The Early Career Hub is our one-stop shop for trainee teachers, early career teachers, and those involved in supporting, coaching and mentoring those new to the profession.
Whether seeking top tips on how to maintain a work-life balance and manage workload and wellbeing, or more specialised advice on key approaches in those first days in the classroom, we’ve got you covered.
Content is helpfully linked to strands of the Early Career Framework, and includes accessible research articles on essential topics such as using technology, providing feedback and understanding how pupils learn.
We highly recommend that you use the Early Career Teacher booklet to support your professional learning journey. This workbook is designed to help you make the most of the resources below and help you effectively plan your ongoing professional development.
What does science tell us about how exercise impacts the brain? Join us on a journey to understand how physical activity can support brain health throughout the lifespan of a human being. Movement matters! And it doesn’t need to be strenuous. In this talk, we will touch on how we can best use various forms of physical activity to optimise our mental wellbeing and brain health throughout life, and how individual differences - from personality traits to the menstrual cycle - can affect these responses.
Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues from Treescapes and schools working with Treescapes and how they have used the wondrous world of Trees to ensure Nature and Outdoor learning build a rich curriculum.
Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues who have created ‘Operation Spitfire 4 Schools’. Rooted in place, this project focuses on history, engineering, science and careers, with a focus on Stoke-on-Trent’s role in the iconic Spitfire’s development. Students explore a creative, inclusive curriculum, meet fighter pilots, relatives of Spitfire pilots and engineers, engage with employers, visit the Spitfire Gallery, and compete for a fantastic prize in a STEM competition. Piloted with over 140 students, the programme demonstrated a significant boost to scientific knowledge, skills, engagement, and civic pride.
