CfSA News
What our members really think: results from the CfSA’s recent annual member survey
At the CfSA, we believe that subject associations are stronger together, and that means listening carefully to the people we represent. Late last year, 2025, we ran our annual member survey, giving all member associations the opportunity to share their experiences, priorities, and ideas for the year ahead. We’re
Why Subject Associations Matter – and Why Visibility Matters Too
By Zoë Keens, CfSA Board member and NATRE representative As a Board member of the Council for Subject Associations (CfSA), I have long been aware of the scale and significance of the work that Subject Associations do. Much of it happens quietly, persistently, and without the recognition it deserves –
Why trainee and early career teachers need subject associations
Associate Professor Andy Connell, Director of the CfSA, looks at how trainee and early teachers can improve their subject pedagogical knowledge and get support by joining a subject association. When it comes to subject- and phase-specific teaching, whether primary, secondary, FE, or Early Years, subject associations are a great source
CfSA Statement on the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Council for Subject Associations (CfSA) welcomes the publication of the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report We will be looking for a clear recognition of the value of subject expertise in curriculum design and teaching, and for a strong re-emphasis on the importance of a
Building a Shared Knowledge Base: CfSA Explores Collaboration with MESH Guides
How can subject associations work together to preserve and share vital teaching knowledge? A recent CfSA event explored exciting opportunities through the MESH Guides platform. On 25th September, the Council for Subject Associations hosted an online session with MESH (Mapping Education Specialist Know-how), bringing together subject association leaders to explore
Why subject expertise must shape vocational education
The future of vocational education is at a crossroads. With T Levels being positioned as the preferred route for young people and many Applied General Qualifications hanging in the balance, a critical question emerges: will a one-size-fits-all approach really serve our diverse learning needs? In this post, Michele Gregson,