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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.

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Should we stop CPD about teaching techniques?
There is a huge amount of teacher professional development that is concerned with imparting 'effective techniques' for teachers.
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School Governing Boards and CPD
Most governing boards are less sure about the strategies schools employ for supporting their employees through continuous professional development
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“This Will Never Work!” – Exploration of Resistance to Change
Resistance from colleagues is a familiar experience to many school leaders. In many cases this resistance is not unfounded.
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Overcoming barriers to powerful professional development (part 3) | Key insights
53.4% of school leaders found it harder to meet teachers’ development needs in the past 12 months because of financial pressures
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Overcoming barriers to powerful professional development (part 2) | Key insights
In 9 out of 10 schools, approval for CPD rests with senior leadership
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5 psychological reasons for the fight you’re having on social media
Wondering why that person is violently disagreeing with you? Surprisingly, you might actually disagree rather less than you think.
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