ECTs
As teachers, we recognise that the first few years of teaching can be challenging, and difficult to find the right balance in a job that requires so much commitment. But we also know how joyous this job can be, and how much reward a career in teaching can bring. You will find that advice and support from the Hub comes with a healthy dose of real-life experience and an active desire to help wherever possible.
On this page you will find links to training materials, webinars and events. But most importantly, you will find a list of all the people at the Hub who are involved in your training. They are here to support you and have been carefully chosen as they each bring something distinct to our offer.
Academic year 2024 - 2025 training dates, and links to book
Year 1 - April 2024 ECTs
First-year ECTs, who started their training in April 2025.
For our April 2024 cohort, training sessions will revisit the 2 Blocks you have recently completed. This is because this training is designed for our large September 2025 cohort. Attendance at this training will help to reinforce knowledge, and offer you a better opportunity for peer to peer support and networking than if we were to run small/online April 24 training sessions.
| Date | Topic | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thurs 15th May '25 |
Welcome to the ECF |
15:45-17:15 |
Whole Cohort |
Online |
Join here |
Year 1 - January 2024 ECTs
First-year ECTs, who started their training in January 2025.
For our January 2024 cohort, training sessions will cover the 2 Blocks ahead of where you are currently working. This is because this training is designed for our large September 2024 cohort. Attendance at this training will prepare you for what is to come, and will offer you a better opportunity for peer to peer support and networking than if we were to run small/online January 24 training sessions.
Summer Term - Joining September 2023 ECTs, Covering Blocks 5 and 6
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 28th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
The Minster School |
Book here |
Tue 29th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Weds 30th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Weds 30th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
Book here |
Thurs 1st May '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Year 1 - September 2024 ECTs
First-year ECTs, who started their training in September 2024.
Summer Term - Covering Blocks 5 and 6
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 28th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
The Minster School |
Book here |
Tue 29th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Weds 30th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Weds 30th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
Book here |
Thurs 1st May '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Year 1 - April 2023 ECTs
First-year ECTs, who started their training in April 2024.
For our April 2023 cohort, training sessions will revisit the 2 Blocks you have recently completed. This is because this training is designed for our large September 2024 cohort. Attendance at this training will help to reinforce knowledge, and offer you a better opportunity for peer to peer support and networking than if we were to run small/online April 23 training sessions.
Summer Term - Joining September 2024 ECTs, covering Blocks 5 and 6
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 28th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
The Minster School |
Book here |
Tue 29th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Weds 30th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Weds 30th April '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
Book here |
Thurs 1st May '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Year 1 - January 2023 ECTs
First-year ECTs, who started their training in January 2024.
For our January 2023 cohort, training sessions will cover the 2 Blocks ahead of where you are currently working. This is because this training is designed for our large September 2023 cohort. Attendance at this training will prepare you for what is to come, and will offer you a better opportunity for peer to peer support and networking than if we were to run small/online January 23 training sessions.
Spring Term - Joining September 2024 ECTs, covering Blocks 9 and 10
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 17th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
The Minster School |
Book here |
Tues 18th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Tues 18th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
|
Weds 19th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Thurs 20th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Summer Term - Joining September 2024 ECTs, covering Blocks 11 and 12
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 23rd June '25 |
08:45am - 4:30pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Tue 24th June '25 |
08:45am - 4:30pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Tues 24th June '25 |
08:45am - 4:30pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
Book here |
Weds 25th June '25 |
08:45am - 4:30pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Thurs 26th June '25 |
08:45am - 4:30pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Year 2 - September 2023 ECTs
Second year ECTs, who started their training in September 2023.
Spring Term - Covering Blocks 9 and 10
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 17th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
The Minster School |
Book here |
Tues 18th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Tues 18th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
Book here |
Weds 19th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Thurs 20th March '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Summer Term - Covering Blocks 11 and 12
| Date | Time | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon 23rd June '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Newark and Sherwood |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Tue 24th June '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with EYFS facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book here |
Tues 24th June '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Bassetlaw |
Diverse Education Centre |
Book here |
Weds 25th June '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Derbyshire |
Tupton Hall School |
Book here |
Thurs 26th June '25 |
08:45am - 12:15pm |
Gedling, with SEND facilitator |
Calverton Village Hall |
Book hereYear 2 - January 22 ECTs |
Here to support you
We want all our ECTs to be successful and thrive in their first teaching posts. To encourage this, we have carefully selected facilitators and trainers, all of whom are experienced teachers and/or school leaders who bring a wealth of experience to their ECF role.
Our aim is to provide a range of opportunities for our ECTs to build relationships with the Hub staff involved in their training, not just through the training sessions but also through our regular drop-in events and our online webinars. The Hub is here to provide support, guidance and encouragement; a regional touchpoint for all and not just a training provider.
Your Redhill Hub facilitation team:
| Gedling ECF Team | Newark & Sherwood ECF Team | Bassetlaw ECF Team |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Day The Redhill Academy |
Nicole Lyons The Minster School |
Delia Nicholson The Tuxford Academy |
| Alex Worrall The Carlton Juniors |
Beth Lowe Farmilo Primary School |
Alasdair Fuller The Tuxford Academy |
| Ciara Hickey The Carlton Infants |
Deb Taylor Farnsfield St Michaels |
Alicia Wilkins The Tuxford Academy |
| Jess Walker The Bolsover School |
Gemma Ingle The Minster School |
Deb Lawrence Tuxford Primary Academy |
| Kate Steel Robert Mellors Primary Academy |
Vanessa Blore Farmilo Primary School |
Nicola Eade Bracken Lane Primary Academy |
| Rachel Clarke The Carlton Infant Academy |
Jo Chambers The National CofE Academy |
Victoria Read Bracken Lane Primary Academy |
| Rachel Saunders Carlton Digby School |
Rachel Gibson The Minster School |
Zoe Clayton Yeoman Park Academy |
| Rebecca Martin The Carlton Infant Academy |
Russyn Cast Bleasby CofE Primary School |
Carrie Morris Queen Elizabeth's Academy |
| Steph Sanderson The Oakwood Academy |
Vicky Purdy East Leake Academy |
|
| Fiona Lambourne South Nottinghamshire Academy |
Mell Julian Independent Facilitator |
|
| Lorna Eames The Oakwood Academy |
We are wholly committed to making the first two years of your career enjoyable and ensuring you thrive, so if there is anything more we can do – just let us know – we are here to support you.
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