• Coventry agency updates
• Local opportunities and updates
• CPD and training
• Government updates for schools
• Sign up or contact us

Coventry agency updates

Coventry Family Hubs

• May half term timetable - please share this with your families. Some of the sessions are bookable due to the nature of the activity, please support families to book via the portal.

Local opportunities and updates

Coventry Music

• Heart of England Music Hub and Leamington Music invite you to join us for a free live streamed performance from Kosmos on Wednesday 20 May, 2pm to 2:30pm. Please sign up online and a link will be sent to you. For a sneak peek of Kosmos' style you can listen to some of their performances on YouTube.

Child Friendly Cov

• Pupil Parliament (year 6) - 9 June, 9:30am to 3pm, Warwick University. The deadline for signing up has been extended to 22 May.

Early Years

• Calling all parents and carers - please share your views on childcare in Coventry. The survey closes on 30 June, please call 024 7697 5451 if you require the survey in an alternative format.

Ethnic Minority Achievement Service

• Coventry EMAS Summer newsletter

Local History Hub

• Local History Hubs help teachers lead the way in bringing local history to life, and we are launching a brand new hub for Coventry in September 2026!

Belgrade Theatre

• This autumn, the National Theatre are touring their production of The Bacchae to schools across the country. We are delighted to partner with the NT to bring the production to Coventry, and are seeking 1-2 local secondary schools or FE colleges interested in hosting the production during October.

Workplace Wellbeing Award

Welcome to Aldermoor Farm Primary School and Tiverton School - we’re delighted to have you joining the Workplace Wellbeing Award programme. This fully funded initiative, supported by Coventry City Council, is designed to help you enhance staff health and wellbeing, with bi-weekly support, practical resources, and access to accredited recognition.

To get started, please register your interest via the Workplace Wellbeing Award portal, where you can complete your sign-up details and begin your journey. Once registered, you will gain access to a range of tools, guidance, and support to help you successfully work towards the award. We look forward to supporting you every step of the way.

CPD and training

Coventry Virtual School

• Our next Designated Teacher training session is being held on 2 June at 1pm in Committee Room 2, Council House. To confirm your attendance please email virtualschool@coventry.gov.uk.

Origin Maths Hub

• Secondary and Post-16 newsletter May 26

Coventry and Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub

We are moving into the final phase of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment cycle for a September 2026 start. This is a crucial point in the cycle, and we would be grateful for your support in identifying any colleagues, career changers, or recent graduates within your networks who may be considering a career in teaching. We are also keen to work in partnership with schools interested in hosting trainees. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sally Hewitt for an informal conversation - 01788 843755 or sally.hewitt@lawrencesheriffschool.com

Government updates for schools

• DfE Update 13 May 2026
• PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills
• RISE attendance and behaviour hubs programme

Sign up or contact us

If you have any comments, please let us know by contacting lucy.lambert@coventry.gov.uk.

Jobs and careers in Coventry schools.

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