Supporting evidence-informed teaching and learning (Associate Certificate)

This certified online course is aimed at teaching assistants and those working in similar roles supporting teaching and learning in schools. The course aims to support you to increase your understanding of how to engage critically with education research, and to develop your knowledge of evidence-informed pedagogical approaches which can be used to support teaching […]
Leading Inclusive Schools course evaluation

We are currently conducting an evaluation of our ‘Leading Inclusive Schools’ online course. If you have completed (parts of) the course, we’d very much appreciate your feedback. The survey does not take longer than 5 minutes to complete and can be accessed here. Thank you very much for your help!
English teachers needed for new NFER and EEF teacher choices trial

What is this Teacher Choices Trial? The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has commissioned the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to undertake a randomised controlled trial (RCT) as part of their ‘Teacher Choices’ programme. ‘Teacher Choices’ trials explore the everyday choices teachers make when planning lessons and supporting pupils. The aim of Teacher Choices research […]
Project on teacher experiences, teacher status, working environment and career advancement

Dear Colleague, Please help. Durham University is conducting an important national survey of teacher experiences in England, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. The results will help inform national strategies for enhancing teacher status, working environment, recruitment, retention, and career advancement. Please find the link for the survey below. https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Bp6LdIRGXsYNNQ Whether you are […]
Planning your professional learning (short course)



Find out what research and evidence says about effective CPD and learn how to create a bespoke professional learning plan that will support growth and development in your role.
Practical work in primary science


The project (2023-2025) is funded by the Nuffield Foundation and the research team is made up of Dr Sarah Earle and Dr Stuart Read who are based at Bath Spa University, and Prof. Lynne Bianchi and Dr Julie Jordan who are based at the University of Manchester. What is the research project about? The purpose […]
Discounted membership at BELMAS


The British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society (BELMAS) is where research meets practice, and we are delighted to partner with the Chartered College of Teaching to exclusively offer 30% off membership for CCT members. Simply use the code CCT30 at checkout!
Education Research and Inquiry Certificate (Mentor)


Take your research engagement one step further as you learn about the process of practitioner inquiry as a powerful mechanism for professional development and undertake an evidence-informed inquiry project within your classroom, focusing on an area of your choosing. This course is worth 20 Credits towards Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status
Professional Knowledge Award (Mentor)


Demonstrate your knowledge of effective mentoring, teacher development, pedagogy and assessment through three professional knowledge examinations (includes access to our ‘Principles of assessment’ online short course). This course is worth 30 Credits towards Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status
Development of Teaching Practice Award (Mentor)


Explore the evidence around effective mentoring, and the development of expertise. Engage in cycles of deliberate practice as you focus on developing effective mentoring approaches that will make a difference to teachers and pupils within your context. This course is worth 20 Credits towards Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status
Introductory Course: Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status


Includes access to the Planning your professional learning certified course. Familiarise yourself with the Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Professional Principles and explore the evidence around effective CPD as you develop a professional learning plan that will drive your professional learning and development as you work towards becoming Chartered.
Education Research and Inquiry Certificate (Leadership)


Learn how to use inquiry as a mechanism for rigorous evaluation of school practices and to support school development, and undertake an evidence-informed inquiry project to gain deeper insights into existing school practice, with the ultimate aim to improve outcomes for the pupils you work with. This course is worth 20 Credits towards Chartered Teacher […]
Professional Knowledge Award (Leadership)


Demonstrate your knowledge of school leadership, teacher development, pedagogy and assessment through three professional knowledge examinations (includes access to our ‘Principles of assessment’ online short course). This course is worth 30 Credits towards Chartered Teacher Status
Development of Teaching Practice Award (Leadership)


Explore the development of teacher expertise and learn how you, as a leader, can develop and embed evidence-informed approaches to teacher CPD that will make a difference to pupils in your context. This course is worth 20 Credits towards Chartered Teacher (Leadership) Status
Introductory Course: Chartered Teacher (Leadership) Status


Includes access to our Planning your Professional Learning Certified Course Familiarise yourself with the Chartered Teacher (Leadership) Professional Principles and explore the evidence around effective CPD as you develop a professional learning plan that will drive your professional learning and development as you work towards becoming Chartered.
Education Research and Inquiry Certificate


Take your research engagement one step further as you learn about the process of practitioner inquiry as a powerful mechanism for professional development and undertake an evidence-informed inquiry project within your classroom, focusing on an area of your choosing. This course is worth 20 Credits towards Chartered Teacher Status
Professional Knowledge Award


Build your understanding of the evidence and principles of assessment and demonstrate your knowledge of assessment and pedagogy through three professional knowledge examinations designed to assess your understanding of general and subject/ phase/specialism-specific approaches. This course is worth 30 Credits towards Chartered Teacher Status
Development of Teaching Practice Award


Explore the development of teacher expertise as you choose an area of your teaching practice to refine and develop, engaging in cycles of deliberate practice to implement and embed evidence-informed approaches in your classroom. This course is worth 20 Credits towards Chartered Teacher Status
Certificate in evidence-informed practice


Learn how to navigate education research, build your understanding of key themes and debates within current education research, and consider implications for classroom and whole school practice, as relevant to your role. This course is worth 10 Credits towards Chartered Teacher Status
Introductory Course: Chartered Teacher Status


Includes access to our Planning your Professional Learning Certified Course Familiarise yourself with the Chartered Teacher Professional Principles and explore the evidence around effective CPD as you develop a professional learning plan that will drive your professional learning and development as you work towards becoming Chartered.