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Next steps in your career?

As an HLTA, you may be considering what further development you could undertake and even how to progress to becoming a teacher – why not look into the Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (FDLT) which runs at Northampton and … Continue reading

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Important news – help us find out how your role in school relates to your HLTA status

The HLTA National Assessment Partnership (HNAP) is calling upon HLTAs in every region of the country to contribute to a short survey that focusses on whole class teaching (Standard 31), area of expertise (Standard 10) and general Continuing Professional Development … Continue reading

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HLTA of the Year award presented by Johnny Mercer MP

 Debbie Farmer, the East Midlands Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2018, represented our region at the National event held in London on Monday 19th November. Debbie from Mapperley C of E Primary School, Ilkeston, along with the other 7 regional … Continue reading

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Derby City and Derbyshire HLTA cohort starting soon.

Do you or your colleagues work to support learning at a school in Derby City or Derbyshire?  Are you interested in gaining recognition for the skills and knowledge you bring to the role? Then assessment against the Higher Level Teaching … Continue reading

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Outdoor Classroom Day 2018

The second 2018 Outdoor Classroom Day is set for November 1st, but why not think about how your teaching and learning can be enhanced with even more outside experiences on any day, or plan ahead ready for the next day, … Continue reading

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We celebrate National Teaching Assistants’ Day -September 14th

As reported on the Univeristy of Northampton blog: https://medium.com/@UniNorthants/sending-love-to-teaching-assistants-c3a37a441ee7 TAs and HLTAs are the hidden gems of the education system. September National Teaching Assistants’ Day celebrates their contributions to schools, pupils, teachers and the wider community… http://www.nationalteachingassistantsday.co.uk/#home No exaggeration: teaching … Continue reading

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HLTA National Assessment Partnership welcomes Dr Helen Saddler as the new chair

After 6 years in post, Professor Richard Rose has stepped down as chair of HNAP. He has been a great advocate for HLTAs and has supported the partnership  in their work to promote HLTA status and acknowledge the excellent work … Continue reading

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Have a happy summer break!!

With some schools ending their summer term in the next week or so, now is the time to help your pupils plan their summer break as well as planning your own – especially if you have children to keep busy. … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Teaching Assistant Day and nominate a TA from your school

National Teaching Assistants’ Day was created by Teaching Personnel, a UK education recruitment agency,  to recognise the valuable contribution teaching assistants make to the education and support of school children across the UK. National Teaching Assistants’ Day is the opportunity … Continue reading

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East Midlands 2018 HLTA celebration event

On 21st June 2018 we welcomed many of the HLTAs who gained their status this year and the short listed 2018 EM HLTA of the Year nominees to our celebration event at Devonshire Place, Leicester. An inspirational talk by our … Continue reading

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