Category Archives: Northants

East Midlands is named as one of the worst areas for social mobility in the latest national survey

The Social Mobility Commission’s ‘State of the nation’ report published yesterday (Tuesday 28 November) has found a significant different between regions with a ‘striking geographical divide with London and its surrounding areas pulling away from the rest of the country’. … Continue reading

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East Midlands Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2017

At the East Midlands HLTA celebration event held on 21st June, Jane Fenn was announced as the Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2017. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) from across the East Midlands region had been nominated by their schools … Continue reading

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East Midlands HLTA Celebration Event 2017

On 21st June  new HLTAs and their guests attended our celebration event at Devonshire Place, Leicester. All HLTAs who have gained their status with the University of Northampton during the past year were invited and, although not all were able … Continue reading

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Time to nominate your school’s HLTAs for the East Midlands HLTA of the Year

Last year’s winner, Sue Brown from Spalding went on to represent the East Midlands at an event in London and win the national Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2016- could this be someone from your school for 2017? This is … Continue reading

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Who will be your school’s nomination for East Midlands HLTA of the Year?

The nomination forms for East Midlands HLTA of the year 2017 are now available – see links below. This is a great opportunity for HLTAs in your setting to gain the recognition for their hard work and dedication in supporting … Continue reading

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An interesting article on assessment only routes to QTS

In Schools Week, an article by Jess Staufenberg discussed the developing number of teachers gaining QTS through an assessment only route. A range of views are explored along with the differing models of pricing structure and entry criteria. The DfE … Continue reading

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HLTA Celebration Event 2016

HLTAs from across the East Midlands gathered at Devonshire Place, Leicester for the 2016 HLTA Celebration event on Thursday. Each was presented with their HLTA pin badge as recognition of their achievement by Peter Wells, Deputy Dean for the School … Continue reading

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Supporting learners – what could the future hold?

If you are considering career progression routes for support staff in schools you may be interested in the Foundation for Learning and Teaching (FDLT) or BA (Top up) in Learning and Teaching (BALT). Many schools are looking to ‘grow their … Continue reading

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Northants news – primary schools

Does this report stating that Northamptonshire primary schools are ranked in the bottom 10% of school league tables relate to your setting? Is your school benefiting from funding under the  ‘county council’s  new strategy called Race to the Top, which … Continue reading

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Well done to our new HLTAs!

  A big congratulations to our latest HLTAs who gained their status this month. The total number of HLTAs who have gained their status in the East Midlands since September 2012 is 468! Why not share your news and views … Continue reading

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