Our Projects
Project Category
Publications
Year
The Impact of Child-Led Learning on Teacher Satisfaction and Professional Growth in Key Stage 1
Jemma Stanton
- Professional Development
- N/A
- August 20, 2025
The impact of child-led learning on the child is well known; enhanced motivation, deeper engagement; however what is lacking is the acknowledgement of the impact it has on teachers. Teacher wellbeing has become an increasingly urgent topic in recent years with a record number of educators leaving the profession due to reasons including mounting pressures, growing workloads and increased burnout. This research project aims to bring these two themes together to investigate an area overlooked by literature and practice.
Reimagining Professional Development: The Impact of Removing Lesson Drop-Ins on Teacher Growth, Confidence, And Wellbeing in a High-Performing School
Gaynor Dale
- Professional Development
- N/A
- August 20, 2025
The study investigated the impact of removing lesson drop-ins; a widely used quality assurance strategy on teacher professional development, self-confidence, and wellbeing. The findings challenge traditional assumptions about observation-based QA and offer a compelling case for a shift toward coaching-led, trust-based models.
Analysing the Impact of an Action Research Driven Professional Development Model on the Engagement and Frequency of Completed Professional Development by Primary Teachers
Rob McCall
- Professional Development
- N/A
- November 25, 2024
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of short-term action research projects as a potential driver in instilling a learning and development culture through internal Professional Development (PD) sessions.