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Evidence into Action · Dec 3, 2025 · 33 min

Effective professional development in 16-19 settings

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. Sign up for EEF’s 16-19 newsletter here.

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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

Sign up for EEF’s 16-19 newsletter here. 

 

 

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