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We support teachers and school leaders to keep getting better. Together, we’re shaping the future of education to give every child the best start in life.

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Ambition Institute
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🤝Do you have a track record of coaching teacher educators or delivering high-quality professional development training? Then apply to become an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Fellow with us! 🎓 Closes 11:59pm Wednesday 1 May. Apply via the link today 🔗
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What’s better than books? FREE BOOKS. To celebrate #WorldBookDay , we’re giving away £175 worth of CPD books to one lucky winner. To be in for a chance, just like this post and tag a teacher friend below who would like to win.
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📚 FREE BOOKS 📚 That’s it. That’s the tweet. To enter, just retweet this post and tag a friend in the comments who might like £50 of brand new CPD reading. Good luck, Twitter friends! Winner announced next week 👍 #edutwitter #giveaway #FreebieFriday
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👋 Say hello to our 2019 cohort! #ExpertMiddleLeaders #KeepGettingBetter
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The 2017 #teachingleaders cohort. Hundreds of middle leaders ready to transform their pupils' life chances
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Ridley Scott at the #BAFTAs 'teaching is the most important of all professions, sort that out and social problems will get sorted out'
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Gareth Southgate leads with class, honesty, consistency and a strong plan – school leaders can learn a lot from him
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Early Career Teachers resources launch today: we’ve spent 136 hours filming and 2,913 hours testing our resources in schools to make them the best they can be. Access our free tried-and-tested materials, based on the best available evidence and practice
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New on our blog: @CarlyWaterman21 brings a view of #schoolleadership that is more hopeful and inclusive than 'born to do it'. "The knowledge stuff is really hard work" but makes "the biggest difference" #mentalmodels #crackon
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"Wherever you are in your journey, if you want to begin teaching and start making a difference in the classroom, there is a route in for you." Find your path into teaching in our latest blog from @nmgilbride 🔽
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With thanks to all our partners, participants and staff for their hard work and commitment to supporting early career teachers. We are pleased that our Early Career Framework programme has been rated ‘outstanding’ by @Ofstednews . More here:
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Thank you to everyone in this year’s #FutureLeaders cohort, our facilitators and summer mentors for two days packed with learning, challenge and discussion. Our brains are buzzing – we hope yours are too!
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We know that repeated retrieval makes memories stronger. Therefore, wherever possible, we want to incorporate retrieval tasks into our curriculum rather than re-exposure. Here, participants work through criteria for successful repeated retrieval. #ExpertMiddleLeaders
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We're really pleased to be appointed as a lead provider of the new NPQs. Alongside the early career framework, they'll support teachers and school leaders to develop their expertise. We're excited to work with schools across the country to deliver these new qualifications.
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1/ It’s an honour to be named as a lead provider of the #earlycareerframework . This framework has huge potential for the teaching profession. #NQT Read our CEO @h_spencer ‘s full statement ⬇️
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"Instructional coaching, getting it done really well, is really hard." @jon_hutchinson_ at the @researchED1 Guide to Leadership book launch. What is instructional coaching? 🤔 Over on our blog, @wheninclass breaks down the basics ⬇️
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We are delighted to announce that former National Schools Commissioner Sir David Carter will be joining us as Executive Director of Executive Leadership @Carter6D @ifteaching
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NEW ON THE BLOG! 🖊 Channel your expert with @BagshawMc_Ed ’s 10 top tips for leading literacy in your educational setting. Read now. 👇
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Happy New Year! What a start to 2023 – we are incredibly proud of our Executive Director Marie Hamer, who has been awarded an MBE for her services to education. Congratulations, Marie, for this recognition of your hard work and commitment to tackling educational disadvantage. 👏
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🎉Congratulations to everyone who passed their National Professional Qualification (NPQ) with Ambition and our delivery partners. We're so proud to see you sharing your achievements!
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We're excited to announce plans to merge with our partners @ifteaching , a specialist graduate school for teachers. Together we will support teachers & school leaders to keep getting better so all pupils get a great education
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A great 5 minute staff briefing plan from @LeadingLearner and @TeacherToolkit
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All six NPQs are now free for most teachers and school leaders, following a change to eligibility criteria from @educationgovuk . Find out what our Chief Executive Hilary Spencer has to say about it and how it could directly benefit your career.
