regarding any courses / events can be directed to&nbsp;<a href="https://mailto:teachingschool@sponne.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">trainingschool@sponne.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 01327 250284 ext 251.&nbsp;<h3>5 Wells / Nene</h3><ul><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/518-2022-apprenticeship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 Wells Teaching Apprenticeship </a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/538-eyfspd1306-eyfs-and-personal-development" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EYFS and Personal Development with Andy Lakatos | 13th June 2022 </a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/537-bas1306-behaviour-and-attitude-send" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Behaviour and Attitude and SEND with Andy Lakatos | 13th June 2022</a> </li></ul><h2> </h2><h3>Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership</h3>Are you interested in Train to Teach (ITT) or the Assessment Only route? Our colleagues at The Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership (GUTP) are recruiting now for secondary phase trainee teachers for 2022/2023 within the Northamptonshire / Milton Keynes areas. Come along to the coffee morning (10-12) or the open evening (5-7pm) on Thursday 24th March 2022 to find out more.To find out more or to register for the coffee morning / open evening contact Kate Martin at gutprecruitment@sponne.org.uk, telephone: 01327 350284 ext. 253 or visit The GUTP website.<h3>Brooke Weston Primary Training Hub</h3>Programme guide and upcoming dates: <a href="https://www.brookewestontrust.org/attachments/download.asp?file=243&amp;type=pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">view here</a> <h3>Ambition Institute</h3>Teacher Education FellowsAmbition are currently recruiting for their <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ambition.org.uk%2Fprogrammes%2Fteacher-education-fellows%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C29ec911c237c40ed785808da284de24b%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866612223315481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jXq3kGsHPU7ku4mys5rFjhuyv91yGG%2B5nitu%2Ft90ldM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teacher Education Fellows </a>programme. Teacher Education Fellows is a two-year course that allows those either overseeing or looking to develop a strong Professional Development approach in their school/s to develop mastery in the leading and designing of this.&nbsp;&nbsp; The majority of existing participants are in senior leadership roles, and the course will support them to either design and implement a sustainable school/Trust wide approach to PD where one does not yet exist, or to create cohesion around PD work being implemented in their school by coaches and mentors.&nbsp;Next steps:&nbsp;<ul><li>Applications are now open - let us know you’re interested <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureleaders.force.com%2Fapex%2FERx_Forms__PageMaker%3FpageId%3DRegistrationPage%26lb%3D1%26_ga%3D2.207503955.152476379.1650982245-1981145705.1649775540%26_gac%3D1.11323136.1650551967.EAIaIQobChMI-bKInLGl9wIVl53VCh05yARpEAAYASAAEgL-LfD_BwE&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C29ec911c237c40ed785808da284de24b%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866612223315481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JkhNmtojdLRk5iKvLDXnG7otHU%2Bt90QszAOoGXoVTB8%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></li><li><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ambition.org.uk%2Ftef_may22_webinar%3Futm_source%3Dsp%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3Dwebinar%26utm_campaign%3DTEF-Webinar-110522&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C29ec911c237c40ed785808da284de24b%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866612223315481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aLJC%2B6hO8h6mH7eC2S1TqXA2adHiM%2FlmRQfsSi%2FWa2k%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Webinar</a> taking place 11th May (4-5pm) </li><li>Deadline to apply: 24th May 2022 / Programme launch: 1st – 2nd July 2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Cost: £4,000 (paid in two invoices, £2000 per academic year)&nbsp;</li><li>Want more info?&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Kayleigh McCue <a href="https://mailto:Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk</a> </li></ul> Master’s in Expert Teaching: Our flagship <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect-eu.mimecast.com%2Fs%2FAIh5CPYgJUKKxorcB1Xy0%3Fdomain%3Dwww2.ambition.org.uk&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C6d5fe48b45a9426312db08da284cd446%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866607698803776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rdFgko7v4sOUY%2BffWlxnyzjql65rmKKxK4Ek457SDCA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Master’s in Expert Teaching</a> two-year programme focuses on how teachers can take the best evidence-informed research and immediately apply it in the classroom. We are holding a <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ambition.org.uk%2Fl%2F330231%2F2022-04-20%2Fb9xnd&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C6d5fe48b45a9426312db08da284cd446%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866607698803776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WANxroSNAbsFrqCjjc0e9yWo2f2%2FKtx4vAnsGdzakB0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">webinar on Tuesday 17 May at 4.30pm</a> for teachers to learn more about the programme from Emma Lark, Programme Leader.&nbsp;Feel free to forward this to a colleague or friend who might&nbsp;be interested in this course.&nbsp;Want more info? Please contact Kayleigh McCue <a href="https://mailto:Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk</a>

A round-up of CPD hosted in the region.

