Guest blog linked to the publication of Unleashing Great Teaching.
Too often, CPD is undermined by a negative culture
Shows how school culture can enable or undermine professional learning.
Six changes that could transform teachers’ jobs
Discusses workload, agency, support, recognition and leadership conditions that could improve science teaching careers.
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Unleashing Great Teaching: The Secrets to the Most Effective Teacher Development
Book-length practical handbook on effective teacher development, professional learning culture and school leadership.
Want to stop teachers leaving? Help them develop their careers
Connects teacher retention to meaningful career development and professional growth.
How to transform your school into an LGBT+ friendly place, by Dr Elly Barnes and Dr Anna Carlile
Review of a book on creating LGBT+ friendly schools.
Collaboration is key. But it’s not enough to simply ask teachers to work together
Explains why collaboration needs structure, expertise and purpose to improve teacher learning.
Too much effort in schools goes into pleasing visitors – not stuff that actually helps the kids learn
Critiques performative compliance and calls for development activity that improves pupil learning.
Are struggling schools doing the wrong CPD?
Responds to evidence on CPD access and quality, especially in schools facing disadvantage or low outcomes.
Five solutions for teacher retention and development
Argues for retention strategies that invest in existing teachers and develop them over time.