Extraordinary Leaders
Empowered Staff
Expert Schools
TDT: The smart, heart, humble education charity for professional development
We help give you the clarity, confidence and capacity to build and lead a culture of expertise in your school or trust, where empowered staff thrive so that children succeed.
Our reflective, diagnostic approach gives leaders confidence that effective professional development is prioritised and that all staff participate meaningfully in tailored, evidence based training that builds expertise in an empowering way. External evaluations of our work show positive impact on teaching and learning, morale and teacher retention.
Using a strong international evidence base of what constitutes successful teacher professional development, we work with partners across the education sector to promote the principles of effective and impactful Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through:
TDT Programmes
Offering and continuously developing our flagship suite of Professional Development Programmes to support school and system leaders in implementing effective staff development strategies.
Expert Schools Programmes,
Building Expert Leaders Programme,
National Professional Qualifications,
Associate Qualification in CPD Leadership, Pedagogical Coaching, Collaborative Enquiry
TDT Expert School Network
Stimulating demand for high quality CPD through the growing national and international network of schools and colleges engaging in our programmes. Our Expert Schools Network Membership provides world class, evidence informed professional learning, knowledge sharing and research. We foster collaboration and networking opportunities among teachers, school and system leaders, and educational organisations.
Advocacy
Publicising and disseminating research and insights, campaigning and advising government to raise the status of professional development.
We play an active role in advocating for the importance of teacher development at policy level; working with policymakers, educational bodies, and government agencies to shape policies that prioritise and support high-quality professional learning opportunities for teachers.
Our values and approach
Smart
We are SMART – all of our work is deeply rooted in evidence. We want to know what works and seek out the brightest and the best minds to help shape our programmes, research and advocacy.
Heart
We have HEART – teaching and learning is about people and connection. Even the strongest evidence for improvement will be ineffective if not implemented by expert, empowered teachers at the front of the classroom.
Humble
We are HUMBLE – we are always curious, we are always learning. We are led by the evidence, but we also have the humility to keep testing our understanding and adapt.
What teachers and school leaders say:
Our story in numbers
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of teachers and school leaders would recommend their TDT NPQ to a colleague
*Percentage of respondents in survey
”The course material is utterly brilliant. Such high quality and carefully crafted. The spirit and ethos of TDT is forefront.”
NPQ Facilitator
Number of teachers and school leaders who have participated in TDT NPQs
Number of schools that have benefited from TDT's Diagnostic Review
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of school leaders would recommend the Diagnostic Review as part of their school development planning
*Percentage of respondents in survey
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of teachers and school leaders would recommend the TDT Associate Qualification in CPD Leadership to a colleague
*Percentage of respondents in survey
Our Research and Insights
Read about the research that underpins our work and our 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
SAVE THE DATE! Unleashing Great Teaching with TDT National Conference
Register Your Interest A collaborative conference bringing together leaders of professional development, leaders of teams and anyone interested in developing themselves or others as evaluative, empowered practitioners Who is it for? Trust leaders, school senior...
Unlocking Excellence: Your Guide to our NPQs Webinar video
Find out more about our entire suite of National Professional Qualifications by watching this Q&A session hosted by TDT Co-CEO, Gareth Conyard with insights from our NPQ team and some of our past and present NPQ participants. Watch Video Start your TDT NPQ journey...
Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future
Introducing Climate Wise Schools, a groundbreaking pilot Professional Development Programme for Climate Change Education. Developed by the Teacher Development Trust (TDT), in collaboration with Leeds Trinity University and CAPE (Climate Adapted Pathways for...
Teacher Development Trust and Chartered College of Teaching launch new CPD Partnership to support leadership of teacher development
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching to support individuals to become local and national champions of leading teacher development. This partnership provides a fantastic new pathway for individuals to progress from our...
Meeting the Demand for Climate Change Education: A Pilot Professional Development Programme
In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the importance of climate change education (CCE) in schools. However, despite the strategic direction set by the Department for Education, teachers and school leaders often lack the expertise and training to...
Improving Recruitment & Retention: 6 evidence-based actions for leaders from a new EEF research review
A new research review from the Education Endowment Foundation, published today (9th June, 2023), reveals some promising angles for school leaders to try and address the increasing challenges of teacher attrition and recruitment. The review, conducted by a team of...