Discusses what exceptional CPD looks like and how leaders can achieve it.
New expert panel will advise on teacher development standards
News article on the expert panel chaired by Weston to advise on teacher professional-development standards.
David Weston – Reclaiming the profession
researchED talk on evidence-informed practice, professional agency and reclaiming the profession.
Too much CPD is ‘one size fits no-one’ – we have to do something about it
Argues against generic CPD and links the issue to national thinking about stronger professional-development standards.
Primary school funding pressures
Commenting on funding pressures facing primary schools in the South-East.
Seven common barriers to effective whole-school CPD
For school leaders, summarises barriers to effective CPD across whole schools.
CPD should make chefs, not cooks
Uses the analogy of learning to cook to discuss teacher skill development.
Fighting homophobia in schools: we can’t let religion stand in our way
Argues that schools must challenge homophobia and support gay pupils.
Unleashing Greatness in Teachers | David Weston | TEDxGrandRapids
A TEDx talk on how developing great teachers can drive transformational change in schools.
Is there trust in your school?
Explores trust between teachers and leaders as a condition for healthy school culture.