The importance of school culture for teacher retention
As we all know, the UK and many countries across the world are facing teacher shortages and it is important to find and reflect on approaches that could help us to address this crucial issue. This is precisely the aim… Continue Reading The importance of school culture for teacher retention
The use of AI in schools – Annual Lecture summary and special issue of Impact
Authors: Lily Wheeler, Holly Gardner and Helen Barker The use of AI (artificial intelligence) in education seems to be on everybody’s mind at the moment. We were therefore delighted to host our Annual Lecture on exactly this topic on Monday… Continue Reading The use of AI in schools – Annual Lecture summary and special issue of Impact
The power of community engagement in our schools
Community engagement can help to create an inclusive educational environment where all students feel seen and valued. As our schools become increasingly diverse, actively involving the community can help schools to bridge the cultural, socioeconomic and experiential gaps that can… Continue Reading The power of community engagement in our schools
Fellows: SEND roundtable discussion
Stakeholder engagement is an essential part of policymaking (Bromell, 2024) and being policy-active is generally considered an important aspect of professionalism (Muller and Cook, 2024). As the professional body for teachers, we therefore see it as our responsibility to facilitate… Continue Reading Fellows: SEND roundtable discussion
EdTech Evidence Board Advisory group announcement
The Chartered College of Teaching is pleased to announce the membership of the Advisory Group for the EdTech Evidence Board project, funded by the Department for Education and announced by the Secretary of State for Education in her keynote address… Continue Reading EdTech Evidence Board Advisory group announcement
Shaping the future of education with the Chartered College of Teaching
With a new government in place, recent pay awards, Ofsted reform and an air of optimism, we’re standing at the threshold of an exciting chapter for the teaching profession. As education takes centre stage in national debates, your voice as… Continue Reading Shaping the future of education with the Chartered College of Teaching
Support, not judgement, is key to Ofsted reform
Dr Victoria Cook, Education and Research Project Specialist, Chartered College of Teaching In response to the findings of the ‘Big Listen’, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has unveiled a raft of changes that are designed to reduce the… Continue Reading Support, not judgement, is key to Ofsted reform
Why we must involve teachers in a working group to consider schools’ responses to racism and Islamophobia in the UK
The Chartered College of Teaching offers our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the three girls, tragically killed in Southport, and to all those affected by this senseless violence. We in the education community stand with the people… Continue Reading Why we must involve teachers in a working group to consider schools’ responses to racism and Islamophobia in the UK
Curriculum and Assessment Review must support teacher professionalism
Commenting on the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, Dame Alison Peacock, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching said: “As we set out in our ‘Priorities for the new government’ this review must start from the professionalism of teachers. We… Continue Reading Curriculum and Assessment Review must support teacher professionalism
StickyFive priorities for a new government
I was delighted to congratulate Bridget Phillipson as she takes on the vitally important role of leading the education brief as Secretary of State under the new Labour Government. It is clear that she is ready to face the challenges… Continue Reading Five priorities for a new government