Ready, Set, Teach! National ECT Conference

Starting a career in teaching is both exciting and challenging. However, recent data indicates that close to a third of teachers leave the profession within their first five years (The Institute for Fiscal Studies, June 2023). The demands of the role, coupled with the steep learning curve, can feel overwhelming without the right guidance and support. This new and innovative conference is designed to arm Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with practical tools, strategies, and insights to navigate the challenges of their first years in the profession confidently, addressing the standards included in the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF) from September 2025.

Info: • Strategies for promoting challenge and aspiration in all pupils
• Building a supportive culture of trust, mutual respect, and high expectations
• What it means to be a teacher: practical tips on maintaining professionalism
• Establishing clear expectations and positive relationships with students and
colleagues
• Setting up effective routines to support learning and well-being

Info: • Proactive planning for wellbeing to embed a designed-in approach across daily
teaching practice
• Creating achievable routines through practical strategies which prioritise impact on
pupils alongside sustainable working patterns
• Effective engagement in peer-support, mentoring and networking to foster a sense
of belonging
• Sharing of best practice in workload management and the promotion of wellbeing

Info: • Effective modelling and scaffolding to support pupil learning
• Using high-quality questioning to assess understanding and deepen learning
• Encouraging independence through metacognitive strategies
• Sequencing lessons to prevent misconceptions and promote retention
• Effective use of retrieval practice and purposeful repetition
• Adaptive Teaching: strategies for adapting lessons without lowering
expectations

Info: • Creating a positive and organised classroom environment
• Understanding and addressing the root causes of challenging behaviour
• Using long term rewards to create an engaging classroom culture
• Strategies for encouraging participation and how to handle difficult behaviour
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, and colleagues in a constructive
partnership to support student success

Info: • Reflecting on personal values, strengths, and professional goals
• Understanding school culture and building a support network
• Exploring pathways for career progression and leadership opportunities
• Setting long-term aspirations and actionable steps to achieve them
• Evidence-based tips for building resilience and thriving as an ECT

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom