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Managing Director
Andy is the founder of IRIS Connect and a regular speaker at professional learning events. He is passionate about bridging the gap between what the research shows about effective professional development and the practical delivery of impactful learning interactions. His journey began at the University of Sussex with groundbreaking work on the use of video in initial teacher training and culminated in the development of a web based platform to enhance teachers’ reflection and collaboration. Since founding the company Andy has worked around the world supporting effective teacher development, and has been involved in many inspiring educational projects and research.
Coaching for Teachers: What school leaders need to consider Coaching for teachers is a sustained, job-embedded form of professional development
All Change: Reflecting on the new OfSTED toolkit On 5 November 2025, the government released the new school inspection toolkit.
Scaling Adaptive Expertise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdO2l9oBUFw&t At IRIS Connect’s recent live event, Professional Development in the Age of AI: Reducing Workload, Growing
IRIS Connect Adaptive Pathways Design Principles Managing Director at IRIS Connect When you take an adaptive pathway on IRIS Connect,
The Ultimate Guide to Reflective Practice in Teaching Contents What is reflective practice in teaching? The importance of reflection in
Sharing good practice: Strategies to encourage teacher collaboration Introduction Collaboration between lead practitioners and teachers is a powerful professional development
Making Sense: AI in Education Note: This blog should be read in conjunction with Lena’s story which seeks to convey
Artificial Intelligence and Professional Development: Lena’s Story The Opening Chapter: Let me share a narrative that illustrates the future of
