Changing narratives and flipping scripts
As part of the Chartered College’s series on recruitment and retention, a roundtable with fellows and with colleagues from the Teaching Commission was held with the aim of understanding what teachers feel allows them to have the greatest impact in the classroom. This blog picks out the central ideas from the discussion and positions them in the wider context of national debate about how the education sector can better support teachers to have the impact in classrooms that will give them the meaning and purpose to remain in the job.
Redefining teacher professionalism: A conversation that matters
What does it truly mean to be a professional teacher in today’s educational landscape? In this inspiring NCETM podcast episode, our CEO Professor Dame Alison Peacock explores this vital question with Gaynor Bahan, revealing how genuine professionalism extends far beyond classroom walls.
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.
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.
The use of AI in schools – Annual Lecture summary and special issue of Impact
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 10th March 2025 at SalesForce Tower in London.
Chartered Teacher Programme: The big picture – The Chartered College of Teaching
Chartered Teacher Programme: The big picture We can all remember a teacher who made a difference to us at some point in our educational journey. Sometimes this difference is achieved through what turns out to be a significant gesture or event. It might be the teacher who spotted your abilities or talent, who gave you […]
Ofsted consultation response
We have spent the last few weeks digesting the proposals from Ofsted and DfE, and planning how we can bring together the collective voices of our members in our response and recommendations to the consultations.
What do members want from a new government?
At the Chartered College of Teaching, we believe that education policy should focus on developing and sustaining teacher professionalism.
As we move towards a general election, it’s vital that the voices of teachers and school leaders are heard
A new government must commit to developing its plans for education in partnership with the profession. We see what our pupils and their families need in order to flourish, and we are committed to education as the route to shaping knowledgeable, skilled and creative individuals who together can build a better world.
How an understanding of professionalism underpins our response to Ofsted’s Big Listen
Ofsted inspections need to change. Earlier this year, almost all of more than 2,000 members who responded to our poll agreed, with 83% wanting inspections paused, and 15% suggesting inspection should continue while reforms take place.
