Priscilla Akintobi is a Business and Economics teacher at The Chauncy School. Her path to teaching was far from conventional. With a background in business management, she initially envisioned a career in corporate settings. However, a passion for working with young people ignited a spark within her, leading her to a fulfilling career in education. […]
Nick Worsley, Head of Policy EEF, highlights his key takeaways At the heart of any consistently excellent school system is access to high-quality professional development for teachers. There are no great schools without great teachers. Making sure every child has access to great teaching is particularly important in our collective drive to close the socio-economic […]
Annabel Brown – NPQ Lead The educational landscape is constantly evolving, demanding educators to adapt and refine their skills. To support this growth, the Department for Education (DfE) has introduced new implementation guidance for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). This blog dives into these changes, exploring how NPQs can empower leaders at all stages of their […]
Annabel Brown – NPQ Lead The educational landscape thrives on strong leadership. National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are like diving boards, propelling aspiring and current school leaders to excel. But how exactly do NPQs make a positive impact on schools? Let’s take the plunge and explore the top 5 ways NPQs create ripples of positive change! […]
Annabel Brown – NPQ Lead The autumn term brings a fresh start, not just for students, but for educators too. It’s a perfect time to reflect on your career goals and consider investing in your professional development. If you’re an ambitious teacher or leader looking to take the next step, then pursuing a National Professional […]
by Ruth Davies, Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in […]
by Catherine Phillips, Roundwood Park School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in 5 […]
by Gavin Ward, Hitchin Girls School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in 5 […]
by Allyson Casby, Sandringham School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in 5 minutes. […]
by Trudi Barrow, Sandringham School The introduction of blended learning into my classroom and then the abrupt switch to a virtual learning curriculum has had a huge impact on how I now assess students through both formative and summative assessment. I’m very interested in exploring how digital tools can help alleviate the time pressures and […]
