Flying High English Hub: March 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter!✨

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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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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

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

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!

To find out more about the Primary Internship and eligibility criteria, CLICK HERE

To find out more about the Secondary Internship and eligibility criteria, CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to express interest in a Teaching Internship.

Get in touch: Amy Langton, ALangton@spencertrust.org.uk

NPQ Information Events: Specific NPQs

Join us for key information about a National Professional Qualification course including course structure, what you’ll learn and more!

CLICK HERE to view the NPQ Information Events Flyer

NPQ Information Events: All NPQs

Join us for key information about the suite of National Professional Qualification courses available!

CLICK HERE to view the NPQ Information Events Flyer

Spring 2024 – Teacher Educator Programme: Coaching and Mentoring

NASBTT Accredited Training 2023-24

Booking Details: Teacher Eductor Programme Flyer & Booking Links 23-24

Level 1

Level 2

Please note: you must attend all 3 sessions via Zoom.

Booking Details: Teacher Eductor Programme Flyer & Booking Links 23-24

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: CPD@spencerteachingschoolhub.org.uk

Computing Hubs: Primary Programming and Algorithms

In association with North Midlands Computing Hub and funded by the DfE, we have put together a program of free one day CPD courses to support both computing leads and teachers upskill themselves to become more confident and effective teachers of computing. A subsidy of £205 is also available to fund supply costs once per academic year for schools in Education Investment Areas; Derby, Derbyshire

All courses will be held at Portland Spencer Academy, Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4BW

This hands-on course will allow teacher to understand the key vocabulary linked to algorithms and programming and the progression from EYFS – KS2.  The day will include looking at how to utilise Beebots, Scratch Jnr and Scratch into your setting alongside computational thinking and unplugged activities.

Date: 6th February 2024

Booking Link:  Booking will be available from September 1^st.  Register your interest here to receive the booking link.

Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH

Computing Hubs: Introduction to Primary Computing

In association with North Midlands Computing Hub and funded by the DfE, we have put together a program of free one day CPD courses to support both computing leads and teachers upskill themselves to become more confident and effective teachers of computing. A subsidy of £205 is also available to fund supply costs once per academic year for schools in Education Investment Areas; Derby, Derbyshire

All courses will be held at Portland Spencer Academy, Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4BW

Introduction to Primary Computing

Date: 8^th November 2023

This CPD day covers the whole computing curriculum, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy. This course will provide teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started in teaching computing whether you are an early career teacher, or an established teacher who would like to improve your understanding of how to teach computing.

Booking Link: https://ncce.stem.org.uk/cpd/524335/introduction-primary-computing-invite-only

Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH

Computing Hubs: Leading Primary Computing

In association with North Midlands Computing Hub and funded by the DfE, we have put together a program of free one day CPD courses to support both computing leads and teachers upskill themselves to become more confident and effective teachers of computing. A subsidy of £205 is also available to fund supply costs once per academic year for schools in Education Investment Areas; Derby, Derbyshire

All courses will be held at Portland Spencer Academy, Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4BW

Leading Primary Computing – Module 1  

Date: 9^th October 2023

This course is suitable for both newly appointed subject leads and subject leads looking to clarify their roles. Topics on the day include; role and responsibilities, policies, curriculum development and mapping and assessment of computing

Booking Link:  https://ncce.stem.org.uk/cpd/524331/leading-primary-computing-module-1-face-face-invite-only

Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH