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.
The SEND crisis and teacher retention: Understanding the impact and solutions
Teacher retention is a persistent challenge in England, but recent evidence and powerful testimony from the Teaching Commission SEND roundtable, hosted by the Chartered College of Teaching illustrated how the crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision exacerbates this problem. This has led to what some are terming an ‘SEND crisis’, which reflects […]
Ofsted’s ‘Achievement’ 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.
Ofsted’s ‘Inclusion’ 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.
Fellows: SEND roundtable discussion
As the professional body for teachers, we therefore see it as our responsibility to facilitate dialogue between policy and practice in order to ensure that any new policies are both theoretically sound and practically feasible.
Teaching body aims to become the professional home for those who support teachers and learning in the classroom
The Chartered College of Teaching is launching a new Associate membership for Teaching Assistants
