Thinking
The latest thinking from our team of experts and our community of frontline educators.
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How do you learn on our NPQs?
An insightful guide looking at the different aspects of learning on our National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
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What is the Instructional Coaching programme?
Effective continuous professional development (CPD) has the potential to improve teaching and school leadership: it is proven to have a significant effect on pupils’ learning outcomes (Zuccollo & Fletcher-Wood, 2020).
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Applying for teacher training? Everything you need to know
As you research your options for getting into teaching you may find yourself wondering ‘what exactly do I need to consider and do if I want to train to teach?’.
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Build confidence teaching secondary maths with High Impact Maths
Learn all about Ambition's new programme, High Impact Maths, which is designed for teachers of secondary maths. Discover why refining maths teaching practices is so important, what you will learn on the programme and how it's delivered.
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“I absolutely believe that great teachers can transform lives”: why high-quality teacher training is important
Jon Sparke, whose school will be hosting Ambition Institute trainees, discusses why he believes Ambition's Teacher Training programme will set you up to change lives.
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Is all evidence created equal? Tips for teacher educators to find reliable evidence
Designing effective professional development for teachers is a challenging task. Luckily, teacher educators don’t have to rely exclusively on trial and error.
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How a mentor can help trainee teachers thrive
On Ambition’s Teacher Training Programme, you'll train in school and gain hands-on experience in the classroom. This means you will quickly start to achieve your goal of making a positive difference to young people. And your mentor will be there to support you every step of the way.
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From law books to lesson plans: one teacher's journey from law school to the classroom
Current teacher, Rob Larkin, discusses how he found a rewarding career in the classroom after studying law.