02 Welcome Conferences for ECTs and Mentors
The start of a new year for new ECTs and Mentors and Year 2 ECTs starting the next stage of their training begins with a Welcome Conference. This full day is the first stage of your training and ensures you start strongly, equipped with everything you need for a positive year ahead.
You will each have received an invitation to attend the correct event for your programme, however, should you need to check, please contact us at: hub@wpat.uk.
ECT Welcome Conferences
| Cohort | Date | Time | Venue |
| Halton Year 2 ECTs | Monday 21st September 2026 | 9.00am - 4.00pm | The Heath, Business & Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX |
| Halton & Warrington Year 1 ECTs | Wednesday 7th October 2026 | 9.00am - 4.00pm | TCAT Professional Development Centre, Broomfields Road, Warrington, WA4 3AE |
| Warrington Year 2 ECTs | Wednesday 23rd September 2026 | 9.00am - 4.00pm |
TCAT Professional Development Centre, Broomfields Road, Warrington, WA4 3AE |
| Wigan Year 1 ECTs | Wednesday 16th September 2026 | 9.00am - 4.00pm | St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3DN |
| Wigan Year 2 ECTs | Friday 11th September 2026 | 9.00am - 4.00pm | St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3DN |
Mentor Welcome Conferences
| Cohort | Date | Time | Venue |
| Halton & Warrington Mentors | Thursday 1st October 2026 | 9.00am - 3.30pm | TCAT Professional Development Centre, Broomfields Road, Warrington, WA4 3AE |
| Wigan Mentors | Friday 2nd October 2026 | 9.00am - 3.30pm | St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3DN |
Please note, welcome conferences are only for those at the start of a new training programme or year (e.g. beginning year 2). If you are already part way through a year of training, you do not need to attend.