Insights

Driving Evidence-informed CPD: Insights from the TDT & Derventio Education Partnership

The partnership between the Teacher Development Trust and Derventio Education offers an exemplar of how domain expertise and educational technology can be combined to build tools that truly support school improvement.

IP Newsletter September 2025

In this month's edition of the IP Newsletter we welcome you back for the start of the new academic year, provide some advice on starting your new academic year with IP, and give you some top tips on how to enhance your appraisal process over the coming year.

Beyond the Classroom Door: The Shift to Developmental Monitoring in Education

For decades, the bedrock of teacher monitoring in education has been the traditional lesson observation. A leader sits at the back of the classroom, meticulously recording a commentary of the lesson, noting strengths and areas for development, before delivering feedback that can often feel like a judgment rather than a guide. While well-intentioned, this model frequently fails to capture the full picture of a teacher's practice and can foster anxiety rather than growth.

Paulet High School: A Journey of Improvement and Alignment with SchooliP

Discover how Paulet High School transformed its Ofsted rating by aligning school priorities, tracking evidence, and embedding a culture of improvement - all through SchooliP.

IP Newsletter July 2025

In this edition of the IP Newsletter we look toward the end of the academic year, and to the start of the new one! We also discuss how empowering your team can provide benefits for your entire school.

Embedding Professional Growth into the DNA of School Improvement

When professional development is collaborative, ongoing, and aligned to school priorities, it drives improvement across the board. Discover how coaching, lesson visits, and platforms like SchooliP can embed growth into your school’s culture, and make improvement everyone’s responsibility.