The North East London, Chobham Teaching School Hub
Designated by the DfE in September 2024, our ambition is to ensure that every child has a great teacher and a great school who unlocks their potential and inspires them on a journey of lifelong learning. We will achieve this by providing exemplary training and development which meets the needs of all schools in our area.
We will strengthen the local training and development offer by drawing on existing knowledge and expertise, connecting schools, and facilitating networks across our three boroughs to create a powerful community of leaders and practitioners which has a demonstrable impact on the lives of all young people across Haringey, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. We are agents of social change, improving the life chances of all young people, especially the most disadvantaged!
Our Region – London, L3
We are responsible for all schools in Haringey, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. The Teaching School Hub Senior Director attends Local Authority and Headteacher Meetings. Data taken from Area Based Education Partnerships indicates approximately half of all secondaries across this region are Academies ranging from 42.1 in Redbridge to 61.5% in Haringey. Primary school academisation is significantly less, ranging from 17.3.% in Redbridge to 43.1% in Waltham Forest. The number of pupils eligible for FSM ranges from 16.8% in Redbridge to 25.2% in Haringey.
We are actively involved in recruiting teachers to this region and host training in a wide range of placement schools.
All our Local Authority Districts engage with the Teaching School Hub. We also have strong links with local partnerships, the Seven Kings Alliance and Redbridge Education Partnership.
Our Lead School
Our Hub is based at our lead school, Harris Academy Chobham in Newham. Harris Academy Chobham is an Ofsted Outstanding All-through School for 3–18-year-olds, who believe in the unlimited potential of every child. The "Chobham Values" reflect that relentless aim to secure outstanding outcomes for all their students. Their team of dedicated staff ensure that innovative teaching and learning is at the heart of their agenda.
Teaching School Hub Team
Our local teams consist of:
- Senior Director and DSL, Mark Beyer-Woodgate
- Director of Teacher Development, ECF, and DSL Natasha Evans
- Director of Leadership Development, NPQs, and DSL Gavin Williams
- NIOT Head of ITT and DDSL, Jacqui Aldrich
- NIOT Head of ECF and NPQs, and DDSL, Kyla Belanger
- Regional Appropriate Body Lead, Kate Castro-Martin
- NIOT Regional Recruitment Manager, Yasmine Pieri
- Partnerships and Marketing Manager, Lorna Hale
- Finance Officer, Daniella Smith
- Senior Administrator TSHs, Martha Lopez
- Senior Administrator ECF, Shanika Dhanapala
- AB Coordinator, Melanie Jones
- AB Administrator, Sophie Bannister
The Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership, Beckenham and Peckham
The Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership has two sites in London located in the leafy suburbs of New Beckenham and the vibrant inner-city community of Peckham. Both buildings are newly designed and bespoke to the needs of effective training. The multi-use spaces are accessible for all and can accommodate large groups for meetings, conferences, or events. Being situated on the same sites as our amazing secondary academies means that school life is very much reflected in our design. The Harris Institute
buildings are in use throughout the year, hosting training for all our programmes delivered by the Teaching School Hub, Harris Institute, and National Institute of Teaching. Lettings are managed by our onsite administration teams. We can provide technical support, photocopying, catering, and site services upon request. Seating arrangements can be adjusted to meet the requirements of the event. We also provide WiFi and recording technology to host hybrid events: online and face-to-face. Our customers report positive feedback on the welcoming environments, warm staff, and easy access to nearby transport links via New Beckenham or Peckham Rye Train Stations. Parking is also available on site.
The Benefits of Partnership
We have fantastic opportunities available to train and develop your staff as facilitators with the National Institute of Teaching or for your school to network with other local schools to host training throughout the year. To find out more about partnering with us, please contact our Partnerships Manager, Lorna Hale: lorna.hale@harrisinstitute.org.uk
Contact us
Chobham Academy
40 Cheering Lane
Newham
London
E20 1BD
Tel: 0203 540 0360
Email: TSHub@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk
X: @NorthEastLonTSH
