How do schools make time for coaching?
In this edition of PD for Better Teaching, Harry Fletcher-Wood explores:
• choosing a cadence
• protecting time
• making coaching sustainable
💡 Practical examples from schools throughout: www.linkedin.com/pulse/making...
📢 #rEDEastAnglia speaker news!
We're thrilled to be welcoming @nimishlad.bsky.social, @steplab.bsky.social's Rachel Ball & @mrmetacognition.bsky.social to @academytrust.bsky.social's Mildenhall College Academy in June–a day of practical strategy & rich PD!
Book now: tinyurl.com/mryr325c
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Join our webinar on the Certificate in Professional Development Leadership 🎉
Hear from programme leads Ania Townsend & Harry Fletcher-Wood on what’s new and how to apply.
📅 Wed 6 May | 4:00pm
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Introducing Intro to Coaching on Steplab - a short, evidence-informed course for those new to coaching or new to Steplab.
Build coaching confidence in just a few hours with practical, step-by-step guidance.
Read more from Sarah Cottinghatt: steplab.co/resources/st...
That’s what high-quality, evidence-informed PD should deliver 🙌
“98% of teachers report that Steplab is positive, meaningful and effective in improving their practice.” - Kate Hytner, Assistant Headteacher, Ridgeway High School
Helping schools deliver professional development that really works.
What school leaders often highlight about working with Steplab:
💬 “The flexibility means we can shape it around our school - creating a truly bespoke PD programme.”
💬 “The support from experts helps bring our coaching vision to life.”
Looking forward to continuing this work in the term ahead.
Join our webinar with Teach Like a Champion, hosted by Doug Lemov and Josh Goodrich.
📅 22 April
⏰ 4 - 5pm (UK) | 11am - 12pm (ET)
Explore what great teaching looks like through real classroom examples.
Can’t attend live? Sign up for the recording.
Book today: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Here’s what we hear from school leaders working with Steplab:
💬 “You feel like you’ve found your tribe.”
💬 “It gives everyone the confidence to drop into lessons.”
💬 “It helps us deliver great PD so we have great staff in every classroom.”
💗 This is what Steplab is all about.
Join our webinar on the Certificate in Professional Development Leadership 🎉
Hear from programme leads Ania Townsend & Harry Fletcher-Wood on what’s new and how to apply.
📅 Wed 6 May | 4:00pm
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zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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We love receiving feedback like this from our users.
Sarah Cardy, Hylands School, said:
“The impact I see Sateplab having in the future is going to be huge for our teaching body and the way in which we bring together CPD and lesson drop-ins.”
Want to learn more? 👉 steplab.co/uk/book-a-demo
Join our webinar with Teach Like a Champion, hosted by Doug Lemov and Josh Goodrich.
📅 22 April
⏰ 4 - 5pm (UK) | 11am - 12pm (ET)
Explore what great teaching looks like through real classroom examples.
Can’t attend live? Sign up for the recording.
Book today: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌤️ While school leaders are (hopefully!) enjoying a well-earned break, we thought we’d share why they love working with Steplab…
💬 “A great codification of effective teaching.”
💬 “It makes leaders’ jobs at improving schools easier.”
Looking forward to getting back to it next term 🌟
Join our webinar on the Certificate in Professional Development Leadership 🎉
Hear from programme leads Ania Townsend & Harry Fletcher-Wood on what’s new and how to apply.
📅 Wed 6 May | 4:00pm
Sign up 👇
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
As the term comes to a close, we want to wish you a restful break - and a happy Easter to those celebrating.
We hope you have the chance to spend time doing what matters most.
Enjoy your well-deserved time off 🐣
Join our webinar in collaboration with Teach Like a Champion, hosted by Doug Lemov and Josh Goodrich.
📅 22 April
⏰ 4 - 5pm (UK) | 11am - 12pm (ET)
Explore what great teaching looks like with real classroom examples.
Can’t attend live? Sign up for the recording.
Booking 👉 zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🎉 We’re delighted to welcome The Hart School - part of the Creative Education Trust - to the network of Steplab Hubs!
You can see their PD model in action at their first-ever open day:
📆 24 June
📍 Rugeley, Staffordshire
👉 Book your place: hubs.steplab.co/TheHartSchool
📄 New paper out now 👀
Launched at @CSTvoice Conference, Claire Hill and Kat Howard explore how trusts align PD with curriculum to drive improvement at scale.
With case studies from Unity, Windsor & Outwood.
👉 Download: resources.steplab.co/resources/co...
✨ A full day of powerful PD
Join the Steplab Conference 2026
“INSPIRING… the coolest people in education in one place!” - Isla Iago (Reach Academy Feltham)
📅 19 June 2026 | London
🎟️ Tickets: events.steplab.co/SteplabConfe...
Cognitive load shapes how teachers teach - and how they improve.
In this edition of PD for Better Teaching:
✔ What it is
✔ What increases it
✔ How to reduce it through better PD
👇 Read the article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/cognit...
Great to see such thoughtful reflection following the Steplab intensive 👏
Building rehearsal into staff meetings is such a powerful next step - excited to see the impact this will have!
Launch: Certificate in Professional Development Leadership 🎉
A one-year programme to help you design and lead high-quality teacher professional development.
Learn what’s new, how to apply and join our webinar 👇
resources.steplab.co/news/applica...
Struggling to make PD stick across your school?
Plan, deliver and track high-quality, evidence-informed PD with Steplab - all in one place.
✔ Build PD sessions in minutes
✔ Run focused drop-ins
✔ Monitor what’s improving teaching
👉 Book a demo: steplab.co/uk/book-a-demo
🌙 Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating
As Ramadan comes to a close, we’re wishing you a joyful Eid al-Fitr - a time for reflection, generosity and coming together with family and friends.
Wishing you a peaceful and happy Eid.
🎉 Got your ticket for the Steplab Conference 2026?
Join leading voices in teaching + PD, including Daisy Christodoulou, Carl Hendrick, Hilary Spencer, Margaret Mulholland, Farihah Alam, Tom Sherrington, Nimish Lad + more 🌟
📅 19 June, London
Book now: events.steplab.co/SteplabConfe...
💡 What does effective PD look like in practice?
Rachel Ball explores how group PD + lesson drop-ins can activate the EEF’s 14 mechanisms and drive real improvement.
Instructional coaching is powerful - but this is a scalable alternative any school can use.
👉 bit.ly/group_PD_and...
📣 Attending the CST Conference (26 Mar)?
Hear Claire Hill and Katherine Howard on how coherent professional development supports a coherent curriculum - and how to align PD and curriculum priorities to drive improvement at scale.
👉 More info: cst-conferences.org.uk/cst-school-i...
What does it really take to build inclusive classrooms?
In PD for Better Teaching, Krissy Yates explores how high-quality teaching, sustained professional development and collaboration help teachers meet the needs of every learner.
👇 Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/empowe...
🎓 Lead PD in your school or trust?
Explore the Great PD leadership strand at Steplab Conference 2026 - sessions on implementation, scaling PD and curriculum coherence.
With Katherine Howard, Nimish Lad, Craig Latimir and Steplab experts.
📅 19 June | London
🎟️ events.steplab.co/SteplabConfe...
Following the launch of our Reading Steps, Zach Groshell (@mrzachg.bsky.social) spoke with Chris Such on Progressively Incorrect about phonics, assessment, and what effective reading instruction looks like in practice.
Read more and listen below 👇
