Northamptonshire teaching School Hub

🎓 NPQ Results Day 🎓

A massive congratulations to all colleagues receiving their Specialist and Leadership NPQ results today!

Your commitment to professional development helps shape the future of education to give every child the best start in life.

Well done to every participant on reaching this important milestone. 👏🌟

Did you know that ECT retention is at its highest in over a decade — and our Northamptonshire network is part of the story. When schools work together, early career teachers thrive.

We are incredibly proud of our network of schools, experts and partners that contribute to our Teach First ECTP programme. If you have an ECT joining this year, registration is now open ✏️

https://www.northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/page/?title=How+to+register&pid=33

🌱 New, Free Training Opportunity for Reception Teachers in Northamptonshire 🌱

The Department for Education is introducing a new, funded specialist training course for reception teachers. The Excellence in reception teaching national professional development course will deepen participants’ reception-specific pedagogical knowledge and strengthen their practice through practical, evidence-based approaches, supporting more children to achieve a good level of development.

📅 Courses begin in Autumn 2026
✅ Fully funded by the DfE
✅ Designed specifically for Reception teachers
✅ Practical, evidence-based professional development

➡️ Complete your expresison of interest here: https://ow.ly/o4eW50ZjkrF

Welcoming over 100 Early Career Teachers from across Northamptonshire to today’s conference! 🎉

What a fantastic way to to kick-start Year Two of the ECT programme and continue to develop and retain these amazing teachers in our community.

🎉 ECTE Lead Celebration Event – Save the Date!

We’re excited to invite all ECTE Leads to our upcoming Celebration Event on 2nd July, 16:00–17:30 at Northamptonshire teaching School Hub.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come together and:

✨ Celebrate successes across the year
📣 Hear key feedback from Peer Reviews
📘 Get the latest updates on Year 2 ECTP
🤝 Connect and network with colleagues

Whether you’ve been involved throughout the year or want to stay informed and inspired, this session is not to be missed. 👉 Secure your place now: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1YeCaWTamQLi_L6mMnC9_bAf8mnk

📢 Hot off the press: Autumn 2026 NPQs
The DfE has released the eligibility criteria for the Autumn 2026 National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) cohort. Here’s what you need to know 👇

✅ Fully funded NPQs (no disadvantage criteria required):
• NPQ for Headship
• NPQ for SENCOs
• NPQ for Senior Leadership (new)
• NPQ for Early Years Leadership

🎯 Early Headship Coaching Offer remains available.
💡All other NPQs: Scholarships will continue to be based on disadvantage criteria.
📅 DfE Registration opens: 23 June 2026

Complete your early registration with the Hub NOW to ensure you are first in line for available funded places. Link in bio... or https://ow.ly/X4xW50Z13ph

This week, leaders from across the region joined us for the Ambition Institute Launch Conference of Leading PD for Teaching Assistants.

Developing the expertise of key support staff and aligning practice to wider teaching approaches aims to further boost the achievement of pupils, including those with SEND.

Leaders loved the innovative Train the Trainer model - bringing sustainability, autonomy and flexibility to their PD approaches in their setting, supported by a full sequence of sessions designed by .inst

ECT2 - completed it ✅

This week we have celebrated the final ECF sessions for our ECT2s 🌟

We have loved hearing all the fantastic feedback from teachers on how the programme has supported them on their journey:

✅ Providing consistent, supportive mentoring
✅ Building confidence in the classroom
✅ Offering practical strategies ready to use immediately
✅ Creating space for reflection and professional dialogue
✅ Reduced feelings of isolation through shared experiences
✅ Supported thinking around next steps and future pathways

ECTs spoke about feeling more confident, valued, and prepared as they move into the next stage of their careers, with a strong foundation to continue growing as reflective and resilient professionals.

What a huge milestone - we look forward to your next exciting next chapter ahead 👏📚

🌼 Welcome back to the Summer Term 🌼

A big welcome back to our Northamptonshire schools, leaders and teachers. We have lots of exciting developments in the pipeline and look forward to a fantastic final term of collaboration, growth and supporting colleagues to flourish right through their teaching careers.