--- title: Professional Learning Resources & Blog | IRIS Connect | Liam Collins description: Liam Collins, Headteacher of Uplands Community College and Vice Chair of the Headteachers’ Roundtable, shares his reflections on teacher recruitment, training and retention following the release of the Shaping the Future of CPD 2016 report. --- [![IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE](https://blog.irisconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE.png?width=170&height=127&name=IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE.png "IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE")](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/) - [Request a Demo](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/meet-with-us/) - [Login](https://app.irisconnect.com/) - Solutions - [Instructional Coaching](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/instructional-coaching/) - [Guided Reflection](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/guided-reflection/) - [Collaborative PD](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/collaborative-pd/) - [Pathways](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/pathways/) - [Video Tools](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/products-and-services/video-technology-for-teachers/) - [AI Insights](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/ai-insights/) - [Teaching Techniques](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/teaching-techniques/) - [PD Consultancy](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/pd-consultancy/) - [Pricing](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/products-and-services/pricing/) - Organisations - [Schools and Academies](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/schools-and-academies/) - [Multi-Academy Trusts](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/trusts/) - [ITT](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/supporting-itt/) - Resources - [Case Studies](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/impact/) - [Research](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/impact/research/) - [White Paper](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/whitepaper-towards-unity/) - [Webinars & Events](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/events/) - [Guides](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.irisconnect.com/uk) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/our-story/) - [Our Team](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/staffroom/) - [International](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/international/) - [Vacancies](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/join-us/) Menu # Blog ## Exploring what matters Free professional development resources, tips, and summaries written for educators, by educators. 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