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Upcoming event
Research making a difference in the classroom: ½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Conference
The inaugural ½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Network Conference is dedicated to teachers and teacher-researchers, and will spotlight the transformative power of educational research in educational practice.
The conference aims to highlight the interconnected nature between educational research and classroom practice, celebrating innovative ideas and evidence-based approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Attendees will explore how research is at the heart of educational improvement and will get introduced to research that is practice-based. They will also hear success stories from across education phases and settings and engage in discussions on the role of research in addressing pressing classroom challenges.
Join us as we bring together educational researchers, teachers from primary, secondary, and further education, teacher-researchers, and leaders to empower classrooms and educational contexts with meaningful, impactful insights.
Bursaries
We are pleased to announce a limited number of bursaries of upto £100 (towards either registration, or travel/accommodation). The deadline for applications is the 5th January 2026. These bursaries are for ½¿É«µ¼º½ Members only.
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Keynote speakers
Rae Snape, Ms
Headteacher at Milton Road Primary School
Rae Snape – Experienced Primary Head teacher, NPQEL (National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership) Author of The Headteacher’s Handbook and Editor of the Curriculum Compendium, published by Bloomsbury. Author of The...
Tanya Ovenden-Hope, Professor
Professor of Education & Dean at Plymouth Marjon University
Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope is Provost and Professor of Education at Plymouth Marjon University. In 2018 she developed and opened Marjon University Cornwall based in Truro, which she leads. Tanya is a committed and enthusiastic educationalist...
Chairs
Juliana Mandra, Dr
Teacher/Researcher at Primary School Education
I am primary school teacher and an educational researcher. My research interests include the school curriculum, knowledge and pedagogy within the evolving educational objectives for 21st-century education. In my PhD dissertation I explored issues...
Jo Fletcher-Saxon, Ms
PhD candidate at University of Sunderland
Jo Fletcher-Saxon is a PhD candidate with Sunderland University and an assistant principal and practitioner research lead at Ashton Sixth Form College. Jo’s remit at the college includes leadership of adult education, college-based higher...
Paul Davies, Dr
Deputy Head Pedagogy and Learning at Queens College
Paul Davies is Deputy Head Pedagogy and Learning at Queen’s College, London, an independent day school for girls in central London. He oversees development of teaching and learning at the school, as well as being the professional tutor for...
Layla Pearce, Mrs
Lecturer at Gwent College
I have recently returned to full-time lecturing in an FE college teaching FE and HE. Prior to this role I held other roles in the college including Action Research Manager. I am also undertaking a PHD part time examining pedagogical practice on...
Jolene Carter, Mrs
Director of Research and Development at Esteem Multi Academy Trust
Jolene Carter is Director of Research and Development at Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, a MAT specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP). She leads the Trust’s professional learning strategy,...
½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Network
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Network is an inclusive community of educators from early years, primary, and secondary schools and further, adult and vocational education in the UK. The network serves as a...
½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Conference bursary
We are pleased to announce a limited number of bursaries of upto £100 (towards either registration, or travel/accommodation). The deadline for applications is the 5th January 2026. These bursaries are for ½¿É«µ¼º½ Members only.
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