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Dear colleague,
As we approach the end of 2023, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year and wish you a restful Christmas break when it arrives.
In this month's newsletter we wanted to draw your attention to:
Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
From September 2024, we are delighted to inform you that we will be providing ITT courses within EM3 in collaboration with our accredited organisation, University of Derby. We have historically worked with the University of Derby, schools and previous Teaching School Alliances (TSA's) to provide high quality ITT provision across the region. At the heart of our provision and placements from September 2024, will be you, our local schools and settings.
Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)
From February 2024 and alongside our National Professional Qualifications (NPQ's) we will be providing the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO). This is a 12-month programme of targeted support for Headteachers/Heads of School, in their first five years of headship.
NPQ Facilitators
Are you interested in joining our team of NPQ facilitators to support aspirant leaders locally? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!
Chartered College of Teaching (CCT)
In this month's coffee break is a special edition of CCT impact journals, you'll find over 20 of the most popular articles from the likes of Christine Counsell, Harry Fletcher-Wood, Oliver Caviglioli, Rob Webster and more.
Further information about these opportunities and our TSH programmes can be found below.
Finally.....
Please keep an eye out for a Potentia TSH Christmas card that will be delivered to your school, setting or organisation imminently!
Kind regards,
Alan and the Potentia Team
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We are delighted to inform you that we will be working with the University of Derby as our accredited provider for Initial Teacher Training across our region
The University of Derby has a strong reputation for nurturing successful, confident, and forward-thinking teachers. Their courses are highly regarded, with an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating.
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School Placements 2024/25
An integral part of this will be school placements and teacher training would not be possible without your support and collaboration.
If your school is interested in supporting the next generation of teachers by providing ITT placements, you can be involved in 2 ways.
1: Provide school placements
2: Provide Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P's) placements
More information related to both of these and offering ITT placements through the DfE guidance can be found here.
In recognition of the time and staffing required to provide ITT placements, we will be providing a comprehensive support package to schools in our area to enable this.
To register your interest in providing a school placement, please fill out our initial teacher training school engagement national survey
If you have any further questions, please contact us via itt@potentiatsh.co.uk
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Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project
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The Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher (MTPT) is the UK's charity which specialises in supporting the parent-teacher demographic with workshops for teachers who are returning to work after a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. They also provide group coaching to support teachers navigating parental leave.
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How to access this support
This support is accessible to all schools within our region and is fully funded by a collaboration of TSH's including Potentia TSH. Once you have identified the support you would like to access below, please follow the link to the Eventbrite booking page and enter the Potentia code EM23 at checkout.
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Return to Work workshops for colleagues on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave
Fully-funded for state school colleagues in the East Midlands thanks to Spencer TSH, Leicestershire and Rutland TSH, Potentia TSH and Redhill TSH.
Thursday, December 14th 2023 09:30 - 11:00
Join The MTPT Project this winter for our December Return to Work workshop - a highly supportive session aimed specifically at colleagues preparing to return to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave.
During this 90 minute workshop participants will learn about their legal entitlements as returning parents and the best practice they can request from schools to support their return. The workshop offers the headspace to consider organisational logistics at home and at school, and prepare practically and emotionally for a confident return.
These are baby-friendly events facilitated by Emma Sheppard, Founder of The MTPT Project, the UK's charity for parent-teachers.
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National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
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Applications for our next cohort of NPQs, which start February 2024, are now open.
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As part of the government’s long-term education recovery plan, it was announced in May 2022 that funding for fully funded NPQ training scholarships would be available in the academic year 2023 to 2024.
Schools can also access targeted support funding, which is designed to increase uptake of evidenced-based professional development amongst teachers and leaders. Free funding is still available from February 2024 to incentivise participation in National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Click here to find out about targeted support funding.
Currently, the February 2024 cohort is THE LAST COHORT that we know is fully funded, with the deadline for applications being the 2nd of February 2024.
If you or your staff already know which NPQ you want to apply for, then click https://bit.ly/ApplyforNPQs
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If you are interested in applying for an NPQ but would like to find out more, then join us at one of our upcoming NPQ information webinars.
Complete our EOI form https://bit.ly/NPQEOIFeb24 and choose one of our webinar dates below to find out more.
12th December 3:45pm - 4:45pm
18th January 3:45pm - 4:45pm
If you cannot make either of these dates, there is an option to ask for a webinar recording to be sent.
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Are you new to Headship OR a Head of School in your first 5 years?
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In February 2024, we will be leading the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO). The EHCO is a 12-month programme of targeted support for Headteachers/ Heads of School, in their first five years of headship. It is not assessed! This is all about helping you embed the learning from your NPQ for Headship, sharing and receiving support from your peers, gaining confidence and achieving early success in your role. You need to be enrolled on NPQH or have completed it to take part. Email Jan Pierce at npq@potentiatsh.co.uk for more info.
