This is a pretty awesome feeling!
I could not be more proud of Team Penrice and our community. The report reads like it’s our vision for the school.
Our students, families and staff are incredible!
@PenriceAcademy

Read our report: tinyurl.com/mk3m2z24

Why do we spend so much on software, then keep a spreadsheet to do the bits it can’t?

At CELT, we’ve been using AI to build tools around how we want to work, from recruitment workflows to meeting management and support for learners.

Read more here:
learningchronicles.substack.com/p/is-ai-about-…

Why do we spend so much on software, then keep a spreadsheet to do the bits it can’t?

At CELT, we’ve been using AI to build tools around how we want to work, from recruitment workflows to meeting management and support for learners.

Read more here:
learningchronicles.substack.com/p/is-ai-about-…

When the numbers improve, has the education improved?
From attendance targets and Ofsted judgements to qualification choices and homework completion, the measures we prioritise shape how people respond.

They can create incentives for schools, to do things nobody intended.

Next up is @pete___lee, founding headteacher of Q3 Langley. I’ve visited Pete’s school a couple of times and have boundless respect for him and what the team has achieved there.

He kicks off with some optimism - being a headteacher is the best job in the world!

#rEd26

Absolutely loved reading this - thank you. My takeaway is how powerful subject development meetings can be when they’re protected spaces for teachers to think deeply, rehearse subject‑specific pedagogy, and prepare intellectually for what’s coming next. I especially loved the idea of videoing great subject meetings as models - such a smart way to make expert thinking visible and build shared practice across teams 🤩

Check out our latest Substack: learningchronicles.substack.com/p/powerful-sub…
This week @lucygambier10 and I were fortunate to be invited to present at the @Steplab_co Steering board. It gave a great opportunity to reflect on the impact of our group PD but also the power of intellectual preparation.

Why we don't always have to reduce cognitive load - we often need to increase it open.substack.com/pub/learningch…

Delighted to announce that researchED Cornwall is BACK. 10th October 2026. Link below for tickets. Last year was fantastic. @researchED1 #rEDCorn26

There is a difference between following a process and understanding a concept. In our latest Substack, @lucygambier10 , and I explore how teachers can support learners to move beyond following a process towards understanding the concept beneath:

learningchronicles.substack.com/p/procedural-k…

🎉 What a day!

Steplab Conference 2026 brought together 850+ educators from 10 countries for a day of evidence-informed PD, practical insights and inspiring conversations.

🎤 2 keynotes
📚 16 workshops
🎙️ 43 speakers
🎓 27 current school & trust leaders

A huge thank you to evero our brilliant speakers for sharing their expertise.

Until next time! 🌟

@SiobhanMered123, @teacherhead, @C_Hendrick, @Barker_J, @MrElliotHahn, @TomRees_77, @MrZachG, @h_spencer, @MargaretMulhol2, @LeoraCruddas, @daisychristo, @Miss_Crofts, @MrsSCantley, @JGProfDev, @lucygambier10, @Linds_Bennett, @OBrienDouglas, @NLad84, @iPEteacher, @MissKenyonMaths, @mradamkohlbeck, @sarah1daniel, @alexgingell, @AniaTownsend, @Claire_Hill_, @HFletcherWood, @Josh_CPD, @Millie_Denby, @PepsMccrea, @MrsBallAP, @rs_sewell, @MrZachG, @SCottinghatt

What is the difference between performance and learning? Check out this Substack and let me know your thoughts: learningchronicles.substack.com/p/performance-…

How do we learn? Simplifying cognitive science approaches for teachers
Check out my Substack about it: open.substack.com/pub/learningch…

Proud is an understatement. I am delighted to share that Cornwall Education Learning Trust has been shortlisted for the TES Teacher Development Initiative of the Year Award 2026, for our work developing the CELT Learning Chronicles.
This is the power of teamwork and collaboration

Proud is an understatement. I am delighted to share that Cornwall Education Learning Trust has been shortlisted for the TES Teacher Development Initiative of the Year Award 2026, for our work developing the CELT Learning Chronicles.
This is the power of teamwork and collaboration

Great things are happening in Cornwall.

Read more here: celtrust.org/latest-news/ce…

Too many students begin Year 7 unable to fully access the curriculum because their reading skills aren’t yet where they need to be -— and together, we can change that.

Penrice Academy is opening its doors for a Reading Showcase 📚️

To book your place: tinyurl.com/4h4up8hn

.@Steplab_co is coming to Cornwall - Tues 24 March 2026! The leadership intensive training is suitable for:
➡️Leaders of PD
➡️Heads/Trust leads
More details: events.steplab.co/PDLeadershipIn…

We're pleased to share the South West Primary School Improvement Network Hub events, bringing trust leaders and headteachers togetherwith a shared commitment to strong, sustainable school improvement across the region.
Join us at Mount Charles School: tinyurl.com/3zzkhpbh