As teachers I think it’s expected that we know who we are, what we stand for and where we belong. I am unsure if anyone else feels the weight of this identity pressure, but I feel it. I arrive to my classroom each day suited and occasionally booted, with a laptop and a planner in hand. I know why I’m there. I know why I chose to get up and drive to this school and I know what difference I want to make in each lesson and interaction. I rest easy knowing I am lucky enough to be

What did I learn from TTR Connect 2026? Link to all our speakers' profiles and their expertise! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/louise-marie-a3607978_ttrconnect-cpd-pd-activity-7438884390325108736-O-FK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABBiOYoBh7s8svTFNYUUQEv3LKzhBaENnYs

Wondering who spoke at ResearchED Birmingham 2026 and what we learned? Click here for inspiration! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/louise-marie-a3607978_redbrum-redbirm-activity-7433791006384414720-SISr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABBiOYoBh7s8svTFNYUUQEv3LKzhBaENnYs

Louise Marie chats to Ben Hobbis about developing future leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlT6gC3HLYQ&t=4s

Louise Marie talks to Professor Haili Hughes about implementing meaningful PD at scale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BcKf5pFyq4&t=2s

Dr  Kathryn Taylor explores the different types of anxiety and how this can impede CPD. Learning anxiety is real when it comes to CPD. Any time we ask teachers or leaders to try something new, reflect on their practice, or change how they work, what we’re really asking is: “Would you be willing to feel a bit incompetent in front of others, at least for a while?” That’s a big ask. And if people don’t feel safe enough to take that risk, change is likely to be very slow, or not