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

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.

"How do we know how well it's working?" is a common question when it comes to CPD

Give a warm welcome to Andrea Carr as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees! 👏 After 6 years on our board, we're delighted to see her take on this pivotal role for TDT

Is instructional coaching just the latest fad in education? We say no - but the lethal mutations are already out there. It all comes from a mistranslation of ‘instructional’ from US to UK English...

CPD planned with evaluation in mind is more likely to result in impact for pupils and teachers While our modules are usually £79, this month you can buy our Evaluation module for £9.99 with the code EVALUATION9 https://tdtrust.org/cpd/module/planning-evaluation-informed-professional-development/

Enjoying our day at the NASBTT Annual Conference! Stop by our booth to pick up a free Teacher Development Toolkit 🛍️

Looking forward to a day of planning with our Trust Subject Leads tomorrow…and especially to exploring how we might develop our didagogical approach, based on the work of @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social.

Even more than funding or relevant opportunities, "Time" was what the most teachers and leaders selected as a key requirement to engage with CPD in our recent survey. Read more about the enablers and barriers to CPD which education professionals reported in 2025

Our 2025 CPD Landscape research highlights a difference in how teachers and leaders perceive CPD at their schools Find out more at: https://tdtrust.org/research/teacher-development-the-landscape-in-2025/

Just 1/4 of teachers and leaders told us that CPD in their school adequately considers the needs of students 🧒 We surveyed over 1000 education professionals in England to gain a deeper understanding of the difference CPD was making to the development, retention, and wellbeing of teachers.

ICYMI, this month's podcast takes the complex world of CPD evaluation back to basics: 🌟Why it matters 🌟How you do it well 🌟What mistakes do people make, and 🌟Where you should start

Did you know that one in ten teachers and leaders told us that they lack confidence in selecting their own CPD? We surveyed over 1000 education professionals in England for our recent report. Read some of our key findings around access to CPD below.

Teachers make unique learners, a report from @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social has found. But what does this mean for how schools and trusts approach training and CPD?

Much of the £1bn spent every year on CPD is ineffective, warns new report from @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social - with 4/10 teachers saying it does not improve their teaching www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Based on a survey of over 1,000 teachers and school leaders, Teacher Development: The CPD Landscape in 2025 is the first comprehensive study focused exclusively on CPD in schools in England. Read the full report at: https://tdtrust.org/research/teacher-development-the-landscape-in-2025/ #edusky

We're delighted that Century is supporting our upcoming conference https://www.century.tech/ Join us to find out more about the work they do and to explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth and joy at: 🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

Drawing on the voices of over 1000 teachers and leaders, our new report – Teacher Development: The Landscape in 2025 – will offer a powerful snapshot of the current state of CPD Find out more at https://tdtrust.org/news/how-much-do-schools-spend-on-cpd-in-2025-and-is-it-having-an-impact/  #edusky

We're delighted that NAHT is supporting our upcoming conference https://www.naht.org.uk/?_gl=1*d8qjro*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ.. Join us to find out more about their work and explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth & joy at: 🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

We're delighted that NASBTT is supporting our upcoming conference https://www.nasbtt.org.uk/ Join us to find out more about the work they do and to explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth and joy at: 🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

Launching on Tuesday, our new report shows that both teachers and leaders report personalised, collaborative CPD could impact retention... yet only a minority receive this https://tdtrust.org/news/how-much-do-schools-spend-on-cpd-in-2025-and-is-it-having-an-impact/ *Figure from TeacherTapp data

We're delighted that Carousel Teaching is supporting our upcoming conference https://www.carousel-learning.com/teaching Join us to find out more about their work & to explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth and joy at: 🗓️ Tues, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

How do you know when Teacher CPD is working?⚙️ In the latest episode of our Didagogy podcast, we ask our expert guests why evaluation matters, how you do it well & where mistakes can be made

We're delighted that Capita Entrust is supporting our upcoming conference http://www.entrust-ed.co.uk Join us to find out more about the work they do and to explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth and joy at: 🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

The latest CPD data published by SchoolDash reinforces what is now a clear trend – that spend on CPD in mainstream state schools is stabilising at a much lower amount than a decade ago...

Over £1 billion is invested in teacher CPD in England each year... so what's the impact? It's less than 1 week until the launch of our 2025 CPD Landscape report!

Final call to buy your tickets for our conference - this year centred on creating school cultures that inspire agency 💪 , professional growth 🌳 and joy 🥳 in our teachers! https://tdtrust.org/national-conference/

We're delighted that The Ogden Trust is supporting our upcoming conference https://www.ogdentrust.com/ Join us to find out more about the work they do and to explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth and joy at: 🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

Find out how to bring your teachers more autonomy and joy this school year at our National Conference.  Featuring the expertise of Jaz Ampaw Farr, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Emma Hubball, Sam Gibbs, and many more Buy your tickets at: https://tdtrust.org/national-conference/

We're delighted that IRIS Connect is supporting our upcoming conference as our lead sponsor Join us to find out more about the work they do and to explore leading schools that inspire agency, professional growth and joy at: 🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

Do you know what sets "Instructional Coaching" apart from other forms of teacher coaching?

Creating a CPD plan that works backwards from evaluation can help you prioritise your goals and give you a clearer picture of what’s working. This month, we're offering this Online Learning Module for just £9.99 with the code EVALUATION9 https://tinyurl.com/2s4zwbsb

Our new CPD Landscape report will deliver new findings on the current spending and impact of CPD across the UK, as well as highlighting CPD's promise in areas like teacher retention. Join our National Conference for first look at the report  https://tdtrust.org/national-conference/

A happy attendee from our 2024 National Conference 🌟 Find out what we have planned for this year at: https://tdtrust.org/national-conference/