Partner CPD | Summer 2022

As a valued&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;on our Teach First&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;programme we would like to invite you to apply to join our Committee of Directors to drive our new and powerful&nbsp;network&nbsp;for&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Leads in the region.<h2>Formation of an&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;Network&nbsp;</h2>Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is looking to support the formation of an&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;Network. The aim of this&nbsp;network&nbsp;is to support&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Leads to learn from one another and steer the work of Teach First’s national&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;programme.&nbsp;To move this&nbsp;network&nbsp;forward we require a&nbsp;leadership committee&nbsp;of&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Leads in our region.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for 5/6&nbsp;Network&nbsp;Directors&nbsp;to form the committee and drive engagement across the&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;Network.&nbsp;<h2>The&nbsp;Network&nbsp;Director role&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to create a regional&nbsp;network&nbsp;to influence change&nbsp;</li><li>Represent the voice of the educational sector and influence the&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;nationally&nbsp;</li><li>Steer Teach First work&nbsp;</li><li>Work with a team of like-minded people to generate to generate an amplified voice of the sector&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Applicants should be:&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>An&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;</li><li>Active in your school community&nbsp;</li><li>Able to&nbsp;network&nbsp;and influence locally and regionally&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled in&nbsp;networking and connectivity&nbsp;</li><li>Able to drive change&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Personal Spec&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>All phases, and school type representation encouraged.&nbsp;</li><li>Directors will be recruited solely on the basis of the candidates abilities and individual merit. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our selection process, including and not limited to including reasonable adjustments where necessary&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Key dates &amp; deadline&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Deadline for expressions of interest for&nbsp;Network&nbsp;Director role:&nbsp;Tuesday 19th&nbsp;April 2022&nbsp;</li><li>Initial interest meeting: mid-June&nbsp;</li><li>Network&nbsp;launch: 27th&nbsp;June&nbsp;</li><li>Full launch: September 2022&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Commitment&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>This is a non-funded professional development opportunity</li><li>Time commitment: 1 hour per half term&nbsp;</li></ul>You do:&nbsp;Provide the expertise to ask the big questions&nbsp;We do:&nbsp;We will provide the resource to support change making&nbsp; <h3>How to to apply for a&nbsp;Network&nbsp;Director role</h3>Please complete our&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DvKCZSi63gkqAxuiwMPI6wV1G2ZZLgb5BmMFxsUg77HdUNjZXUktSU1REN0VWR1lVS0w1UloxQ0hEOC4u&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc2b234627f1b472b91a408da140ca126%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637844341727680442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=fpTMV456xUJkbvqDs5JDRmt56ONh3YD3MDsSxnEozHs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">Expression of Interest</a>&nbsp;form.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h2>Joining the wider&nbsp;network</h2> We are aiming to engage with the majority of our&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Leads, If you would like to join the&nbsp;ECF&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;network&nbsp;as a member (not a Director), please&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DvKCZSi63gkqAxuiwMPI6wV1G2ZZLgb5BmMFxsUg77HdUREZaVEVQQVBOWUdVN1NDTzMwSjBFSzlJMC4u&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc2b234627f1b472b91a408da140ca126%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637844341727680442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=awekIPIv4yQeuXbbXzyW4S6tGTVie%2FXuiOoQEo2VQbo%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">complete this short form</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing ecf@northantstshub.org.

