July 2024 Professional Development Bulletin

To close our third year as the designated the teaching school hub for all schools in Halton, Warrington and Wigan we are sharing our final bulletin**. We have been busy preparing for next academic year’s programmes and look forward to again partnering with local schools and trusts to support teaching and learning. We trust you enjoy a restful summer break.

This bulletin is full of information to connect teachers and leaders to locally led, evidence based professional development. The sections below allow leaders to choose the relevant information to view or forward as appropriate.

July 2024 Bulletin Contents

01 Registering your ECT and Mentor for September 2024 – CLICK HERE

Here you will find information on the registration process for ECT and mentor training, and ECT Inductions.

02 Specialist NPQs Autumn 2024 – CLICK HERE

The application window is drawing closer! Eligibility for scholarships exceeds the available funding so applying early is a recommended for Autumn 2024. Find information on the programme and funding in this page.

03 Leadership NPQs Autumn 2024 – CLICK HERE

The application window draws closer! Eligibility for scholarships exceeds the available funding so applying early is a recommended for Autumn 2024. Find out about scholarships eligibility, and the suite of 5 leadership NPQs here.

04 Annual Satisfaction Survey – CLICK HERE

It is that time of the year again! Please support us by completing this short feedback form for our 2023/24 projects

05 ECT and Mentor Welcome Conference Dates – CLICK HERE

For any ECT or mentor starting Year 1 or 2 of the ECF, please see the dates for the Welcome Conferences (formally known as inductions) here.

06 Early Career Mentors news – CLICK HERE

A quick overview of your current mentor journey, next steps and lots of thank yous!

07 Early Career Teachers news – CLICK HERE

For the latest module update, information of progress reviews and assesments, plus… what will next year look like?

08 ITT News – CLICK HERE

Information on our ITT programme, the local providers network, diversity podcast and ITT reform.

09 Research News – CLICK HERE

Lots of resources from the EEF and research schools on implementation, adaptive teaching, oracy, secondary practice reviews and feedback.

10 Curriculum Hub Updates – CLICK HERE

Details of CPD and resources from the Early Years, Maths, and RE Hubs.

11 CPD Offers – CLICK HERE

How to access fully funded support for teachers on parental leave.

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

**Please note that the publication of this bulletin has been delayed by the communication restrictions surrounding the recent general election.

To join our mailing list or ask for more details on any of our services, please contact hub@wpat.uk or call our office on 07482 581057.

*The Well Done image is from Pixaby