Astra Teacher Training

06/07/2026

New CPD: Excellence in Reception Teacher - registration now open for October start. A new, funded course for reception teachers designed to deepen reception-specific pedagogical knowledge and practice.
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS) Best Practice Network

22/05/2026

The DfE has confirmed that there will be a single cohort of NPQs next academic year with full funding available on certain NPQs. See our website for full details and express your interest now!
https://www.astrahub.org/1194/npq-overview
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS) Best Practice Network

22/05/2026

There's still time to join our teacher training course starting in September, but you need to apply soon!
Make that change!
https://www.astra-alliance.com/48/announcements/announcement/32/announcement/?home=1
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS)
Bath Spa University

Astra SCITT is a leading provider of primary and secondary school based initial teacher training in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Hillingdon. Offering QTS, PGCE and Assessment Only (AO) routes to..

05/05/2026

It has been a busy two weeks of NPQ sessions with the final NPQ SEND in Amersham today looking at the importance of school culture when it comes to inclusion. Thanks to our fantastic facilitators Jacquie and Hugh
Best Practice Network
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS)Chesham Grammar School

30/04/2026

Great to attend another NPQ Day 4 event, this time SL, as the group focuses on finance and resourcing. Thanks to our amazing facilitators Vanessa and Angela
Best Practice Network

29/04/2026

Make your mark with a career in teaching. Start your training this September - apply now with Astra Teacher Training before applications close
https://www.astra-alliance.com/48/announcements/announcement/32/announcement/?home=1
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS) Aylesbury Grammar School

29/04/2026

Final face to face day for our Spring 25 cohort of NPQ SEND and a great discussion around the importance of an inclusive culture. Thanks to fantastic facilitators Bradley and Sue and to Aylesbury Grammar School for hosting
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS) Aylesbury Grammar School Best Practice Network

23/04/2026

Thinking of training to teach? Time is running out to join our September cohort. Join us for an information event to find out everything you need to know. 4-6pm on 7 May. Find out more and register

https://www.astra-alliance.com/47/events

23/04/2026

Day 2 NPQ SEN Amersham, looking at understanding of needs, knowledge of executive function, working memory and cognitive load, and adaptive teaching strategies. Thanks to excellent facilitation by Vanessa and Sukhi
Best Practice Network
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS)

19/03/2026

NPQ LT day 2 kicks off on a beautiful sunny day with a review of learning to date. Thanks to facilitators Kathryn and Darren
Dr Challoners Grammar School (DCGS)
Best Practice Network