Apply to join our ECF Lead Network Committee

The Department for Education has unveiled its vision for schools in England in its white paper,&nbsp;Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child.Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub welcomes the emphasis on the Golden Thread in supporting&nbsp;schools&nbsp;to deliver ambitious targets and how this places the work of TSH at the centre of school support.<h3>Executive Summary</h3><ol><li>This government’s Levelling Up mission for schools is that by 2030, 90% of children will leave primary school having achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, up from 65% in 2019. In the worst performing areas, the percentage of children meeting the expected standard will improve by a third. This white paper adds to that goal, seeking to lift the attainment of all secondary pupils by setting an ambition to increase the national GCSE average grade in both English language and in maths from 4.5 in 2019 to 5 by 2030. These ambitions will be the measure of this white paper’s success.&nbsp;</li><li>The best schools are realising these standards already, but our aim is to achieve these excellent outcomes for children and young people nationally. We will do this through two key principles: a rigorous commitment to using, building and sharing evidence so that every school knows ‘what works’ for all of their children; and a focus on enabling collaboration between teachers, schools and wider children’s services so that every child is supported to realise their full potential.&nbsp;</li><li> At the heart of these ambitions is the need for an excellent teacher for every child in classrooms across England. Improving the quality of teaching is the single most important in-school factor in improving outcomes for children, especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).&nbsp;We know that great teachers are made, not born. That is why we are delivering the single biggest programme of teacher development ever undertaken in this country and investing further in the skills and futures of the professionals who are central to our mission. We will deliver:&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">500,000 teacher training and development opportunities by 2024, giving all teachers and school leaders access to world-class, evidence-based training and professional development at every stage of their career.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Specialist training to drive better literacy through a new National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy; a new National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership; and up to £180m investment in the early years’ workforce, including training for early years practitioners to support literacy and numeracy teaching.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">£30,000 starting salaries to attract and retain the very best teachers – with additional incentives to work in the schools with the most need.&nbsp;</li><li>However, great teaching does not exist in isolation: schools must offer a calm, orderly, safe and supportive environment where children are keen and ready to learn, and where teachers are empowered to focus on delivering the best possible lessons. We will provide free ready-made resources, guidance and lessons, designed in partnership with teachers and experts, which will reduce teachers’ workload and allow them to focus on responding to the needs of their class. We will support schools to secure the fundamentals of behaviour, attendance and wellbeing for all, driving down incidents of poor behaviour and increased absence following the pandemic. We will deliver:&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A new arms-length curriculum body that works with teachers across the country to co-create free, optional, adaptable digital curriculum resources to deliver a rigorous, high-quality curriculum.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A richer, longer average school week of at least 32.5 hours which makes the most effective use of time in school and ensures children enjoy a rounded education.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Better behaviour and higher attendance through more effective use of data, including an annual behaviour survey and a national data system to drive up attendance and make it easier for agencies to protect vulnerable children.&nbsp;</li><li>World-class teachers and high standards in curriculum, behaviour and attendance are critical for success but we know – as the best schools and trusts do – that many children need additional, targeted support to help them achieve their potential, and that this must come as quickly as possible. This requires a focus from every teacher, school and trust in the country to identify children at risk of missing out and deliver the right combination of academic, pastoral and specialist support they need to thrive, including wider children’s services where needed. We will secure the game-changing tools and interventions they need to do so. We will deliver:&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A Parent Pledge that your school will provide evidence-based support if your child falls behind in English or maths and tell you about their progress.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Up to 6 million tutoring courses by 2024 with action to cement one-to-one and small group tuition as a permanent feature of our school system.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A secure future for the Education Endowment Foundation putting our independent, ‘what works’ centre on a long-term footing and placing the generation and mobilisation of evidence at the heart of our education system.&nbsp;</li><li>Alongside this support, government must also play its part to ensure that the school system as a whole raises standards for children, making sure these improvements are felt fairly across England. That is why we want to spread the benefits of the best multi academy trusts so that every child learns with the benefits of a strong, supportive family of schools. To ensure that is the case, we must create a system with clear roles and accountability. It is only through a collaborative system in which everyone involved in education plays their part that we will achieve our literacy and numeracy mission. We will deliver:&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A fully trust led system with a single regulatory approach, which will drive up standards through the growth of strong trusts and the establishment of new ones, including trusts established by local authorities.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">A clear role for every part of the school system, with local authorities empowered to champion the interests of children and a new collaborative standard requiring trusts to work constructively with all other partners.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Education Investment Areas to increase funding and support to areas in most need, plus extra funding in priority areas facing the most entrenched challenges.</li><li>Taken together, these steps will support children to achieve their potential wherever they live and whatever their background, following the wider vision of giving everyone the opportunity to flourish which this government set out in the Levelling Up White Paper.</li></ol> <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063602/Opportunity_for_all_strong_schools_with_great_teachers_for_your_child__print_version_.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the full White Paper here</a>

DfE Schools White Paper

The government is determined to level up opportunities for all children and young people – without exception. We are just as ambitious for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as for every other child.The&nbsp;SEND&nbsp;review sets out government’s proposals for a system that offers children and young people the opportunity to thrive, with access to the right support, in the right place, and at the right time, so they can fulfil their potential and lead happy, healthy and productive adult lives.Read more here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1064655/SEND_Review_Right_support_right_place_right_time_summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEND Review Summary document (publishing.service.gov.uk)</a>

Green Paper April 2022

SEND Review

Registration for our Autumn 2022 Cohorts has now opened, with fully funded places available until 2024. Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub are proud partners in professional development with Ambition Institute.<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Register your interest here</a><h2>NEW for Autumn 2022</h2>We are delighted to be delivering the DfE's NEW NPQs in:<ul><li>NEW! <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/95134" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Literacy</a></li><li>NEW! <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/95133" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Early Years Leadership</a></li></ul> in addition to our current suite of NPQs:<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQLTD%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Teacher Development</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQLT-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Teaching</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQLBC%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Behaviour and Culture</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQSL%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Senior Leadership</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQH%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Headship</a></li></ul> <h2>NPQ Registration Open</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this quick enquiry form and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">You can register your interest here.</a>If you have any questions, email npq@northantstshub.org and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.﻿If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email the team npq@northantstshub.org or call 01536 397013.

