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AI in education: practical training and resources to support you

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the way we live and work – and it’s starting to impact classrooms too. Used well, it can support you to save time, personalise learning and reach every pupil more effectively. But it also raises questions about safety, ethics, and what this means for the future of the profession. That’s why the Department for Education (DfE), in collaboration with Chiltern Learning Trust and the Chartered College of Teaching, has published new guidance and training to help you and your colleagues feel confident in using AI in ways that are safe, effective and rooted in professional values.

Conversations around education research in my school

Is this research reliable, and is it relevant to our setting? Any teacher, in any school, in any setting can use these two questions as a starting point, no matter where they are in their educational research journey. By prioritising reliability and relevance, and fostering a culture of inquiry, schools can create environments where educational research truly drives improvement.

The future of NPQs: Strengths, challenges, and the path to effective leadership development

This blog follows a Chartered College of Teaching Fellows’ roundtable co-hosted with colleagues from the Department for Education as part of the current National Professional Qualification (NPQ) review happening from January 2025 to July 2026. The general themes and discussion points from the 20 Fellows who attended and represented the teaching profession have been summarised in this blog.

What next? How to use education research to supercharge your professional development

So, after completing your ECT years, it is normal to think: what next? You may find yourself settling into the rhythm of teaching life and be thankful that the paperwork and self-reflections are now behind you. However, you will feel more invigorated and confident in your career if you maintain a positive trajectory with your professional development.

Ofsted’s ‘Developing teaching’ focus area

Ofsted has sought feedback on its revised inspection framework. In order to inform our response to the consultation, we held a series of roundtables in March, focusing on the areas of inclusion, curriculum and attendance. These roundtables are only part of the work informing our final response and are complemented by an online survey as well as reviews of existing literature and data.

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 of the Teaching Commission.

Reflections on Chartered Teacher (Leadership) Status

My name is Dan Roberts, and I am Vice Principal/Deputy CEO of GEMS Winchester School Dubai, a British curriculum school based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Home to approximately 4,200 students and 250 Teachers and Leaders, my school offers a high-quality but affordable education to a diverse community of over 90 nationalities.

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