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In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The third online roundtable in this series will focus on raising the profile of teaching as an attractive profession. Discussions around the recruitment of teachers from industry or joining the profession as a later recruit and what they will need for their success in teaching. It will also discuss what we can learn from these career changers to enhance the teaching profession. It will be hosted by Baroness Mary Bousted FCCT and Dr Robin Bevon FCCT and will take place on 10th April, 4-5pm.

The session will be hosted by Lisa Maria Muller (Head of Research and Policy) and Chaired by Baroness Mary Bousted FCCT and Dr Robin Bevon FCCT, members of the Teaching Commission.

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In order to support the work of the OfstedThe Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills – a non-ministerial department responsible for inspecting and regulating services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills consultation,  we are delighted to offer our Fellows the opportunity to feed back directly to Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector for Education. During our previous roundtables, you already had a chance to share and discuss your views relating to proposals around the inspection of curriculum, inclusion and attendance, which will feed into our official response to the consultation. This roundtable will be your exclusive opportunity to speak directly with Sir Martyn Oliver and share your thoughts on all areas of the inspection proposals, including potential unintended consequences of the new framework and approach to inspection.

This session will take place on Tuesday 22nd April, 4-5:15pm and will be hosted by Dame Alison Peacock.

The inaugural BERA Teacher Network Conference is dedicated to teachers and teacher – researchers and will spotlight the transformative power of educational research in educational practice. The conference aims to highlight the interconnected nature between educational research and classroom practice, celebrating innovative ideas and evidence-based approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Attendees will explore how research is at the heart of educational improvement and will get introduced to research that is practice-based. They will also hear success stories from across education phases and settings and engage in discussions on the role of research in addressing pressing classroom challenges. Join us as we bring together educational researchers, teachers from primary, secondary, and further education, teacher-researchers, and leaders to empower classrooms and educational contexts with meaningful, impactful insights.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum with a creative pedagogies lens? We are delighted to bring the wonderful work of Dr Lisa Stephenson (Story Makers), Exceed Learning Partnership and Bowling Park Primary to you as part of our Rethinking Curriculum series. This presentation will share 5 years of research and creative practice across 9 Doncaster and 8 Bradford Primary Schools, embedding story, drama and inquiry-based learning within the humanities curriculum to improve Year 3 and 4 pupil’s social-emotional wellbeing, oracy and conflict resolution. We will share the impact of these imaginative, co-designed curriculum on both teachers and learners.

Bristol Network Event on approaches to improving CPD for teachers with Zoe Enser. In this talk, Zoe will be exploring what the work of David Berliner and others tells us about teacher expertise and the challenges around this. She will then explore how we can make use of research and evidence about learning in order to improve the CPD offer for our more experienced members of staff.

As part of our Rethinking Curriculum series, explore Art UK's Superpower of Looking programme in this webinar! Discover how visual literacy through art can foster critical thinking and creativity in primary education. Five teachers will share their experiences and research findings, showcasing its impact on learning and curriculum development. Be part of the journey to bring this innovative approach to all primary schools by 2030!

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and will be attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The fourth online roundtable in this series will focus on improving SEND provision and what training needs are required for both new teachers and teachers in service. It will be hosted by  Jenna Crittenden (Teacher Advocacy Lead) and chaired by Dr Haili Hughes FCCT and member of the Teaching Commission. It will take place on 8th May, 4-5pm.

The Chartered College will be hosting an online roundtable on Monday 12th May, 4-5pm with DfE's Patrick Carey, exploring the review of NPQs.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues who have created ‘Operation Spitfire 4 Schools’. Rooted in place, this project focuses on history, engineering, science and careers, with a focus on Stoke-on-Trent’s role in the iconic Spitfire’s development. Students explore a creative, inclusive curriculum, meet fighter pilots, relatives of Spitfire pilots and engineers, engage with employers, visit the Spitfire Gallery, and compete for a fantastic prize in a STEM competition. Piloted with over 140 students, the programme demonstrated a significant boost to scientific knowledge, skills, engagement, and civic pride.

Join us for a webinar exploring the challenges and possibilities of delivering high-quality instructional coaching and adaptive professional development at scale. We'll begin by unpacking the tension between consistency and responsiveness in teacher development, asking how schools can remain evidence-informed while supporting teachers as adaptive professionals. We’ll then explore how AI might support this work—discussing its potential, its limits, and the importance of keeping humans in the loop. A live demonstration will follow, showcasing how AI and video can be used together to simulate and support coaching conversations. We'll wrap up with time for your questions.
Ideal for school leaders, coaches, and educators interested in the intersection of pedagogy, professional learning, and emerging technologies.

Sir Kevan Collins brings a wealth of expert experience to the role as a non-executive board member of the DfEDepartment for Education - a ministerial department responsible for children’s services and education in England, having previously served in government, most recently as Education Recovery Commissioner at the DfE. Sir Kevan will sit on the DfE board and provide scrutiny across delivery and performance, supporting and challenging the department. Within this role, Sir Kevan will advise on driving high and rising standards- focusing on finding solutions to the biggest barriers to opportunity for our young people, including teacher shortage and high absenteeism.

As Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) he examined and analysed evidence on education effectiveness. He also has experience as a classroom teacher and as Director of Children’s Services in Tower Hamlets, demonstrating his deep understanding and expertise of education delivery at a system level. He also has the confidence of key stakeholders across the education sector.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues from Treescapes and schools working with Treescapes and how they have used the wondrous world of Trees to ensure Nature and Outdoor learning build a rich curriculum.

Curriculum and school culture are central to all we do in schools but often one is seen to drive the other. In this session, colleagues at St Ebbes Primary School will tell you their story of how their courageous curriculum choices have contributed to a joyful culture in their school and how they did this.

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and will be attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The fifth online roundtable in this series will focus on Teachers and how we can support their impact in schools. What can be done to ensure teachers are able to engage in purposeful learning with their students, raising the standards for all and feeling that they as teachers have a meaningful role in schools. It will be chaired by Dame Alison Peacock. It will take place on 19th June, 4-5pm.

Join us for the highly anticipated PRUsAP Conference 2025, taking place on Friday, 20th June 2025, from 10am to 4pm at  Wey Valley College, Guildford (GU2 7XZ). This is an unmissable opportunity for professionals working in PRUs and Alternative Provision to come together, share best practices, and engage with sector leaders through insightful keynote presentations and interactive workshops.

ASE Teacher Developers Conference kindly sponsored by Ogden Trust, is our showpiece event for all those involved in teacher development, including initial teacher education, curriculum development, subject leadership and professional development. The conference is a collaboration between three ASE membership groups: the Teacher Developers’ Committee, Research Group and Policy Group. Through keynotes, workshops and discussion, we will explore how we influence policy and practice through a socially active curriculum, through the professional development of teachers, curriculum design, and through researching pedagogy and teacher education.