In this webinar Dr Lisa-Maria Muller, Head of Research and Policy at the Chartered College of Teaching will explore the concept of curriculum alignment, I.e.: the alignment between curriculum intentions (what governments want children to learn), implemented curricula (i.e. what is being taught in schools) and assessed curricula (i.e. what is ultimately assessed in exams). […]
This article has been published as part of the Rethinking Curriculum project, kindly funded by The Helen Hamlyn Trust. Dr Emma Webster, Assistant Head of School, Prendergast Primary School Context We are a relatively new primary school, established in 2014 in South East London. From the outset, we knew we needed […]
This webinar comes to you as part of a series, partnered with UNESCO to explore their Why the World Needs Happy Schools report, placing a spotlight on each of the four pillars. In this webinar, we will delve into the People pillar, and discuss how nurturing relationships, emotional safety and positive attitudes among students, school […]
How can artificial intelligence help create more inclusive learning environments for students with special education needs? And why is it important that we gain a deeper understanding for advancing, and responsibly using, AI in the context of special education to promote equity and inclusion in schools and in society? Join this webinar, presenting insights from […]
How should a teacher respond to a parent who declares their child has high genetic educational potential? Dr. Emma Meaburn previously presented the latest research on the application of genomics to education, and the insights offered by identifying robust links between DNA differences and educationally relevant traits, particularly through the use of polygenic indices (PGIs). […]
Teaching is a global profession. Where will it take you? This webinar will provide an introduction to teaching opportunities in British international schools. Whether you’re a qualified teacher, or thinking about teacher training or your next career move, join this webinar to hear from COBIS (Council of British International Schools), experienced international school teachers, and […]
Following on from the sell out Racial Equity: Network Dinners launched by Chiltern Teaching School and continued around the country we are delighted to announce the arrival of the event in Bristol. The Racial Equity: Network Dinner is an opportunity for people across the education sector who share and appreciate the importance of racial equity, […]
As AI is increasingly being used within education, it is important that we harness its power without overlooking the risks. This webinar, in collaboration with Bett, aims to explore how AI is currently being used by students in the classroom, and how we can respond both in policy and practice. We will explore the evolving […]
Do you struggle to find time to prioritise your professional development? The From Principle to Practice series from the Chartered College of Teaching aims to support career-long development for all teachers, leaders and mentors. These short, useful and research-packed guides draw on the professional principles that underpin all pathways to Chartered Status, a professional accreditation […]
Ofsted has now published the renewed education inspection framework, ahead of inspections beginning in November. We are pleased to invite you to attend an open roundtable, in collaboration with Ofsted, where Mike Sheridan and Lee Owston explore the implications that the framework has for small schools, and how leaders can address this in their settings. […]
FELLOW ONLY OPPORTUNITY As part of your Fellowship at the Chartered College of Teaching, we are seeking to engage further with you, and provide the opportunity to network and share your experiences with other Fellows. The Fellow Sip and Share series will offer a brief opportunity to speak to other Fellows about pressing topics that […]
FELLOW ONLY ROUNDTABLE Nearly a decade on from the Ethical Leadership Commission, we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to meet with Carolyn Roberts (who led the commission), to (re)discover the framework and discuss how it fits into today’s education assessment system. This exclusive Fellow roundtable will take place on Thursday 6th November, 4-5pm. […]
This session will feature Prof Arnold Wilkins, University of Essex, and is titled – Vision of the classroom as unnatural and uncomfortable. Our vision evolved in nature and operates inefficiently with scenes that are unnatural. Discomfort then results from the consequent metabolic load. Scenes from the classroom are unlike those in nature with respect to […]
We live in times of accumulating crises. We are experiencing crises of democracy, inequality, energy, climate and pollution. This is a time for critically re-examining how we understand, frame and shape educational thinking – a time for repurposing and reimagining the role and work of teachers and leaders in the hopeful project of education. It […]
HEATHER PENNINGTON AND ALYSON LEWIS, CARDIFF LEARNING AND TEACHING ACADEMY, CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, UK Introduction Professional learning is essential for teaching professionalism, as it fosters reflection, collaboration and continuous improvement in everyday practice (Salo et al., 2024; Darling-Hammond et al., 2017). While facilitators of professional learning are often adept at encouraging these practices in others, they must […]
LORNA GARDINER, INDEPENDENT EDUCATION FACILITATOR; LEAD CONSULTANT, THINKING MATTERS, UK Introduction It is widely recognised that young people need to develop the critical and creative thinking skills and dispositions necessary to thrive in the challenging context of the 21st century (OECD, 2018; NFER, 2025). Driven by a desire to ‘futureproof’ their learners, some schools become recognised […]
HELEN WAKEFIELD, SENIOR DEPUTY HEADTEACHER, ASHBY SCHOOL, LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST, UK JUDE MELLOR, HEADTEACHER, ASHBY SCHOOL, LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST, UK Introduction The transition gap and the resultant loss in learning have long been recognised as students move from primary to secondary learning (Bharara, 2019; Busch, 2017). In a setting also experiencing age range change, through the addition […]
MARK LESWELL, RESEARCH LEAD, SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST, UK This article explores research-informed approaches to implementing productive challenge in schools, distinguishing between helpful cognitive struggle and counterproductive difficulty. It offers practical strategies for educators to calibrate appropriate levels of challenge while avoiding working memory overload, and addresses common misconceptions about what constitutes effective challenge. Understanding challenge: Research […]
AMARBEER SINGH GILL, AMBITION INSTITUTE & GREENSHAW RESEARCH SCHOOL, UK NICK POINTER, AMBITION INSTITUTE, UK Introduction In the past decade, there has been significant emphasis on curriculum in UK schooling (Allen et al., 2021). Prior to this, research suggested that curriculum thinking had been under-prioritised in favour of generic approaches to teaching and learning (e.g. Ofsted, 2019a) […]
CHRISTOPHER TAY, VISITING LECTURER IN ITE, UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER, UK Exploring the direction of emerging government policy on curriculum, this article examines the challenges for teaching presented by the intentions set out in the interim report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (DfE, 2025a), suggesting that the report’s affirmation of ‘powerful knowledge’ (PK) as a guiding […]
