Continuing Professional Development
Teaching Schools Hubs have a remit to signpost Continuing Professional Development opportunities that are available through DfE approved and/or funded training programmes. These opportunities include courses and programmes delivered by Curriculum Hubs, Research Schools, Whole School SEND and other programmes that are part of the National Professional Development offer.
We recommend registering for newsletters and updates from relevant organisations to keep up to date with what is on offer.
English Hub
Whiteknights Primary School is proud to be one of the government's English Hubs - one of just 34 schools nationwide recognised for their excellence in teaching and learning, and now charged with supporting other local schools to raise their standards and improve the educational outcomes for the most disadvantaged children.
Our CPD events are funded by the DfE and are free to attend. All sessions are held virtually to make it as easy as possible for teachers and leaders to attend. Some sessions have been designed with Early Career Teachers (ECT) or current trainee teachers who are completing their Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in mind however the sessions are open to teachers and support staff of all levels of experience.
Excellence in Reception Teaching
The Excellence in Reception Teaching programme is for current reception teachers and experienced teachers looking to move into reception. It is part of the National Professional Development offer funded by the DfE for teachers in state-funded schools.
The Excellence in Reception Teaching Programme will deepen reception-specific pedagogical knowledge and strengthen practice through practical, evidence-based approaches to support more children to achieve a good level of development. It will focus on the key areas of:
- Child development
- Classroom practice and teaching
- Inclusive practice
- Effective partnerships
There will be two cohorts of the programme each academic year, beginning in the autumn and spring and will take a minimum of 20 hours across two terms to complete. The programme will involve a mixture of flexible self-study and live, facilitated sessions which may be accessed online.
To apply, visit Excellence in Reception Teaching with Best Practice Network.
Maths Hub
Maths Hubs bring together mathematics education professionals in a collaborative national network, to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.
The BBO Maths Hub is one of a network of 40 Maths Hubs in England, working together within the Maths Hubs Programme, which began in 2014. The programme is funded by the DfE and coordinated by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics.
Visit the BBO website to find out about Maths Hubs Professional and School Development Opportunities for this academic year. Discover fully funded subject-specific opportunities to support professional learning for teachers and development for departments and schools.
Research Schools
The Research Schools Network is a collaboration of 33 schools across England, supported by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). Research Schools work with schools, colleges, and early years settings to champion the use of evidence and improve teaching and learning, with a focus on socio-economically disadvantaged children and young people.
Research Schools provide support to other schools by communicating research evidence, and supporting the translation of this into practice through training, exemplification and school-to-school support.
Thames Valley and South Central Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
The Thames Valley and South Central Early Years Stronger Practice Hub supports early years classes and settings across the region by sharing evidence-informed practice and building strong local networks of support. We work with early years practitioners, Nursery and Reception teachers, childminders and leaders to strengthen everyday practice and improve outcomes for children and families.
What we offer
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High-quality, evidence-informed CPD including resources, webinars, events and fully funded programmes that build staff knowledge and confidence.
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Bespoke advice, guidance and support for settings, practitioners and childminders, tailored to individual needs and priorities.
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Engaging professional networks that connect early years professionals, share best practice and foster mutual support across the sector.
Our support is delivered through a range of flexible formats, ensuring practitioners and leaders can engage in ways that work for them.
Thames Valley and South Central Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
Whole School SEND
Whole School SEND is a consortium of charities, schools and organisations committed to helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or learning differences to reach their full potential.
As a DfE funded organisation, all of their work and resources are free to access. They offer CPDL on a wide range of topics, hosted by regional lead teams and a range of guest speakers from the world of education.
Whole School SEND recognise that understanding the local context is crucial to improving national SEND provision. Each region has a Regional SEND team, formed from school-based SEND practitioners, to support prioritisation of SEND across the region.
