Inspiration Trust becomes the first Teaching School Hub in Norfolk to be an Associate College for the National Institute of Teaching

Inspiration Trust has been announced as an Associate College for the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), the only Teaching School Hub to gain this status in Norfolk. 

The National Institute of Teaching is a school-led organisation and has established itself as England's new flagship teacher and leader training and development provider. Inspiration Trust was identified as a school group with a strong track record, and the capacity and expertise required to deepen the impact of the NIoT in the region. 

The newly blended partnership organisation will deliver best-in-class professional development for all career stages - from Initial Teacher Training, to senior leadership, and beyond... This includes a full suite of National Professional Qualifications, with applications now open for February 2023. Together, these programmes make up the ‘Golden Thread’, the Department for Education’s conceptualisation of the support that will underpin teachers throughout their career. 

The National Institute of Teaching also seeks to boost the quality of teaching and school leadership by carrying out research, applying these insights to its professional development programmes, and sharing findings with the sector.

Its programmes are designed by teachers and leaders who understand the joys and pressures of school life. Working in collaboration with schools across the country, NIoT ensures that their findings benefit all schools, teachers and leaders.

Carmel Greene, Director of Inspiration Teaching School Hub and Inspiration Teacher Training said: 

“We are absolutely delighted to announce our partnership with the National Institute of Teaching. We aspire to develop a school system that nurtures the talents of teachers and leaders at all stages of their careers, so they can provide children with the world-class education they deserve - a vision that aligns with the goals of the National Institute of Teaching. We’re positive that this partnership will strengthen our already first-class offer and will appeal to even more aspiring and existing teachers in our area. Teacher recruitment and retention are significant challenges, and we hope that this partnership will support our goal of improving this within the region.” 

Find out more about the primary and secondary teacher training programmes, and the NPQ programmes on offer or get in touch.