Excellence in Reception Teaching

High-quality professional development for Reception teachers, delivered by East Manchester Teaching School Hub in partnership with UCL.

We are proud to be delivering the Department for Education’s Excellence in Reception Teaching Programme, designed to support Reception teachers to strengthen early years practice and improve outcomes for every child.

About the Programme

The Excellence in Reception Teaching Programme is a national initiative developed as part of the Department for Education’s white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, and the Best Start in Life Strategy.

The programme aims to:

• Strengthen high-quality teaching in Reception classes
• Support early language development and communication
• Promote effective pedagogy in the early years
• Improve outcomes for children at the end of Reception

Delivered by the UCL Centre for Educational Leadership, this programme brings together evidence-informed practice and expert guidance to support teachers in delivering excellent early education.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for:

• Reception class teachers (those who have recently completed induction and experienced teachers)
• Early Years leaders and practitioners working in Reception
• Schools seeking to strengthen EYFS provision

What does the programme involve?

The programme provides a structured package of professional development including:

• Evidence-informed training sessions
• Practical classroom strategies
• Opportunities for reflection and discussion
• Support to embed best practice in early years teaching

Participants will explore key areas such as:

• Communication and language development
• Early literacy and mathematics
• Effective interactions and teaching approaches
• Creating enabling environments

How we deliver the programme

As a delivery partner for UCL, East Manchester Teaching School Hub will provide:

• Expert-led training sessions
• Local delivery with contextualised support
• Opportunities to collaborate with other schools
• Ongoing guidance throughout the programme

We are committed to supporting schools across our region to deliver the highest quality early years education.

Why join the programme?

By participating, you will:

• Develop specialist expertise in Reception teaching
• Improve outcomes for children in your setting
• Access nationally recognised training
• Learn from leading research and best practice
• Collaborate with peers across the region

Register for the course

The DfE Registration portal is now open. Click the button below to head to the DfE website and register for the course. When registering, make sure to select UCL (University College London / IOE) as the Lead Provider and East Manchester Teaching School Hub as the Delivery Partner / School Hub.

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