Excellence in Reception Teaching
A new national programme for current and aspiring Reception teachers
Are you passionate about giving children the very best start to their education?
A new Department for Education-funded programme, Excellence in Reception Teaching, is now open for applications. Designed specifically for current and aspiring Reception teachers, this programme will help participants strengthen their understanding of child development and enhance classroom practice through practical, evidence-informed approaches.
Why take part?
The programme will support Reception teachers to:
- Deepen their understanding of children’s development and learning.
- Strengthen high-quality Reception practice.
- Explore practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be implemented immediately.
- Support more children to achieve a good level of development.
- Engage in high-quality professional development as part of the DfE’s growing “golden thread” of teacher development.
Who is it for?
The programme is aimed at:
- Teachers aspiring to move into a Reception teaching role.
- Practitioners looking to strengthen their expertise in early years education and child development.
- Current Reception teachers.
Places are limited
Demand is expected to be high, and places are limited. We encourage interested colleagues to discuss the opportunity with their setting leadership team and apply as soon as possible.
Delivered by Ambition Institute
The programme will be delivered by Ambition Institute who are the largest NPQ programme provider in the country and lead the Early Years Stronger Practice hubs across England.
Apply today
Find out more about the programme and register your interest via the Department for Education:
Five Counties Teaching School Hubs Alliance is committed to supporting teachers and leaders through career-long professional development. We are pleased to promote this exciting opportunity for Reception practitioners across Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.