Amy Langton – Spencer Teaching School Hub

by Amy Langton30 March 2026 Events, News0 comments

Flying High English Hub: March 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter!✨

In this edition, you will find:

Our next Virtual Author Event
Details of our Summer Conference around Reading for Pleasure
Recruitment Opportunities for English Hub Literacy Specialists
CPL information for the Literacy Excellence Centre

If you don’t already, keep up to date with us on social media. We’re on LinkedIn, Instagram and X – just search Flying High English Hub.

With Regards

Flying High English Hub

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by Amy Langton6 March 2026 Uncategorised0 comments

Early Years Hub: Engaging Families Conference 2026

We are absolutely delighted to invite you to our Engaging Families Conference 2026 🎉

📅 Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Free lunch is provided.
📍 Location: Casa Hotel, Chesterfield

In collaboration with Derbyshire Local Authority, this promises to be a dynamic and inspiring day focused on Engaging Every Family in the Early Years.

Join us as we celebrate and explore meaningful parental engagement. From strategies to boost dad and male caregiver involvement to hands-on active learning approaches, this conference will equip early years settings to confidently welcome and support all families — including blended families, step-parents, and diverse household structures.

This event is ideal for:
• School-based settings
• PVI providers
• Childminders

Expect a powerful day of insight and practical strategies designed to strengthen parental engagement and help give every child the very best start in life.

Our Speakers

We are delighted to welcome Janet Goodall as our keynote speaker. Janet will begin the day by sharing her expertise on Stronger Starts and the transformative impact of meaningful family engagement.

You will also take part in three engaging workshops:
• Turn Theory into Action – Beyond the Epstein Framework
• Supporting Parents to Become Brave Play Partners
• The Five to Thrive Team: Key Messages

✨ Book today via the flyer – CLICK HERE

We can’t wait to welcome you for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful day.

Kind regards,
DNEY Hub Team

by Amy Langton18 December 2025 Events, News0 comments

Flying High English Hub: December 2025 Newsletter

CLICK HERE to view December 2025 newsletter.

In this month’s edition, you’ll find:

exciting news about our brand-new podcast episodes
details of our latest Showcase event for schools to get involved in accessing funding and support
our FREE CPL for Spring term

On behalf of the whole team here at Flying High English Hub, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas! We hope you have a relaxing break and look forward to working with you in 2026.

With Regards

Flying High English Hub

by Amy Langton8 December 2025 Uncategorised0 comments

Early Years Hub Autumn 2 Newsletter

CLICK HERE to view the DNEY Hub Newsletter Autumn 2, 2025

If you have any questions, please get in touch at enquiries@dneyhub.org.uk.

Best wishes,

DNEY Hub Team

DNEY Hub Newsletter Autumn 2, 2025

by Amy Langton24 November 2025 Events, News0 comments

Flying High English Hub: November 2025 Newsletter

CLICK HERE to view November 2025 newsletter.

Inside you’ll find tips to get your children blending as well as FREE CPL opportunities:

Join us for the Reading Ambition for All programme – 5 sessions to support you in enabling all children, even those with more complex needs, to learn how to read
Bring an author into your classroom with our Virtual Author event with Swappna Haddow
Develop your knowledge of Reading for Pleasure with our OU/UKLA Teacher Reader Group

With Regards

Flying High English Hub

by Amy Langton15 September 2025 News0 comments

Early Years Hub Autumn Newsletter

CLICK HERE to view the DNEY Hub Newsletter Autumn 1, 2025

We are so excited to share with you our Autumn Newsletter 🍁 – packed with fully funded CPD offers 📚 for you and your staff.

These include online 💻 and in-person 👩‍🏫 sessions, available for School-based Nurseries, PVIs, and Childminders.

📖 What’s inside:

Page 2 – New Conference in Derby City: “Working with Under 3s” 👶 – Places are limited, so book online today!
Page 3 – Ask the Expert: Early Years Nutrition Sessions 🥦 – For Schools, PVIs, and Childminders
Page 4 – Our very popular Room Leader Networks & New PD Programme: Maths Champions 🔢 – Register your interest (very limited places!)
Page 5 – EEF Webinar Series 💻 – Join us online
Page 6 – Childminder Networks 🤝 – Our very popular networks – get involved today
Page 7 – DfE Webinars 📺 – Browse upcoming opportunities

If you have any questions, please get in touch at enquiries@dneyhub.org.uk.

Best wishes,

DNEY Hub Team

DNEY Hub Newsletter Autumn 1, 2025

by Amy Langton13 January 2025 News0 comments

The Maternity / Paternity Teacher Project – An MTPT Update

An Update from The MTPT Project

A happy Hanukkah, warm wishes for this “Betwixtmas” period. If you’re getting your diaries organised for the year ahead this week, don’t forget to book in some brilliant MTPT Project opportunities…

Get inspired by Tracey-Ann Peynado’s story of completing a degree and then an MA over two maternity leaves
Fully-funded places still remaining on the January cohorts of our empowering Sustain and Grow group coaching programme. More details and promo codes on Eventbrite.
Connect with your regional MTPT Project community in Cheltenham this January and enjoy free refreshments thanks to our friends, Diverse Educators!
Explore the sessions on offer at this year’s LitDrive national conference – an explicitly family-friendly event

Click on the images below for more information!

by Amy Langton30 October 2024 Events0 comments

Teaching Internship Programmes – Summer 2026

We have 2 Teaching Internship Programmes commencing in Summer 2026 at Primary and Secondary schools across the East Midlands!

We are offering a 3-week placement from 22nd June to 10th July 2026 for those interested in teaching Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Computing, MFL, D&T or Primary.

This programme offers an insight into teaching as a career and will allow interns to work with current trainees, teachers and leaders. You’ll gain classroom experience, support pupils, shadow experienced teachers, observe lessons, learn about a career in teaching and lots more!