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TDT comments on the curriculum, exam and league table announcements

by admin | 7 Feb, 2013 | News

Commenting on Michael Gove’s announcements today to change league tables David Weston, Chief Executive of the Teacher Development Trust said: “Michael Gove must be applauded for listening to criticism of the existing league table measures and making...

How to find Pupil Premium CPD

by admin | 25 Jan, 2013 | February 2013, News, Newsletter

This is one of the articles in our National Teacher Enquiry Network February half term newsletter (sign up here). The Teacher Development Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Education Endowment Foundation and Sutton Trust to help schools find the...

Closing early at a Birmingham Primary School

by admin | 1 Nov, 2012 | News

Today (1st November 2012), the Sun ran a story that a primary school outraged parents at the school by closing early once per week so that teachers can engage in marking and planning:...

TeachFirst Fair 2012

by admin | 23 Jul, 2012 | News

We had a fantastic day today and talked to hundreds of enthusiastic young TeachFirsters, many of whom walked away with our free advice leaflet and a special TDT chocolate! We were also offering attendees a free pack of TeachersMedia videos plus the opportunity to sign...

Teacher Development Trust launch

by admin | 13 May, 2012 | News

Some surprising facts: The most disadvantaged pupils can make 4 to 6 times their ‘normal’ expected progress when their teachers have been involved in high quality professional development and learning. English schools spend, on average, only 0.25% of their...

Founding the Teacher Development Trust

by admin | 16 Mar, 2012 | News

The Teacher Development Trust is a non-profit organisation that has been founded to improve the quailty of professional development in education. In particular, we aim to: Promote greater access to high-quality, effective training courses, consultancy services and...