March 2024 Professional Development Bulletin

We are delighted to share our 4th bulletin of this academic year. Our pattern is to broadcast a detailed update every half term to all schools, trusts and education settings in Halton, Warrington and Wigan.

Listed below are quick links to target content and allow the reader to access the material most relevant to them or forward relevant links to colleagues.

Bulletin Contents

01 Teaching School Hub Update – CLICK HERE

We are pleased to announce Generate Teaching Hub has had our designation as the teaching school hub for Halton, Warrington and Wigan extended to 2028!

02 Utilising the Early Career Framework Offer – CLICK HERE

Here you will find information on registering ECTs and Mentors in April 2024, induction event dates and how to notify of any changes in circumstances or withdrawals.

03 Early Career Teacher News – CLICK HERE

The latest news, module updates and information tailored for each of our cohorts of Early Career Teachers on our year 1 and 2 Teach First licenced ECF programme.

04 ECF Mentor Briefing – CLICK HERE

A reminder about the structure of mentor training, its value and the support on offer.

05 Appropriate Body Service – CLICK HERE

Information on our Quality Assurance visits, ECT check-ins and the deadline date – 15th March – for reviews and assessments from the Spring Term.

06 Specialist NPQs – CLICK HERE

Read our guide on choices for continued CPD after completing a specialist NPQ.

07 Leaders Insight – CLICK HERE

This section contains details on how to support your workforce through parental leave and guidance of continuing your leadership CPD after an NPQ.

08 Initial Teacher Training Info – CLICK HERE

Details of our next ITT network meeting on 8th March is available to all local providers of teacher training. Plus details on the forthcoming changes to the teacher training year, maths training for mentors and a school participation survey.

09 CPD & Events – CLICK HERE

How to attend the new Early Years Hub launch and CPD and details on the latest, fully funded support for teachers on paternity leave – and sign up for our next ECT Plus programme.

10 Curriculum Hub Updates – CLICK HERE

A list of the latest CPD, news and resources for local schools and trusts from Maths, English, Science, Computing, RE and Early Years Hubs.

11 Research Networks – CLICK HERE

Articles on empowering children through Oracy, supporting Disciplinary Literacy in Secondary Schools and guides for accessing the latest evidence based research in teaching plus NiOT professional development research announcements.

12 Workforce Resources – CLICK HERE

We highlight the Ethnic Diversity in the Teaching Workforce Review and continue to be open to feedback and input from colleagues in diverse cultural and ethnic communities; responses can be shared anonymously if preferred.

13 Professional Development News – CLICK HERE

The latest EYFS blog on self-regulation and information on the new EYFS framework.

Please share the links and content with colleagues in your school, trust or networks across Halton, Warrington and Wigan.

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*The Well Done image is from Pixaby