Teacher Development Trust to become part of the Chartered College of Teaching
The Teacher Development Trust (TDT) will become part of the Chartered College of Teaching this summer. The TDT, a charity focussed on improving teachers’ professional development, said that becoming part of the College would allow its research and other work to continue to have an impact. To support this, TDT will gift its assets and reserves to the professional body for teachers.
Professorial Appointments Board
We are now establishing a Professorial Appointments Board to support the recruitment of the College’s first Professors of Teaching. The Board will play a central role in shaping the future of the teaching profession by ensuring that appointments are rigorous, transparent and rooted in professional values. The Board will: define the selection criteria for the Professors of Teaching […]
Ofsted Provocations
There are many times in everyone’s professional life when you consider whether it is time to speak up. Often, the decision is tempered by a desire not to be seen to be over-critical or be viewed as a whinger. Occasionally, we all have to reflect on our moral purpose and consider whether enough is enough. Article by Frank Norris FCCT.
Dr Cat Scutt MBE to lead The PTI
Dr Cat Scutt, currently Deputy CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching, has been appointed as CEO at The PTI.
Ofsted – You said, they responded
When Ofsted consulted with the profession on their proposals for a new inspection system, we brought together a number of member focus groups, including with Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, so that your views could shape the direction. We invited them to make changes to five aspects of their new framework. Now that they have published their response, how much did they listen?
Reflections on AI in education
Following a two-day working conference on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in Education at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on the 8th and 9th of October, I wanted to take the time to capture my reflections and open them up for discussion. Written by Lisa-Maria Müller, Head of Research and Policy.
Our Statement following the Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur
Our statement following the attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Montessori Global Education and the Chartered College of Teaching to strengthen professional practice in early childhood education
From today, members of the Montessori Global Education Network mentoring programme can join the Chartered College of Teaching at no additional cost, giving access to the Early Childhood Hub and its high-quality professional development resources for early years practitioners.
Why Empowering Teachers Transforms Schools
Looking back, the path leading up to today has been anything but linear and I am grateful for that. I have learned that the aim of life is not to reach a destination, but to embrace the journey by learning and evoking positive change along the way. My journey with teaching began in the UK, where I worked across a wide range of settings as a teaching assistant while I completed my first degree in Psychology at Brunel University.
Summer Reading: summary 2025
Throughout the summer term, some of you have told us that you would like some reading recommendations for over the summer break. While we wanted to encourage everyone to take a proper break from work, we also wanted to support those of you who would like to delve deeper into educational topics of interest. Read on for recommendations made by our members, including bonus books and highlights of where you can access discounts.