Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hub

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This website is currently being updated and will be online again soon.

We are available to answer your enquiries

01375 484582 tshub@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk

The Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hub was one of the first six Teaching School Hubs designated by the DfE in January 2020 and is now a part of the wider network of 87 Teaching School Hubs nationally.

Our Hub, which is based at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred in Essex, is responsible for the following Local Authority Districts: Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Maldon, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.


Programmes for Autumn Term 2024

Appropriate Body Services for Chafford Hundred, Crystal Palace and North East London Teaching School Hubs


If you would like to register your ECTs for an Induction to start in September 2024, please register ECTs on ECT Manager by 2nd September at the latest. Induction date cannot be backdated if registered after this date.

Please also complete one of the registration forms below.


Registration for New Schools: Interested in registering your ECTs on our ECF & AB Programme? Please complete the form here.

Registration for Existing Schools: Interested in registering your ECTs on our ECF & AB Programme? Please complete the form here.


For any questions please email:
ab@harrisinstitute.org.uk


Early Career Framework (ECF) with National Institute of Teaching


Harris Federation is one of the Founding Multi Academy Trusts for the DfE's National Institute of Teaching (NIoT). We are delighted to be delivering their new and exciting ECF Programme from September 2023.

To register your school for the NIoT ECF Programme please click below:

Early Career Teachers (ECT) – The National Institute of Teaching (niot.org.uk)

We are pleased to share our new series of Induction Tutor podcasts from the National Institute of Teaching to support schools in preparation for September.

NIOT ECF Induction Tutor Podcast 1: Preparing for EC


National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) with National Institute of Teaching


We are delighted to be working with the National Institute of Teaching to deliver the National Professional Qualifications for all specialist and leadership programmes.

Please follow this link below to find out more information about all the courses on offer and apply:

NIOT Programmes


Creative Writing through the Arts


We are once again proud to be leading the Creative Writing Through the Arts programme to Primary and Secondary schools across the Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hub network from September 2024.

This programme is suitable for KS1-2 and KS3 class teachers. The programme will connect local schools with specialist artist practitioners from Music, Visual Arts and Drama to explore how to improve student writing.

Applications are now open. Primary and Secondary schools in Essex and London are eligible to apply.

Click the link below to apply:
Apply for Creative Writing through the Arts Programme


Lead Practitioner Programme


Lead Practitioners are outstanding classroom practitioners who lead teaching and learning and demonstrate a whole school impact.

This programme is aimed at the next generation of outstanding practitioners who demonstrate a commitment to evidence-informed practice and the professional development of others. The Lead Practitioners role enables teachers to take the next step into whole school leadership whilst maintaining a focus on excellent teaching and learning.

The 18-month journey of enriched professional development is delivered through three training strands:

  • Strand 1 – Classroom Practice
  • Strand 2 – Leading Teaching & Learning
  • Strand 3 – Whole School Impact

Cost: £625 per participant

Dates: Will start January 2025:

  • Face to Face Session 1: Monday 20th January 2025
  • Face to Face Session 2: Friday 7th March 2025
  • Face to Face Session 3: Monday 15th September 2025
  • Face to Face Session 4: Tuesday 14th October 2025
  • Face to Face Session 5: Friday 12th December 2025


To apply click below:
Lead Practitioner Programme Registration of Interest Form 2025


SLE - System Leaders in Education


We are delighted to be offering a new System Leader in Education programme starting in the Autumn term.

Training Dates: Friday 27th September & Friday 18th October 2024

Accreditation Date: Friday 18th November 2024

Fee: £400 per participant


To register your interest, please click below:
SLE Programme Registration