CPD

Making the most of mentoring

21 September 2016

From starting a career in teaching to being an experienced teacher, being mentored can improve how people teach and learn. Kathy Oxtoby looks at how teachers can get the most out of that experience – whatever stage they are at in their career

The Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development

14 September 2016

A new DfE Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development has been published. Chair of the independent group of experts who put the document together, David Weston, looks at what it means for schools and teachers’ CPD

Effective computing CPD: Advice and resources

14 September 2016

The introduction of the computing curriculum has proved challenging for schools. Mark Dorling looks at what CPD is available and urges school leaders to prioritise teacher support and development

Wellbeing research in Australia

14 September 2016

Schools in Australia are embracing pioneering research on pupil wellbeing. Janet Williamson reports on her trip to witness their approaches first-hand

Scottish Learning Festival 2016

25 August 2016

The theme of this year’s Scottish Learning Festival is ‘Promoting excellence and equity for all’. We preview some of the highlights and free CPD at this year’s event

Taking educated risks: part 3

29 June 2016

In the third of his four-part series, Matt Bromley asks what professional autonomy really looks like and how it links to outstanding practice. He then begins to define what risk-taking in the classroom actually means...

Supporting excellent teaching and learning

22 June 2016

A Teaching and Learning Team, CPD triads, coaching and quality-assurance all helped to raise standards of teaching and learning at one school. Cassie McClelland explains more

Taking educated risks: part 2

22 June 2016

In the second of his four-part series on taking risks in schools with teaching and learning, Matt Bromley explains how shared cultures and consistent approaches go hand-in-hand with encouraging teaching autonomy

How to be an effective mentor

18 May 2016

Mentoring new teachers and colleagues can be challenging, but also a valuable learning experience for both mentors and mentees. Kathy Oxtoby looks at how to fulfil the role effectively

Five principles to help you evaluate your CPD

27 April 2016

Thomas Guskey’s five levels for evaluating CPD provide a strong base to ensure your school’s CPD offer is effective. Bridget Clay looks at how you might apply these principles in your school

CPD: Ideas to get staff on board

27 April 2016

It is vital that staff see the value in and feel part of their CPD. Katie Tiller sets out five practical strategies for encouraging staff to throw themselves into whole-school CPD

The Big Bang Fair 2016

2 March 2016

Aimed at showing off the huge range of STEM career options available to students, the annual Big Bang Fair returns to Birmingham from March 16 to 19. We speak to employers and teachers about the event and the wider STEM challenge for schools

Teaching Schools: We’re better together

24 February 2016

As a Teaching School, Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College offers a wide range of outreach to other schools that need it. Assistant head Sarah Livesey discusses their work

The Education Show 2016

24 February 2016

The 26th annual Education Show takes place in Birmingham next month. We preview the CPD, exhibition and other attractions that are on offer for teachers at this free event

CPD: Creating the right culture

27 January 2016

How can schools create a culture to enable their staff to excel? David Weston considers six strategies to achieve great staff motivation and development
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