The Curriculum Review: What works, what’s missing, what’s next?

Join an expert panel from the IOE to discuss  the implications of the Curriculum Review Interim Report for teaching and learning in primary, secondary,  post-16 sectors and for pupils with SEND. The Review asked for input from a wide range on interested parties, including parents and pupils, as well as teachers and experts in curriculum […]

Empowering DEI Leadership in International Schools

This workshop is designed to equip current and aspiring DEI leads with the insights, skills, and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the unique environment of international schools. The course will take place on 14 March 2025, from 9:00am-12:00pm GMT (UTC). Delivered by Being Luminary, this course aims […]

Online Roundtable- How to focus on, and improve, teacher impact in schools

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting […]

Small Schools Conversation with OFSTED- Online Network Session

Join us for the first Great Big Small Schools Network session on 18th March, 3:45-4:45, where we will contribute to the Ofsted consultation on small schools. Hear from Ofsted’s Mike Sheridan and Lee Owston, ask questions, and provide input on the new framework. We ask those who wish to participate to engage with these materials […]

Rethinking Curriculum- Igniting Creativity: activating children’s social-emotional learning, oracy and conflict resolution through collaborative storymaking.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum with a creative pedagogies lens? We are delighted to bring the wonderful work of Dr Lisa Stephenson (Story Makers), Exceed Learning Partnership and Bowling Park Primary to you as part of our Rethinking Curriculum series. This presentation will share 5 years of research and creative practice across […]

Online Roundtable- How can Ofsted and the inspection framework be developed to support teaching and learning? How do we ensure that ethical leadership is a focus for all school leadership teams?

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting […]

FED Roundtable- The Future of our Education Workforce

FELLOW ONLY Our recently published FED National Education Consultation Report 2024 highlights the urgency of adopting a governance model that aligns education policy with long-term societal needs and aspirations. The cornerstone of this vision is a bold yet practical set of proposals designed to future-proof our education system and deliver sustainable, systemwide improvement. Our new […]

Curriculum for Inclusion: why knowledge-rich matters and how to do it well

Christine Counsell will draw on recent experience of developing, resourcing and supporting the implementation of a primary humanities curriculum. She will show the fundamental relationship between broad knowledge, literacy and inclusion. She will illustrate principles of rigour in history, geography and RE and show common pitfalls. Christine will also point to the future by highlighting […]

Uniting PD and appraisal: A ‘middle path’ focused on teacher growth

If both professional development and appraisal seek the same goal (teachers who become even better than they already are), why do schools have separate systems and processes for each? Is there a ‘middle path’ that could unite the two in a way that empowers teachers, does the heavy lifting for leaders, and decreases box-ticking busywork […]

Preparing for Your First Teaching Job – Job Hunting and Applying (Webinar 1 of 2)

Are you searching and applying for your first teaching job? Join us for a webinar designed to help trainee teachers secure the right role for them! Hosted by the Department for Education’s Teaching Vacancies service and the Chartered College of Teaching (CCT), this session will help you to kickstart your job search. Teaching Vacancies is […]

Identification of strengths and difficulties in early executive functions amongst toddlers with a connection to autism or ADHD

Autism and ADHD are often associated with difficulties with Executive Functions (EFs) in childhood and adulthood, but due to measurement challenges, the prevalence and nature of these difficulties in early development is not well understood. Potential strengths have also been overlooked. In this talk I will describe the measures that colleagues and I have developed […]

Understanding & Teaching EAL Pupils

The session is co-hosted by the Chartered College of Teaching and is delivered as part of NALDIC’s ITE Conference Week. This session will focus on the distinctiveness of EAL learners: who are EAL learners; how are EAL learners framed in educational policy; what are EAL children’s learning strengths and needs? The session will then move […]

Exploring Curriculum Conundrums within Small Schools

Do you work in a small primary school and find juggling the curriculum a challenge? Join colleagues to discuss and learn about approaches to tackling curriculum conundrums and build your network of leaders in similar schools.

From Checklists to Continuums: Beyond Binary Thinking in DEI

In this webinar, we will challenge traditional “pass/fail” approaches to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Join us as we explore how moving beyond simplistic checkboxes can transform your organisation’s DEI journey into a much more rich experience of continuous growth and learning. In this practical session, you’ll discover: * Understanding the limitations of binary DEI […]

Examining the relationships between children’s self-reported affect, executive function and numeracy performance

Early cognitive development, a substantial predictor of future success in mathematical education and career choices, encompasses complex mechanisms that warrant examination as a whole, rather than in isolation. Notably, affective mechanisms, vital in identifying and interpreting threat and challenge, evolve in conjunction with executive abilities during crucial early childhood stages, laying the groundwork for subsequent […]

GEC CircleTable: Transforming Education (The Curriculum)

For the first webinar, Nic Ponsford (Founder and CEO of the GEC) and Circle expert, Meena Wood would love to invite you to be part of our GEC CircleTable: Transforming Education to explore models of school curriculum and assessment that work in the best interests of ALL children. The recent DfE Curriculum and Assessment Review […]