“Very happy with the whole programme and support”
– Dr Tariq, GP Educator in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, part of cohort 3 (2023)
Aspiring Educator Training FAQ document (produced by NHSE)
Before you begin this process, you may find answers to any queries in this document
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Programme Outline- Cohort 6
To view NHSE’s interactive guidance on becoming a Tier 3 trainer, click here.
The process of becoming an approved educator changed on May 1st 2024. Our programme (outlined below) is based on the new 5 stage process. Please ensure you open the drop down for each stage below to understand what work is required during the programme.
There is a guided workbook to complete with online learning and videos, a virtual learning workshop and face to face sessions.
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Required unless you have previously been approved at Tier 2
Workbook pages 10-21 will direct you to the videos and associated activities required for stage 1, a complete list of the videos can be found here
As this is the groundwork for the learning, please complete this before progressing to step 2
Required unless you have previously been approved at Tier 2, or you have completed a PGCertMedEd
Workbook pages 22-45 will direct you through the information with interactive exercises to encourage your independent learning
To be completed before step 3
Required unless you have previously been approved at Tier 2, or you have completed a PGCertMedEd
29th January 2025 9am-12.30pm
Session hosted online by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub, presented by TH Quality and Expansion Lead Dr Fiona Leckie and Associate Dean for C&P Dr Camilla Tilbury
Consolidates learning from stage 2
To be completed before step 4
Required for all delegates- note specific sections of handbook to be completed dependent on tier
Complete pages 46-88 of the workbook, includes linked appendices and PDP as suggested
Must be completed before step 5
Required for all delegates- note attendance requirements for each tier
25th and 26th of March 2025 9am-5pm
Tier 2a- 25th March morning only
Tier 2b- 25th March full day and 26th March morning only
Tier 3- 25th and 26th March full days
Hosted by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub, presented by TH Quality and Expansion Lead Dr Fiona Leckie and Associate Dean for C&P Dr Camilla Tilbury
Pages 89-100 to be completed during the workshop
Should you have any queries while completing the workbook, please get in touch at cpth.qualityteam@nhs.net
Funding available
An GP educator grant offer is available for cohort 6 of Supporting Future Educators. Funding is limited on a first come, first served basis based on the below T&Cs and eligibility criteria.
First Time Approved Tier 3 Educator – £2,000
First Time Approved Tier 2b Educator – £1,000
Converting from T2b to Tier 3 Approved Educator – £1,000
First Time Learning Organisation – £2,000
Those eligible will receive a claim form application upon confirmation of our recommendation for approval from NHSE Quality Outcomes Panel. Claim forms must be submitted with a completed recognition letter within the timeframe specified.
Please ensure you review the full terms and conditions associated with funding by clicking the drop down below.
At the time of approval, Tier 2b or Tier 3 approved GP Educators that are part of our programme must be located in a Cambridgeshire & Peterborough General Practice and will be supervising learners at an approved learning organisation from Cambridge, Peterborough or West Cambs VTS.
For any First-Time approved Educators that are not part of an Approved Learning Organisation, payment will be made to the Educator and Learning Organisation upon first time approval of the Learning Organisation. Learning Organisation applications must be received by us 3 months post educator approval for funding to be reserved.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub reserve the right to review each funding request to confirm eligibility for payment on an individual basis dependent on circumstances. For those who complete their learning across multiple supporting future educators cohorts, funding eligibility will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Please note, the funding criteria for becoming an educator is specific to this programme and is not representative of funding available for other programmes offered by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub.
How do I register my interest?
Please complete and submit the expression of interest form below
Supporting Future Educators-Cohort 6