We wanted to let you know about some upcoming changes at UK NARIC. Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, UK NARIC will have to change from a NARIC (which is an EU-only title) to an ENIC (the wider European title for national recognition agencies) in order to meet the UK’s continuing treaty obligations…
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The Society of Occupational Medicine have created an informative and free toolkit to support businesses returning to work. View the toolkit here.
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Updated advice for early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers and providers looking to offer early years initial teacher training (ITT). Information on the following requirements for early years ITT: accreditation entry levels training management and quality assurance employment-based Early years ITT requirements and supporting advice.
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nasen are pleased to share with members a suite of 12 videos made in conjunction with the Centre for Education and Youth (CfEY). Aimed at new teachers, the videos aim to provide an introduction to common SEND conditions. These videos will challenge stereotypes, signpost to high-quality information and share evidence-based practice. Starting this week, CfEY…
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Published by: TES Published on: 26th March 2020 PGCE student Peter Langdon may have lost a significant part of his teacher-training year. But, over the last two weeks, he’s also learnt the true value of a good teacher. On the first day of my PGCE course, my tutor at the UCL Institute of Education asked the…
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Release date: 25th March 2020 Emma Hollis, NASBTT Executive Director “In a period of our lives such as this, our first thought must be about the immediate public health consequences of the coronavirus. This is an unprecedented time, and last week saw the unprecedented government announcement that all schools will be closed to almost all…
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Published by EEF Publised on: 23rd March 2020 Covid-19: How the EEF is responding to school closures ‘We should be under no illusions about the potentially devastating impact that the combination of economic hardship and school closures will have on the poorest children and young people in our society,’ writes the EEF’s chief executive, Prof. Becky Francis.…
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SCITTELS (which stands for School Centred Initial Teacher Training in East London Schools) is looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and dedicated Professional Tutor to work as a member of our outstanding teacher training programmes. We are a consortium of schools within East London who work in close partnership to provide outstanding initial teacher training,…
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Published by: TES Published on: 27 January 2020 Diversity among teacher training providers is good for all. But how do we ensure consistency, asks Samantha Twiselton. No one is born a great teacher, and every new teacher needs support. The range of providers offering initial teacher training in England is a huge strength. Diversity creates choice for schools and…
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Published by: Place2Be Published on: 4th February It will come as no surprise that many children can’t get mental health support in their school. That’s why this Children’s Mental Health Week, I am asking for support so Place2Be can reach more children who desperately need our help. Being available ‘on the ground’ makes a real difference and prevents…
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Dr Sarah Alix Programme Director North Essex Teacher Training How can we equip trainee teachers with ‘awareness’ to support Looked After Children? 27th January 2020 As a teacher I was always frustrated with how to support Looked After Children (LAC) better than I was. I felt as though I lacked information and that I needed…
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Following positive member feedback praising workshop style events that offer the opportunity to learn from peers, we are pleased to launch our second round of workshop events at multiple locations around England. These tailored workshops will explore the Ofsted framework and its implications for programme design. Member Workshop – London Tuesday 28th April 2020…
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Published on: 22nd January 2020 Published by: The Royal Foundation On the 21st and 22nd January 2020, The Duchess of Cambridge and The Royal Foundation are launching the campaign 5 Big Questions – a UK-wide landmark survey that aims to spark the biggest ever conversation on early childhood which will give the nation an opportunity…
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Published by: Department for Education Published on: 21st January 2020 The Early Career Framework was published in January 2019. It sets out all the things that a newly qualified teacher needs to learn and do in their first two years. From September 2021 all schools will need to offer their newly qualified teachers an induction…
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Published by: Andrew Hall Published on: 20th January 2020 Writing the date in 2020 Typically when writing the short date, we write dd/mm/yy, but this year could cause a problem. Only writing the year as ’20’ leaves a potential for fraud because there is space where other digits could be added on. For example, 12/01/20…
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Organisation: Leicester & Leicestershire Primary SCITT Location: Based at Dovelands Primary School, Leicester Salary: Leadership scale point 16 (the range over time will be 16-20) Duration: Permanent Work pattern: Full time Closing date: February 7th 2020 at midday (Interviews week beginning 24th February) Start date: August 2020 The Leicester & Leicestershire Primary SCITT is looking…
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NASBTT Members are invited to attend the CollectiveEd Research Network for Coaching and Mentoring in Education. This event is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to share ideas, practice and their own research. The first meeting of 2020 for the CollectiveEd Research Network for Coaching and Mentoring in Education has been planned for the 27th January 2020 at…
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Published by: Department for Education Published on: 15th January 2020 Specialist support coming for schools Six schools have been selected to act as regional teaching school hubs in five test areas. The six hubs will receive funding of £1.1m between them each academic year to support between 200 to 300 other schools in their…
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Published by: The Bristol Guide Published on: 14th January 2020 Dear Colleagues, Please find an interesting article below, published by The Bristol Guide. While cries of ‘Happy New Year’ continue to resonate round workplaces, it is a good time, not just to look forward, but also to take stock of the year which has gone.…
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Permanent, Part Time, 2 ½ days per week, must be able to work Fridays Salary: Leadership L1 – L5, £41,064 – £45,381 pro rata per annum Bluecoat SCITT Alliance Nottingham is an established and committed teacher training provider of both secondary and primary phases. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of…
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