Reimagining professional learning, representation and retention: Insights from the Teaching Commission conversations
On 12th March, we brought together teachers, leaders and sector experts in Manchester to explore the Teaching Commission’s recommendations, and a central question: What next for the teaching profession? The conversation was rich, challenging and hopeful – reflecting a profession deeply committed to shaping a more sustainable, equitable future for teaching…
How can educators make evidence-informed decisions about EdTech products?
In a crowded marketplace where products with big claims emerge rapidly, how can educators feel confident they’re choosing tools for their classrooms which will have a positive impact on their students’ pedagogical outcomes?
Here at the Chartered College we have an embedded evidence-first approach, and so we applied this to the process of evaluating EdTech products…
Professorial Appointments Board
We are now establishing a Professorial Appointments Board to support the recruitment of the College’s first Professors of Teaching. The Board will play a central role in shaping the future of the teaching profession by ensuring that appointments are rigorous, transparent and rooted in professional values. The Board will: define the selection criteria for the Professors of Teaching […]
Give the gift of Fellowship!
Nominate a colleague to become a Fellow in 2026. 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.
Teacher Wellbeing Index 2025: an urgent call to Government
Key findings from Education Support’s ninth annual Teacher Wellbeing Index, offering a detailed insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff across the UK.
“An important and timely book for school leaders”
An important and timely book: school leaders – with operational and strategic roles – would do well to immerse themselves in this insightful publication.
The reality and consequences of disrupted teacher supply and declining rates of teacher retention provide the critical backdrop for the varied, yet well-balanced, chapters. The authors are clear that these issues warrant acknowledgement and understanding, but also recognise that short-term managerial responses can unwittingly magnify the astonishing professional exodus. It matters to respond in an intelligent and informed way.
Dr Cat Scutt MBE to lead The PTI
Dr Cat Scutt, currently Deputy CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching, has been appointed as CEO at The PTI.
Teacher retention: Building the evidence base on flexible working
In collaboration with UCL Institute of Education, we carried out research funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to understand more about offsite PPA in primary and secondary schools.
Ofsted – You said, they responded
When Ofsted consulted with the profession on their proposals for a new inspection system, we brought together a number of member focus groups, including with Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, so that your views could shape the direction. We invited them to make changes to five aspects of their new framework. Now that they have published their response, how much did they listen?
New partnership to support teacher and classroom assistant development in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching to give teachers and classroom assistants access to their evidence-informed professional learning programmes.