With support from globally leading partners, researchers and advisors, TDT curates and disseminates rigorous evidence to support school leaders with their staff development approaches. We are fortunate to work with thousands of professionals whose lived experience informs the improvement and development of our work. Below, you can find a selection of research and reports we have led or played a central role in developing.
Teacher professional development is complex and often inconsistent, with no shared language or clear framework for how to teach teachers. Too often, professional learning is reduced to a one-size-fits-all model that prioritises compliance over genuine growth, leaving the vital work of helping teachers learn effectively underdeveloped.
To address this, the Teacher Development Trust (TDT) has worked with educational experts to explore the emerging discipline of teaching teachers – Didagogy. This report aim to:
Featuring insights and think pieces from leading experts, it invites school leaders and CPD providers to reflect on the rationale, design and delivery of professional learning and to help shape the future of this emerging discipline – ultimately strengthening teacher growth and improving outcomes for pupils.
Join us to explore how leaders can tap into the power of great CPD and create cultures of professional growth that inspire joy and agency.
A one-day collaborative conference bringing together anyone interested in making staff development in education count.