Teacher Development Trust National Conference 2025
Tuesday 21st October, Plaisterers’ Hall London EC2Y 5JU
Creating school cultures that inspire agency, professional growth and joy in our teachers!
A one-day collaborative conference bringing together school and trust senior leaders, leaders of Teaching and Learning, leaders of Professional Development, Lead Practitioners and anyone interested in making staff development in education count.
Former teacher, author and motivational speaker on reconnecting to your purpose as an everyday hero
Christian van Nieuwerburgh
Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology on creating the conditions for joy, wellbeing and professional growth
Gareth Conyard
TDT CEO on what CPD feels like to teachers based on the finding of our State of the Nation Report 2025 (Oct 2025)
Teachers deserve professional development that is impactful and meaningful, and work environments that foster agency and joy.
At this values driven event, we will explore what being a teacher feels like in 2025 and what leaders and policy makers can do to create inclusive cultures of professional growth, so that teachers thrive and children succeed.
We’ll hear from a diverse range of speakers and panellists on topics ranging from instructional coaching to developmental appraisal, flexible working and evaluating the impact of CPD.