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Win @PepsMccrea 's High Impact Teaching book series🎊 To celebrate the release of Developing Expert Teaching, we’re giving away the FULL book series to two lucky winners. ♥ Like this post 🏷 Tag one person you’d share your win with in the comments 📅 Closing Monday 3 July 9am
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📽 @PepsMccrea introduces his latest book, Developing Expert Teaching. 👇
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The Expert Edit: Instructional Coaching with @GenevieveField is here! Find out how to best to utilise this powerful professional development tool in your journey through expertise. Get your copy now, with three research extracts and prompts to reflect on your own practice.
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Our mission is to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to #keepgettingbetter . In this video, our CEO @MelanieRenowden explains why this is so important. Learn more about Ambition Institute here:
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This morning we’re launching our latest #FutureLeaders cohort – virtually! With 135 aspirational senior leaders joining us from their offices, living rooms or kitchens over the next two days, this makes our largest cohort ever 🎉
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The reach of this 500-strong #ExpertMiddleLeaders cohort can make real headway in helping educators serving pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. @TomRees_77 reflects on creating a programme informed by the best available evidence:
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Five principles for inclusion This new discussion paper from @TomRees_77 and @bennewmark published in partnership with @CSTvoice sets out principles to underpin a more affirmative version of inclusion and shares some examples of where they are already being enacted. (1/7) 🧵⬇️
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1/2 We're delighted to announce @h_spencer as our new CEO. Currently Director of @Govt_Equality , Hilary says "It's such a privilege to be joining as CEO, to use the expertise I've gained in my time working across govt to lead Ambition in its important mission."
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A year ago, amidst uncertainty and fear, schools closed their doors. In the 52 weeks since, teachers and leaders across the country have dealt with lockdowns, bubbles, masks and online learning. We want to celebrate their achievements and motivation to keep getting better THREAD
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And that's a wrap for day 4! So great to see the entire 2018 #teachingleaders cohort together in one room 😀😀 #leadership
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Calling all teachers, school leaders and trust leaders Join us for this webinar on how professional development can power impactful teaching. It’s on Wednesday 28 June, 4.30pm. Chaired by @PepsMccrea , panel includes @NLad84 and @MrsBallAP Join us here:
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This week we were delighted to announce that Ambition Institute has been appointed as a lead provider of the new national professional qualifications (NPQs). Catch up on all things NPQ with our explainer blog:
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The #teachingleaders residential is complete! Thanks to all participants for their hard work, inspiration and dedication this week
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Congratulations to @WomenEd for the launch of their new book ‘10% braver: inspiring women to lead in education’ @PaulaEDelaney #WomenEd
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Ambition School Leadership and the Institute for Teaching have merged to create Ambition Institute, a graduate school for teachers, school leaders and system leaders
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Ambition Institute is here. We are a graduate school for educators at all levels. Learn more:
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Congratulations to the 87 new teaching school hubs! We're excited to work with our partners to help teachers and school leaders across the country to keep getting better 🎉 Read our CEO @h_spencer 's full response to the announcement ⬇️
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The 6 leadership styles as determined by Goleman. As a middle leader, which are you and where would you like to be?
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How will we tackle the disadvantage gap when schools re-open? Join @Carter6D , @LeoraCruddas , @UnityHoward , @edvainker , @johnoasismurphy & @Ben_Pickering for what promises to be a really interesting roundtable discussion: 📅 15 May ⏰ 3.30pm #SummerSeries
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📢 New research: Modelling evidence-based practice in initial teacher education. Our first piece of research looks at the benefits of modelling in teacher professional development, with actionable insights for teacher educators across the sector. More:
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The fifth trustee we’re welcoming this week is Sam Freedman @Samfr . Previously senior policy adviser to the government, Sam is Senior Adviser at @ArkSchools , Senior Fellow at @InstituteforGov and a high school governor. @h_spencer and our Board look forward to working with Sam.
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Sir David Carter ends his keynote speech with three pieces of advice for middle leaders #TLEngineRoom @Carter6D
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We’re always grateful for the tireless work of teachers, but this year we think it’s especially important to say a HUGE THANK YOU to staff in schools up and down the country who are working hard to keep our children safe and learning 👏👏👏 #ThankATeacher @UKThankATeacher
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Retweet and share our thoughts on what makes an effective middle leader
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Today we welcome participants from Trusts across England to our Teaching Leaders residential. Follow us here to find out what your #ExpertMiddleLeaders are learning about this week: we're covering the science of learning, subject-specific curriculum design, assessment & much more
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It’s goodbye from our #teachingleaders cohort for the weekend... We’re looking forward to seeing you for your first sessions soon!
