In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Katie Luxton (EEF’s Senior Programme Manager), dive into what effective professional development looks like in 16–19 settings. They're joined by Evidence Partnership colleagues to unpack the latest evidence, share practical tips on putting this into practice, and highlight what’s making a real difference in their setting.

Guest Speakers:

• Mandy Senior (Assistant Principal- Thomas Rotherham College, Trust improvement partner- Inspire Learning Trust)


• Sue Smith (Learning and Development Manager, East Lancashire Learning Group)

Further resources

• EEF’s 16-19 hub with the latest news and links to key resources, and for further insights into our Evidence Partnership colleges.  


• EEF’s Effective professional development guidance for 16-19 settings


• EEF’s KEEP framework (knowledge, engagement, execution, practice)


• EEF’s schools guide to implementation – very relevant also to 16-19 settings. 

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