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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

📣Don’t miss Building Personalised PD: How Emerging Technology Changes the Game 📆12 Nov | ⏲️16–17pm |💻 Online 👍IRIS Connect with @ascl-uk.bsky.social Discover how to retain great teachers and build thriving school communities. Join: t.co/2yJf4o8p6E

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Upcoming Webinar! 🗓️Thu 4 Dec | 🕓 4–5PM GMT Observations Reimagined: Rethinking Feedback in Colleges and Beyond Join IRIS Connect and @getfurther.bsky.social for a free online session exploring how to make feedback more empowering, collaborative, and truly developmental. 🔗 eu1.hubs.ly/H0pdQg20

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Select tickets – Observations Reimagined: Rethinking Feedback in Colleges and Beyond – Zoom

Observations Reimagined: Rethinking Feedback in Colleges and Beyond – Zoom, Thu 4 Dec 2025 - Observations is a word which fills many-a-teacher with dread, but it doesn’t have to be this way. At IRIS C...

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Learn how moving #professionaldevelopment from compliance to confidence can help you retain your best teachers, upskill your team, and create a thriving school community with this great #webinar next month with IRIS Connect Find out more and book your place at www.ascl.org.uk/PersonalisedPD #CPD

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎈Tomorrow, 21 Oct🎈 Curious to find out how you can support your teachers with PD that inspires agency, professional growth and joy? Come and speak to us at the TDT National Conference tomorrow, we'd love to share some ideas! 👍Join the event: t.co/EDej4i6mQI t.co/9pvZFov3fT

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

📣We’re excited to be the Platinum Sponsor of the Teacher Development Trust National Conference 2025, next week in London. This event brings together leaders to explore how we can build school cultures that inspire teacher agency, professional growth, & joy. 📣https://tdtrust.org/national-conference/

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Don’t miss this thought-provoking podcast: “Same Old, Same Old CPD!” What does the future of high-impact, exciting and fresh professional development really look like? Listen here: educationshowroom.co.uk/portfolio/sa...

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Same Old, Same Old CPD! So What Does The Future Of High-Impact, Exciting, Fresh Professional Development Look Like? — The Education Showroom

Listen To Our Podcast Now: So What Does The Future Of High-Impact, Exciting, Fresh Professional Development Look Like?

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Missed our guest blog with @ascl-uk.bsky.social ? Looking for a way to personalise professional development that empowers staff, supports retention, helps upskill future leaders, and strengthens school culture? 🚀If so, this blog is for you: t.co/mxkGntTYWb

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We're hiring for 2 new positions! Come join our passionate team that values collaboration, innovation and professional growth. - Learning Design Coordinator - Senior Learning Designer More info & apply details 👉 www.irisconnect.com/uk/join-us/ #hiring #vacancy #edtech #jobhunt

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Teachers ask hundreds of questions daily. ❓❓❓ The key is using them with purpose. Which questioning techniques have the biggest impact in different situations? Discover 10 proven strategies to improve questioning and discussion in the classroom: blog.irisconnect.com/uk/how-to-im...

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

To retain talented educators and support their growth, PD needs to become deeply personal and rooted in the reality of a teacher’s classroom. In this guest #blog, Matt Newell @iris-connect.bsky.social outlines a three-step model to help you personalise PD in your setting: ow.ly/BjCe50WUkeK #CPD

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Have you ever recorded your own lesson? 🎥❓ At Stratford School Academy, teachers used IRIS Connect to film lessons, reflect on real classroom footage & refine their practice. They even created short “How-To” videos to model techniques, celebrate wins & support deliberate practice. bit.ly/4p1pw7H

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

That mix of excitement and apprehension at the start of ITT is familiar.💥 “Video reflection is just the starting point...” See how Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT uses IRIS Connect to deliver consistent, high-quality ITT at scale—without losing personalisation or rigour. 📣Case study: t.co/cEP4uHh3rM

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

New Blog alert! Caught on Camera: Turning Worry into Excitement In our latest blog, guest writers Javeria Zahid and Wahida Begum share how Stratford School Academy reshaped its teaching culture. What began in secrecy became collaboration. 🔗 bit.ly/3JU6n7w

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Caught on Camera – Turning Worry into Excitement

Transforming fear into pride, Stratford School used IRIS Connect video to drive open, impactful teacher development.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

📚 A new school year begins! The whole IRIS Connect team would like to wish every teacher a successful and fulfilling year ahead. May it be a time of fresh ideas, growth, and inspiring learning for both you and your students. 🌟

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Did you know IRIS Connect supports teacher development in Australia & NZ? At Elisabeth Murdoch College, AI Insights delivered timely, efficient feedback—without adding to teachers' workload. 🚀Come see us at Stand 20 📣NASDAP 2025, Wellington | 30 Jul–1 Aug 🔗Register >https://hubs.li/Q03x_Zd30

