The Teacher Development Network is a new working party for those involved in Initial Teacher Training & Education, the Early Career Entitlement and wider teacher development across our region. The purpose of the network is to help shape the support for teachers from the beginning of their initial teacher training through to their fifth year in the profession. Network meetings will be informed by key issues within ITTE, ECT induction and the development and retention of excellent teachers.

Meetings will include:

Key updates from lead partners including recruitment numbers from ITTE, challenges and opportunities across the sector, trends in teacher induction and latest updates from the Early Career Training Programme.

Guest speakers covering local and national issues.

Group discussion and networking opportunities including time to identify key priorities & challenges, create sub groups and share best practice.

We would warmly welcome attendance from school staff in the following roles:

ITTE Coordinators (sometimes referred to as professional tutors)

ITTE Mentors

ECT Induction Tutors

ECT Mentors

Leaders of teaching and learning or those in staff development roles

The network will be attended by representatives from :

Education Exchange Teacher Training (Scarborough Teaching Alliance Coast & Vale Teacher Training)

The University of York Initial Teacher Education

York St. John University Initial Teacher Education

Pathfinder Appropriate Body Service

Pathfinder Early Career Teachers’ Service

If you would like to be involved in the Teacher Development Network, please complete this short google form. There is no charge for attending the Teacher Development Network.

2025-2026 Network Meeting Dates

Autumn Term: Thursday 9th October 2025, 3:45pm – 5:15pm, on Zoom

Spring Term: Monday 9th February 2026, 3:45pm – 5:15pm, on Zoom

Summer Term: Wednesday 6th May 2026, 3:45pm – 5:15pm, on Zoom