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To inform The Chartered College of Teachings’ OfstedThe Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills – a non-ministerial department responsible for inspecting and regulating services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills consultation response we would like to invite Primary and Early Years practitioners to attend a focussed workshop event. This will be focussed on the question ‘What should be in the inspection framework to support attendance?’
We are looking for current practitioners to share their thoughts and support us in developing a response that would improve the Ofsted proposals around the curriculum.

This session will be an early morning session on 17th March at 8:00. We will have a limited number of spaces and will endeavour to invite guests from a range of school types, sizes and phases, as well as geographically representative.

Join an expert panel from the IOE to discuss the Curriculum Review Interim Report's implications for primary, secondary, post-16 sectors, and pupils with SEND. The panel will cover progress and next steps for sustainable change, with input from various stakeholders. This online event is part of the "What Matters in Education?" series, organised by UCL and ESRC ERP. Co-chaired by Professor Gemma Moss and John Yandell. Recordings will be available on the ERP website afterward.

Life Lessons are bringing an amazing new curriculum to the primary market! Our curriculum, lessons and resources have been so successful in secondary schools and we know that the earlier we embed life skills and social understanding, the more likely it is to have lasting positive impact.

We are uniquely positioned to bring a well-rounded curriculum to primary schools that is inclusive and diverse, discussion based, teaches children key skills, creates a sense of empathy and gets children ready for the real world.

Join us for the first Great Big Small Schools Network session on 18th March, 3:45-4:45, where we will contribute to the Ofsted consultation on small schools. Hear from Ofsted's Mike Sheridan and Lee Owston, ask questions, and provide input on the new framework.

To inform The Chartered College of Teachings’ Ofsted consultation response we would like to invite Primary and Early Years practitioners to attend a focussed roundtable event. This will be focussed on ‘What would empower schools to focus on their curriculum development work, no matter when their inspection is due and what should be in the framework to support schools in this work?’
We are looking for current practitioners to share their thoughts and support us in developing a response that would improve the Ofsted proposals around the curriculum.

This session will be a lunch session on 19th March at 12:00. We will have a limited number of spaces and will endeavour to invite guests from a range of school types, sizes and phases, as well as geographically representative.

The CEF’s Manifesto for English in England (2024) warns that the current national curriculum is damaging the English subject's ‘eco-system.’ This event will explore perceptions of English across key stages, focusing on reading and pedagogy. Four specialists will discuss curriculum, teacher agency, ITE, CPD, and student perspectives. Presentations will cover primary teachers' awareness of racial diversity, eco and socio-critical literacy skills, and the reading experience of post-16 students resitting GCSE English. The event aims to promote good practices and welcomes participants worldwide to share their experiences.

To inform The Chartered College of Teachings’ Ofsted consultation response we would like to invite Secondary and HE practitioners to attend a focussed workshop event. This will be focussed on the question ‘What should be in the inspection framework that supports attendance?’
We are looking for current practitioners to share their thoughts and support us in developing a response that would improve the Ofsted proposals around the curriculum.

This session will be an early morning session on 24th March at 8:00. We will have a limited number of spaces and will endeavour to invite guests from a range of school types, sizes and phases, as well as geographically representative.

The session is co-hosted by the Chartered College of Teaching and is delivered as part of NALDIC's ITE Conference Week. This session will focus on the distinctiveness of EAL learners: who are EAL learners; how are EAL learners framed in educational policy; what are EAL children’s learning strengths and needs? The session will then move onto the distinctiveness of EAL pedagogy and explore how classroom teachers can combine these pedagogical approaches with their subject knowledge to effectively support the needs of individual EAL learners in their classrooms.

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The second online roundtable in this series will focus on what needs to happen to Ofsted framework and inspection system to allow teachers to teach effectively in all schools. What do teachers feel about the proposed framework and what would they like to see in its place? We will also discuss the importance of ethical leadership in schools, what needs to happen to ensure this is a focus and what are the training needs of our school leaders to do this?
This session will take place on the 27th March, 4-5pm. The host of the session is TBC.

This webinar supports Initial Teacher TrainingAbbreviated to ITT, the period of academic study and time in school leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (ITTInitial teacher training - the period of academic study and time in school leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)) students in preparing for interviews and trial lessons. Hosted in partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching (CCT) and the Department for Education's Teaching Vacancies service. This is part two of a two-part series.