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Applications are open for NPQ Leading Primary Mathematics (NPQLPM)
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The NPQLPM has been designed to deepen your understanding of professional development and effective teaching methods.
Our NPQLPM provides the tools to effectively support, mentor and lead other teachers within your setting, empowering you.
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Education Development Trust (EDT), our lead provider has developed the NPQLPM with a team of in-house experts in collaboration with a national network of schools. They have also worked in partnership with White Rose Education, Sheffield Hallam University’s Institute of Education, and Evidence Based Education, ensuring the NPQLPM is infused with expertise and rooted in evidence.
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Are you new to Headship / in your first 5 years or a Head of School?
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In February 2024, we will be leading the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO). The EHCO is a 12-month programme of targeted support for headteachers/Heads of School, in their first five years of headship. It is not assessed! This is all about helping you embed the learning from your NPQ for Headship, sharing and receiving support from your peers, gaining confidence and achieving early success in your role. Please complete this link to express an interest in this programme https://bit.ly/NPQEOIFeb24
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Did you know the NPQLBC is not just for teachers?
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The National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) is designed for colleagues who have, or aspire to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and supporting pupil wellbeing in their school.
This course is suitable for all teachers and leaders who are, or want to be, involved in developing and implementing behaviour and wellbeing strategies in their school.
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This course is also suitable for other specialised roles including:
- Behaviour management lead
- Special educational needs co-ordinator
- Welfare management manager
- Pastoral team lead
- Key stage and phase leaders
- Social, emotional and mental health lead
Want to know more? Click here to be directed to EDT.
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If you are interested in finding out more about our lead provider, Education Development Trust, click here
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Would you be interested in becoming an NPQ Facilitator for Potentia TSH?
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As part of the DfE’s national network of 87 centres of excellence for teacher training and development, Potentia Teaching School Hub (TSH) is designated to serve the 318 schools within the districts of Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Darley Dale, North East Derbyshire and the High Peak.
As a TSH we are responsible for providing access to each stage of the ‘golden thread’ of teacher development reforms, ensuring that each part is contextualised, geographically accessible and is high quality. From Initial Teacher Training, through the Early Career Framework, to National Professional Qualifications, Appropriate Body Services and evidence-based CPD, Potentia TSH provides professional development opportunities for teachers and leaders at all stages of their career stage.
All of these deliverables require the highest quality facilitation and support from practitioners who are experienced in their domain of delivery.
As a facilitator, you will bring a wealth of expertise and experience to our programmes and the colleagues you work with. This will be integral to you supporting new colleagues who join our profession or to assist existing colleagues to develop within their current or future roles.
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For more information about any of the above, contact Jan Pierce, our NPQ lead, npq@potentiatsh.co.uk
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Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
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As we approach the end of Autumn term there are some dates coming up to be aware of for both the Early Career Framework (ECF) and Appropriate Body Induction Services (AB).
ECF
18th December - Block completion of online learning for ECTs and Mentors
AB
30th November – We held a webinar for progress reviews and writing assessments. Please email to request the recording of this, to the below AB details.
Appropriate Body – Tracey Dundas (Strategic Lead) or Jane Straw (administrator)
Early Career Framework – Lucy-Ann Wood (Strategic Lead)
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January Starters
If you’ve employed an ECT for 1 term or more starting in January they will need to be registered for their induction period for both AB and ECF by using the following steps:
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Ensure your school and Induction Tutor details are correct on the DfE Manage My Early Career Teacher site Here. Once you are granted access you will be able to register your ECTs and Mentors.
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Complete the Education Development Trust Expression of Interest form Here. (if you’re not already working with EDT and Potentia)
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Register your ECTs for their Induction via the Appropriate Body Services on ECT Manager for Potentia TSH Here.
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Spring Term 2024
Early Career Framework training for the Spring term is now on the platform for ECTs and Mentors to sign up to in preparation for their next blocks of input.
Click here to download the Spring events schedule for ECTs and Mentors.
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Is your stock of decodable reading books becoming depleted?
Do you need additional resources to deliver your Systhematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) with fidelity? Have new staff joined your school who require training, which comes at a cost? We can support you with all of these things! We are pleased to announce that our Accelerator Fund is now available on 23/24. To apply for this limited funding, simply complete this short survey:
Click here to fill out the short survey
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In this exclusive edition, you'll find over 20 of the most popular articles from the CCT's Impact journal, written by the likes of Christine Counsell, Harry Fletcher-Wood, Oliver Caviglioli, Rob Webster and more.
Topics range from cognitive load theory, school culture, subject knowledge, oracy, curriculum...a whole range! To access this Click here.
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