Teaching Commission Roundtable discussion

We asked colleagues to consider their responses to three key questions as part of this Teaching Commission roundtable: what are the factors affecting the recruitment and retention of global majority teachers…
Your voice in research and policy

As the year comes to an end, we are writing with an update from the Research and Policy department. This list is not exhaustive but it exemplifies how we aim to represent the profession in research and policy circles.
Five priorities for a new government

I was delighted to congratulate Bridget Phillipson as she takes on the vitally important role of leading the education brief as Secretary of State under the new Labour Government.
What do members want from a new government?

At the Chartered College of Teaching, we believe that education policy should focus on developing and sustaining teacher professionalism.
As we move towards a general election, it’s vital that the voices of teachers and school leaders are heard

A new government must commit to developing its plans for education in partnership with the profession. We see what our pupils and their families need in order to flourish, and we are committed to education as the route to shaping knowledgeable, skilled and creative individuals who together can build a better world.
A profession-led inspection system? There’s a lot of work to do

At the risk of stating the obvious, there are many problems with Ofsted. Most worrying is the enormous fear it instils in the profession, limiting innovation and creativity, and driving too many teachers and leaders away from the job they love.
Innovative new course from the Chartered College of Teaching will support inclusive school leadership and equity for pupils and staff

A new online course launched today by the Chartered College of Teaching will support school leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead inclusive schools and to increase equity in education.
Could you be a Council member of the Chartered College of Teaching?

Do you believe in empowering a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession?
Chartered College of Teaching statement on high-stakes accountability

The tragic loss of Ruth Perry, a dedicated and respected school leader, has hit the teaching community hard, and our staff and members are no exception to this. Many teachers, school leaders and other education professionals have been deeply and personally affected by the news, and we join the whole teaching profession in expressing our […]
Richard Potter: My Personal Learning Journey

Richard is a Headteacher in a two form primary school in Essex having been a school leader and headteacher for over 15 years.