This OECD webinar explores how AI is transforming the workforce and its impact on gender gaps. Key topics include addressing structural barriers that limit women's access to digital skills and AI-related careers, the role of education in closing digital divides, and strategies to ensure AI promotes inclusivity rather than systemic biases. Experts will highlight innovative programs and policies aimed at bridging the gender gap in technology and shaping a future where AI benefits everyone equitably.

If both professional development and appraisal seek the same goal (teachers who become even better than they already are), why do schools have separate systems and processes for each? Is there a 'middle path' that could unite the two in a way that empowers teachers, does the heavy lifting for leaders, and decreases box-ticking busywork for all? In this webinar with Evidence Based Education’s Stuart Kime, we will answer these questions (spoiler alert: Stuart Kime thinks the answer is 'Yes'). If you want some food for thought about connecting performance management and PD, this webinar is for you.

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The third online roundtable in this series will focus on raising the profile of teaching as an attractive profession. Discussions around the recruitment of teachers from industry or joining the profession as a later recruit and what they will need for their success in teaching. It will also discuss what we can learn from these career changers to enhance the teaching profession. It will be hosted by Baroness Mary Bousted FCCT and Dr Robin Bevon FCCT and will take place on 10th April, 4-5pm.

The session will be hosted by Lisa Maria Muller (Head of Research and Policy) and Chaired by Baroness Mary Bousted FCCT and Dr Robin Bevon FCCT, members of the Teaching Commission.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum with a creative pedagogies lens? We are delighted to bring the wonderful work of Dr Lisa Stephenson (Story Makers), Exceed Learning Partnership and Bowling Park Primary to you as part of our Rethinking Curriculum series. This presentation will share 5 years of research and creative practice across 9 Doncaster and 8 Bradford Primary Schools, embedding story, drama and inquiry-based learning within the humanities curriculum to improve Year 3 and 4 pupil’s social-emotional wellbeing, oracy and conflict resolution. We will share the impact of these imaginative, co-designed curriculum on both teachers and learners.

As part of our Rethinking Curriculum series, explore Art UK's Superpower of Looking programme in this webinar! Discover how visual literacy through art can foster critical thinking and creativity in primary education. Five teachers will share their experiences and research findings, showcasing its impact on learning and curriculum development. Be part of the journey to bring this innovative approach to all primary schools by 2030!

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and will be attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The fourth online roundtable in this series will focus on improving SEND provision and what training needs are required for both new teachers and teachers in service. It will be hosted by  Jenna Crittenden (Teacher Advocacy Lead) and chaired by Dr Haili Hughes FCCT and member of the Teaching Commission. It will take place on 8th May, 4-5pm.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues who have created ‘Operation Spitfire 4 Schools’. Rooted in place, this project focuses on history, engineering, science and careers, with a focus on Stoke-on-Trent’s role in the iconic Spitfire’s development. Students explore a creative, inclusive curriculum, meet fighter pilots, relatives of Spitfire pilots and engineers, engage with employers, visit the Spitfire Gallery, and compete for a fantastic prize in a STEM competition. Piloted with over 140 students, the programme demonstrated a significant boost to scientific knowledge, skills, engagement, and civic pride.

Are you interested in developing your primary curriculum? Hear from colleagues from Treescapes and schools working with Treescapes and how they have used the wondrous world of Trees to ensure Nature and Outdoor learning build a rich curriculum.

Curriculum and school culture are central to all we do in schools but often one is seen to drive the other. In this session, colleagues at St Ebbes Primary School will tell you their story of how their courageous curriculum choices have contributed to a joyful culture in their school and how they did this.

In order to support the work of the Teaching Commission, we are running a series of roundtables. These will be an opportunity for Fellows and members to engage with topics discussed at the meetings of the Teaching Commission and to get their voices heard. Roundtables will typically take place a day before the official meeting of the Teaching Commission and will be attended by at least one member of the commission who will feed back discussions to the commission.

The fifth online roundtable in this series will focus on Teachers and how we can support their impact in schools. What can be done to ensure teachers are able to engage in purposeful learning with their students, raising the standards for all and feeling that they as teachers have a meaningful role in schools. It will be chaired by Dame Alison Peacock. It will take place on 19th June, 4-5pm.