Research Mark

As part of the Chartered College of Teaching’s commitment to embedding an evidence-informed culture in schools and trusts, we are pleased to be piloting our new Research Mark kitemark accreditation.

This exclusive kitemark will recognise and celebrate schools and trusts that are working towards or who already have embedded engagement with research and evidence across their setting or settings.

The Chartered College of Teaching is authorised to award Research Mark to schools and trusts in the UK that meet the Research Mark criteria.

Pilot schools and trusts will be able to help shape the development of the Research Mark accreditation, through evaluation and feedback.

Katy Chedzey

Associate Director of Professional Learning and Accreditation Chartered College of Teaching

What are the benefits?

As well as demonstrating an organisation’s evidence-informed practice throughout their setting or multiple settings, Research Mark also acts as a developmental process, allowing organisations to review current practice before extending and reshaping their engagement with research at all levels of their organisation, from leadership to classroom practice and within their wider community.

The Research Mark Hub contains guidance for completing the application process and submission templates. You will also gain access to the introductory webinar and a peer support network.

The process

Schools and trusts should first register their interest using the form linked below.

Please note that for our pilot, the key contact for Research Mark within a school or trust must be a member or Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching or willing to take up membership.

In January 2024, a launch webinar event took place, where organisations had the chance to meet their peer schools and trusts and to find out more about the Research Mark pilot process and the Research Mark assessment criteria.
During the Spring and Summer terms, organisations gathered evidence towards the assessment criteria, with a chance to discuss their progress with their peers.

All Research Mark applications will be reviewed and assessed by the Chartered College of Teaching, before an online visit takes place between the assessor and the organisation to discuss the application.

Pilot organisations will be eligible for one free resubmission and assessment if required.

Organisations will receive a report on their Research Mark application, and successful schools and trusts will be awarded Research Mark accreditation.

The cost

There is a sliding scale for costs, based on school or trust size. For the pilot, the following costs will apply:

Single school registration*	£495
Trust registration (2-4)	£895
Trust registration (5-9)	£1295
Trust registration (10+)	£1495

Pricing table for pilot school and trusts applying for Research Mark kitemark accreditation. * Small schools may be eligible for a discount.

If you have further questions, please contact us by email: accreditation@chartered.college

Research Mark

What are the benefits?

The process

The cost

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