Tom Sherrington: What Does Effective Teaching Really Look Like?

I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with the brilliant Tom Sherrington to unpack some of the most important and nuanced questions in education today. Across this five-part series, we explore what great teaching actually looks like—and how we can build it, see it, and sustain it in our classrooms and schools.

💡 From defining effective learning to breaking down Tom’s powerful Mode A and Mode B teaching framework, this series is full of research-informed insight and classroom-tested wisdom.

We discuss:

• The role of teacher talk and how to use it purposefully

• Why modelling, interleaving, and routines matter so much

• The impact of WalkThrus on CPD, instructional coaching, and building a shared professional language

• The most effective levers for school improvement

• How to foster grit, build student relationships, and avoid strategy overload

• And finally, the future of education—featuring Tom’s reflections on the most exciting current research and the growing role of AI in our profession

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or CPD facilitator, this is a must-listen conversation that will sharpen your thinking, spark new ideas, and reinvigorate your practice.