Sarah Johnson – Storytelling and SEMH
How can storytelling support children and young people with SEMH needs? Storytelling is more than a literacy tool – it is a powerful relational and emotional bridge. In this webinar, Sarah Johnson explores how storytelling can support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs by creating safety, connection and meaning. […]
Next Generation Assessment: Making Meaningful Change in Educational Assessment
Meaningful change in educational assessment starts with two things: big ideas about what is needed and the small steps that teachers and leaders can take to bring about this meaningful change. In this webinar, Professor Bill Lucas will be in conversation with Dr Laura Kerslake. They will discuss possibilities for new or alternative forms of […]
School Avoidance and Anxiety: A School Perspective
Dr Rebecca Torrance Jenkins, former Head of Science and advisor in neuroscience informed pedagogy and school design, will explore the underlying reasons why some children struggle to attend school. Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) refers to situations in which emotional, psychological or nervous system stress leads a child to avoid or be unable to sustain […]
Missing Mothers: retaining and supporting valued colleagues in the workforce
For parent-educators, school and organisational leaders. Over their two morning events, The MTPT Project will empower you to make practical changes to build more family-friendly working environments in your settings. Speakers include keynotes from MTPT Founder, Emma Sheppard; Being Luminary’s Angie Brown, and the Fatherhood Institute’s Jeremy Davis. Choose from twelve sessions and three panel […]
PARTNERSHIPS: What governors need to know and ought to ask
Cross-sector collaborations have become part of the life of all good schools. But do governors know how they operate? Who is involved? How the students and staff – and the school as a whole – is benefiting? And what about the budget in these constrained times and the “return on investment” – are the partnerships […]
The Learnus Annual Lecture – Brainstorms: the neuroscience of learning, tantrums and the modern world
Brainstorms: the neuroscience of learning, tantrums and the modern world Professor Sam Wass, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscientist, University of East London, Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth (ISEY) at UEL. This talk explores how childhood is changing. During early development, young brains learn best from slow, predictable environments. But the […]
Missing Mothers: retaining and supporting valued colleagues in the workforce
For parent-educators, school and organisational leaders. Over their two morning events, The MTPT Project will empower you to make practical changes to build more family-friendly working environments in your settings. Speakers include keynotes from MTPT Founder, Emma Sheppard; Being Luminary’s Angie Brown, and the Fatherhood Institute’s Jeremy Davis. Choose from twelve sessions and three panel […]
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 […]
Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Career Progression: A Guide For School Leaders – Authors in conversation
Join us for a panel discussion with authors of our book Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Career Progression: A Guide for School Leaders. The book supports leaders with recruiting, supporting and retaining teaching staff with a focus on building diverse and inclusive staff teams. It guides leaders to support those new to the profession whilst enabling […]
What should be prioritised when designing a curriculum for the 21st century? An expert panel webinar
With the recent release of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and ongoing discussion about what modern curricula should include, it’s more important than ever for educators to engage with the growing body of research on curriculum design and development. This knowledge is crucial for helping students prepare for their futures. In this expert panel webinar, […]
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 […]