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🎉We’re delighted to be attending this year’s ASCL Conference. If you’re joining fellow senior leaders to explore the future of education, we’d love to connect. Visit us at Stand 37 to meet the IRIS Connect team, discuss how meaningful professional development can strengthen teaching and leadership across your setting, and pick up a few IRIS Connect goodies along the way. See you there. #ascl2026

🤝For more than 17 years, we have worked alongside schools through changing policies, shifting priorities and evolving professional development approaches. 📈Trends come and go, but the principles that improve teaching remain remarkably consistent. 🏗️That is why IRIS Connect is built around what the research shows works best. 💻Our platform brings together video supported instructional coaching, structured reflection, collaborative practice and personalised professional learning in one place. The goal is not just to refine teaching techniques, but to support the long term development of professional judgement and adaptive expertise. 👀See how it works

Ofsted’s new toolkit is set to influence the next phase of inspection and accountability. The key question for school leaders: what does this mean for your improvement priorities and professional development strategy? 🤔 In our latest blog, @IRIS_Founder explores the implications of the changes and how leaders can respond with clarity and confidence - turning evolving expectations into an opportunity for meaningful growth. 🔗 Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0s8BnD0 #EducationLeadership #Ofsted #SchoolImprovement #ProfessionalDevelopment

Great teaching takes more than a great teacher. What can school leaders do to unlock it? This report worked across schools and researchers and to help identify seven keys to powerful learning environments: oecd.org/en/publication…

🔎 All Change: Reflecting on the new OfSTED toolkit Check out our new blog, from MD Andy Newell (@IRIS_Founder) where he explains the changes and how IRIS Connect has evolved to change the way schools develop teachers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rNkvN0

🔴 Did you know IRIS Connect has a YouTube channel? 💻 It’s home to a wide range of practical teaching insights, event recordings, and real examples of IRIS Connect in action. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice or explore new ways to support teacher development, there’s plenty to discover. ⭐ Take a look today and remember to subscribe to stay updated with our latest content. bit.ly/4a4ZMk7

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Judit Ruckes. After years of putting up a courageous fight against cancer, Judy sadly passed away just before Christmas, on December 18th. She was a true powerhouse within our marketing team and a constant source of positivity and inspiration. Words cannot begin to express how much she meant to us. She will be dearly missed and will always remain in our hearts. After the initial shock, and knowing how closely Judy worked with so many of you in our wider network, we consulted with her family and decided to share this sad news on our social media channels, so that all who knew and loved her have the opportunity to grieve. If you would like to show your support, there is a charity that was very close to Judy’s heart and supported her and her family greatly during her illness — the Wolo Foundation. We will share the donation link in the comments. Sending you all much love! P.S. If you were awaiting a response from Judy on anything marketing-related, please feel free to reach out to our team at marketing@irisconnect.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

🎉 The countdown is on! With less than a month to go and over 400 signups! Don’t miss your chance to be part of our first online event of 2026. 💻Online event: Professional Development in the Age of AI: Reducing Workload, Growing Agency 🎤 Hosted by: Baasit Siddiqui 🎓 Keynote Speakers: Laura Knight & Andy Newell 👥 Panel guests: To be announced soon! Explore how AI can support teachers, reduce workload, and empower professional agency in your school. 🎟️ Secure your free ticket today: bit.ly/3YoZ8ZC

🎓 As the 2025 school year draws to a close, it’s time to look ahead. With the rapid evolution of technology and the expanding influence of AI, how can educators stay ahead of the curve? Join us for ‘Professional Development in the Age of AI: Reducing Workload, Growing Agency’ – 5th February, 4:00–5:30pm. 🔥 Nearly 400 people have already signed up for this online conference. Haven’t got your ticket yet? Sign up today! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of professional development. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qnrxn0 #AIinEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IRISConnect #EdTech

#Eminent2025 is coming to Madrid 🇪🇸! Policymakers, researchers & educators will explore when, why & how #AI makes sense in schools. From responsible AI use to national strategies, data use, teacher support & classroom examples. 📺🔴Follow the livestream: cutlink.eun.org/86uR0I

At IRIS Connect, we believe lesson observations should empower, not intimidate. Join us and @get_further for a free online session exploring how to make feedback more developmental and impactful. 📆Thu 4 Dec | ⏲️ 4–5PM GMT 💻Register free: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pqbT70

🎥 Week 10: Learning from Success Students need to know what went right – not just what to fix. Highlighting successful thinking or actions helps students understand what worked and motivates them to do it again next time. 💡 Why it works: ✅ Reinforces effective strategies ✅ Builds confidence ✅ Encourages consistency across tasks 👉 Access 50+ free Teaching Technique Guides: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pwLZ00

Looking forward to the next three days of learning and exchanging with the community of international educators at #EAPRIL2025

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How can lesson observations drive genuine growth? Join IRIS Connect and @get_further for a free online workshop on making lesson feedback more supportive, practical, and transformative. 📆Thu 4 Dec | ⏲️ 4–5PM GMT 💻Register free: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pqbXb0

💥 We're excited to announce our new online conference: 'Professional Development in the Age of AI: Reducing Workload, Growing Agency' Expect to: ✔️ Learn how AI can support sustainable, impactful professional development ✔️ Explore ways to make CPD lighter on workload and richer in agency ✔️ Engage with education leaders, researchers, and practitioners from the UK and beyond 📅 5th February, 4–5.30pm (GMT) 🎫 eu1.hubs.ly/H0pvqJ90 You won't want to miss this!

We are absolutely delighted to be recognised with this award. 🏆 Huge thank you to the organisers and judges, and warm congratulations to all the other winners who are working so hard to improve education for children and young people. Proud of what our team and partner schools have achieved together so far, and excited for what comes next.

📣Customers📣 Join our Leader Training webinar tomorrow where you'll hear from @kristy Kristy Harrison from The Charles Dickens School, who will spotlight their bespoke coaching pathway on IRIS Connect. Discover how they're building a coaching culture that's tailored, practical, and sustainable. 📅 11 November, 4-5pm GMT 🔗 eu1.hubs.ly/H0ptFwF0

📣Don’t miss Building Personalised PD: How Emerging Technology Changes the Game 📆12 Nov | ⏲️16–17pm |💻 Online 👍 @IRIS_Founder with @ASCL_UK Discover how to retain great teachers and build thriving school communities. Join: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pqdQS0 #CPD

Looking forward to hearing perspectives from other stakeholders in ITT and to sharing our experiences