Bridging the Pedagogy Gap in Pakistan
How Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan, is elevating teaching standards with Teach2030 OVERVIEW Karachi Grammar School is a split-site school, with 3 campuses (Pre-Nursery to Class 6 in Junior Section, Classes 7 to 9 in Middle Section and O/A level at the College Section) and approximately 290 teachers. Only 28 have a B.Eds/PGCE teaching qualification, although […]
A Flying Start for Radley Fundraising
This term, Year 10 boys from Radley College are working in teams to fundraise for the CET, leading imaginative and creative events and activities. Over the weekend, one boarding house, C Social, completed its fundraising challenge and raised just over £3,000. This is an exceptional achievement and we are in awe of these boys. They […]
CET Research Project with Anglia Ruskin University
In an exciting step forward, the CET is partnering with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to offer a fully funded ESRC CAM-DTP PhD studentship. This research project, titled under Culture & Leadership in Transnational TPD, will directly examine trust, curriculum expectations, leadership routines and professional norms, producing a thesis and practical resources for CET. The focus of […]
Building Better Teachers of the Future in India with the Helga Todd Foundation
How the Commonwealth Education Trust partners with the Helga Todd Foundation to support Sterlite EdIndia Foundation to transform teacher training in India Teacher quality is one of the strongest predictors of pupil success: effective education begins with effective teachers – and they need effective teacher training. We are investing in future teachers in India to transform classrooms through our partnership with the Helga Todd Foundation, by supporting the Sterlite EdIndia Foundation to strengthen pre-service teacher education through Teach2030. Through our structured professional […]
Join us at the Houses of Parliament for a CET–CEC event ahead of World Teachers’ Day
The Commonwealth Education Trust is pleased to invite friends, partners and supporters to a joint event with the Council for Education in the Commonwealth: Investing in Teacher Professional Development in Low-Resource Contexts A CET–CEC event : Addressing one of the most urgent education needs across the Commonwealth The event will take place on Thursday 1 […]
Unlocking Global Potential: Our Work with The Economist Educational Foundation
Last week, the Commonwealth Education Trust was privileged to host a joint event with The Economist Educational Foundation for our ambassadors. The aim was to introduce their annual competition, which focuses on youth empowerment through their global prize for educators, sponsored by ROLEX. These initiatives strive to transform classrooms by fostering critical thinking and celebrating […]
The Helga Todd Foundation and the Aikarthya Foundation: A New Partnership
Empowering Educators Across India For 5 years, the Helga Todd Foundation has been a dedicated and valued partner in India, working with the CET with organisations including KEF and Calcutta Rescue to transform teacher training in India. This year, our project with EdIndia has grown significantly, expanding from 32 trainee teachers in 2025 to 80 […]
Student Leadership, Global Impact: Radley College Supports CET with £10,000
Radley College is a place where tradition and service sit side by side, and where students are encouraged not only to excel, but to use their energy and creativity to contribute to the wider world. My recent visit was a moment to celebrate: the boys’ fundraising efforts which have resulted in a £10,000 cheque for […]
Celebrating a Strong Partnership: CET & Radley College
Partnerships between UK schools and global educational programmes are more than symbolic — they are vehicles for real, sustainable change. In a recent article news item in School Management Plus, we shared how these relationships help students become active global citizens, while enabling mutual learning and long-term impact. We’re extremely proud that the Commonwealth Education […]
ISPEF Global Conference: An Opportunity for Change in Africa
Last month, I was honoured to speak at the IPSEF Global 2025 Conference in London. This annual gathering brings together high-profile speakers from education specialists to legal experts, headteachers to investors all committed to helping schools with a British curriculum establish themselves successfully overseas. Held at Woburn House, this one-day event offered a rich mix […]
