Managing Staff Conduct Issues in Polarised Times For senior school leaders who’ve had to manage: Staff behaviour that breaches trust, but not dismissal thresholds Belief-driven comments that feel inflammatory, unkind or just not OK Communities looking to them for reassurance, clarity and justice What the data is showing us: In 2023–24, the Teaching Regulation Agency […]
The Centre for Young Lives, in partnership with Mission 44 and partners in the Who is Losing Learning Coalition, are holding a series of local events in every region of England bringing together teachers and school staff, trusts, health experts, local authorities, policymakers, parents, young people and champions at a local and regional level to […]
The teaching profession and the environments that support it are evolving. This is forcing education systems to rethink career pathways, strengthen teacher autonomy and find ways to foster a healthy, sustainable work environment. A diverse, flexible profession, that values specialisation, collaboration, and continuous learning, can support teachers and attract new generations. But what does this […]
In this webinar, Toby Greany and Steph Ainsworth will discuss their research into developing place-based approaches to school leadership development and tools that schools can use to improve teacher resilience and retention. An opportunity to reflect on the implications of their emerging findings for education policy and practice will follow, in conversation with Qing Gu, […]
As AI tools advance, educators and policymakers are grappling with key questions: can these tools be used to support student’s creative thinking, or do they risk limiting skills and independence? In the lead-up to World Creativity and Innovation Day, this webinar will explore whether AI can help learners apply subject knowledge in innovative ways, or […]
We know how stressful it can be when you get the Ofsted Inspection call. However; it doesn’t need to be like that. This event will centre around being Ofsted ready for PSHE and PD and how both these aspects of your curriculum will ensure you excel in your whole school approach. Also hear from some […]
This CPD event will provide guidance for teachers and schools to feel more confident in supporting conversations and addressing themes that have emerged from the TV programme Adolescence. Teachers will gain insights into the key issues related to online misogyny, the manosphere, and groups like incels, and how these themes have become more prominent. The session […]
FELLOWS ONLY In order to support the work of the Ofsted 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 […]
Instructional coaching is one of the best bets for professional development for teachers, as it has the biggest impact on pupil progress (Kraft, Blazar and Hogan, 2018). However, there are many barriers to implementing instructional coaching in schools, including time, resources and ensuring that coaches are well trained. This is where AI could really help. […]
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. Zoe […]
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, […]
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 […]
FELLOWS ONLY 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. The department announced the review of NPQs in January 2025 – National professional qualifications framework review – GOV.UK. NPQs are part of the department’s core professional development offer. Reformed in 2021 to […]
What does science tell us about how exercise impacts the brain? Join us on a journey to understand how physical activity can support brain health throughout the lifespan of a human being. Movement matters! And it doesn’t need to be strenuous. In this talk, we will touch on how we can best use various forms […]
As AI reshapes the global workforce, how can we ensure it narrows – rather than widens – gender gaps? This OECD webinar brings together leading experts to examine AI’s impact on women’s employment opportunities, the role of education in closing digital divides, and strategies to make AI more inclusive. From recruitment algorithms to workplace monitoring, […]
This session will be held on Streamyard, it will be live but the event will be recorded and available for ticket holders afterwards. The event will be reflective, provocative and a call to action. This year’s #IWD2025 themes are: UN: For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Corporate: #AccelerateAction Themes we will explore will […]
Professor Catherine Lee MBE, Professor of Inclusive Education and Leadership (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean), Anglia Ruskin University, UK In this Spring 2025 issue of Impact, contributors help us to navigate the multifaceted concept of teacher professionalism by exploring how the current social, cultural, pedagogical and political climates shape and challenge the educational landscape. As a […]
LAURA MASSON, SENIOR HEADTEACHER, LITTLE DUKES, UK The concept of teacher professionalism is undergoing a significant transformation, necessitating a re-evaluation of its core components. This article explores the intricate relationship between teacher professional identity, autonomy, agency and accountability, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of teacher professionalism that acknowledges the dynamic nature of teacher identity and […]
KATHRYN TAYLOR, EdD CANDIDATE, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, UK The term ‘professionalism’ is laden with political values and assumptions (Sachs, 2001). Conceived of and described in complex, conflated and contradictory ways (Law, 2004), teacher ‘professionalism’ has myriad influences, promoting agendas including standardisation (e.g. DfE, 2013), aspirational developmental frameworks (Forde et al., 2016), vocational flourishing (Evans, 2011), practical […]
KAY SHEPHERD, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING, E-ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, UK ‘Teachers. They aren’t what they used to be.’ This sentiment snakes through staffrooms, especially when a new early career teacher (ECT) or initial teacher training (ITT) student begins their journey. It’s a perspective held by some seasoned educators, but is it accurate? And why does this […]
