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.