Stepping Up with Confidence: Interview Strategies for Career Progression

Interviews in education can be unpredictable — from data tasks to panel rounds to “teach a lesson” observations — but successful candidates understand how to prepare with purpose. In this webinar, experienced leaders and recruiters will demystify the interview process and share strategies that have helped candidates secure roles at every stage, from ECT to […]

Telling Your Story: Writing Compelling Applications That Showcase Your Strengths

Your covering letter and application form are your first opportunity to make an impact — but many applicants undersell what they can do. This session breaks down what makes a truly standout application in today’s education landscape. LLSE’s expert panel will share insights from shortlisting real candidates, highlight common pitfalls, and show you how to […]

Finding Your Fit: Selecting the School Where You’ll Thrive

Not all schools are the same — and choosing the right place to work can shape your wellbeing, development, and long-term career. In this interactive webinar, LLSE’s panel of experienced school leaders will help you understand what really makes a school a great fit. They’ll explore how to interpret culture, leadership styles, staff expectations, workload […]

Are high-stakes exams and assessments still relevant?

End of school exams and assessments play a critical role in shaping the futures of teenagers across the globe, but are they fit for purpose? In this webinar, OECD will discuss whether final exams and assessments reflect real-world skills and look at the impact they have on students. The discussion will reflect findings from a […]

Interleaving in inductive learning: Causes and interventions for metacognitive unawareness

Interleaving exemplars is a powerful learning method for enhancing inductive category learning as well as literacy/numeracy skills, yet learners tend to be unaware of the benefits of interleaving. What is the origin of this metacognitive bias and how can it be overcome? This webinar, hosted by Prof David Shanks (UCL, Experimental Psychology) will report a […]

Exploring the use of AI to support sense-making in Initial Teacher Education

For any trainee/student teacher, a core challenge of learning how to teach, is encountering, navigating and making sense of that which interrupts them—moments they notice and mark for reflection—amidst the complexity of the classroom. During an ITE programme, the classroom is an environment filled with rich yet fleeting moments, during which beliefs, preconceptions and even […]

Removing barriers to opportunity and achievement: from principles to practice

Despite repeated calls for excellence and equity in our national education system, the data shows widening gaps in outcomes and opportunities for learners who encounter disadvantage: potential is too often unfulfilled.  Building on NACE’s ongoing research into how schools can provide cognitively challenging learning opportunities for all, this new publication focuses in on what this […]

Removing barriers to opportunity and achievement

Despite repeated calls for excellence and equity in our national education system, the data shows widening gaps in outcomes and opportunities for learners who encounter disadvantage: potential is too often unfulfilled.  Building on NACE’s ongoing research into how schools can provide cognitively challenging learning opportunities for all, this new publication focuses in on what this […]

From Principle to Practice: Evidence-Informed Leadership Chapter Deep-Dive (Evaluation)

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 […]

Leading Professional Learning at Scale: Inclusive Practice

The Chair of the DfE’s Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion, Tom Rees, has rightly highlighted that “inclusive education is a national priority – and a shared responsibility”. When schools put inclusive practice at the heart of their professional development plans, they create the conditions for all learners to thrive in their organisation. But what strategies […]

Chinese Teachers’ Perspectives on Attention, Executive Functions, and Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education

Attention, executive functions, and self-regulation develop rapidly across early childhood and play critical roles in children’s later academic and social–emotional competence. Yet relatively little is known about how early childhood teachers understand and support these skills in everyday educational practice. This presentation draws on two qualitative studies involving Chinese kindergarten teachers serving children ages 3–6 […]

Alex Fairlamb – Scaffolding for Supporting Literacy and Oracy

This talk will focus on how teachers can support students in progressing from being novice to expert learners, based on the research behind scaffolding and adaptive teaching. Using tried and tested methods and with evidence drawing on cognitive science, Alex will present effective scaffolding methods across different settings and disciplines which seek to support students’ […]

Q&A Webinar: Education for human flourishing

Senior policymakers and thought leaders from among the best performing education systems in PISA have worked with the OECD to develop a concept for the education of the future. The conceptual framework, called Education for Human Flourishing, highlights five competencies, adaptive problem solving, ethical competence and understanding, appreciating and acting in the world. Marking a significant […]

How can researchers and initial teacher trainers foster research use?

Improving engagement with educational research is a crucial but often overlooked way to improve teaching. At the same time, research is not a key priority for many educators and policymakers. What can research organisations and initial teacher education institutions do to improve the use of research in the classroom and among policymakers? In this webinar, […]

Rethinking Curriculum – How do you implement a playful curriculum? Part 2

Through the work of Rethinking Curriculum we have been a strong advocate for playful learning throughout the primary phase. One of the key barriers that is often discussed in this approach is not knowing how to implement effectively beyond EYFS.  In this session, hear from a panel of expert teachers, leaders and facilitators who work […]

Educational Neuroscience of Mathematics in South Africa: Application, Limitations, and Challenges

Much of our current knowledge about mathematics learning comes from the minority world—often referred to as Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic (WEIRD) populations—and is frequently generalised to the majority world or non-WEIRD populations. However, environmental variability, cultural values, and societal demands shape human cognition and influence developmental trajectories. For instance, differences in language and socioeconomic […]

Fellow Sip and Share: Christmas Edition

Fellow Sip and Share: Christmas Edition! 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 […]

Evidence-Informed Practice in the Early Years

The webinar will explore evidence-informed practice in the Early Years, drawing specifically upon the resources that are available as part of our Early Childhood Hub. We will discuss how the resources in the hub can be used to support professional practice, and how this can positively impact practitioners within Early Years settings. Speakers:  Lily Wheeler- […]