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The latest research, best-practice advice and school-based case studies to help you develop your teaching career

Wednesday

24th Jan 2024

Just 4 in 10 teachers found their last Inset day useful
But more than one in six teachers would prefer to receive £2,500-worth of CPD rather than a £1,000 pay rise, a survey shows
Just 4 in 10 teachers found their last Inset day useful

Tuesday

23rd Jan 2024

Middle leader tips: how to manage staff retention
Are your team members looking to leave? If so, how can you try to support them to stay? Our latest guide for middle leaders offers some advice
Match burnt out Retention

Tuesday

16th Jan 2024

Why our trust rolled out the ECF to all staff
When trust leaders were looking for a new approach to professional development, the early career framework seemed like the perfect foundation, says Elliot Costas-Walker
ECF string spiral
Rachel de Souza: ‘Work was one of the loves of my life’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their leadership philosophy and their experience of leading. This month, we talk to children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza
Rachel de Souza: ‘You can’t be a successful leader without self-awareness’

Friday

12th Jan 2024

School leadership is about commitment, not compliance
An outstanding school understands that leadership must not be limited to those in the most senior promoted roles, says secondary depute head Ed Carlin
Crevasse ladder

Wednesday

10th Jan 2024

Why Ofsted training should be open to all headteachers
Letting all school leaders see behind the curtain would reduce fear of Ofsted inspection and make it more collaborative, says this trust regional director
Ofsted training should be open to all head teachers

Tuesday

9th Jan 2024

How to manage your time as a middle leader
Time management can be challenging for middle leaders – so what systems, tricks and tips are there to get your diary under control?
How to manage your time as a middle leader

Monday

8th Jan 2024

Why heads need permission to prioritise themselves
Many of the challenges headteachers face are out of the sector’s control, but some argue an improved development offer could restore the role’s status and better equip leaders, finds Jon Severs
Why heads need permission to prioritise themselves

Friday

5th Jan 2024

4 ways teachers can better manage their workload in 2024
As the year gets under way, Jo Facer offers small tweaks to help you get on top of your workload and claw back more free time
Butterflies and hornets

Thursday

4th Jan 2024

Safeguarding Around the World: Social media and training
In the latest article in the series we head to the UAE to hear from Mark Leppard, who explains his school’s approach
Safeguarding UAE

Wednesday

3rd Jan 2024

Why teacher appraisals need SMARTER targets
The ever-changing nature of schools and teachers’ role means appraisal targets need to become more adaptable and fluid, says these researchers
teacher appraisals

Saturday

30th Dec 2023

How do I become an assistant headteacher?
Ever thought about being part of the senior leadership team? Our guide has everything you need to start the journey
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