HOW2, AAL, and Dovetail & Slate Launch Educator Accreditation Framework

TeachingHOW2s, the professional learning platform used across education and training sectors to embed evidence-informed teaching and strengthen classroom practice, today announced the launch of a new Accreditation Framework developed with the Awarding Association for Learning (AAL) and sponsored by Dovetail & Slate.

The framework provides formal recognition for the professional learning educators achieve through the HOW2 Platform — from applying practical, evidence-based teaching techniques to collaborating with peers and leading professional development across their organisation. It recognises not only evidence-informed practice, but the collaborative and leadership behaviours that sustain high-quality teaching at scale.

The framework features three progressive levels of accreditation — HOW2 Pedagogy Champion (Blue), HOW2 Pedagogy Collaborator (Silver), and HOW2 Pedagogy Leader (Gold). Each stage reflects a deepening level of professional growth, from embedding HOW2 techniques in everyday teaching to leading collaborative, organisation-wide improvement. Aligned with national quality standards and validated by AAL, the programme offers a clear, credible pathway for recognising sustained impact in teaching and learning.

The partnership between TeachingHOW2s and Dovetail & Slate builds on an established relationship, with Dovetail & Slate using the HOW2 Platform to support the professional development of their educators. Their sponsorship of the new accreditation framework reflects a shared commitment to raising standards in teaching and learning and ensuring educators are equipped with practical, accredited support.

Guy Walker, CEO of the Talentia Group (Dovetail & Slate), said:​“Our partnership with HOW2 and the introduction of the new framework means we’re equipping teachers with accredited skills that truly set them apart. We’re committed to empowering educators by connecting them with expert guidance, CPD and coaching to support their growth, whether they’re new to the profession or experienced practitioners. For our clients, that means talented professionals who add value from day one and, ultimately, improve outcomes in the classroom.”

Thousands of educators across partner organisations already use the HOW2 Platform to turn evidence-based expertise into everyday teaching practice. The new Accreditation Framework now gives formal recognition to that professional learning, offering a clear, standards-based route to accreditation that is practical, scalable, and rooted in real classroom practice.

The Awarding Association for Learning (AAL) is a recognised accrediting body dedicated to raising standards in education and professional development. AAL works in partnership with organisations to accredit programmes that demonstrate rigour, quality, and measurable impact on professional practice.

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Dovetail & Slate, part of the Talentia Group, specialises in connecting education and training providers with talented professionals across the UK. Through recruitment, training, and workforce development partnerships, Dovetail & Slate supports the further education and skills sector in building strong teaching capacity and improving learner outcomes.

🔗 Find out more at https://​dove​tails​late​.co​.uk/

TeachingHOW2s is driving innovation in CPD for educators across Further Education, Higher Education, schools, and workplace training. Its digital platform offers a practical, evidence-based approach to embedding transformative teaching techniques, supported by its integrated AI Assistant, which provides real-time, tailored support to help educators quickly adapt strategies to their own classrooms.

Alongside this, its collaborative tools encourage professional dialogue and peer-to-peer learning, helping educators share best practices and build collective expertise. HOW2 makes CPD an everyday, scalable, and sustainable practice — supporting staff in creating engaging, effective learning environments where both learners and practitioners can thrive.

🔗 Find out more at https://​teach​ing​how2s​.com/