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Objectives Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust trains foundation, GP and paediatric trainees and Clinical fellows. In 2019–2021 the GMC NTS rated local teaching 'significantly below the national score'.1 The RCPCH tutors and trainee teaching representatives aimed to utilise a variety of strategies to improve and develop teaching. Methods Teaching trainee representatives were intentionally recruited to the education team with widening participation in mind. Pastoral care trainee meetings reflected on positive educational opportunities, and limitations: including teaching location, clinical pressures and attendance/engagement. Action plans were created, with a case for financial backing. Weekly teaching included clinical topics, mortality/morbidity/audit meetings and journal clubs, with internal and external speakers and multidisciplinary collaboration. To maximise attendance a projector and laptop were purchased, Microsoft Teams channel created, and teaching delivered as ward-based hybrid 'agile teaching'. Seniors held bleeps for trainees. Weekly FY2-ST2 led teaching provided quick education updates, delivered informally with senior support after handover to maximise attendance. Teaching feedback forms and certificates encouraged speakers and attendance was tracked. A new trainee education Whatsapp group helped share teaching location, links and feedback, disseminate educational updates and additional teaching provisions, including local courses, regional teaching and safeguarding meetings. A 'star of the month' was created, with colourful medals and portfolio certificates, celebrating achievements and encouraging trainees. Communication meetings used anonymous feedback along with college tutor discussion to support trainees wellbeing and further develop educational experiences. Results The GMC NTS score increased from negative outliers- 38.61 (2019) and 44.17 (2021) to average- 58.89 (2022) and 59.24 (2023) (figure 1) The Education and Rota team won 'Making WWL the Best Place to Train' at the WWL Recognising Excellence in Medical Education awards. In 2023 attendees rated 'agile teaching' 4.8/5 for quality and 4.89/5 for usefulness/relevance. Following improved accessibility and engagement, attendance increased from 2–3 people to an average 12.6 people. The education team grew, sharing workload and encouraging new ideas. Trainees enthusiastically shared educational updates in the Whatsapp group and asked for teaching opportunities. Communication meetings gave a voice to all trainees, aiding inclusivity. They celebrated positive things and productively discussed challenges. 90% of trainees found teaching helpful and the majority had met most educational goals. Additional support was signposted and changes made, including a new postnatal tips handbook and training. Conclusion A variety of strategies greatly improved local education engagement, and satisfaction. Hybrid teaching delivery maximised attendance and accessibility. Future plans include simulation training, radiology meetings and recorded teaching. References GMC NTS interactive reports https://www.gmc-uk.org/about/what-we-do-and-why/data-and-research/national-training-surveys-reports
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