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6 important trends affecting every CPD provider in England

by David Weston | 22 Feb, 2019 | Providers, Uncategorized

The CPD landscape is shifting again and every CPD Provider needs to be ready. In this article, our CEO, David Weston, uses TDT analysis, our policy view and our work with hundreds of schools to predict six key pieces of intelligence that will affect every professional...

New DfE policy: recruitment, retention and early career framework – what does it mean for your school?

by David Weston | 28 Jan, 2019 | Uncategorized

Your at-a-glance guide to major new government policy on teacher development, recruitment and retention. We describe key new pieces of funding, new frameworks and standards and how this will impact your school(s) and staff. Early Career Framework, Recruitment and...

The power of disciplinary literacy: How it can support instruction of challenging knowledge

by admin | 14 Jan, 2019 | Uncategorized

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PRESS RELEASE: 12 PERCENT DROP IN TEACHER TRAINING BUDGETS FOR THE FIRST TIME

by admin | 9 Jan, 2019 | Uncategorized

12 PERCENT DROP IN TEACHER TRAINING BUDGETS FOR THE FIRST TIME Investment in staff training in England varies from less than £165 per teacher to more than £1000 per teacher New research data from the Teacher Development Trust, produced by education data specialist...

What is instructional coaching?

by admin | 4 Nov, 2018 | Advice, Opinion, Research, Teachers, Uncategorized

Dr Gary Jones, blogger, author and consultant shares his thoughts on the recent research on instructional coaching and the implications it can have on schools’ professional learning development. Gary’s new book Evidence-Based School Leadership and...

Considering Models of Professional Learning

by admin | 31 Oct, 2018 | Uncategorized

Beth Greville-Giddings is a teaching assistant and the research lead at Westbury Academy (7-16 SEMH) in Nottingham. She is currently working with Raleigh Learning Trust to develop their CPD offer following completion of the Teacher Development Trust Associate in CPD...