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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 · 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

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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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+AI=Observation Powerhouse! 💪 🎤Check out this fantastic quote from Maisie Chambers, Oasis Academy Warndon

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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

The CPD Exchange2025 - LONDON Conference
Innovative Solutions for Persistent Problems

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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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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🎥Did you know IRIS Connect has a library of 200+ technique guides and video models. 💡We're releasing a group of behaviour guides which you can now sign up to! One technique. One model. Real impact - every day. Sign up now 👉 hubs.li/Q03f5FNt0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We are delighted to announce that our keynote speaker for 'The CPD Exchange 2025' is @drchriswb.bsky.social 🎉 Chris will be speaking about 'Protecting Agency in the Pursuit of Consistency' - we're excited to have him join us! 🎫Get your tickets for either in-person or livestream: hubs.li/Q03cGCnH0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Are you at #ASCL2025 in Liverpool tomorrow? 🚀Be among the first to experience our game-changing AI-assisted coaching solution—designed to transform instructional coaching! 🚀Visit us at Stand 79 to see it live. @hugheshaili.bsky.social #EdTech #InstructionalCoaching t.co/5pot3TvQhN

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Our MD @andynewellpd.bsky.social Andy Newell is hosting a webinar speaking about our new Instructional Coaching solution on 11th March! Learn about cutting-edge AI-powered coaching tools and how to stay ahead in educational innovation. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/irisc...

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

🚀 #ASCL2025 is next week! From AI strategies to mentoring & coaching, it’s set to be an inspiring event for education leaders. 📍 Catch @hugheshaili.bsky.social & the IRIS Connect team at stand 79 to chat all things PD & discover how we can support your school’s growth. @ascl-uk.bsky.social

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

💡Scaling instructional coaching: Key challenges & solutions Cost, time & skilled coaches are hurdles—but what about teacher receptivity to feedback & change? A key factor in success! 📖Download our whitepaper: t.co/QMVgmEi4RJ 🎟️Our next conference live stream, 28 Feb: t.co/UZE65kR0ca t.co/PNr6Lp47FN

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Amazing feedback from City of London Freemen’s School on our new AI Insights. 🤩 #AIinEducation #Edutwitter #CPD

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We've been in the studio with the brilliant @hugheshaili.bsky.social filming video models of teaching techniques that you can access within our platform! #teachingtechniques #videomodels #professionaldevelopment

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🔥The Record Kit 🔎Our smallest but most versatile kit! 👉Want to find out more information about the record kit? 💻Contact us today: hubs.li/Q034sHhz0 (Size comparison between Discovery Kit & Record Kit)

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Unlock teacher growth with adaptive expertise! Discover: 💡Why it’s critical for development 💡Routine vs. adaptive expertise 💡Effective coaching essentials 💡The L.E.A.R.N. model 💡Strategies for scaling coaching Explore more in this white paper: hubs.li/Q032NmQb0

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Meet some of the team behind IRIS Connect! 💙 Last Friday, we hosted an incredible Instructional Coaching Conference in Brighton, bringing together primary, secondary schools, and MATs. Fantastic presentations & inspiring conversations throughout the day!

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

👏A huge congratulations to Vesna for over 15 years with us! 🚀From our startup roots in 2008 to becoming an international brand, she's been a driving force behind our growth. Let’s explore her thoughts on how education—alongside IRIS Connect—has evolved. @Vesna_IRISC #EdTech

Over the past 15 years, technology has advanced rapidly, making video-based professional development more accessible and easy to use. Yet, human nature still requires trust, clear goals and shared purpose for meaningful growth. That’s why IRIS Connect is committed not only to leveraging technological innovation but also to providing frameworks that ensure successful adoption and impact for educators worldwide

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IRIS Connect @iris-connect.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Join @hugheshaili.bsky.social , Sarah Cottinghatt, Poppy Nobes and Andy Newell at our upcoming instructional coaching event in Brighton on 6th December! Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/irisc...

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