5 Tips from the NPQ for Leading Literacy
TDT’s Curriculum Designer, Ariana Wells, looks at five stand-out recommendations from TDT’s NPQLL that may support literacy leaders in beginning their leadership journey. “Literacy is fundamental for success in school and later life. Students who cannot read, write...
Smart, Heart, and Humble: How our values inspire us to look up
The urgency of taking climate change action cannot be overstated. In their recent report the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2023) has warned that human induced climate change has caused a significant and irreversible impact on the Earth – with...
Embracing co-leadership at TDT: announcing two Co-CEOs
We’re excited to share some news that marks a new era for the Teacher Development Trust. We’re proud to announce that Gareth Conyard, formerly Director of Education at the TDT, has been appointed as Co-CEO (Impact & Delivery) while David Weston will become Co-CEO...
Five ways to avoid ineffective ‘instructional coaching’
The instructional coaching approach is being misunderstood in some schools leading to ineffective support for teachers. TDT CEO, David Weston explains why and considers what we should be doing. The word “instruction” in “instructional coaching” is still leading to...
Voices from the TDT Network: Jane Kennedy, Education Durham
TDT spoke with Jane Kennedy, Senior Specialist Advisor for Education Durham about her experience of working with the Teacher Development Trust. Hi Jane, what were some of the challenges that your schools were facing which prompted you to seek support from the Teacher...
What you need to know about the new NPQEYL
Gareth Conyard, Director of Education at Teacher Development Trust speaks about the importance of the new qualification available for the sector. Just over a decade ago I was lucky enough to work with Professor Cathy Nutbrown on her review of early years...
Coaching in Schools: Voices from the TDT Network Webinar video
Find out more about coaching in schools in our webinar video. Hosted by TDT Expert Advisors, Sharon Ealing and Concettina Johnson, with Assistant Associate Headteacher of Cheltenham Bournside School, Paul Lockyer. TDT Network Membership Interested in...
Interview: Rob Coe & David Weston
Exploring the latest evidence about School Environment and Leadership and its implications for leaders. In this interview, Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development at Evidence Based Education, speaks to David Weston about the new research review carried out by...