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Meet the Australian Team: Oliver (Ollie) Lovell — Director of Steplab Australia & Director of Innovation Ollie is one of Australia’s leading voices in evidence-informed teaching. With a career spanning public and private schools, higher education, and large-scale research projects, he’s dedicated to helping teachers cut through the noise and focus on what truly improves learning. He’s the host of the Education Research Reading Room Podcast, author of multiple Amazon bestsellers including Cognitive Load Theory in Action and Tools for Teachers, and the creator of the EdThreads newsletter. Alongside his work at Steplab, Ollie is the co-founder and CEO of the Explicit Mathematics Program, and an adjunct lecturer at La Trobe University. And outside of work? When he isn’t slaving behind the keyboard or in front of a projector screen, Ollie does his best to get out into the Vic high country for adventure, and loves spending time with his wife and his two-year-old daughter.

What does the new Ofsted framework mean for teacher development? With Ofsted (2025) placing greater emphasis on teacher expertise, professionalism, and continuous improvement, leaders are rethinking how to design professional development (PD) that truly moves the dial. In our latest PD for Better Teaching, Claire Hill and Katherine Howard FCCT explore: ✅ why PD should be treated as a sequenced curriculum ✅ how to align PD with school improvement priorities ✅ why subject-specific rehearsal is essential ✅ how leaders can use data to refine PD and maximise impact This edition is packed with practical guidance to help you shape a coherent, evidence-informed PD programme. 📩 Read the full newsletter: Teacher development and the new Ofsted framework #TeacherPD #Ofsted2025 #CPDforTeachers #SteplabInsights

🎉 A special milestone for Steplab Australia! We’re thrilled to share that the 2026 Certificate in Coaching Leadership (CCL) cohort is close to reaching full capacity — for the first time ever. This year’s program will be led by Oliver (Ollie) Lovell and Rory McCaughey, bringing together their deep expertise in instructional coaching, school improvement, and evidence-informed practice. We’re so grateful to the incredible school leaders and coaches across Australia who continue to invest in building strong, sustainable coaching cultures. If you’ve been considering joining the program, now is the perfect time - only a handful of places remain before we close registrations. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e4nRDpXA If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether the program is the right fit for you or your school, email us at [email protected].

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Transform your coaching in one day! 🚀 Expert, practical strategies for effective observation & feedback. Perfect for coaches, mentors & PD leads. 29 Jan, BMA House London - secure your spot today 🎟️

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