Shaping the future of education with the Chartered College of Teaching
With a new government in place, recent pay awards, Ofsted reform and an air of optimism, we’re standing at the threshold of an exciting chapter for the teaching profession. As education takes centre stage in national debates, your voice as… Continue Reading Shaping the future of education with the Chartered College of Teaching
Support, not judgement, is key to Ofsted reform
Dr Victoria Cook, Education and Research Project Specialist, Chartered College of Teaching In response to the findings of the ‘Big Listen’, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has unveiled a raft of changes that are designed to reduce the… Continue Reading Support, not judgement, is key to Ofsted reform
Why we must involve teachers in a working group to consider schools’ responses to racism and Islamophobia in the UK
The Chartered College of Teaching offers our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the three girls, tragically killed in Southport, and to all those affected by this senseless violence. We in the education community stand with the people… Continue Reading Why we must involve teachers in a working group to consider schools’ responses to racism and Islamophobia in the UK
Curriculum and Assessment Review must support teacher professionalism
Commenting on the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, Dame Alison Peacock, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching said: “As we set out in our ‘Priorities for the new government’ this review must start from the professionalism of teachers. We… Continue Reading Curriculum and Assessment Review must support teacher professionalism
StickyFive 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. It is clear that she is ready to face the challenges… Continue Reading Five priorities for a new government
General Election 2024: questions for your local candidate
1 The Chartered College of Teaching believes that improving education is key to achieving success in many other policy areas. I want my MP to make education their priority. What will your party’s policies mean for our local schools and… Continue Reading General Election 2024: questions for your local candidate
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. Policy-makers and the profession need to work together to create sustainable change for the benefit of children and young people. This… Continue Reading What do members want from a new government?
StickyAs 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… Continue Reading As we move towards a general election, it’s vital that the voices of teachers and school leaders are heard
StickyA 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… Continue Reading A profession-led inspection system? There’s a lot of work to do