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.
Creative thinking at the heart of leadership: insights from across the UK
Recently, we wrapped up a remarkable series of Leading for Creative Thinking roundtables, delivered in partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching. From London to Manchester, Belfast to Cardiff, Glasgow to Plymouth, we convened leaders from government, schools, early years, higher education, industry and organisations to explore one vital question: How do we lead for creative thinking, together?
Is Adolescence suitable for our adolescents?
The entertainment series Adolescence became an overnight success, quickly sparking conversations beyond the screen. Many educators and school leaders wondered whether the show could serve as a tool to address issues such as toxic masculinity and misogyny amongst young people. The pressure to incorporate Adolescence into classrooms grew, prompting a broader discussion on whether fiction […]
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.
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.
Teaching Commission Roundtable discussion
We asked colleagues to consider their responses to three key questions as part of this Teaching Commission roundtable: what are the factors affecting the recruitment and retention of global majority teachers…
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.
Pulling together to tackle wellbeing challenges
Edurio’s recent report, Staff Wellbeing in Academies, deepened our understanding of the wellbeing pressures faced by the professionals working in our schools.
Chartered College of Teaching Launches Research Champions to Promote Evidence-Informed Practice in Schools
The Chartered College of Teaching has launched a new initiative that will see teachers promote ongoing professional learning and evidence-informed approaches within their schools.
