The start of the new academic year marked the beginning of an exciting journey for our new cohort of trainee teachers as they took part in CTTC’s Induction Week. The programme provided a warm welcome, valuable introductions and the first steps into their teacher training year.
The week began with an opportunity for the trainees to meet their cohort for the year. This was not only a chance to build connections with fellow colleagues, but also to begin establishing the supportive professional community that will accompany them throughout their training.
Across the week, trainees engaged in a range of carefully designed sessions. Highlights included a focus on trainee wellbeing, led by Jo Morton-Brown (pictured), exploring strategies for maintaining balance and resilience in what can be a challenging but rewarding year ahead. Another key session centred on cognitive load theory, offering practical insights into how understanding how pupils learn can support effective lesson planning and classroom practice. Trainees also had introductory sessions from the Chartered College of Teaching and a session on Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging.
Feedback from the trainees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many noting how the induction helped them feel both prepared and motivated for the year ahead. The combination of professional learning and opportunities for networking created an energising and supportive start.
As we look forward to the coming term, it is clear that this year’s cohort have embraced their induction with enthusiasm and curiosity. We are confident they will continue to build on this strong foundation as they develop into reflective, resilient, and skilled teachers.
