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Kent Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
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KEY DATESWelcome
We start this bulletin with exciting news of our new ‘Head Quarters’. As of this term we have officially moved out of Leigh Academy Rainham and into Strood Academy. We are delighted to be joining Jon Richardson and his amazing team at Strood, and feel very lucky to have had such a warm welcome from staff and students alike. We look forward to welcoming existing and new delegates and partners through the doors.
This is a busy module for us, with ECF registration for September 2024 starters and NPQ recruitment for the October 2024 cohorts, in addition to our Appropriate Body work to sign off more than 330 new teachers into the profession.
We are very proud of the work and partnerships we have across Medway, Gravesham, Dartford and the wider Kent region and thank all who have worked with us, be that as a delegate, facilitator or partner.
We hope that this bulletin will give you a comprehensive overview of our offer and plans for 2024/25. As always if you have any queries or need advice we are only a phone call or email away.
Wishing you a sunshine filled, restful Summer,
Faye, and the team at Thames Gateway
If you have any questions or feedback we would love to hear from you via this google form.
This is a busy module for us, with ECF registration for September 2024 starters and NPQ recruitment for the October 2024 cohorts, in addition to our Appropriate Body work to sign off more than 330 new teachers into the profession.
We are very proud of the work and partnerships we have across Medway, Gravesham, Dartford and the wider Kent region and thank all who have worked with us, be that as a delegate, facilitator or partner.
We hope that this bulletin will give you a comprehensive overview of our offer and plans for 2024/25. As always if you have any queries or need advice we are only a phone call or email away.
Wishing you a sunshine filled, restful Summer,
Faye, and the team at Thames Gateway
If you have any questions or feedback we would love to hear from you via this google form.
School Leader Satisfaction Survey
Thank you so much for your partnership and support this academic year. It is a tremendous privilege to work with so many of you.
We are sending our end of year 'School Leader Satisfaction Survey' to all Headteachers of a school where any part of our work has been accessed. As well as being essential for our internal planning, feedback from these surveys forms a key component of our progress against the DfE's Key Performance Indicators.
We would therefore be extremely grateful if one senior leader from each school please complete this survey and respond by 9am on Friday 5th July. This will allow the analysis, particularly of part 2 of the form, to be shared with DfE. These forms are required to be anonymous, however, if you would like to provide any further feedback, or to discuss your submission, please do contact me directly (faye.mcgill@tgtsh.org.uk).
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support.
We are sending our end of year 'School Leader Satisfaction Survey' to all Headteachers of a school where any part of our work has been accessed. As well as being essential for our internal planning, feedback from these surveys forms a key component of our progress against the DfE's Key Performance Indicators.
We would therefore be extremely grateful if one senior leader from each school please complete this survey and respond by 9am on Friday 5th July. This will allow the analysis, particularly of part 2 of the form, to be shared with DfE. These forms are required to be anonymous, however, if you would like to provide any further feedback, or to discuss your submission, please do contact me directly (faye.mcgill@tgtsh.org.uk).
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support.
Celebration
We are delighted to share the news that following their recent Ofsted inspection LLSE have been recognised as an Outstanding provider of NPQs! The report opens with 'Excellence permeates every aspect of LLSE's work' and we couldn't agree more!
I am sure you will join us in congratulating Kate Wilson, Nicola Taylor, and the whole team at LLSE on this well deserved achievement, and likewise I know I speak for LLSE in acknowledging the huge amount that teachers, leaders and organisations across Kent have contributed to their journey, from a local training company to an Outstanding national provider.
As LLSE's biggest delivery partner for NPQs we are lucky to have played a role in their success and very much look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with them.
The full report can be seen here.
I am sure you will join us in congratulating Kate Wilson, Nicola Taylor, and the whole team at LLSE on this well deserved achievement, and likewise I know I speak for LLSE in acknowledging the huge amount that teachers, leaders and organisations across Kent have contributed to their journey, from a local training company to an Outstanding national provider.
As LLSE's biggest delivery partner for NPQs we are lucky to have played a role in their success and very much look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with them.
The full report can be seen here.
Appropriate Body
We would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone in schools who has worked with ECTs this year. We do not underestimate the time and effort that supporting these colleagues takes but also know that your mentoring, assessment and support is invaluable in shaping teachers of the future! Thank you!
Reports
For most ECTs the next report deadline is the 5th July. Please ensure that you give yourself time to complete the report and for your ECT to write their comment. Please also bear in mind that for end of year 1 and final assessments, the Headteacher needs to add their signature before submission. It is vital that the deadline is met in order for us to meet our DfE deadlines.
Report guidance and support has been sent out.
Please do contact catherine.root@tgtsh.org.uk if you need further assistance.
New Induction Tutors
We will be running online training for those new to the role of Induction Tutor or for anyone who would like a refresher! The training is on Tuesday 9th July at 3.40pm. If you would like to attend this training or request a recording please use this booking form link to do so.
New Mentors
We will also be running online training for anyone new to the mentoring role in school. This training is scheduled for Tuesday 16th July at 3.40pm. Please use this booking link to attend or request a recording of the session.
Registration For 2024-2025
Registration for ECTs joining schools in September 2024 will open on 24th June 2024. Please see the Early Career Framework section for more information regarding this.
Reports
For most ECTs the next report deadline is the 5th July. Please ensure that you give yourself time to complete the report and for your ECT to write their comment. Please also bear in mind that for end of year 1 and final assessments, the Headteacher needs to add their signature before submission. It is vital that the deadline is met in order for us to meet our DfE deadlines.
Report guidance and support has been sent out.
Please do contact catherine.root@tgtsh.org.uk if you need further assistance.
New Induction Tutors
We will be running online training for those new to the role of Induction Tutor or for anyone who would like a refresher! The training is on Tuesday 9th July at 3.40pm. If you would like to attend this training or request a recording please use this booking form link to do so.
New Mentors
We will also be running online training for anyone new to the mentoring role in school. This training is scheduled for Tuesday 16th July at 3.40pm. Please use this booking link to attend or request a recording of the session.
Registration For 2024-2025
Registration for ECTs joining schools in September 2024 will open on 24th June 2024. Please see the Early Career Framework section for more information regarding this.
Early Career Framework
We are delighted that Jodie Byham has returned from maternity leave and welcome her back as Head of Early Career Framework. We are also happy to announce that Anna Sheldrick will continue to be a member of the TGTSH team, working on quality assurance across the business.
Term 6 is a busy term for both ECT and Mentor Events, please check your online learning platforms carefully to ensure you don’t miss any of your scheduled events or email sophie.jarrett@tgtsh.org.uk if you are unsure.
Term 6 is a busy term for both ECT and Mentor Events, please check your online learning platforms carefully to ensure you don’t miss any of your scheduled events or email sophie.jarrett@tgtsh.org.uk if you are unsure.
Registration for ECTs joining schools in September 2024 will open on 24th June 2024. We will be sending further communications about any changes to registration instructions as soon as they are confirmed by the Department for Education and will host a range of drop in sessions for Headteachers / Induction Tutors & Mentors to attend to ensure you are supported throughout the process.