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Inclusive provision by design

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:19:35 GMT

Teach East SCITT Director, Henry Sauntson, shares his views on inclusive and equitable training provision

Didagogy

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:11 GMT

Teach East Director Henry Sauntson reflects on the latest findings of the Teacher Development Trust.

Towers of Babel - Shared Language (ResearchEd Norwich 2022)

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:59:08 GMT

In May 2022 SCITT Director Henry Sauntson presented ideas around creating shared language for Mentors and Trainees to ensure positive dialogue and development. He has written up his thoughts as a slightly rambling narrative; enjoy...

New Blog Post - January 2022

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:05:10 GMT

In the first Teach East blog of 2022, Director Henry Sauntson explores some thinking and research behind classroom dynamics - in particular seating arrangements - and the potential impact on teachers starting out in the profession.

Thoughts on Observation and Context

Fri, 5 Nov 2021 08:19:01 GMT

SCITT Director Henry Sauntson explores some of the thinking behind effective observation of teachers for the purposes of professional development and improvement, and the need for context.

Exploring Professional Development Through an ITE lens

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:36:22 GMT

In this extended blog our Secondary Director, Henry Sauntson, explores the findings and recommendations of the recently published Effective Professional Development Guidance Report from the Education Endowment Foundation, and applies them to Initial Teacher Education.

The Teach East Blog

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:02:05 GMT

Teach East Director Henry Sauntson gives his views on the need for context in the application of generic Teacher Training frameworks