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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research

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We aim to enhance the capacities of teachers as expert professionals who can reduce social inequality. CTTR is part of UCL Institute of Education: ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-and-centres/centre-teachers-and-teaching-research

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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This week CTTR researchers published a new article in the British Educational Research Journal 🎓 They find that offsite PPA may function as a strong indicator of leaders' professional trust in teachers. ➡️ bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
ICYMI - last week EEF published the evaluation report for The Student Grouping Study, led by CTTR's Prof Becky Taylor and UCL/U of Nottingham Prof Jeremy Hodgen. Download & read it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Student Grouping Study
The Student Grouping Study explored the difference in attainment outcomes for pupils taught maths in mixed attainment groups compared to setting.
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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"At IOE you'll be provoked to think critically, to ask questions that are worth asking, to develop as a teacher or a leader, to carry out research" Caroline Daly @cttr-ucl.bsky.social explores the powerful pull of the IOE and how it's shaped her academic identity over decades Listen bit.ly/4mNs09c
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Coming up at 7 May: our director Caroline Daly on what school leavers think about pursuing teaching as a career. Register for the University of Glasgow's Centre for Transformative Change in Schools Online Seminar below 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/u-of-g...
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Fill | CenTCS Seminar: Professor Caroline Daly | University of Glasgow Centre for Transformative Change in Schools
#CenTCS #SeminarSeries We're delighted to invite you to the next online seminar in our series, presented by #CenTCS affiliate Professor Caroline Daly (UCL Institute of Education). #Young #People #Po...
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
CTTR enjoyed meeting with colleagues at the @beranews.bsky.social and @ukri.org ESRC Education Research Programme day conference on Teacher Recruitment and Retention and its links to attainment gaps in England at @ioe.bsky.social yesterday.
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Want the lowdown on the new Ofsted inspection framework? Join our briefing session with Tony Breslin, Honorary Professor of Education at the Centre, on Wednesday 29 April, 5pm. Book your place here: bit.ly/4lAKKbo
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The new Ofsted framework: a free briefing for education professionals
Get the lowdown on the new inspection framework with this in-person briefing for education professionals, led by Professor Tony Breslin.
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Yesterday we launched the Teaching for the Anthropocene project, working with colleagues in California and Massachusetts to develop new ways to engage young people in complex issues. We're still buzzing from the ideas that experienced teachers brought to the table! cadrek12.org/projects/tea...
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Teaching for the Anthropocene: Teacher Learning and Practice for Critical Systems Thinking (Collaborative Research: Strom) | CADRE
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Fantastic meeting with colleagues from across the teacher education and training sector, including DfE, discussing opportunities and priorities for working together to develop the sector. Find out more about our activities here www.nasbtt.org.uk/ITET, and join us for our conference in June.
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Initial Teacher Education and Training (ITET) Innovation Network - NASBTT
There is ample evidence that the challenges in attracting and retaining new teachers are persistent (NFER, 2024). This does not however mean that they are inevitable. The Initial Teacher Education and...
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
This week we are excited to host a roundtable discussion ‘Might this be the time for a new language for school improvement?’ with Tony Breslin. Is it possible to shift the lens on school improvement? In what direction are the recent DFE and Ofsted proposals heading? Share your thoughts below 👇
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
On Friday the Teaching Commission heard powerful evidence from @garethconyard.bsky.social, CEO of the Teacher Development Trust, and Helen Arya, former CEO of Oasis. A lot needs to happen to make curriculum reform a reality: CPD, realistic time allocation, and financial resources – no short cuts.
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UCL Centre for Education Policy & Equalising Opportunities @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🚨 We are hiring! 🚨 CEPEO is a really great place to work and you'll be contributing to 2 important projects. This post-doc role involves engaging with practitioners and employers to ensure high-impact research! For more info and to apply: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQK316/p...
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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant at UCL
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
What if teachers could work from home? We’re launching a trial to find out whether having the option to complete PPA offsite makes a difference to teacher retention and wellbeing. Register your interest here: office.pulse.ly/9mdmbgc4hy @theeef.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social
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Impact of offsite Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) on teacher retention
This project evaluates the effects of primary school teachers taking Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time away from the school site on teacher retention, job satisfaction and wellbeing.
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Are you a headteacher or representative of a state-funded primary school, or group of schools, that usually expects teachers to stay onsite to complete their Planning, Preparation, and Assessment? If you are, then get in touch below to hear about our trial on offsite PPA 👇👇👇
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UCL Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research @cttr-ucl.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Our interim evaluation of London's Universal Free School Meals policy for state-funded primary schools has found benefits for schools and parents. Read about it in the Big Issue: www.bigissue.com/news/social-... For the report: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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