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Essential actions before the end of term

This email contains a summary of essential teacher development actions for schools and 16-19 providers this term (download a PDF version here). It should act as a useful reference point to ensure your school has taken all the necessary steps to set up induction for an Early Career Teacher or to apply for National Professional Qualifications.

For a smooth transition to September, please ensure these key actions are completed as a priority and before end of term:

Appropriate Body

If you have appointed an ECT 1 (first year of induction) for September, please ensure you have register them on ECT Manager.

If you have appointed an ECT 2 (second year of induction) to commence employment in September, they also need to be registered with the Appropriate Body via ECTs Manager.

If your ECT is currently registered with us and they will continue to be employed at your school next year, no action is needed. This information will be gathered via the term 3 assessment/progress review.

Exceed’s ECT Manager new service users: https://exceedtsh.ectmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx

Exceed’s ECT Manager existing service users: https://exceedtsh.ectmanager.com/Login.aspx  

More information: www.teachingschoolhub.co.uk/ab

Early Career Teachers’ Programme 

(ECF based provider led training with Ambition Institute and Exceed Teaching School Hub)

If you have appointed an ECT please ensure you have registered them on the DfE portal to access the mandatory ECF based training programme. 

Portal: https://manage-training-for-early-career-teachers.education.gov.uk. 

More information: www.teachingschoolhub.co.uk/induction

If you have ECTs leaving the school, a change of Mentor for an existing ECT, or a change of Induction Tutor, please complete the following online form: https://forms.office.com/r/QeAV1mj58n

Ensure you update the DfE ‘Manage training for ECTs’ portal with these changes too: https://manage-training-for-early-career-teachers.education.gov.uk

Dates for mandatory ECT and Mentor conference for September starters have now been set. These are for new ECTs and Mentors commencing induction in September 2022 that have registered via the DfE portal to access Ambition Institute’s provider led ECF based training via Exceed Teaching School Hub. Mentors who have already accessed this training do not need to attend. 

We kindly ask Induction Tutors to book a place at the Conference for all new ECTs commencing their first year of induction. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Links to book will be emailed to eligible schools registered for the programme via the DfE portal.

ECT Conference 1

20th Sept 2022- Bingley

23rd Sept 2022 - Bradford

29th Sept 2022 - Leeds

Mentor Conference 1

New mentors supporting an ECT for the first time from September 2022, please book your place for Mentor Conference 1. Links will be emailed to eligible schools registered via the DfE portal.

14th Sept 2022 - Leeds

28th Sept 2022 - Bingley

National Professional Qualifications (NPQ)

Scope the full range fully funded NPQs available to your school and the scholarship funding available, including £200 per participant per school with less than 600 pupils: www.teachingschoolhub.co.uk/npq

Register for fully funded National Professional Qualifications before the 13th September 2022 deadline: https://forms.office.com/r/k5dWQixftL

Secure funding for your NPQs via the DfE ‘Register for a NPQ’ portal: https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk

Please note these programmes commence the w/c 3rd October 2022.

We are delighted to launch our free online self-study Induction Tutor Development Programme (ITDP). Induction Tutors play a crucial role in developing and assessing Early Career Teachers, this new offer is an investment in these senior leaders. We hope you find the resources useful now and in the future.

Missed our 5th July event? Catch up here.

Apply now for October 2022 cohorts.

Scholarships are available for state-funded schools; state-funded 16-19 organisations; independent schools; independent special schools; private, voluntary and independent nurseries; childminders with leadership responsibilities; virtual schools; hospital schools; and young offender institutions.**

I’m Nick, the head of English Mastery, a curriculum programme from Ark Curriculum Plus. You may be aware that we have received funding from the DfE’s Accelerator Fund to work with the EEF to run a Randomised Control Trial for our English Mastery programme (read more here).

This is the second time we are running the trial. The first time was disrupted by the pandemic, but the EEF have just published a report that shows teachers feel English Mastery improved students’ attainment in English, developed their teaching practice, and reduced their workload. Because of these incredibly positive findings, the DfE are funding a new research trial.   

We’re currently recruiting schools from your region, and the trial may be of particular interest for driving school improvement in the Opportunity Area.

We are now actively recruiting schools to the trial and we would really appreciate an opportunity to explore with you. If you would like to hear more, I would be delighted to discuss in more detail.  

Nick Wallace. Nick.Wallace@arkcurriculumplus.org.uk

* Date subject to consultation

** Conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Exceed Teaching School Hub, led by Copthorne Primary School and Exceed Academies Trust, has a leading role in signposting and delivering teacher development support to all 215 Bradford schools and our partners in other regions wishing to access support from Exceed Teaching School Hub.

The Hub helps to fulfil one of Exceed Academies Trust's ethical goals: to contribute to system-wide improvements in education.

Designated by the Department for Education (DfE) in February 2020, Exceed Teaching School Hub’s core functions support schools and trusts to invest in their workforce to grow, recruit, develop and retain the very best teachers, support staff and leaders. We will achieve this through a place-based approach to signposting and delivering high-quality progressive teacher development programmes that complement the internal support provided by schools and trusts. Our vision acknowledges teacher and leadership development are two of the most important forms of school improvement. We will achieve this by enhancing partnership working with schools, trusts and high-quality providers; improving the communication of opportunities with the workforce; introducing new professional learning opportunities; supporting teachers and leaders to make informed choices when selecting continuous professional development (CPD) and support, and ensuring that no school is left behind.

Find out more about our vision, strategies and priorities here.