Engaging with CfT

Fostering collaboration, co-creation, and professional connection across Scotland

Engagement is a key feature of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. It underpins our commitment to supporting Scotland’s teaching workforce in leading and participating in meaningful, research-informed professional learning. Our national engagement strategy is designed to build lasting partnerships, enhance collaboration, and ensure that the Centre remains relevant and responsive to the priorities of the profession.
Through both digital and in-person activity, we are working to establish a dynamic and inclusive professional learning community, one that reflects the diversity of educational contexts across the country, including those in rural, remote, and Gaelic education settings.

Our Approach

The Centre’s engagement work is guided by the principles of equity, partnership, and professional agency. We aim to:

  • Facilitate ongoing dialogue with teachers to inform our strategic priorities and areas of focus
  • Support the development and delivery of professional learning hubs rooted in local, thematic, and sector-specific contexts
  • Enable participation in co-created learning experiences that are evidence-informed and practice-relevant
  • Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange across sectors, phases, and regions
  • Ensure inclusive representation from underrepresented groups and contexts across Scotland’s education landscape

Our engagement strategy is supported by digital technologies that extend our reach and promote flexible access to learning, collaboration, and contribution.

Who we engage with

We work with a broad range of stakeholders including:

  • Practising teachers and school leaders across all sectors
  • Local authorities and regional improvement collaboratives
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Gaelic and rural educators
  • National education agencies and organisations

Through these collaborations, we aim to build a shared space for inquiry, professional learning, and knowledge exchange.

Get Involved

The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CfTE) is being developed in collaboration with the teaching profession and wider education stakeholders. We invite colleagues across the system to participate in and contribute to our work. As the CfTE grows, we will be looking to work with teachers to ensure that our content service aligns with your needs.

If you are interested in learning more about the CfTE, follow us on social media or get in touch at cfte@glasgow.ac.uk