What support and development will mentors need to deliver the Early Career Framework optimally?

Katie Jump, Author and Lecturer, Fareham & Gosport SCITT, UK The comprehensive review of initial teacher training and the introduction of the early career framework (DfE, 2020a) has the potential to have a significant positive impact on the confidence and capabilities of newly qualified teachers. A robust framework of expectations alongside clear guidance regarding what […]

Innovation-induced injection: A reflection on the reconceptualisation of the mentor’s role in an ever-changing educational landscape

Helen Joan Tyler, Director, Forest Independent Primary Collegiate (FIPC) (SCITT), UK With the shift from school-based to school-led ITT, the role of the school mentor has been reconceptualised into that of teacher educator. Mentoring theory and practice have increasingly been applied in a number of fields and professional contexts. Mentoring has been an essential element […]

The influence of support for early career teachers on their decision to remain in the teaching profession

Jennifer Hatley, Lecturer and Course Leader, Education Studies, School of Education, University of Worcester, UK Alison Kington, Professor, Psychology of Education, School of Education, University of Worcester, UK Introduction In 2019, the Department for Education (DfE) published two documents relating to the work of early career teachers (ECT): ‘Early career framework’ and ‘Reducing workload: Supporting […]

Webinar: Pedagogy in practice: A deep dive into practitioners’ plans for recovery

In this webinar recording, two Chartered Teachers presented a deep dive into their classroom plans, exploring the pedagogical choices they have made and the expert thinking behind them. Attendees had the opportunity to see examples of evidence-based practice being integrated into teaching plans and develop their own expert thinking behind the pedagogical decisions they make. […]

Webinar: DfE Q&A on the ITT market review

In this webinar recording, Cat Scutt (Director for Education and Research, Chartered College of Teaching) interviews Ruth Talbot (Deputy Director, Department for Education) on the ITT market review consultation. The Department for Education appointed an expert group to undertake a review of the initial teacher training (ITT) market for courses that lead to qualified teacher status (QTS). […]

Webinar: Cognitive science in the classroom review – Education Endowment Foundation

In this #RushHourResearch webinar recording by the University of Birmingham School, Mark Stow (Vice Principal, University of Birmingham School) is joined by Dr Thomas Perry (Lecturer in Education, University of Birmingham) who shared findings from the Cognitive Science Approaches in the Classroom Systematic Review, published by the Education Endowment Foundation. This webinar was hosted by […]

Member Update: Summer 2021

In this member update video, Alison Peacock (Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching) reflects upon the challenges the teaching profession has faced over the past year, highlighting some of the work the Chartered College has done to support the profession. Alison also looked ahead at how we will continue to support you through the upcoming […]

Webinar: What are the reformed NPQs and what funding is available?

National professional qualifications (NPQs) are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders. From autumn 2021, a reformed suite of NPQs will be available for teachers and leaders who want to develop their knowledge and skills in school leadership and specialist areas of teaching practice. These reforms include: reforming […]

Webinar: What are the key priorities for all schools from September 2021

In this webinar, we heard from Sameena Choudry, Rachel Macfarlane and Professor Dame Alison Peacock as they talked about their work in pursuit of greater equity through a range of practical strategies proven to work in schools. The discussion highlighted one of the core priorities that leaders and individual class teachers need to attend to […]

How can teachers develop boys’ academic writing?

Writing proficiency is a vital component of academic success. Despite the emergence of new technologies, a great deal of what we ask students to do in school still involves putting pen to paper and shaping sentences. Across most subjects, students will be expected to show that they can write in a way that demonstrates they […]

Webinar on proposed changes prior to the General Meeting

The Chartered College of Teaching is seeking member approval to change its Bye laws, one of its main governing documents (along with its Royal Charter). The changes will enable the Chartered College to operate more effectively for the benefits of its members. In this member webinar, Alison Peacock (Chief Executive), Stephen Munday (President), and Paul Barber (Chair […]

Webinar: Relationships, Sexuality & Gender for the classroom

Relationships, sexuality and gender are huge life issues affecting all of us, from childhood and throughout adulthood. Yet, education is so lacking in this vital area. In fact, many teachers have never had formal RSE themselves, before endeavouring to teach the subject with an awareness of diversity and good practice within the field. RSE lead […]

Disseminating the Ofsted report into sexual abuse in schools and colleges

Ofsted was asked by the government to carry out a rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges, following the publication of thousands of testimonies of sexual abuse on the website Everyone’s Invited. The report has now been published and the watchdog has warned that sexual harassment has become “normalised” among school-age children. In this webinar chaired […]

Webinar: The home learning environment – multilingualism and child-wellbeing

In this third joint webinar between NALDIC and the Chartered College of Teaching, Dr Napoleon Katsos, reader at the University of Cambridge and Dr Lisa-Maria Muller, Education Research Manager at the Chartered College of Teaching, explored the links between multilingualism in the family and child well-being. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the role of children’s […]

ECFEST: How do students learn best? Cognitive science 101

In the last webinar of ECFEST, Dr Lisa-Maria Muller (Education Research Manager, Chartered College of Teaching) was joined by Mark Dawes CTeach (Teacher of Mathematic, Comberton Village College) who gave a presentation on teaching techniques that utilise what we know from cognitive science about how students learn. Shared resources: Download the audio transcript Download Mark’s […]

ECFEST: Assessment and feedback that supports students’ learning potential

In the fourth webinar of ECFEST, Katy Chedzey (Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Chartered College of Teaching) was joined by Yamina Bibi (Assistant Headteacher, Forest Gate Community School) who gave a presentation on effective assessment and feedback techniques which supports all learners. Shared resources: Download the audio transcript Download Yamina’s slides You can find […]

ECFEST: Effective lesson planning that supports all learners to aim high

In the third webinar of ECFEST, Hannah Tyreman (Head of Online Learning and Community, Chartered College of Teaching) was joined by Bukky Yusuf FCCT (Senior Leader, Edith Kay School) who gave a presentation on strategies for effective lesson planning that supports all learners to aim high. Learn strategies to develop engaging lesson plans in a […]

ECFEST: Strategies for managing behaviour and creating an effective classroom culture

In the second webinar of ECFEST 2021, Joe Treacy (Head of Membership, Chartered College of Teaching) was joined by Karl C Pupé (Author and Speaker, Action Hero Teacher) who gave a presentation on strategies for managing behaviour and creating an effective classroom culture. The ‘Trust Mountain’ model of Behaviour Management and how it can help […]

ECFEST: Securing your first teaching post

In the first webinar of ECFEST 2021, Professor Dame Alison Peacock (Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching) chaired a discussion around providing guidance for early career teachers on the recruitment process and securing their first teaching position. Joining the discussion was Andy Taylor (Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of Worcester), Rhoda Flindall (Headteacher, Ashcroft […]

Preparing for the Early Career Framework as a school

In this webinar recording, Joe Treacy (Head of Membership, Chartered College of Teaching) was joined by Eleanor Davidson (Deputy Director of Teaching School Hub, Bright Futures Trust), Faye Craster (Director of Teacher Development, Teach First), and Sharon Crowe (Associate Vice Principal, New Forest Academy) for a discussion on how schools can prepare for the roll-out […]