The Executive Leader of Suffolk and Norfolk School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT). Anna Richards (left), who has worked in ITT since September 2014 and been a NASBTT Trustee since December 2017, …
Read More »Coventry academy launches school-to-school training platform
Coventry and Warwickshire teachers are set to benefit from a revamped school-to-school training initiative after its launch. Blue Sky, which is based at The Lodge at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, part of the Romero Catholic Academy, welcomed more than 20 education professionals to one of its first in-person sessions …
Read More »UK teaching and education conferences coming up in 2022
Whether you’re a teacher or a professional working in education technology, it’s crucial to attend industry conferences. These events can keep you up to date with educational development, while also championing wellbeing and equality. Below, we explore the best conferences to attend in 2022. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2022 …
Read More »Schools and Academies Show returns to London for first time in 2 years
The UK’s largest education policy event returns to London to deliver an unforgettable face-to-face experience for leaders across the education sector, for the first time in 2 years. After the success of the first in-person show in 2 years in Birmingham, the show will now be back at the ExCeL …
Read More »The country’s fastest growing teacher training provider becomes the National Institute of Teaching and Education
The UK’s fastest growing teacher training provider, the National Institute of Teaching and Education (the National Institute), which launches this month (January 2022), is bucking a downward trend in teacher recruitment seen over recent months. With recent data from NFER showing a decline in applications to initial teacher training to …
Read More »“Strong start” for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub, as 800 teachers and school leaders are supported in opening quarter
Nearly 800 Early Career Teachers (ECTs), mentors and school leaders have already been supported by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub, one of 87 Hubs designated by the Department for Education (DfE), in its first three months of operation. The Hub officially opened on 1st September to provide high-quality training …
Read More »Students from across the UK invited to share their views on Parliament restoration
The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme has partnered with educational charity, Smart School Councils, on a programme of activities to hear the views of children and young people about the historic restoration of the Palace of Westminster. Children and young people will be able to take part in …
Read More »COVID-safe conference demonstrates future for school CPD
A multi academy trust has revealed more than 1,500 education professionals gathered online last month to share best practice, setting the stage for a transformation in how CPD can be delivered in the education sector. Wellspring Academy Trust held its annual Festival of Learning virtually, showcasing the future of trust-wide …
Read More »BESA announces free support for teachers during national lockdown
As schools close their doors to the majority of pupils for the second time, The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), has put together a range of support measures to help teachers deliver remote learning. Caroline Wright, Director General of BESA said: “During the first national lockdown BESA members provided over …
Read More »Invest in teachers to secure long-term prosperity, says Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is calling on policy makers across the UK to level up student learning outcomes by backing a new subject-specific programme of support for teachers. In a report published today, the IOP is urging governments across the UK to commit to establishing an entitlement for teachers …
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