‘Adolescence’ and how to address misogyny and toxic masculinity in schools

The TV series ‘Adolescence’ has received a lot of attention on and offline since it first became available to watch. It tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who brutally murders a female classmate and explores important issues including adolescents’ social media use, misogyny and gender stereotypes. Following announcements from the streaming service to make […]

The teaching profession reimagined: Adapting to a changing world

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 […]

How to build resilient schools: place-based approaches to supporting teachers and leaders

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, […]

Using AI to Support Student Creativity: What Do We Know So Far?

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 […]

Rethinking Curriculum – Electric Umbrella “No Such Thing as Normal”

Creativity and The Arts offer pathways to inclusion across the curriculum. We are delighted to share the work of Electric Umbrella with you and how this is supporting schools to be more inclusive in all they do. Electric Umbrella uses music and real life stories/experiences of its members to unite school communities and ignite vital […]

Get Ofsted Inspection Ready for PSHE and PD

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 […]

Drop-In Session: Addressing Themes from “Adolescence”

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 […]

Coaching and AI: Don’t outsource the thinking

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. […]

Zoe Enser – Challenging Expertise: approaches to improving CPD for teachers

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 […]

CRN Curriculum & Pedagogy: Young Children’s Participative Rights in Schools

Join us for an online CRN seminar sharing findings from a three-year project, Children’s Participation in Schools, a research collaboration between UWE, Bristol (Sarah Chicken) Swansea University (Jacky Tyrie and Prof Jane Williams), University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Jane Waters-Davies and Alison Murphy) and Cardiff Metropolitan University (Jennie Clement). This project is funded by the […]

DfE NPQ Roundtable with Patrick Carey

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 […]

DfE Primary Curriculum Roundtable

Sir Kevan Collins brings a wealth of expert experience to the role as a non-executive board member of the DfE, having previously served in government, most recently as Education Recovery Commissioner at the DfE.  Sir Kevan will sit on the DfE board and provide scrutiny across delivery and performance, supporting and challenging the department. Within […]

Exercise and the brain: If I get fitter, will my bran work better?

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 […]

Rethinking Curriculum – The Power of Place – what happens when you put place at the centre of curriculum design – Operation Spitfire 4 Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues who have created ‘Operation Spitfire 4 Schools’. Rooted in place, this project focuses on history, engineering, science and careers, with a focus on Stoke-on-Trent’s role in the iconic Spitfire’s development. Students explore a creative, inclusive curriculum, meet fighter pilots, relatives of Spitfire pilots and […]

Rethinking Curriculum – The Superpower of Looking- How looking at Art can support Oracy and Visual Literacy in your curriculum development.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum in creative ways? Would you like to increase children’s ability to be curious and to develop critical thinking as a key skill for all children? Visual literacy is a fundamental competency that is essential to develop children’s aptitude for criticality and articulation of thoughts and ideas across […]

Women, girls and AI: Paving the way to a balanced digital future

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, […]

Life Lessons: Transforming Wellbeing in Primary

Life Lessons are bringing an amazing new curriculum to the primary market! Our curriculum, lessons and resources have been so successful in secondary schools and we know that the earlier we embed life skills and social understanding, the more likely it is to have lasting positive impact. We are uniquely positioned to bring a well-rounded curriculum […]

Empowering the Women in School Leadership Pipeline #IWD2025

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 […]