News & Updates

RQT CPD Package

Making the transition from an NQT into an RQT (Recently Qualified Teacher) can be quite a challenge, as you move away from a high level of mentor support, to becoming more independent in the classroom. Many, particularly those in small schools, may be asked to take on subject leader roles and middle management roles in order to support your professional development.

We have designed a new RQT training programme beginning this Autumn to develop and enhance leadership skills and to support career progression.  For further details please view the leaflet here.

Added 23 June 2020

NQT Update and Support

You will remember that we sent out communication with regards to your Induction year just before the Easter break, with updated government advice.  We recognise that if the school closures and current lockdown conditions continue for some time, then managing your Induction year will be more challenging. Therefore please see below several documents which the Lincolnshire Appropriate Bodies have worked on together, which should support you with both managing the Induction requirements and gathering evidence for your next assessment point.  If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

LTT Letter Supporting Teacher Standards

LTT Teachers’ Standards Evidence Grid

NQT CPD Primary Plan

NQT CPD Secondary Plan

Added 27 April 2020

History Subject Leaders Training – New Date

Stuart Tiffany (Mr T) is delivering a day of training for History and Curriculum Leaders. This course is aimed to support curriculum leaders to develop and improve the teaching of history across the primary phase.

Originally planned for the 9th June 2020 at Bourne Westfield this has now been moved to the 5th November 2020.

Please click to view the FLYER and to book please visit Bookitbee.

Updated 7 May 2020

Easter Schools Materials

Pat Eccles and Helen Ackrill have provided a suite of materials for schools to use with their pupils during this unprecedented time which we hope will help whilst the schools are closed. Please visit the following links for the materials:

Booster materials and reading resources: https://padlet.com/peccles61/SATSboostermaterials
Easter 2019 https://padlet.com/peccles61/Easterschool2019
Easter 2020 https://padlet.com/peccles61/2020EasterSchool

Amended 27th March 2020

Teaching Vacancies

Are you aware of ‘Teaching Vacancies’ which is the free, national service for searching and listing teaching jobs. It will help publicly-funded schools save money and attract quality teachers. Visit https://teaching-vacancies.campaign.gov.uk/ for further information.

Added 24 January 2020

Curriculum Training

Bill Lord, LLE is delivering a series of three curriculum sessions, the last one takes place on the 21st May 2020 at Bourne Westfield Primary Academy. Please click to view the FLYER and to book please visit Bookitbee.

Amended 14 February 2020

Supporting Stronger Governance

Lincolnshire Teaching Schools Together (LTT), The Lincolnshire Learning Partnership (LLP), Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), Lincoln Anglican Diocese and the Leaders of Governance (NLGs/LLGs) have all worked together to produce a comprehensive and coherent support offer to ensure stronger governance of schools and academies in Lincolnshire.  Please click here to view the Governance Support Guide.

Added 19 June 2019

Voice21 Oracy Project

Keystone Teaching School have formed a partnership with Voice21, national experts in oracy. We know that this is a huge focus for primary schools and especially now that pupils have had even less opportunity for talk during school closures. Together with Voice21 we are going to be running an oracy project with a group of between 10 and 15 schools. The project will train 2 oracy leads from each school involved who can then disseminate training across their whole school community. The project will run between 1 and 3 years depending upon the level of commitment that the school wishes to give. 

For further details and costings please get in touch by email enquiries@keystoneteaching.org.uk 

Added 17 June 2020

Whole School SEND Videos for NQTs

Whole School SEND have developed condition-specific videos for NQTs to develop knowledge of SEND and to introduce helpful resources and tips for the classroom. The videos could also support ITT delivery by offering underpinning knowledge about a range of SEND conditions. These free resources are accessible here.

Added 2 June 2020

NQT Induction Update

In response to the government guidelines for NQT Induction on the 1st April 2020, please see the links below for the LTT Appropriate Bodies response and information for schools.

LTT Update and FAQs

We have summarised the key points below:

• The TRA have advised that NQTs should not complete induction early. The existing timeframes remain in place.
• NQTs are required to continue gathering evidence (where possible) to demonstrate their progress towards satisfactorily meeting the teachers’ standards. Further guidance regarding support to both NQTs and their Induction Tutors will be issued by LTT at the beginning of summer term 1.

Please be assured that the Appropriate Bodies in Lincolnshire are working collaboratively to support all parties during these challenging times.

Added 2 April 2020

School Improvement Programmes of Support

Did you know that we can offer support to headteachers and school leaders to drive school improvement?  Our Local Leaders of Education (LLEs) can offer coaching and support to new headteachers or offer peer challenge and support to experienced headteachers, ensuring impact in school improvement strategies.  Please see our School Improvement programmes of support flyer for the details on the packages available.

Updated 28 Jan 2020

Coronavirus Update from Keystone

Please be aware that all of our face to face events up to Easter have been cancelled to support social distancing and we are currently looking at alternative ways to support our schools. In light of the announcement today from the DfE all of our moderation events in April and May will be cancelled and we will be in touch to arrange refunds to those that were booked to attend. We thank you at this time for your understanding and if you need any support please do not hesitate to contact us by email.

Added 20 March 2020