Secure a place on our funded NPQs with Ambition Institute for Autumn 2022

NPQ Registration Open for Autumn 2022

Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub offers the chance to follow the exciting Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across a range of subjects and age stages. Our strong, ever-growing, network of expertise means that we are at the forefront of innovative practice in this area.Completion and employment rates are high. Trainee satisfaction is also at a very high level, as shown by the evaluations of the course; the university training, the opportunity to discuss issues with peers, the level of support and the feeling of being valued are all particularly appreciated.School Direct PGCE with the Universities of Northampton (Primary) and Leicester (Secondary, various subjects)School Direct is a school-led teacher training route, where participating schools recruit and select their own trainees in collaboration with the university providers. Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is delighted to be working in partnership with University of Leicester and University of Northampton, for our secondary and primary training respectively. Through this partnership, we have harnessed the best and most innovative expertise from universities and schools within the Alliance to provide a training programme of the highest standards. Almost all the trainees recruited onto our School Direct programme have secured employment within the Hub schools; an indicator for the quality of our programme and of our commitment to providing high exemplary training and support for our trainees.For this programme, we have combined the best elements from a range of training routes, ensuring that trainees graduate from the course feeling supported, confident, and well equipped for teaching. We take pride in ensuring that all our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are provided with excellent opportunities for career development and receive high quality ongoing support. So, if you are looking for an exciting new career that is underpinned with a passion and commitment to improving the life chances of young people, take a look at the various programmes we have on offer.Our current programmes take in a range of secondary teaching subjects, as well as the primary phase across Key Stage 1 and 2.<h2>Current Secondary PGCE Subject Options:</h2><ul><li>Biology</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>English</li><li>History</li><li>Mathematics</li><li>Modern languages: French, French with German, French with Spanish, Spanish with French</li><li>Physics</li><li>Religious Education</li></ul> <h2>Why School Direct PGCE?</h2>A PGCE is a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and can be completed as a Core or a School Direct PGCE. The universities may well offer both. Our School Direct PGCE offer combines the best elements of the PGCE with other fully school-based courses. This means that you get the slower phased introduction to your classroom experience characterised by the Core PGCE, and you also receive the high-quality University lecture support, often taught in parallel with other PGCE courses. But with the School Direct, you become an integral part of our Hub school communities, with the bespoke support of a school-based mentor, a co-tutor, of equal importance to your university-based tutor. Our school community will get to know you well during your two school placements in the year, and many of our School Direct graduates look to apply within our hub of schools when looking for their first teaching post to continue the ‘golden thread’ of their teaching career with us.<h2>Exceptional academic and university partners</h2>We work with two prestigious university partners, located close to our schools in the East Midlands:<ul><li>The University of Northampton, our primary SD PGCE partner, has over forty years of successful experience in initial teacher training, education, and research. With new and purpose-built premises at the fabulous Waterside Campus close to the town centre, the University prides itself on its excellent primary teaching resources, many housed in a special section of its wonderful library. It is also proud of its approach to smaller workshop-style teaching when on site. The University was awarded a TEF Gold (see https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/choosing-a-course/teaching-excellence-framework-tef-explained-what-it-means-for-you ) for many of these reasons.</li><li>The University of Leicester is our secondary SD PGCE partner and is housed near the centre of the of this vibrant city with excellent facilities at its School of Education housed close to the campus centre. Students can benefit from the excellent library facilities and the wealth of experience from the teaching staff. The School of Education holds a very prestigious reputation within the initial teacher training community and graduates from its courses are highly sought after by employers.</li></ul> Both of our university partners offered a structured and rigorous programme that will give you a firm start to your teaching career.<h2>A Bespoke Professional Development Programme</h2>All our programmes offer weekly training events with other trainees. This provides time for focused activities on teaching and learning, opportunities to innovate and invaluable time with your network of peers. These sessions are carefully tailored and personalised to your needs, ensuring that we are agile to your requirements as early-stage teachers, as you progress through your training year.<h2>Professional coaching support from experienced school-based mentors or co-tutors</h2>Across the Teaching School Alliance, we have a wide variety of different schools, enabling trainees to experience a wide range of different contexts, ensuring that all trainees are well prepared for their future career.Our co-tutors are chosen from expert practitioners who are keen to support your journey through to QTS. They all participate in university-based training for the role and are supported by an ITT Coordinator, who is often a member of the senior leadership team at the school you are working with. The Teaching School Hub chooses these colleagues very carefully and they are known for their warm and supportive approach to your development. They follow a coaching model, which allows you to talk through celebrations and challenges, as well as listening to you as you work through solutions. You will expect to be supported at every stage of your teaching through this first year; many of our students feel they become a valuable member of their departments very soon after their placement starts.You will be placed in two contrasting schools, in the primary phase in contrasting year groups, and will receive support from two co-tutors.<h3>All of our School Direct places will lead to QTS status and PGCE accreditation.</h3> <h2>School Direct Training and Academic Requirements</h2>To apply for this route you must meet the statutory requirements for initial teacher training. For secondary phase training, your degree should be at least 50% in the subject are in which you wish you teach, although in some cases we will also consider degrees that are closely linked e.g. an engineering degree for a science training place.Our university partners will place additional entry requirements on the undergraduate degree you hold. This is usually a 2:2 for the SD Primary PGCE and either a 2:1 or 2:2 for our secondary courses, the entrance grade depending on the subject studied.<h2>How to apply</h2>The application process is now managed directly through The Department for Education. You need to register to the ‘Apply’ site at https://www.apply-for-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/] and you can search for our courses there. If you would like more information about the fees and funding and routes please click here: Inspire the next generation | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)Feel free also to contact our team of dedicated professionals here at the Hub if you have any questions. Please email: itt@northantstshub.org<h2>Look out for our open events!</h2>We are organising two open evenings, or mornings for you to talk to staff over a cup of tea or coffee and hear more about our programmes, as well as regular coffee mornings held at our lead school, Brooke Weston Academy, where you will also be able to tour the building and talk to our current student teachers. Watch this space for dates!

