Investing in your teaching practice through the Expertise in Teaching Certificate

As teachers we’re always looking for ways to improve, not by doing more, but by becoming more intentional about what we do in the classroom, so we can make the biggest impact where it matters most. But with so many demands on our time, between the day-to-day challenges of the classroom, to lesson planning, parents’ evenings, last minute lunch duties, and all those other little things we juggle in a day, it can be difficult to pause, reflect and consider how we can make meaningful changes to our practice.

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.

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.

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…

Your voice in research and policy

As the year comes to an end, we are writing with an update from the Research and Policy department. This list is not exhaustive but it exemplifies how we aim to represent the profession in research and policy circles.

Rethinking Accountability

Rethinking Accountability blog

It has been argued that there is an urgent need to rethink the accountability system in England. The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) was created by the Education (Schools) Act 1992

Introducing: Research Mark

Chartered College of Teaching ointroduces Research Mark

Kitemarks are a useful way for schools to both develop aspects of their practice at all levels, as well as to showcase their achievements to their wider community.