Expert Schools Membership
A growing international network of leaders and experts in professional development
When you engage with our Expert Schools Programme we immediately welcome you into our national Expert Schools Member Network, where you enjoy access to our online tools and resources, learning modules and networking events.
Many schools who complete our programme want to stay connected, accessing the most up to date research, discussion and knowledge sharing around effective professional development. Expert Schools Members help us shape our network, hold us to our values and contribute to our advocacy and research.
TDT Learn
Online training modules to guide you and colleagues through understanding and implementing effective approaches to school improvement through people development.
TDT Diagnostic Review Tool
Supports you to conduct a self review, a staff survey and gather evidence in preparation for a TDT led Diagnostic Review, and in time, to conduct your own internal Diagnostic Review
Membership Resources
Curated additional reading, resources, research and recordings of past network events to support continued professional growth. Access to the Teachers Working Environments Survey.
Expert Schools Network
Number of teachers and school leaders who engage with our NPQs and/or Expert Schools Membership Network
Number of schools that have completed a Diagnostic Review
Wherever you are in your development journey discover more about our programmes
Our Research and Insights
Read about the research that underpins our work, plus insights into effective CPD
Newsletters
Sign up to our monthly intelligence briefing for everyone interested in professional learning
Our Impact
On school improvement, teaching and learning, morale and teacher retention
Our Blog
Ofsted: “TDT relentlessly pursue and model a vision of excellence that is embodied in their values of smart, heart, humble”
Teacher Development Trust (TDT) is England's national charity for effective professional development in schools, colleges and early years settings. We help give leaders the clarity, confidence and capacity to build and lead cultures of expertise in schools and trusts,...
Creating a CPD entitlement that works – our findings
Read full report The teaching profession is up against it at the moment. It faces challenges around recruitment and retention, restrictions on funding, and too often feels a lack of trust in its ability to educate children and young people. As an organisation, we know...
Highs and lows: developing staff in a demanding sector
Two hundred leaders of professional learning gathered at TDT's National Conference in January 2024 to explore and reflect on the highs and lows of developing school staff in a demanding but ultimately rewarding sector. Here, TDT’s Curriculum Designer, Ariana Wells,...
Guest Blog: Do School Admissions Disadvantage Low-Income Children?
TDT is dedicated to supporting effective professional development in schools, something we know if involves a complex set of individual and school level factors. In particular, our own research shows the importance of culture in establishing the right circumstances...
New Horizons & Embracing Change at TDT
New Horizons & Embracing Change at TDT A personal blog from our co-CEO and founder, David Weston As I reflect on the incredible journey of the Teacher Development Trust since its inception in 2012, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude. Our recent Ofsted...
Findings from the ECF Review
TDT’s newly published exploratory study, gratefully enabled by funding from the Gatsby Foundation, led by Professor Sam Twiselton and supported by Nansi Ellis, explores how England’s flagship Early Career Framework (ECF) programme for new teachers might be enhanced in...