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Join us at NASDAP 2025 in New Zealand! 📍 Stand 20 – Explore our new AI features or chat about your current professional learning initiatives. 🎥 Workshop: How Video & AI Are Shaping Teacher Learning 👤 Christophe (IRIS Connect) & Melissa Campbell (Rangi Ruru Girls’ School) 📌https://t.co/Yt5gCQONmQ

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🚀 NEW CASE STUDY🚀 Discover how Nottinghamshire TORCH SCITT is tackling some of ITT’s toughest challenges through innovation. Using customised ITAP Pathways & video tools from, they deliver consistent, high-quality training at scale — without losing personalisation or rigour. 👉 hubs.li/Q03x10sq0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Calling all IRIS Connect users!📣 Want to learn more about our latest features? Join us for a 30min drop-in session this afternoon, 10th July, 4pm.💥 Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/irisc... #AIinEducation #EdTech #InstructionalCoaching

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Did you know IRIS Connect supports teacher development in Australia too? 🦘 At Elisabeth Murdoch College, our AI Insights was a key tool for developing effective strategies. Find out how we can help you — come and see us TOMORROW at the Quality Teaching in Practice Conference, t.co/WoIvsD1aAC

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🧠Defining Agency - More Than Just Freedom 🗯️ @drchriswb.bsky.social delivered a powerful talk at the CPD Exchange 2025 in May. 🔎Tune in as he explores how to balance clear, consistent frameworks with protecting teachers’ professional agency — so they feel trusted, engaged, and equipped to adapt.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Exciting, Mind-blowing. Game-changing. ⏲️Today | 16:00–17:00 ASCL Webinar: Overcoming Resource Limitations with AI-assisted Instructional Coaching Discover how AI can boost teacher support & student outcomes—without adding pressure to your team. 🎫Sign up now: hubs.li/Q03v0C250 @ascl-uk.bsky.social‬

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Join this ASCL webinar with Andy Newell‪ ⏲️Monday | 16:00–17:00 What you’ll learn: ✔️ How AI enhances PD without replacing human thinking ✔️Why cognitive change & adaptive expertise matter in instructional coaching ✔️How to scale deep, reflective CPD using video & AI 👉 Sign up: bit.ly/46gnYzH

ASCL Webinar - Overcoming Resource Limitations with AI-assisted Instructional Coaching

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

💥CPD shouldn’t be copy-paste.💥 Every lesson, subject, child, and teacher is unique. With IRIS Connect, tailor PD frameworks to your context: • Instructional coaching models • Step-by-step self-reflection • Collaborative PD in teams & more Talk to a consultant: www.irisconnect.com/uk/contact-us/

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

📣One Day to Go! 📣 Join this 1-hour virtual EdTech showcase and explore 5 AI tools transforming curriculum, CPD, & planning. Andy Newell (@andynewellpd.bsky.social) will share insights on Video & AI for Adaptive Expertise. 📌Thursday 19 June ⏰6:00 BST Sign up hubs.li/Q03spCkj0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

In our interview with Brett Court (Amersham School) at our Instructional Coaching Conference, he shared a key takeaway: 🧠 Coaching helps unpack the mental models behind teacher decision-making—helping us better understand what we do, when, and why (or why not). 🚀Watch Sarah’s session: bit.ly/3FVWkNI

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

✨Exciting news from Erdington Academy!✨ We’re thrilled to see IRIS Connect featured in this inspiring article about how Erdington Academy staff are transforming professional development. ukschoolnews.com/blog/2025/06...

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Erdington Academy class cameras help staff share teaching tips

Erdington Academy teachers are stepping in front of the cameras to video their lessons – in a project which puts best practice in focus.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Meet Leslie — our production powerhouse!💪 He’s busy prepping IRIS Connect kits for schools from the south coast to Scotland, and across the globe.🌍 From the Netherlands, to Dubai, to the US — we’re in over 50 countries worldwide! Wherever you are, we’ve got your PD journey covered.🎥

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Happy school break! Looking for something inspiring to read or watch? Explore our latest blogs, PD resources & recordings of insightful talks — all created by educators, for educators. 📖📽️Dive in: t.co/AYDISrBexp #Edutwitter #TeacherPD #CPD #EducationMatters

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🚀A Decade of Impact: How Hales Valley Trust Transformed Teaching Practice We were delighted to hear from Alex Hall and Matt Maynes, who reflected on their remarkable 10-year journey driving improvement across their trust, which has grown from five to seven schools.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

💥Recordings of the CPD Exchange 2025 are now available! 🎥 Listen to @andynewellpd.bsky.social, @drchriswb.bsky.social, Matt Maynes & Alex Hall, Tejinder Deeks, Jamie Tegerdine & Delia Nicholson & Vicky Purdy speak about innovative solutions for persistent problems! 👀Watch here: bit.ly/436vDxu

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The CPD Exchange 2025: Conference Recordings (May 2025)

View presentation recordings from education experts at IRIS Connect's conference 'The CPD Exchange 2025: Innovative Solutions for Persistent Problems'

