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Autumn 2 - Tuesday 23rd November
Some news and updates from across the Hub area, including... 
- news and events from our local curriculum hubs 
- updates on the NPQ application deadline for January 
- upcoming Hub spotlight events, including one focusing on flexible working 
- new cohort of RQT training with a January start to support our M2 and M3 colleagues 
Tammy, Caroline and Lisa 
The Spencer TSH Leadership Team 
  • Funding confirmed for schools to support tolerance and respect as Anti-Bullying Week gets underway. This’ll build on the RSHE curriculum [GOV.UK]. Understand your reporting and recording requirements when it comes to bullying.
  • Apprenticeship Incentive for any school that employs an apprentice before 31st January 22- £3k . This is in addition to the £1k that is available for schools who take a 16-18 year old as an apprentice - CLICK HERE
  • Spencer Apprenticeships School Needs Analysis: Schools have been invited to share their feedback on how they use the apprenticeship levy CLICK HERE  
  • Pupil Premium TES Article 'What PP templates examples mean for schools' - CLICK HERE
  • PODCAST Powerful Curriculum hosted by AJ Smith - CLICK HERE
Early Career Framework: Late or Delayed Starters 
For schools still onboarding their ECTs, we can confirm that we have
plans for those who are late starters, as well as those who are due to start induction later on in the academic year. Get in touch if you have any questions. CLICK HERE for a helpsheet  

Upcoming Training Dates: ECF Regional Training Days January 2022 
We are excited to announce an array of guest speakers to our January Training dates. Hosted in collaboration with Derby Univeristy, we are excited to welcome mentors and ECTs. 
  • January 12th for Mentors (9am - 4pm)
  • January 13th for ECTs (9am - 4pm)
Whilst we are sad that this is the last opportunity we will have to work with our Mentors face to face, we are excited that CLICK HERE to confirm your attendance
 
Support for RQT and RQT+1 Colleagues - January 2022
The disruption to training and induction has been felt by our NQTs over the last couple of years. If you would like a support programme for RQTs and RQTs+1, our bespoke primary and secondary training series is tailored for these cohorts with direct input, coaching, pair mentoring and classroom observations - COST: £250 - On demand, we have a new cohort starting in January - CLICK HERE
National Professional Qualifications - February Cohort 
For schools now interested in a February start date to access the full suite of NPQs 2021 2022 fully funded by the DfE, the deadline is January 17th 2022 CLICK HERE 
Lead providers follow up with the next stage of the application process. CLICK HERE for a walkthrough of the portal and step by step guidance 

Information Events: If you'd like to find out more, sign up to our live information webinars 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our NPQ Lead - Lisa Harrison, lharrison@satrust.com 

Spotlight: Flexible Work Agenda – Wednesday 1st December 4pm-5.30pm We are welcoming Sam Strickland as a guest speaker to explore the topic of flexible working in schools. With the launch of the Flexible Working Ambassador schools and guidance from the DfE about what flexible working looks like for schools, teachers and non-teaching staff, this is a critical topic for school leaders. With a ‘Flexible Working Toolkit’ to be released, this is a chance for schools to start reflecting on what the implications are for our settings. We welcome all colleagues, including HR colleagues and school business managers, to this session. CLICK HERE for more information 
Spotlight Event: Supporting Children's Speech, Language and Communication 0-5 years – Tuesday 23rd November 4pm - 5pm 
Co-hosted by the Teaching School Hub and Derby City Council Speech and Language Services. Aimed at Foundation Stage Leads, SENCos and Teachers working in Nursery schools and Foundation Stage units in #Derby schools. CLICK HERE for more information 
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils: Newly refreshed for 2021 with current PP Strategy Document requirements and offered in collaboration with the Derby Research School - CLICK HERE 

Teacher Educator Programme - Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Accreditation: For schools looking to formalise coaching structures, our NASBTT accredited programmes offers support 
COST: £30/£50, or FREE for ECT Mentors - CLICK HERE   
 
Catch up on our session with Alistair Crawford walking us through the Whole School SEND Offer, for fully funded SEND specialist support, training and materials 
Don't fear if you have missed any previous content - here are links to our two previous editions: 
9th September - CLICK HERE, NPQs Focus Bulletin - CLICK HERE,
10th October - CLICK HERE
If you are not already signed up to our bulletin CLICK HERE to subscribe  
Our team are on hand to offer support - don't hesitate to get in touch.
ECF: ecf@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
AB: ab@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
CPD: cpd@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
NPQs: npq@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
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