Mission 44 and Downing Street
Recently, out of the blue, I received an email from Number 10 Downing Street inviting me to attend a round table with the Prime Minister, to discuss ‘Opportunity for all: how can we make sure all young people are supported to succeed at school’. At any time, an invitation such as this would have been something I would have been delighted and excited to receive. This area of discussion, however, is something I have been thinking about, writing about and through the lens of ‘Learning without Limits’ and latterly Rethinking Assessment have been agitating about, for over twenty years.
Safe and effective use of AI in education
AI offers exciting opportunities for teachers, but it also comes with risks. Training and support materials released in June 2025 funded by the Department for Education (DfE), developed by Chiltern Learning Trust and the Chartered College of Teaching informed by research and stakeholder feedback, will help schools and colleges to use AI safely, effectively and […]
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.
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 consultation response
As the professional body for teachers, we have been raising concerns about the high-stakes nature of the English accountability system and its impact on teacher and leader wellbeing for a while
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.
Chartered College of Teaching announces appointment of Co-Presidents-Elect
The Chartered College of Teaching Council has today (3rd April 2025) announced the election of Liz Gregory FCCT and Sufian Sadiq FCCT as Co-Presidents-Elect of the Chartered College of Teaching.
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.
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.
Fellowship blog
Fellowship is the highest grade of membership at the Chartered College of Teaching, and is awarded to teachers, leaders and educationalists who have made a significant contribution to the teaching profession.