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"The best professional development is concerned with wellbeing as well as capability - when leaders see their team as people as well as professionals they will get the most out of them." Sir David Carter @Carter6D #GTDF
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Teaching Leaders & @FutureLeadersCT are Ambition School Leadership. Every child. Every school. Same opportunities.
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Excited to announce we are licenced to deliver NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH & NPQEL and we'll be working with schools and trusts around the country.
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New on the blog! 📝 Ambition Institute literacy expert @BagshawMc_Ed explores how a coordinated literacy approach can help strengthen your curriculum, sharing practical tips and further resources! 📚 Read now. 👇
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. @jtoop ‘We know two things to be true. The first is that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to do well in school, but this doesn’t need to be the case. The second is effective leadership and teaching can improve life chances’
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🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone who has passed their leadership National Professional Qualification with Ambition and our partners. We're very proud of you! It's wonderful to see everyone celebrating their success today 👇 #AmbitionNPQs
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Happy New Year to all our leaders, teachers and pupils! Here's to a great 2018! Every Child. Every School. Same opportunities
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This week is the first step on an NPQ journey for FIVE THOUSAND participants in our November 2021 cohort 👏 To you all, we simply say…enjoy every minute!
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📖 10 min read: Instructional coach and Ambition Fellow @wheninclass argues that we should balance two purposes of instructional coaching. Read the full article on our blog 👇
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"...to always be on that path to expertise means you're always working on something". @jon_hutchinson_ on instructional coaching at the @researchED1 Guide to Leadership book launch. What is instructional coaching? @wheninclass breaks down the basics ⬇️
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We’re thrilled to be working with teachers in @OakNational to deliver over 180 virtual lessons each week, to help bridge the disadvantage gap before schools re-open. The (online) doors open tomorrow!
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We’re pleased to announce we have secured funding from @educationgovuk to develop fifteen hundred middle leaders working in the most disadvantaged areas. Find out more:
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Claims that exclusion itself is responsible for increased knife crime or gang violence are both unhelpful and unsubstantiated. Read our comments on the correlation between exclusions and knife crime here:
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On your way to becoming a mentor for brand new teachers? Our latest Expert Edit pulls together research behind #instructionalcoaching , and helps you to reflect on how to get the best out of this powerful development tool 🛠️🧰 Download your free copy here.
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📢 NEW: We're launching an instructional coaching programme. Gain the skills to inform teacher development in your school with instructional coaching. Coach and be coached on this 3-month hands-on programme.
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Congrats to all the inspiring leaders who've completed their #TeachingLeaders journeys this month, helping to transform their pupils' lives
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Schools' #coronavirus recovery: teachers and school leaders' professional development must be at the heart of the conversation, says @TomRees_77 👇
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NEW long read on our blog: Ambition Fellow @wheninclass explores some of the purposes of instructional coaching, comparing an emphasis on habit formation with one that prioritises the development of teachers’ mental models. Read more 🔽
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The Expert Edit: Building School Culture is here 🏫 🧠Compelling research extracts on school culture and conditions handpicked by @Barker_J 💡Insight from @EducEndowFoundn 's @Sharples_J 📝Reflective prompts to hone the culture in your school. Download your FREE copy now🔽
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Our definition of an architect headteacher. Effective leadership at all levels is key to having the greatest impact on pupils.
