Teacher Development Trust

11/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce that the Teacher Development Trust will become part of the Chartered College of Teaching this summer!

This exciting development builds on a long standing partnership and will further the mission of effective professional development for teachers and school leaders…you can read more on our website here: https://f.mtr.cool/odrfgzidys

25/02/2026

Every Child Thriving and Achieving - why the White Paper falls short on Teacher Professional Development.

While we welcome several of the announcements included in "Every Child Achieving and Thriving", we hope that any future developments take account of the evidenced importance of teacher agency, local context, and a didagogical approach when it comes to teacher CPD.

We believe these are vital aspects of creating an effective training entitlement in a landscape where 39% of teachers and school leaders say that current approaches to CPD have little or no impact on their practice

https://f.mtr.cool/pqmzsvprgq

12/02/2026

In this special guest blog, Andy Newell, Founder and Managing Director of IRIS Connect explores how meaningful teacher professional learning – or Didagogy – must reach beyond the mechanics of training programmes to include the cultures and forums that allow teachers to reflect, share challenges, and collaborate in solving the problems of practice.

The evidence about what makes CPD effective is stronger than ever, but provision stays patchy. If we know what works, why is it hard to make it happen?

08/02/2026

There's nothing like the buzz around an exciting new CPD initiative, but how do you consistently and sustainably embed these new practices into school life over time? And how can you do this while keeping staff invested?

Our 90 minute Online Learning Module gives you more information how this is done in different schools and can help you towards a solution that will make sense for your setting. Find out more and purchase online at: https://tdtrust.org/cpd/module/planning-continuous-professional-development/

18/01/2026

When you've got multiple initiatives running alongside each other, CPD might feel scattered across competing priorities. Staff might be telling you one thing while leadership is assuming another. Budget decisions can be hard to justify. You might be investing time and money but you're not sure whether it's landing.

Our CPD Self-Audit tool is designed to cut through that fog. It's a 20-question temperature check that shows you exactly where your CPD is working, where it's not, and where to focus first.

You get your results instantly and suddenly you can see. You know what's working. You know where the gaps are. You know the difference between what you think is happening and what staff are actually experiencing.

Click the link in the first comment to learn more about the tool and how it can benefit your setting.

16/01/2026

Words from Sam Gibbs and Prof. Philippa Cordlingley on the nature of teaching teachers.
If this area interests you, make sure to take a look at our 2025 report, introducing the term "Didagogy"
https://tdtrust.org/research/didagogy-the-discipline-of-teaching-teachers/

13/01/2026

Making Teacher Development Count: A Toolkit for Leaders is now available for free on our online hub. Learn about the 7 Domains of People-Powered School Improvement (evidenced by over a decade of work with schools) and follow exercises to reflect how each can be best applied to your setting.

01/01/2026

If you're coming into the new year with a niggling thought about Professional Development this term, our team are offering free 30-minute calls. Benefit from a friendly, expert ear and find out about some helpful resources

Book your call in at:

https://calendly.com/d/cqy4-tbp-wft/free-30-minute-coaching-call?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-04

29/12/2025

What does it feel like to be part of a school that gets CPD right?
When the school culture, structures of CPD, and school improvement goals all align, something very special happens.
Hear it straight from the staff at Cheltenham Bournside, who recently reached a gold standard of professional learning, according to our diagnostic review.

Learn about how Teacher Development Trust can work with your school here: https://tdtrust.org/schools/

27/12/2025

With ineffective CPD all too common in the education sector, 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, through the lens of our 7 Domains of People-Powered School Improvement. It's quick to fill out, perfect for a staff meeting or inset day, to get your approach off on the right foot in the new year.

https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/

23/12/2025

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

21/12/2025

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, diving deep into the degree each member of your team experiences the 7 Domains of People Powered School Improvement in your setting. This gives a clear look into what areas of improvement are the priority to best help your team.

Find out more at: https://tdtrust.org/cpd-self-audit/