We’re very pleased to have published this report today with IPPR - drawing on valuable conversations with many people to shape the recommendations. We hope this is a useful contribution to the debate about how we support and invest in teachers and leaders across the sector.

Great piece from Eleanor Busby in the The Independent about today’s IPPR Ambition Institute report “A System that Empowers” on the future of teacher professional development independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

A great thread here from Ben Karlin summarising today’s report IPPR Ambition Institute

A blueprint for schools sector CPD here from Marie Hamer 🐝 - investing in teachers is about more than just salary. tes.com/magazine/analy…

In this Tes magazine article, Ambition's Marie Hamer shares how a professional development entitlement can "pave the way for a continuously improving system of empowered teachers and school leaders, breaking down the barriers to opportunity for every child." tes.com/magazine/analy…

‘It is the professional environment teachers are embedded in that is critical to their development and flourishing’. In this fantastic report, Marie Hamer 🐝 and Loic Menzies explore what the possible architecture of this environment could be - superb!

Many congratulations for all your hard work!

Across the OECD teachers participate in 62 hrs of professional devlpmnt a year on average but the median time in England is only 21-30 hrs a yr. England shouldn't just keep pace with these benchmarks it should lead the way Here's how: ippr.org/articles/a-sys… IPPR Ambition Institute

"Government should... provide a core backbone of qualifications... and then focus on building a flourishing ecosystem of high-quality PD, from which schools and teachers can choose freely." Bold yet balanced pushes from Marie Hamer 🐝 and Loic Menzies in this really important report!

We share the belief in the power of great PD to allow individuals - and in turn, our children - to thrive. Endorsing this report and sharing the commitment to growing individuals, organisations and the sector through professional development. Ambition Institute IPPR Loic Menzies

Last call for this - a huge opportunity to be make an impact and be part of something special at OrmistonAcads as National Director of People.

What a brilliant set of reflections from Cathie Paine CBE about leadership and how she leads

Thank you so much to George, Claire and Lauren for sharing some great practice about how they’re aiming to meet the needs of all their students. Some key themes were needs not labels, the role of senior leaders & culture, support & development for teachers, and engaging parents.

What a pleasure to see these two talented and brilliant women speaking passionately and authoritatively about education, and how we recognise success but also tackle challenges in our system Challenge Partners

Thank you very much to all the teachers and school leaders helping our children succeed, working hard with commitment and expertise to give every child the best chances in life Ambition Institute

Really pleased to have published this report today - schools are working hard to rise to the challenges of inclusion. But there is more to do to make sure schools and teachers are supported well to do this, and make sure every child can achieve their potential. Inclusion in Practice

Schools are working hard to be more inclusive, and it’s great to share more of the good work that is happening across the sector through this report. There is still more to do to make sure that schools are supported by good evidence, training, and systems. Inclusion in Practice

“The quality of outcomes for our young people is inextricably linked to the quality of the adults in our organisation. Professional development is the foundation of everything that we do.” Read our full conversation with trust CEO John Camp OBE: ambition.org.uk/blog/in-conver…

As schools wrap up for summer, we wanted to share something a bit different. After reading about Marine Academy Primary in the call for evidence, we were keen to learn more. So we asked Steplab, a partner of the school, to develop a case study on Marine, to add to our resources...

ITT is a really important part of a teacher’s career, and it’s encouraging that an increasing number of people and organisations recognise that. But it doesn’t mean we should call for every new initiative or challenge to be included in the ITT curriculum. Ambition Institute