S2 E36 | The Problem With Modern Teacher CPD (And What Actually Works) with Millie from StepLab

Millie and I noticed during our teaching careers how much teacher CPD changed over time.

When I started teaching in 2009, there seemed to be far more opportunities for meaningful training, schools were more willing to fund courses, and there was a stronger culture around professional development.

But in recent years?

Budget cuts, cancelled courses, generic online training, lack of cover staff, and one size fits all CPD seem to have become the norm.

In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m joined by Millie from Steplab (https://steplab.co/uk) to discuss:

Why teacher CPD often feels ineffective

The shift towards online and “tick box” training

Why experienced teachers struggle to find specialist CPD

SEND, ADHD and autism training in schools

Why school culture massively impacts teacher development

The problem with inspirational training that never changes practice

How instructional coaching and video models can improve teaching