SWIFT UPDATE Newsletter | Issue 21 | January 2024

In this first issue for 2024, Associate & Strategic Leader of Teaching & Research Schools | Education South West, Roger Pope CBE presents reasons to celebrate at the start of this new year with a Christmas gift that might have gone unnoticed:

“It was the gold standard report comparing international standards. It showed that England is now one of the highest performing western countries in education."

At this significant point, we thought that it was opportune to interview Martin Smith, Executive Director of SWIFT and you can enjoy reading his reflections on Teaching School Hubs.

Find out more about our collaboration with the National Institute of Teaching Research Project on Early Career Framework (ECF) research into mentoring in small schools in rural and coastal communities and how you can participate.
 
With a week to go before the application window closes for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Spring Cohort, you can read more about the excellent pass rates to date and what contributes to this success.
 
Kingsbridge Research School enlightens us on moving from expert to novice based on the Education Endowment Foundation’s Modelling Framework.

Finally, we wish you a very happy and healthy 2024. 

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