Find out more about the routes into teaching and how our Hub can support your journey

Train to Teach | School Direct 22/23

<h1>Curriculum Hubs</h1><h2><a href="https://www.emsmathshub.org.uk/work-groups/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">EMS Maths Hub</a> Bulletin</h2>You can read the latest October <a href="https://%20https//mailchi.mp/de5d64a6ac90/ems-maths-hub-bulletin-6305683" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">EMS Maths Hub Bulletin here</a>.<h2><a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roade English Hub</a></h2>Find out more about Roade English Hub's Accelerator Funding which is available to schools in key areas who need to move to an accredited SSP.&nbsp;Schools can apply online and would then receive up to £3000 and up to 2 days of virtual specialist support. <a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/accelerator%20hub%20flyer.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more</a><h2><a href="https://computingmkn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Computing Hub</a></h2><h2><a href="https://www.stem.org.uk/local-cpd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science Learning Partnership</a></h2> <h1>Research Hubs</h1><h2>Learn-AT and Kyra Research School</h2>Learn-AT Associate Research School alongside KYRA Research School are delighted to bring you the following&nbsp;Evidence Briefing&nbsp;sessions, going through the recommendations from the EEF Guidance Report. All sessions run from 4pm-5pm and are completely FREE to book. Please reserve your place by booking&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DdQgwLceZsEOZQ_rFNhedWXJDMfyX-u1MmWYYMevs6LVUNzhaVlRBQlZXT1FKVEhOUkFOODU5Mjc2NS4u&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C8d1f8a418d0040b715ca08d9784a922a%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637673084964343932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=pMSksFPlPC8feyQ5d8Te6ENewZ4j0Lu4zJhuZBj3WXk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">here</a>. <h1>Local Training Hubs</h1><h2>Brooke Weston Primary Training Hub</h2>Upcoming Autumn CPD featured in the <a href="https://www.brookewestontrust.org/attachments/download.asp?file=254&amp;type=pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Primary Training Hub Autumn Newsletter</a>.<h2>Swan Training School</h2><h3>Behaviour Management Training cohort 1</h3><ul><li>The training consists of two half-day sessions and will be delivered by Ann Pugh (Director of the Grand Union Training Partnership)</li><li>This course is ideal for teaching staff wishing to brush up their classroom management skills.</li><li>Event Date: 30th&nbsp;November &amp; 8th&nbsp;December 2021 1:30pm -&nbsp;4:00 pm</li><li>Location: Face to Face at GUTP House.</li><li>Cost: SWAN SLA members receive 1 free place on either the Autumn or Summer course; £200 per delegate for non-SWAN SLA members</li><li>Book you place:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/behaviour-management-training-cohort-1-session-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Behaviour Management Training</a></li></ul><h3>&nbsp;New to Governance Session</h3><ul><li>This three session course led by Sally Perkins is aimed at those new to the governor’s role.</li><li>Event Date: 30th&nbsp;Nov, 8th&nbsp;Mar &amp; 14th&nbsp;June 2021 6:00pm –&nbsp;8:00pm</li><li>Location: Face to Face at GUTP House.</li><li>Cost: £150 per delegate for SLA members: £225 per delegate non members.</li><li>Book you place:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/leadership/new-to-governance-session-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">New to Governance</a></li></ul> Please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar</a>&nbsp;to view all of our courses and events for 2021-2022. Bookings can be made online. Queries regarding any courses / events can be directed to&nbsp;<a href="https://mailto:teachingschool@sponne.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">trainingschool@sponne.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 01327 250284 ext 251.<h2>University of Northampton</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/2021-22%20Flyer%20SENCo%20Flyer.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">National Award in SEN Coordination</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/HLTA%20Flyer%20Feb%2021.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">Higher Level Teaching Assistant programme</a></li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>Leicester Children’s Hospital School &nbsp;</h2><h3>Managing Self-Harm in schools&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Date: 18th&nbsp;November&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;4-5pm</li><li>Venue: online</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190645213967" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190645213967</a></li></ul><h3>&nbsp;Supporting young people with significant Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Date: 19th&nbsp;November&nbsp;&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;9am-12pm</li><li>Venue: Soar Valley training centre, Gleneagles Avenue Leicester LE4 4GY&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190649747527" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190649747527</a></li></ul><h3>&nbsp;Youth Mental Health First Aid – 2 day</h3><ul><li>Dates:&nbsp;10 + 11 February and 12 + 13 May 2022&nbsp;&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;9am – 5pm</li><li>Venue: Soar Valley training centre, Gleneagles Avenue Leicester LE4 4GY&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190672204697" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190672204697</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;February</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190674180607" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190674180607</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;May</li></ul>