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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Join @iris-connect.bsky.social and the Chartered College to explore how AI is enhancing instructional coaching whilst preserving essential human connections. Learn how new technology analyses teaching videos, helping coaches maximise their impact. 👥 Free to all Sign up here: bit.ly/4iJnnZZ

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Instructional coaching drives pupil progress — but time, resources & training are major barriers. Can AI help? 🤔 Join @hugheshaili.bsky.social & @andynewellpd.bsky.social as they explore scaling high-quality coaching & CPD and why humans must stay in the loop with AI. 🚀FREE Sign up: bit.ly/4iJnnZZ

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Now on stage: Case Study from Diverse Academies Trust — "Empowering Culture: Strategies for Building and Retaining Talent with IRIS Connect" with Jamie Tegerdine, Delia Nicholson, and Vicky Purdy. Stay with us for more insights! 👏

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Tejinder Deeks from Langley Heritage Primary has taken the stage! 🎤 She’s sharing insights on "Focusing on Each Teacher's Needs: Shifting to a Personalised PD Model." We hope you’re enjoying the day so far! 🙌 #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We’re LIVE at The CPD Exchange 2025 in London! 🎦 Up next: Alex Hall & Matt Maynes from Hales Valley Trust, speaking on "Creating a Shared Language and Consistent Teaching Quality Across the Trust." Stay tuned! 👏 #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We’re excited to welcome our first speaker at The CPD Exchange 2025: @drchriswb.bsky.social presenting "Protecting Agency in the Pursuit of Consistency". :microphone: Hello to everyone watching - we're thrilled to have you with us! 👋 #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Over 100 people have registered for The CPD Exchange. 💥Still time to join: hubs.li/Q03gxC1_0 📌6 May🎯London & Online Protecting Agency–Cabot Learning Federation Consistency in Teaching–Hales Valley Trust Personalised PD–Langley Heritage Primary Building Culture & Retention–Diverse Academies Trust

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Coaching & AI: Don’t outsource the thinking 🕓 15 May, 4–5PM 🎓 w/ @collegeofteaching.bsky.social Join @hugheshaili.bsky.social & @andynewellpd.bsky.social on scaling high-quality PD, AI’s role, and why humans must stay in the loop. 🔗 hubs.li/Q03ksyCM0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🚨 With excitement building for our next event, we’re throwing it back to last year’s powerful presentation from the amazing Poppy Nobes ! 🙌🎤 She shared how Aldridge Education scaled instructional coaching across their trust — and how IRIS Connect was key to making it happen. 🔑💡 hubs.li/Q03jKb-w0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🚨 6 days to go! Not long till The CPD Exchange 2025 – London 🎉 Join school & MAT leaders as they share real-world strategies to level up coaching, reflection & communities of practice. 🎟️ Grab your FREE in-person ticket: hubs.li/Q03k22Hx0 💻 Can’t make it in person? Join us live online instead!

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🎥Video lets teachers revisit lessons with full context — no relying on memory or perception, no timetabling constraints or cover challenges.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Enrich your PD journey by creating a synergy between IRIS Connect & @walkthrus.bsky.social 🤝 If you are a @walkthrus.bsky.social customer, you can get a 15% discount on IRIS Connect. And vice versa!🔥 More 👉 www.irisconnect.com/uk/walkthrus/ #walkthrus #irisconnect

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WalkThrus now on IRIS Connect

WalkThrus and IRIS Connect are partners - with the WalkThrus fully integrated into the IRIS Connect system.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

We’ve come a long way… IRIS Connect isn’t just a video observation tool anymore. It’s a powerful solution that supports your professional development journey—guiding adaptive coaching and reflection cycles with AI, step-by-step frameworks, and a vast library of teaching techniques and video models.

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Heading to LONDON? Don’t miss The CPD Exchange 2025! 📌 6 May |London & Online Hear from brilliant schools Hales Valley Trust, Langley Heritage Primary, Diverse Academies Trust & Cabot Learning Federation on: ✅Teacher agency ✅Consistent quality ✅Personalised PD ✅Culture & retention t.co/szkGDODFPY

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Looking for something uplifting and inspirational this week? Listen to 'It’s Not What We Do, It’s The Way That We Do It' by (@samgibbs.bsky.social) – a powerful session on values-led coaching and school culture. Why coaching ❓Who’s it for 📷Where does it work best 📷 Tune in: hubs.ly/Q03gxhWK0

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Coach. Empower. Retain: Conference Recordings (Feb 2025)

View presentation recordings from education experts at IRIS Connect's conference 'Coach. Empower. Retain.', Feb 2025

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

This isn’t just another conference—it’s a space to share, learn & solve CPD challenges together! 📌6 May | 📍London (in-person) or Online We’re excited to welcome @drchriswb.bsky.social as keynote at The CPD Exchange 2025: Protecting Agency in the Pursuit of Consistency 🎫Free tickets hubs.li/Q03gxmRW

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Following the success of our Manchester event, we're excited to welcome both familiar and new faces to our upcoming event in London. This dynamic, interactive event brings together school and MAT leaders to share practical, real-world PD strategies that are making a difference in schools today.

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