Wealden Hub - Early Careers Teachers Conference

An annual event which invites early career teachers from across the region to take part in a conference, focusing on relevant subjects. The event lasts from 0900 - 1615, with a range of Benenden School speakers and external experts in the subjects of memory, the brain and body language.  

Aims

The ECT is aimed at inspiring teachers new to the profession.  It provides an opportunity for learning and engagement as well the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the sector.

Using the connections Benenden has within the region we have been able to bring together representatives from 27 schools to take part in the second annual conference.

This conference benefits 12 maintained schools and offers all with free, high quality training in a range of subjects, from how to deal with behaviour, to teaching students with ADHD.  

Background

Benenden staff are keen to engage with colleagues from across the sector to share and collaborate.  This initiative has grown out of that desire.  Following the success of the inaugural event last year we have grown scope and range of schools attending.

Resources

The ECT conference takes place in Benenden School, with all the administration and support provided by staff in the School.  There are four members of staff from Benenden presenting and the Science School is being used as the venue.

There 62 attendees for the day which runs from 0900 - 1615.

Impact

Yes - a form will be sent in follow up to the gain feedback on the activities and talks.  Last year the following feedback was received:

“It was a fantastic conference and I came away
completely and utterly inspired. Thank you for
delivering an invaluable day in my career. I look
forward to the next one!”

“This is the only full day training I have taken part
in where I haven’t stopped learning and engaging. It
was amazing!”

“I had a really great day that I have found so useful
and I can’t wait to start implementing the skills I have learnt into the classroom.”

Pupil Involvement

Some members of Benenden School 6th Form were guides for the attendees during the tour of the School.

Frequency

This is an annual event