NEW DfE Golden Thread Webinar – Thursday 7th July
On Thursday 7 July, the DfE will host a webinar to share more information about how the department is supporting teachers at every stage of their career through the Golden Thread, covering Initial Teacher Training (ITT), the Early Career Framework reforms (ECF) and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
This webinar is suited towards headteachers, executive leaders, senior leaders, governors, finance managers and other roles which manage strategic decisions around teaching, learning, personnel, and finance.
The webinar will cover:
- An overview of what the Golden Thread is, and the high-quality, ongoing training opportunities which are included.
- The benefits of helping to train the next generation of teachers by hosting ITT trainees in your schools, and the support which is available to you.
- The advantages of the DfE-funded provider-led ECF based programmes, what we are doing to improve their implementation and delivery, and how we are supporting schools, ECTs and mentors to understand them.
- The NPQs which are available to staff across the country, the unprecedented support which is available, and how to access the qualifications.
This event is likely to be popular so please visit the link below to secure a ticket:
https://tinyurl.com/4atavj7k
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Flying High English Hub Free Event: Understanding the role of a Reading Leader
Date: 21st June 2022
Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm
Cost: Free
Event Description: In this session, two of our literacy specialists will offer their expertise to new reading leaders. They are both reading leaders in their own school and want to pass on hints and tips to those who might be new to the role. Getting children to become readers is a crucial part of our role and the reading leader plays a fundamental part in this. The session could also be useful for any reading leaders that have not engaged in our work yet as they will be taken through our ‘Challenge Checklist’ so they have an excellent understanding of the role and how to get the most from it
Venue: Horsendale Primary School, Assarts Rd, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1AP
Booking Link: https://forms.office.com/r/PRL4ebBwwf
Best wishes,
Georgia
Georgia May AshProject Coordinator0115 9891910 | www.flyinghighpartnership.co.uk/english-hub | @HubFlying
Mighty Special Conference Offer
This fantastic day event, held at The Education Exchange Conferencing Centre in Knottingley, will focus upon preparing children and young people today for tomorrow’s industries.
Our keynote speakers include Dr. Jim Al-Khalili, Theoretical Physicist, Author and Broadcaster, and Sean Culey, speaker and author of books and publications on disruptive technologies. Suitable for colleagues supporting, teaching or leading science in all phases and contexts, from early years to post-16, the morning session will centre upon developing rich scientific knowledge, with the afternoon dedicated to how schools can engage with local industry to strengthen the quality of science education in our region.
The event is heavily subsidised by the SLP at a cost of £75 per participant plus VAT.
We invite you and your colleagues working in science to participate and join us there.
There is a booking link below:
Inaugural Annual Exchange SLP Conference | STEM
Inaugural Annual Exchange SLP Conference | STEM
Date Time Location; Inaugural Annual Exchange SLP Conference: 13 July 2022: 09:30-15:00: Education House
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Anna
Anna Cummings
Finance and HR Manager
Mon – Fri 8:30 – 4:00
Phone during office hours 07411 529201
DfE Consultation: Appropraite Body Reforms and Induction Assessment
Spencer Teaching School Hub have been advised of a new DfE consultation: Appropriate body reforms and induction assessment
In the ‘Opportunity for all’ 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 ‘Appropriate body reform and induction assessment – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)’. 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.
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.
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 ‘Appropriate body reform and induction assessment: Consultation document’ and provide responses to the consultation via the following link: https://consult.education.gov.uk/induction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy/appropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment/
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.
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Reaccreditation: Celebrations for GSA SCITT
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George Spencer Academy SCITT is extremely pleased to share that we have been successful in our reaccreditation bid for the delivery of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from September 2024 onwards.
This was an extremely challenging process within a short timeframe – we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and all of our partners who were part of this process, especially our SCITT partner schools, Lead Mentors and delivery partners.
Vice Principal of George Spencer Academy, Jules Gordon said,
‘George Spencer Academy has always been invested in training teachers and we continue to be impressed with all of those who have trained with us in the past and their journeys.
‘We are delighted to continue our offer of high-quality teacher training, unrivalled support, and excellent professional guidance to ensure a year of training becomes a lifetime of opportunity.’
As part of Spencer Academies Trust, we have delivered the ITT programme for the past 13 years, and have trained over 500 teachers.
Director of the Spencer Teaching School Hub, Tammy Elward commented,
‘The reaccreditation of George Spencer SCITT and many other ITT providers in the region is fabulous news for the area so that our Hub schools can continue to collaborate to nurture our next generation of teachers.’
SAT CEO, Paul West said,
‘The George Spencer SCITT has been one of the leading providers of ITT in the region for over a decade, and consistently delivers teacher training of the highest quality. The team rightly deserve this accreditation and will continue to deliver excellence in this highly competitive sector.’
The SCITT team is excited to enter the Stage 2 follow up phase, working with accredited providers to ensure our ITT programme remains of the highest quality and is developed in line with the ITT criteria 2024/25.
We are pleased we can continue to support schools in our region to train and retain the very best teachers for our pupils.
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– Caroline Arnold, Director of ITT at George Spencer Academy SCITT
DfE Press Release: Schools White Paper
Schools White Paper delivers real action to level up education
Schools White Paper, Opportunity for All, sets out plans to make sure every child can reach the full height of their potential.
View the Schools White Paper Press Release Here
RSPB Curriculum for Nature Programme – East Midlands Area Only
Funded by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, the Curriculum for Nature programme has been developed by the RSPB and Association for Science Education for year one and year four teachers ONLY and is open to Primary schools in the Midlands. 2 teachers can come from one school if they are year one and four.
The lessons and activities aim to develop children’s connection to the natural world whilst covering several curriculum areas.
Spaces are limited to 40, if the course is oversubscribed, in line with funding requirements, priority will be given to schools with greater levels of urban deprivation, PP and EAL pupils.
You are signing up to ALL 5 sessions and no swap out of staff can be facilitated.
Once you have booked onto the course you will be sent a form to complete to give further details of your setting which must be completed in order to guarantee your place. If the form is not completed your place will be cancelled to free up more bookings
Find out more and book now: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/512435/rspb-curriculum-nature-programme-east-midlands-area-only
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Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum Design Courses
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The National Centre for Excellence in Language Pedagogy (NCELP) will be running continuing professional development courses throughout 2022. These will focus on modern foreign language (MFL) curriculum design and pedagogy and consist of five 2.5 hour remote learning sessions spread over one term. This is complemented by online peer and instructor support.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/modern-foreign-languages-curriculum-design-courses-apply-now?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=28c48f7e-6831-4c08-ae9f-e05884fc67d7&utm_content=daily
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Read all about it: why reading is key to GCSE success
Read all about it: why reading is key to GCSE success
By Alex Quigley
The report can be read online using our decidated website. You can see how schools are tackling the readng gap and have the chance to view new and exclusive content from our partner schools over the coming weeks and months.
https://reports.gl-assessment.co.uk/whyreading/home/?utm_source=GL%20Education&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2604262_GL2771%3A%20Why%20Reading&utm_content=Body%20link&Contact_ID=&Education_number=&dm_i=29N0,1JTGM,AMK4QP,611PI,1#
DfE Early Career Framework Induction Tutors – Update
The DfE have released an update regarding ECF participants moving schools.