While we welcome several of the announcements included in the white paper, we hope that any future developments take account of the evidenced importance of teacher agency, local context, and a didagogical approach when it comes to teacher CPD.
Every Child Thriving and Achieving - why the White Paper falls short on Teacher Professional Development.
https://f.mtr.cool/ajkzifuwjf
In this special guest blog, Andy Newell explores how meaningful Didagogy – must reach beyond the mechanics of training programmes
There's nothing like the buzz around an exciting new CPD initiative, but how do you consistently embed these new practices into school life over time?
Find out more and purchase online at: https://tdtrust.org/cpd/module/planning-continuous-professional-development/
Amid curriculum reform & workforce pressures, #CPD matters more than ever. The @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social 2025 report reveals what’s working – and what’s not – in professional learning across #schools. Explore barriers & practical steps for #teachers & leaders: buff.ly/qWRoC2K #edusky #teaching
Take our quick, evidence based health-check for your whole school’s professional development offer
https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/
When you've got multiple initiatives running, CPD might feel scattered across competing priorities.
Our CPD Self-Audit tool is a 20-question temperature check that shows you exactly where your CPD is working, where it's not, and where to focus first.
https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/
Words from Sam Gibbs and Prof. Philippa Cordlingley on the nature of teaching teachers.
If this area interests you, make sure to take a look at our 2025 report, introducing the term "Didagogy"
https://tdtrust.org/research/didagogy-the-discipline-of-teaching-teachers/
Amid curriculum reform & workforce pressures, #CPD matters more than ever. The @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social 2025 report reveals what’s working – and what’s not – in professional learning across #schools. Explore barriers & practical steps for #teachers & leaders: buff.ly/qWRoC2K #edusky #teaching
Making Teacher Development Count: A Toolkit for Leaders is now available for free on our online hub. Learn about the 7 Domains of People-Powered School Improvement (evidenced by over a decade of work with schools) and follow exercises to reflect how each can be best applied to your setting.
How can school leaders adopt a strategic, data-driven and long-term approach to flexible working? This guest blog from our partners at Capita takes you through the process.
Amid curriculum reform & workforce pressures, #CPD matters more than ever. The @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social CPD landscape report reveals what’s working – and what’s not – in professional learning across #schools. Explore barriers & practical steps for #teachers & leaders: buff.ly/vJoifK8
If you're coming into the new year with a niggling thought about CPD, our team are offering free 30-minute calls. Benefit from a friendly, expert ear and find out about some helpful resources
https://calendly.com/d/cqy4-tbp-wft/free-30-minute-coaching-call?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-04
What does it feel like to be part of a school that gets CPD right?
Hear it straight from the staff at Cheltenham Bournside, who recently reached a gold standard of professional learning, according to our diagnostic review.
With ineffective CPD all too common, how do you know where your professional learning plan is working for your staff and where it's falling flat?
Our CPD self-audit tool encourages all staff to consider where their learning needs are and aren't being met
https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/
What goes into effective didagogical practice? Our 2025 study investigated what makes teaching teachers unique and why well-intentioned programmes can prove to be ineffective
Your own perception of how effective CPD is at your school is only a small part of the picture.
Our CPD Self Audit provides an anonymous survey for all school staff to complete, giving a clear look into what areas of improvement are the priority
Find out more: https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/
Feeling stuck with how you measure the impact of your school's professional learning?
Our 90-minute Online Learning Module supports you as you craft a CPD programme with fit-for-purpose evaluation at the heart.
https://tdtrust.org/cpd/module/planning-evaluation-informed-professional-development/
Leading professional learning within a school is always a balancing act
Find your footing and learn what to prioritise with our 5 free downloads, each covering an area that's crucial for effective CPD and inspected by Ofsted.
https://tdtrust.org/professional-learning-in-the-new-ofsted-framework/
Our CPD Self Audit for schools is a quick, evidence based health-check for your whole school’s professional development offer. Gain clear insights into what’s working, what needs attention, and where to focus first.
https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/
Considering how to incentivise your best talent to stick around? Opportunities for flexible working can sit alongside great wellbeing and CPD programmes to aid teacher retention
Today's guest blog is written by our partner organisation, Capita
Coaching conversation approaches can transform staff development, improve #CPD & build trust across your school. Hannah Tyreman – @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social – shares 4 practical ways to bring #coaching skills into everyday conversations in #schools:
Are you aware of the new Ofsted guidance for CPD?
In our latest podcast, Team TDT discuss the impact of these changes on schools:
▶️What are Ofsted looking for?
▶️What are the pitfalls?
▶️And how can schools avoid them?
Listen at:
Coaching conversation approaches can transform staff development, improve #CPD & build trust across your school. Hannah Tyreman – @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social – shares 4 practical ways to bring #coaching skills into everyday conversations in #schools: buff.ly/BsQusl1
One way we can help is with our new suite of free downloadable resources. Each covers a different area of CPD mentioned in the new framework, providing a starting point for learning and change
The requirements for CPD have changed in the new Ofsted framework.
Previously, CPD was not inspected in its own right. Now, inspectors will assess whether your CPD is evidence-informed and aligned to school improvement.
What did our survey of over 1,000 teachers and leaders suggest were the top priority areas for teacher learning in the future? Find out below
Looking at re-designing your teacher appraisal system this year? Our 2025 report on effective appraisal systems can help you to find the best fit delving into the essential elements of systems that promote professional growth.
21% of primary school teachers and leaders told us that CPD was not evaluated in their setting in a recent survey. Read more statistics about the leadership and evaluation of CPD in England below.
Our 90 minute online learning module, introduces you to some key frameworks to use for planning evaluation-informed CPD. For the rest of this month, you can buy it for just £9.99 by using the code EVALUATION9 - https://tdtrust.org/cpd/module/planning-evaluation-informed-professional-development/
