News article on the expert panel chaired by Weston to advise on teacher professional-development standards.
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.
CPD should make chefs, not cooks
Uses the analogy of learning to cook to discuss teacher skill development.
Seven common barriers to effective whole-school CPD
For school leaders, summarises barriers to effective CPD across whole schools.
Fighting homophobia in schools: we can’t let religion stand in our way
Argues that schools must challenge homophobia and support gay pupils.
Is there trust in your school?
Explores trust between teachers and leaders as a condition for healthy school culture.
Seven common CPD problems
Summarises common CPD problems found in TDT audits and suggests remedies.
CPD and your subject
Argues for subject-centred CPD rather than generic best-practice messaging.
One size does not fit all
Explores the importance of CPD and barriers to implementation.
David Weston, chief executive, Teacher Development Trust
Profile interview covering his route into teaching, Teacher Development Trust, coming out at school and liver-transplant context.