Professional Learning Offer

We deliver the golden thread of teacher and school leader development – and more besides. From initial teacher training to executive leader development, our offer is informed by the best available evidence, which is brought to life by the deep practical wisdom of local experts.

We:

• Recruit and train the next generation of teachers through internships, subject knowledge enhancements, initial teacher training and apprenticeships.

• Maximise the impact of the Early Careers Teacher Entitlement (ECTE), recognising the pivotal role of effective mentoring.

• Ensure that ECTs receive their statutory entitlements through our role as an Appropriate Body.

• Develop and build a pipeline of great leaders in our region through the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).

• Exemplify and mobilise the best available evidence ensuring access to evidence-informed CPD and resource which prioritises its impact upon children and young people facing disadvantage.