Funded Reception Teaching programme - January '27 start

Following the launch of two cohorts, we're now recruiting for a Spring cohort of the Excellence in Reception Teaching programme, with 18 funded places available through the Oxfordshire Teaching School Hub as part of the National Professional Development offer.

This practical, evidence-based programme is open to current Reception teachers and experienced teachers looking to move into Reception.  Across two school terms, participants will deepen their Reception-specific pedagogical knowledge, strengthen classroom practice and develop practical strategies to support children’s learning and development.

The programme requires a minimum of 20 hours to complete and combines flexible self-study with live, facilitated online sessions, designed to fit around school life.

Applications close on Sunday 20 December 2026 for a January start