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Our blog is dedicated to providing teaching staff across the UK with valuable insights and practical strategies to help them excel in their roles. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out in your career, you'll find education CPD designed to help you accelerate in your career.

The importance of Continuous Professional Development for teachers and educators

In today’s educational landscape, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is no longer just a nice-to-have – it's a necessity for teachers and education staff who wish to hone their craft and develop their careers.

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How to choose the right education recruitment agency

Finding a supportive education recruitment agency is essential for your career. The right agency can bridge the gap between your goals and the next opportunity.

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A look at career development in education: teaching career advice and progression pathways for educators

Receiving the right teaching career advice can significantly impact your professional journey and understanding the career progression routes available and how to get there can shape your future in the field. 

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Tips for new teachers: How to kickstart your teaching career in the UK

A teaching career in the UK is an exciting and rewarding journey. Teaching is not just a profession; it's a calling that allows you to shape the future by inspiring and educating the next generation.

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10 Benefits of teaching that makes a teaching career the most rewarding role

What are the benefits of teaching and becoming a teacher? Read on for our top benefits of teaching, and maybe if you’ve had a challenging day or week, these points can remind you why you do what you love every day.

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Classroom management strategies: Grouping mixed ability pupils

Discover classroom management strategies for mixed ability classes. Learn how grouping can improve your teaching and keep your classroom engaging and inclusive.

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Behaviour management strategies in the classroom - Creating a positive learning environment

Behaviour Management Strategies are essential tools for teachers and educators to foster a positive and conducive learning environment within classrooms.

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Teaching assistant job responsibilities: Contributing to classroom success

The teaching assistant's job responsibilities make this role the perfect way to gain hands-on classroom experience without a teaching qualification. 

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Differentiation: What it means and how to use it

We explain what this term is and how to use it in the classroom to help individual learner's needs.

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Top 10 questions for a primary teacher interview: ace your next interview with confidence!

Ace your next primary teaching job interview with confidence by researching and preparing, using these questions.

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Four key practices to help you end the term – lesson planning advice for teachers

Four things you should put into practice towards the end of the term.

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50% of teachers aren’t receiving enough high-quality CPD – what can we do about it?

Over half of teachers surveyed agreed they aren’t receiving enough high-quality CPD (Continuing Professional Development), a new study has found. What can senior leaders and CPD providers do?

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Early Career Teacher: A term-by-term breakdown of your ECT years

Breaking down the first year as an ECT, term by term.

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A day in the life of a residential support worker

Learn more about the exciting and rewarding role of a residential support worker.

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A day in the life of a nursery worker – what to expect

What happens at most nurseries and early years settings throughout the day.

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Learn the British Sign Language alphabet – Free BSL alphabet sheet

BSL is key to helping deaf or hearing-impaired people communicate with the world. In this article, we’ll explain the importance of BSL and give you a free resource to help you learn the BSL alphabet.

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Why is diversity important? How to teach diversity and inclusion in the classroom

This article will explain what diversity and inclusion are, why it’s important and what you can do to create a more inclusive classroom.

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Are early years practitioners the same as teachers?

We explore what an early years practitioner is, what the role includes, and compare the role to that of a mainstream teacher.

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Early Career Teachers: How to prepare for the world of working in education

Known as NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) in Wales and previously called this in England, your ECT years consist of extra training and support after achieving your PGCE. Want to make sure you make the most of these years? Read on to learn more.

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All about residential support: what are the main duties and what key skills are needed?

Learn more about what the residential role entails, what qualifications are required and what duties you will carry out.

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Social media safety: Our tips on personal and professional social media for teachers

Tips and advice on how to protect yourself online, all while making the most of your social media to connect and learn from other educators. 

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Five reasons why early years teaching is one of the most rewarding careers

If you’re looking to take a step into education or have a passion for child development, then working in Nursery and Early Years is right up your street. 

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