Links to local CPD on offer via our trusted partners

Partner CPD | Autumn 2021

With some lead providers saying different things about how flexible the new national professional qualification programmes (NPQs) are, it is not surprising that teachers and school leaders ask “how flexible are the new NPQs?”In short, the content of the NPQs is fixed, though the way we deliver the programmes to participants allows for some flexibility. One important element in this is the fact the NPQs have changed a great deal and they require both programme participants and lead providers to approach the qualifications in new ways.<a href="https://www.ambition.org.uk/blog/how-flexible-are-new-npqs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the full article here via our partners in professional development, Ambition Institute</a>.<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vKCZSi63gkqAxuiwMPI6wV1G2ZZLgb5BmMFxsUg77HdUMEg0NTBXV05GMFZQVURTN0JZTllaNEdCUS4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register for the NPQs</a><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/articles/5791" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more about the suite of NPQs</a>

by Ambition Institute

How flexible are the New NPQs?

We are delighted to announce that registration for Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub’s (NTSH) Appropriate Body Service is now open.<h2>What you need to do</h2>Formal ECT registration is done via NQT Manager, our online system.<h3>If you are new to NTSH’s AB service (formerly Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance)</h3><ol><li>You will need to register your school’s ECT Coordinator: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx</a></li><li>The nominated coordinator can then login to register the ECTS here: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx</a></li></ol>&nbsp;<h3>Already registered? </h3>If you have previously accessed Brooke Weston’s AB service you can login here to register your ECTs: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx</a>.&nbsp;<h2>Date for the Diary | AB Lead Induction Training</h2><h3>12th July 15:30 – 16:30</h3>Please join us for the Appropriate Body Induction Lead Training.Join Zoom Meeting: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82359873574?pwd=TmY1ankwMUpneUgvKy9yY05kQkpCdz09" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82359873574?pwd=TmY1ankwMUpneUgvKy9yY05kQkpCdz09</a><h2>Pricing</h2>Full information and pricing can be found on our AB flyer <a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NTSH%20Appropriate%20Body%2021%20-%2022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>Please note: Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub previously operated as Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.

Register your ECTs (NQTs) for September 2021 Onwards

Registration Open | Appropriate Body

Wednesday saw the announcement of the&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fhuge-expansion-of-tutoring-in-next-step-of-education-recovery&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C7f210749753a44b9217908d929c9c349%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637586768796447994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=C90XKkMHf2Ak8qxeEIEoddC0axNs4wQH93JhSCOCYCU%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">government’s Education Recovery plan</a>, which included a substantial investment in the teacher workforce through the development of teachers and leaders through the ECF and the new NPQs.&nbsp;Schools have also received yesterday a&nbsp;ministerial letter&nbsp;from Rt Hon Nick Gibb (also attached) which places the newly formed Teaching School Hubs at the heart of supporting schools with their teacher development.&nbsp;Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub&nbsp;is the DfE designated centre of excellence for schools across Northamptonshire.&nbsp;We are delighted to offer you the Early Career Framework&nbsp;Full Induction Programme with&nbsp;Teach First. If you are employing an ECT from September and would like to receive high quality,&nbsp;free&nbsp;training and support over the 2-year period of induction,&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vKCZSi63gkqAxuiwMPI6wV1G2ZZLgb5BmMFxsUg77HdUMVlSTFpPSFVSR0tQUjNLQVk1STJTMlIzWi4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register for ECF here</a>.You are also invited to attend our&nbsp;free&nbsp;webinar this week:&nbsp;'Employing an ECT'. This is suitable for school leaders, induction tutors and mentors to learn more about the significant changes to Induction and actions for schools. Teach First will also be present to share further details about the ECF. You can register to attend here:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vKCZSi63gkqAxuiwMPI6wV1G2ZZLgb5BmMFxsUg77HdURjNOMk1NNVFVS0pMRFhCWkxLRE9OTEU0SC4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Employing an ECT webinar</a>&nbsp;(Wednesday 9 June, 16:00-17:00).&nbsp;Please get in touch with our friendly team if we can help you with your plans for teacher and leader development.&nbsp;hello@northantsTSHub.org

