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Supporting teachers and leaders to develop their practice.

At the STEP Institute of Education, we provide the highest quality professional development opportunities to teachers and leaders.

Our expert team of teacher educators is committed to this work, and passionately believes that teacher development is the best and most sustainable way to drive up standards in our schools and ultimately improve the educational outcomes and life chances of the pupils we serve.

Meet our Participants

Katrina Pounder

Maths Specialist

Sandown Primary School
Maria Lynwood

Y6 Teacher

Buckingham Park Primary School
David Brown

Deputy Head Teacher

Ratton School

I found the structure of the NPQH extremely well organised. I gained a greater understanding of all elements of school leadership, and I've applied what I've learnt every day.

Andrea Keith

Head Teacher

Cradle Hill Community Primary School

ECT Induction Tutor We have found the STEP programme to be informative, supportive and of high quality, ensuring all our ECTs have been effectively trained to a very high standard throughout their first two years teaching.

Imaan Effendi

Y1 Teacher

Gonville Academy

The programs, conferences and modules have been extremely beneficial, as I have been able to implement the skills and content taught into practice.