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Teachers & school leaders are doing incredible work right now. We want to support you. Join us for our #SummerSeries – free webinars throughout the summer term to support you through, and beyond, the coronavirus outbreak. Learn more:
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How do we develop school leadership? asks @StuartLock @Barker_J breaks down the concept of persistent problems. #rEDBookLaunch
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"Motivation is as much a responsibility of schools as instruction. It’s only when we get both these things right that we’re giving our pupils the best in terms of their learning and future life chances." Read more from @PepsMccrea here
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Curriculum, we’re all talking about it. But what does the research say? We’ve synthesized some of the best thinking into a free, accessible guide for you to put into practice in your context. Download your free copy today:
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Over the last few weeks, we've been delivering online residentials & conferences across our programmes. Thank you to all our staff, facilitators, speakers & participants for making them just as good as our in-person events - and for putting up with any feline gatecrashers! 🐱
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The NEW Expert Edit: Leading and Teaching Literacy with @BagshawMc_Ed & @suchmo83 is here!✏️ 🧠Insights into literacy leadership and teaching. 🔖Research extracts. ❓ Reflective prompts to help you with your practice. Download your free copy here 👇
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'I want to see a national education service that mirrors our NHS - there for people from the cradle to the grave' @AngelaRayner
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We are pleased to announce that we have received a successful outcome from our recent Ofsted monitoring visit of our NPQ and ECT programmes, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, school leaders and delivery partners. Read the report:
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‘It is our collective duty to ensure our children grow up in a world without hate’ @Hannahjep and @thatgayteacher #LGBTed
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Wishing all the teachers & leaders going back to school this week a happy new academic year!
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📚 We’ve teamed up with @researchED1 and @JohnCattEd to launch their new guide – containing the latest evidence on school leadership, with contributions from leaders and thinkers across the sector. Sign up for the online launch:
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Good morning and welcome to the 500 participants starting their #ExpertMiddleLeaders journey with us this morning – from the comfort of their own homes! Over the next four days our 2020 cohort will explore leadership and curriculum planning at their virtual launch residential.
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At our #FutureLeaders residential we asked our speakers, mentors and participants what they wish they'd known before taking on their leadership role. Here's @AlisonKriel on wellbeing and emotional fitness:
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Congratulations to Aidan Severs @thatboycanteach , winning @Ambition_SL Primary values award last night! #teachingleaders
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1/ Join us for our #SummerSeries webinars throughout the summer term: 👉15 May: How will we tackle the disadvantage gap when schools re-open? With @Carter6D 👉22 May: How can we assess the gap��and what does it mean for closing it? With @HFletcherWood
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Great to hear that 3,000 more new teachers will be able to benefit from @educationgovuk Early Career Framework this autumn. Read @hamer_marie 's statement on our website:
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It's been a week since we welcomed our #ExpertMiddleLeaders to their 2019 Teaching Leaders residential. Click below to see some of the highlights 👇
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The wonderful @AlisonKriel is our guest speaker this evening as we celebrate our #cohort18 and #cohort19 at their #FutureLeaders residentials.
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Good morning! Today we’re pleased to welcome back nearly 500 incredible #ExpertMiddleLeaders from our 2019 cohort. They kick off their second year on the programme with a virtual mid-point residential.
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Good luck to everyone getting their GCSE results today! And thank you to all the amazing teachers and school leaders who've supported them on the way
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'What great leaders say to highly engaged teams', great tips from @ImpactWales . Do you have any more?
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We’re delighted to have @ldsparkes & @DTA_JThompson from @DixonsAcademies helping us welcome our #FutureLeaders 2020 cohort today. They've been focusing on building school culture!
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We're continuing our #FutureLeaders weekend by welcoming back our fantastic 2019 cohort today. @jameslane41 will be taking them through a virtual, collaboration-themed couple of days as we look at how to make effective partnerships with parents and other schools.
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Find out everything you need to know about the NPQ in Leading Literacy in under 90 seconds with Ambition expert @Suchmo83 . 🛠️ Course content ✅ Eligibility 📆 Timings 👇
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New on our blog: @ClaireCouves of @reachfeltham explains her three key principles for explaining clearly when teaching remotely. Check out the full article below, complete with a video tutorial and further reading 🧠💻
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Welcome to those at our #FutureLeaders residential; a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge with your peers, and begin developing your practice, to have the best possible impact at your school. Share your thoughts and photos here using the hashtag #FutureLeaders .
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'We need more women & diversity in senior leadership positions' @educationgovuk speaking @WomenEd #leadmeet
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"If one child goes to an outstanding school and another goes to a school in special measures, that's an inequality that we can't accept. We need to do something collectively, beyond our own schools." @Carter6D #teachingleaders
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"If I have learned one thing in 35 years it is that the best investment and the most effective means of reducing the reliance on intervention is to focus on the capacity, the capability and the competence of teachers." @Carter6D
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Technical skills are vital for school leaders. Moral purpose is the thread between them. #TFImpact16
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Such a powerful moment when a new cohort of #teachingleaders come together for the first time, ready to inspire their pupils' lives
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