Schools formal introduction to Teaching School Hubs from Rt Hon Nick Gibb

Ministerial Letter June 2021

School leaders are invited to attend an ECF Briefing to find out more about the support available for your schools. We will be joined by Teach First's Executive Director Reuben Moore and Programme Director Faye Casterton<h3>Wednesday 21 April, 16:00 - 17:00.</h3> <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/collection/5878" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch our live recording of the ECF briefing here</a>

Live webinar | Wednesday 21st April 2021

Join our ECF Briefing

<h3>We are delighted to introduce you to Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub, appointed by the Department for Education for our region.</h3>It is our role, alongside our trusted partners, to support your school with the best evidence-informed knowledge, to ensure teachers at every career stage have access to the highest quality professional and leadership development across:<ul><li>Early Career Framework (ECF)</li><li>National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)</li><li>Initial Teacher Training (ITT)</li><li>Appropriate Body (AB) services</li><li>Other Continuous Professional Development (CPD)</li></ul>We welcome Reuben Moore from Teach First to launch our series of webinars and events with a briefing on the DfE’s flagship programme, the Early Career Framework (ECF) where together we will guide schools through the upcoming changes.for Northamptonshire, by Northamptonshire, with NorthamptonshireTeaching School Hubs are part of the Department for Education’s wider system reforms and from September 2021 will replace the 800 Teaching Schools nationally, with 87 regional Teaching School Hubs.Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is led by and designated to Brooke Weston Academy who have formed a powerful coalition of expertise through its partner schools and organisations both regionally and nationally. Your school will benefit from local delivery experts [optional named partner], with recognised partners across north, central and south Northamptonshire. Together we are optimistic and aspirational about the future of teaching, learning and leadership across all Northamptonshire’s 317 schools, inclusive of every type and phase of education.&nbsp;Are you ECF Ready? Deadline 1st September 2021 The Early Career Framework (ECF) is transforming the support and development offer for teachers at the start of their career. From September 2021, all early career teachers will be entitled to an ‘ECF induction’ and will receive development support and training over two years instead of one, with additional funding available to support their time out of the classroom in the second year and a dedicated mentor. Support will be available to mentors, and funding will be provided to cover mentor’s time with the mentee in the second year of teaching.&nbsp;We welcome you and your colleagues to hear more about the Full Induction offer for Early Career Teachers to join our ECF webinar with our national lead provider, Teach First on Wednesday 21st April, 4:00- 5:00pm. Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3uL28yr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3uL28yr</a>&nbsp;her services We will update you as more information becomes available on NPQs, ITT and AB. Our collaborative model supports all current CPD providers to be able to continue their work and to provide a communication channel for you to share opportunities with a wider group.&nbsp;Key DatesEvents are planned throughout the Summer term to support your school in readiness, we encourage you to sign up!We commit to regular communication with you and your colleagues and invite as much participation as you feel you are able to. Please do help us spread our message in your school community and register additional colleagues to receive the latest news, information and events here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lkhI0t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3lkhI0t</a>Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is a collaborative organisation that aims to provide the exceptional quality of support for school staff, at each stage of their career. With you, we want to shape a bright future for Northamptonshire. Please do send us any thoughts or queries to: <a href="mailto:tsh@brookewestontrust.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tsh@brookewestontrust.org</a>.

DfE Designated

Letter to Schools: Welcome to Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub

The DfE are delighted to announce that the School-Led Development Trust (SLDT) will establish the new National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) - England’s new flagship teacher and leader development and research provider.&nbsp;SLDT is a consortium of four leading multi academy trusts: Harris Federation, Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Oasis Community Learning and Star Academies. Together, these trusts have a strong track record of nurturing the talents of teachers and leaders in their schools. Further partnerships with a number of well-reputed school trusts will ensure that the NIoT has the scale to reach teachers and leaders up and down the country. Our Schools White Paper, ‘Opportunity for all: Strong schools with great teachers for your child, made clear: great teachers are made, not born. That is why the department is focused on supporting the professional development we give to our teachers and leaders. We want every child to have an excellent teacher, and for every teacher to feel fulfilled and supported in their role. From initial teacher training, through to early career support, specialisation and onto school leadership for those who choose to, there is a golden thread of professional development that teachers can draw on at every stage of their careers.World-class teacher development requires world-class delivery. That is why we are launching the NIoT. As the first organisation of its kind, the NIoT will combine research with exemplary design and delivery of our key teacher development programmes, at every stage of a teacher’s career. It will deliver high-quality Initial Teacher Training (ITT), Early Career Framework (ECF), National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) and National Leaders of Education (NLE) development programmes. It will also draw on, assess, and produce cutting-edge research and disseminate best practice to further improve the quality of teacher training nationwide.The NIoT will be led by a faculty of expert teacher educators, working in its regional campuses across England and its headquarters in Blackburn, Lancashire. It will recruit and train teachers in the most disadvantaged areas and support Levelling Up by creating more than half of its new jobs in the North West and North East, and recruiting 20% of staff from the least socially mobile areas in the country. The NIoT aims to positively impact every teacher in England by 2028, either directly via its training courses or through the best practice guidance that it will distribute.Working closely with the Education Endowment Foundation, and international experts, the NIoT will ensure that teacher development in England goes from strength to strength. It will build evidence around the most effective approaches to training and developing teachers and use this evidence to support other providers, including Teaching School Hubs (TSHs), to understand and implement best practice so the whole sector can improve together.The NIoT will also work with the Office for Students to gain Degree Awarding Powers so that it can independently deliver courses that carry an academic award, for example a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Over the coming months, the NIoT will begin to mobilise its teacher development programmes and operating infrastructure and in the academic year 2022/23, it will start to generate and disseminate best practice on teacher development delivery and deliver NPQ and NLE training. The NIoT will also recruit participants for its ITT and ECF-based programmes, to be delivered from the 2023/24 academic year.

