After the Bell

Launched nationally in 2021 after a regional pilot, the Early Career Framework represents a significant change in support and induction programme for teachers following their ITT. It forms a key part of the Government’s teacher recruitment and retention strategy, aiming to ensure all teachers are provided with high quality training opportunities throughout their career. In this Podcast series, our host Georgie McIntyre, explores the ECF, the research underpinning it and considers the practical implications for early career teachers and their mentors.

For years, teacher induction in England has changed very little. The acronym ‘NQT’ was universally understood, and the induction period lasted for 12 months after an ITT course. All of this changed with the introduction of the ECF – ‘Newly Qualified Teachers’ were replaced with ‘Early Career Teachers’ and their support package changed drastically, being extended to 2 years. This podcast explores the key aspects of the ECF, where it came from and the research that underpins in.

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Tutoring is an incredibly rewarding role however it can sometimes feel a little isolating, how can you ensure you are in the best position to support your students? The challenges are well documented with education being a funny world but equally significantly rewarding. Although there has been a real shift in a focus on wellbeing it is still in its infancy.

We are joined by Rebecca Cracknell, a Connex Education Partnership tutor and Lorna Bradford our Head of Quality Assurance and Impact. We discuss the support available to make sure, as a tutor, you prioritise your wellbeing as well, to be the best you can when you show up for students.

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We are often asked whether tutoring is a career and a viable option for teachers or Teaching Assistants. We are joined by Rebecca Cracknell one of our tutors and also Lorna Bradford our Head of Quality Assurance and Impact. Lorna’s role involves supporting our tutors during their onboarding and development and also ensuring quality of the tutoring given to our pupils. We find out what a typical career in tutoring looks like, discuss recent shifts in the perception of tutoring as a profession and share advice for someone considering a career in the industry

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In today’s episode, we continue with tutor series which focuses on supporting new and aspirational tutors. Rebecca Cracknell, whilst an established tutor also has written a number of courses for Thirsty Scholars to support new and existing tutors.

Tutoring support can come in many forms, one of which is tutoring online, and become more popular since the pandemic. Rebecca discusses her experiences of tutoring online, the benefits and the key factors to ensure these are effective sessions. 

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In today’s episode, continue with tutor series which focuses on supporting new and aspirational tutors. Rebecca Cracknell, whilst an established tutor also has written a number of courses for Thirsty Scholars to support new and existing tutors.

One of the most common questions we hear on talking to our Connex Education tutors Is how they can support pupils to reengage back into education, Rebecca discusses her experiences with reengagement back into education.

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Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.

1 in 100 people are autistic and just 22% of autistic people are in employment. Over the next few months we will be focusing and providing free support and resources to help our teacher, tutor and wider community have better insights for our autistic community.

To highlight and support our autistic community we have appointed a brand Ambassador Cameron Douglas, who has been working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Swansea for around 5 years. Cameron works specifically with infant children who have autism. Cameron shares his experiences and how he became a SEND Teaching Assistant

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As an educator and school leader, you need to be able to step back and see the bigger picture. Educators, teachers and tutors are busy people and it’s easy to get caught up in operational tasks. This podcast explores why stepping back and being able to see the whole picture is important in terms of determining strategy.

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As an educator and school leader, being optimistic is an excellent habit to develop. Keeping your glass half full is important in terms of keeping morale high and building a strong sense of belief that individually and collectively, your team can make a difference. This podcast explores why educators and school leaders need to develop a healthy sense of optimism and adopt a positive approach.

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Making decisions and more importantly, making the right decision is a challenge for educators and school leaders. Whether you are making big decision or small decisions, the impact of your decisions can be huge. This podcast will consider some of the challenges educators and leaders face when making decisions and explore some habits that support effective decision making.

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Effective educators and leaders know that they don’t have all the answers, they ask powerful questions to find out more and dig a little deeper.  Drawing on the work of Michael Bungay Stanier and Simon Sinek, this podcast explores why it is valuable for educators and school leaders to ask questions, keep an open mind and stay curious a little bit longer.

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