This month in ITM

At a time of rapid change, our Editorial wonders if schools need to hit the strategic reset button in 2025, Mark Coggins considers structural  options for the UK independent sector and Andrew Dalton thinks the whole hiring process should be tailored to candidate and school.

Recruiting and retaining the best possible staff has never been more important and great CPD is essential. Olivia Birkin-Hewitt looks at how coaching enhances the impact of CPD, while Andy Homden and Ultan Bannon make the case for flexible CPD planning.

Sally Flint suggests how librarians can best support colleagues, Nick Chaddock examines the link between student wellbeing and service, Brad Maitland reports from an Australian school transforming the lives of teenagers others have given up on and  Holly Warren wants us all to learn by playing!

EDITORIAL: will 2025 be a year to reset or just refresh strategy and planning?

Nick Chaddock looks at the links between student wellbeing and service.

How new ideas are transforming lives in NSW. Brad Maitland reports

Olivia Birkin-Hewitt of BPN looks at how coaching enhances the impact of CPD.

It’s reset time for the UK’s independent sector, says Mark Coggins.

How can more flexible CPD help schools retain  staff asks Ultan Bannon.

Sally Flint thinks about the best way librarians can help their colleagues.

Andrew Dalton thinks that hiring should be tailored for both parties.

Artist and teacher Holly Warren asks if we use the idea of ‘play’ to the full

International courses

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