This article reflects on my 2005 article in this journal, entitled "Models of Continuing Professional Development: a framework for analysis". Having been invited to reflect on the original article as part of Professional Development in Education's 40th anniversary celebrations, I have taken the opportunity not only to reflect on the…

This paper explores the role of teacher educators in schools and universities in England and the changes that have arisen within the field of initial teacher training (ITT) as a result of the Coalition Government's (2010-2015) School Direct initiative. The discussion which follows and the conclusions suggested are live, current and of pivotal…

This paper argues the need for coherent, holistic frameworks offering insightful understandings as well as viable, connected and synergistic solutions to schools in addressing pressing problems arising from the acknowledged gaps between research, practice and professional development. There is a need to conceptualise a comprehensive conceptual…