ITT Regional Events
Train to Teach Locally in Essex - 19th March 2026
We are delighted to be hosting a Train to Teach event at Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hub, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred on Thursday, 19th March from 12.00 to 1.30pm.
- Exclusive training sneak peek
- Tour of Essex Training Hub
- Learn more about training to teach with the National Institute of Teaching
- Support in eligibility, applying and our interview process
Reserve a spot here or just pop in!
For further enquires: Email: eslrecruitment@niot.org.uk or Call us: 0208 253 7758
ITT Mentor Conference - 3rd February 2026
We successfully hosted the ITT Mentor Conference on 3rd February. We were delighted to have two key speakers, Christian Turton, Educational Technology Lead at Chiltern Learning Trust and Dan Smith, Deputy Director & Early Career Lead at Alban Teaching School Hub.
Topics:
- Discussing the ethical use of AI in supporting trainee teachers
- Exploring AI tools that enhance mentoring and professional practice
- Engaging with mentors applying AI in their educational approaches
Resources will be uploaded shortly.
ITT into ECT Conference - Thursday 22nd May 2025
The Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs hosted another ITT into ECT Conference on Thursday 22nd May online.
Trainee teachers were able to:
- Find out more about the ECT Induction
- Hear from current ECTs
- Learn more about the support available
To view the Conference slides click below:
ITT into ECT Conference Slides
ITT Mentor Conference - Thursday 6th February 2025
On 6th February the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs hosted another ITT Mentor Conference with the theme this year being 'From Challenges to Growth: Promoting Wellbeing and Resilience in Mentoring Trainees'. They were delighted to be joined by Keynote Speaker Melanie Davies from Mind Solutions.
They looked at:
- the changing landscape of ITT and mentorship
- the challenges and barriers faced by trainees and mentors
- the practical approaches to support wellbeing and resilience
To view the Research & Resources click below:
ITT Mentor Conferece Research & Resources
To view the Conference slides click below:
ITT Mentor Conference Feb. 2025 Slides
To view the Conference recording click below:
Train to Teach in Essex event - Monday 2nd December 2024
On Monday 2nd December, the Chafford South Essex Teaching School Hub, Saffron Teaching School Hub and Unity Teaching School Hub as well as Essex County Council and a representative from the DfE were delighted to host the Train to Teach Essex event at Beaulieu Park School in Chelmsford. They were joined by a number of ITT Providers in Essex and provided information and support to potential future teachers! Thank you to everyone who could attend.
Please find below the resources from the event:
Train to Teach Essex Brochure 2024-25
Train to Teach Essex Presentation Slides
For more information visit your local Teaching School Hub:
For North Essex - Unity Teaching School Hub https://www.unityteachingschoolhub.net/
For Mid & North West Essex - Saffron Teaching School Hub https://www.saffronteachingschoolhub.net/
For South Essex - Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hub https://www.harrisinstitute.org.uk/
