Blog

With new research and policy changes always in motion, CPD can be a fast-moving world. Read our collection of news and insights on professional development in education, as well as updates on Teacher Development Trust’s programmes, advocacy, and events.

CPD Excellence Hub project in Ipswich

What is instructional coaching?

Dr Gary Jones shares his thoughts on the recent research on instructional coaching and the implications it can have on schools' cpd.

Considering Models of Professional Learning

We all know that learning can be complex and if we are to facilitate professional learning, trying to understand how this works for teachers seems like a good idea.

Teacher Autonomy: How does it relate to job satisfaction and retention?

Retention of teachers is important, never more so when recruitment and retention figures are falling and schools increasingly struggle to recruit the staff they need.

Developing Great Teaching: Lessons from the international reviews into effective professional development

This review - Developing Great Teaching provides a foundational summary of the features of effective professional development in schools.

DfE Standards for Professional Development

Our founding CEO, David Weston, was asked to chair the CPD Expert Group who shaped the current Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development.