Flourishing Teacher Programme for Primary Phase 2026-27

Running for a second year this is a national programme in partnership with the National Society of Education and delivered locally and online. A collaboration between Alban Education and Ivy Learning Trust this Primary specific cohort is aimed at primary school teachers beyond ECF, in Years 4 – 8 of their teaching journey – developing depth of thinking on the art and craft of excellence in pedagogy; exploring five modules on Purpose, Relationships, Learning, Resources and Expertise and Wellbeing and tailored coaching. Investing in flourishing teachers to support and sustain their ongoing retention and enjoyment of our profession.

BOOKING/CANCELLATION ON THIS PROGRAMME IS REQUIRED BY 11TH SEPTEMBER.  AFTER THIS DATE A LICENCE FEE WILL BE PAYABLE IN THE EVENT OF NON-ATTENDANCE.

After 11th September, late bookings may be considered subject to availability but there will be no option to cancel and no guarantee of a place on the programme.

 

Starting October 2026 – this is a one year programme which will take place on the following dates:

Module	Dates
Induction and Module 1: Purpose	Tuesday, 13th October 2026
	Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden
	9:00-14:30
Module 2: Relationships	Tuesday, 24th November 2026
	Virtual
	13:00-14:30
Module 3: Teaching and Learning	Wednesday, 3rd February 2027
	Virtual
	14:30-16:00
Module 4: Resources and Expertise	Friday, 12th March 2027
	Virtual
	13:00-14:30
Module 5: Wellbeing	Thursday, 29th April 2027
	Virtual
	14:30-16:00
Consolidation and Celebration Event	Friday, 18th June 2027
	Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden
	12:00-15:30

Who is this course for?

• Primary School Teachers in years 4 – 8 of teaching.
• Experienced classroom practitioners wishing to enhance their teaching practice in a transformative development space.

Meet the Facilitators

Emma Simmons, Executive Headteacher, Crabtree Infants’ and Crabtree Junior Schools

Emma is Executive Head of Crabtree Infants’ and Crabtree Junior School in Harpenden and the Ivy Learning Trust Teaching School Lead. Emma has been in education for 26 years, working in a variety of schools, teaching children in Reception to Year 8. Emma works closely with Alban TSH, supporting ECTs, as part of the Alban TSH Appropriate Body, and working with Trainee teachers on the Alban TSH ITT programme.

 

Karen Carter