May 2022 DfE Policy Reforms

National Institute of Teaching 

We are delighted to share that our partners in professional development, Ambition Institute, have received a successful outcome from their recent Ofsted monitoring visit. This means that Ofsted are confident that leaders and managers at Ambition are taking effective action to ensure that the delivery of these programmes is of a high quality. <a href="https://25596848.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25596848/NPQ%20Assets/Ambition%20Institute%20Ofsted%20letter%20-%20June%202022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">You can read the full outcome letter here</a>.As a lead provider, Ambition Institute is dedicated to high quality, evidence-based professional development, this process has validated the excellent standard that upheld across their programmes.The inspectors spoke to a cross-section of stakeholders including delivery partner leads, trainers, mentors and participants as part of the LPMV process and they were very impressed with the positive feedback they heard across the board. Specifically, they highlighted the excellent quality of materials, the support offered to participants and the effective relationship built with delivery partners.&nbsp;They also had a positive response to Ofsted’s stakeholder survey which saw 4,000 responses, with most participants reporting that the programmes are building on what they already know, which was supported by school leaders who said that their staff are able to apply what they are learning in their own context.

Lead provider for Hub NPQs

Ofsted monitoring visit outcome published for Ambition Institute

Schools engaging with the Hub are invited to share feedback on their experience of working with Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and its partners in 2021 - 2022.As we approach the end of our first operational year as a Teaching School Hub we are seeking feedback from school leaders on their experience to date.&nbsp;You may have received support direct from the Hub or via our Hub delivery partner network 5Wells/Nene Education Trust, Northampton Primary Academy Trust, Northampton School for Boys, Northampton School for Girls and Swan Training Alliance (Sponne) in the delivery of the ECF and NPQs.We require&nbsp;one submission per school, we will use your feedback to inform our future development.&nbsp;This short survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Your support is valued, thank you in advance!&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/maheqft1bK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Complete the survey here</a>

For Northamptonshire School Leaders

Annual School Satisfaction Survey 2021/2022

All Safeguarding CPD will be held in person, at Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub (Brooke Weston Academy, Corby).Bookings can be made directly via our <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1diBnjfGSQpmS9h94xLKZWQf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">booking form here</a>.<h2>Full DSL Initial Training | Jill Sneddon | £125pp</h2><ul><li>Wednesday 21st September 2022 (9:30-16:00)&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday 28th March 2023 (9:30-16:00)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>DSL Refresher | Jill Sneddon | £75pp</h2><ul><li>Tuesday 13th September 2022 (10:00-12:30)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday 23rd March 2023 (9:00-12:00)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Safer Recruitment | £125pp</h2><ul><li>Thursday 6th October 2022 (9:30-12:00) | Jill Sneddon&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday 21st March 2023 (9:00-16:30)&nbsp;&nbsp;| Kat Pithey &amp; James Down</li><li>Tuesday 11th July 2023 (9:00-16:30)&nbsp;&nbsp;| Kat Pithey &amp; James Down</li></ul><h2>Mental Health First Aid&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>MHFA (Adults) Two Day Training with Nicy Turney&nbsp;– Tuesday 4th&nbsp;October 2022 and Wednesday 5th&nbsp;October 2022 (9:00-16:30) | £300pp</li><li>MHFA (Youth) Two Day Training with Matt Loftus&nbsp;– Tuesday 28th&nbsp;February 2023 and Wednesday 1st&nbsp;March 2023 (9:00-16:00) | £195pp</li></ul>All bookings can be made directly via our <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1diBnjfGSQpmS9h94xLKZWQf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">booking form here</a>.

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