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Using examples to teach grammar to enhance writing in Year 7: a Teacher Choices Trial

NFER are recruiting schools to take part in a research project about how examples and worked examples can be used when teaching Year 7 English. The approaches are informed by cognitive science. The project will compare three different ways to use examples, in the context of teaching grammar patterns, to enhance writing. English teachers will […]

Funding available for projects into school-church-home collaborations

Growing Faith is about changing the culture of the Church of England so that everyone instinctively puts children and young people at the heart of all we do. It involves schools, churches and homes working together to give young people and children the best possible chance to have life in all its fullness. The Growing Faith Foundation wants to […]

Research on Secondary Traumatic Stress

Professionals caring for traumatised individuals are considered at risk of developing Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and is considered the ‘cost of caring’. STS has similar symptoms to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and physical symptoms include headaches, sickness and fainting spells which coincide with psychological and emotional symptoms of anger, interrupted sleep, and anxiety. More […]

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 […]

Discounted membership at BELMAS

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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)

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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.

Cognitive science in education

Cognitive science in education – Teachers’ priorities for research The aim of the Chartered College of Teaching is to support evidence-informed practice in education by narrowing the research-practice gap. The use of research evidence in education has the potential to improve teaching quality and student outcomes but the relationship between research and practice is not […]