Claire Gadsby
Claire Gadsby presenting to educators

Professional learning that changes classroom practice.

Most professional development ends when the training day finishes. I believe that’s when the real work begins. For more than thirty years, I’ve partnered with schools, trusts and education organisations across the UK and internationally, helping teachers turn educational research into confident, exceptional classroom practice.

Whether I’m delivering a keynote to hundreds of educators, Team-Teaching or supporting long-term implementation through my High Impact Teaching App, everything I do is built on one simple belief: The true measure of professional learning isn’t what teachers know, it’s what pupils experience.

Meet Claire

For over 30 years, Claire Gadsby has partnered with schools, trusts, ministries of education and educational organisations across the UK and internationally to improve teaching, learning and leadership at every level.

Holding a Master's degree in Educational Management, Claire is recognised for translating educational research into practical, sustainable classroom practice. She has worked with hundreds of schools, supporting leaders to implement evidence-informed approaches that build teacher confidence, strengthen professional practice and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Claire's expertise spans Early Years to Post-16, working with individual teachers, leadership teams and whole-school communities. Her approach goes beyond delivering inspirational professional development; she helps organisations embed lasting change through implementation, coaching, deliberate practice and strategic leadership.

A respected keynote speaker, consultant, author and professional learning specialist, Claire is known for combining warmth, credibility and deep educational expertise with practical strategies that have immediate impact. Her work enables organisations to move from intention to implementation, creating cultures where educators continue to grow, collaborate and thrive long after the training has finished.

Whether supporting a single school, a multi-academy trust or a national education initiative, Claire's focus remains the same: empowering educators to create exceptional learning experiences that transform outcomes for every learner.

Trusted International Speaker

Trusted International Speaker

Government Advisor 2025

Government Advisor 2025

International Educational Consultant

International Educational Consultant

What Educators Say

Trusted by Schools and Organisations Globally

Outstanding training delivered by Claire - excellent tools to use within and outside of the classroom that allows engagement and excitement in learning, whilst also allowing for pupils to make their best efforts, with limited resources when necessary.
St Joseph’s RC Willesden
Teacher
The most engaging CPD that I have had in such a long time. Many ideas to take away and implement. Ideas that are easy to try - limited resources needed. Following on Instagram and have already ordered your books!
Timbercroft
Middle Leadership
The session was very interactive and I truly immersed and related to every single word she said about the long ppts and especially the differentiation being implemented in the lessons these days. The idea of including every single child without feeling bad of themselves resonated with me. I walked out with so many wonderful and easy strategies to implement in my class. I am very grateful for this opportunity.
Al Salam Charter School
Teacher
Engaging and quick strategies to use straight away in the class. Claire is always friendly, positive and relative- love seeing her in school!
The English College
Senior Leadership
I’ve been to many training sessions in many countries this was the best!
American Academy
Teaching Assistant
I thought it was the most insightful PD session we have had all year and I would love you to come back and delve into this further. I have gained so many useful ideas that I think could really benefit my learners and lighten my workload in the process.
JBS
Teacher
This was the clearest, most actionable CPD I have ever had the privilege of taking part in. I am so inspired to take what I have learned today and apply the coaching from you in my lessons moving forward. I'm so excited! Thank you for reigniting the spark in Term 3 and reminding me that not everything in life needs a worksheet, and all our children deserve the highest challenge and support.
DBSJP
Teacher and Middle Leader
A really helpful presentation, full of fantastic ideas that could be implemented immediately. Thank you.
Maidstone Specialist Teaching & Learning Service
Specialist Teacher
Great ideas shared on why and how which can be implemented immediately. Great to see it in action in the classroom to see the immediate impact. Bank of strategies shared to use and apply when coaching.
Jebel Ali
Senior Leadership
Fantastic - have attended in person and training online is a close second :)
River Primary
Senior Leadership
Great as was the course I did in person with Claire ten years ago! Great how applicable the training is to daily practice full of ideas that can be applied immediately rather than exhaustive explanations of pedagogy. Many thanks!
St Leonard's CE Primary Academy
Teacher
In my 30 years as a principal, few trainers have provided teachers with strategies they could use the very next day. Claire Gatsby is engaging, practical and relevant to every curriculum and subject. Teachers leave her sessions inspired and ready to engage their students!
American Academy for Girls, Taaleem
Principal
Outstanding training delivered by Claire - excellent tools to use within and outside of the classroom that allows engagement and excitement in learning, whilst also allowing for pupils to make their best efforts, with limited resources when necessary.
St Joseph’s RC Willesden
Teacher
The most engaging CPD that I have had in such a long time. Many ideas to take away and implement. Ideas that are easy to try - limited resources needed. Following on Instagram and have already ordered your books!
Timbercroft
Middle Leadership
The session was very interactive and I truly immersed and related to every single word she said about the long ppts and especially the differentiation being implemented in the lessons these days. The idea of including every single child without feeling bad of themselves resonated with me. I walked out with so many wonderful and easy strategies to implement in my class. I am very grateful for this opportunity.
Al Salam Charter School
Teacher
Engaging and quick strategies to use straight away in the class. Claire is always friendly, positive and relative- love seeing her in school!
The English College
Senior Leadership
I’ve been to many training sessions in many countries this was the best!
American Academy
Teaching Assistant
I thought it was the most insightful PD session we have had all year and I would love you to come back and delve into this further. I have gained so many useful ideas that I think could really benefit my learners and lighten my workload in the process.
JBS
Teacher
This was the clearest, most actionable CPD I have ever had the privilege of taking part in. I am so inspired to take what I have learned today and apply the coaching from you in my lessons moving forward. I'm so excited! Thank you for reigniting the spark in Term 3 and reminding me that not everything in life needs a worksheet, and all our children deserve the highest challenge and support.
DBSJP
Teacher and Middle Leader
A really helpful presentation, full of fantastic ideas that could be implemented immediately. Thank you.
Maidstone Specialist Teaching & Learning Service
Specialist Teacher
Great ideas shared on why and how which can be implemented immediately. Great to see it in action in the classroom to see the immediate impact. Bank of strategies shared to use and apply when coaching.
Jebel Ali
Senior Leadership
Fantastic - have attended in person and training online is a close second :)
River Primary
Senior Leadership
Great as was the course I did in person with Claire ten years ago! Great how applicable the training is to daily practice full of ideas that can be applied immediately rather than exhaustive explanations of pedagogy. Many thanks!
St Leonard's CE Primary Academy
Teacher
In my 30 years as a principal, few trainers have provided teachers with strategies they could use the very next day. Claire Gatsby is engaging, practical and relevant to every curriculum and subject. Teachers leave her sessions inspired and ready to engage their students!
American Academy for Girls, Taaleem
Principal
Motivation for staff has been amazing. The entertainment in the room and across the day has been lovely to see.
Timbercroft
Senior Leadership
It was really insightful and the fact that we were able to see it being implemented in a real life classroom at our own school, with our own kids helped a lot and made a huge difference. Thank you for your time, effort and sharing all your knowledge and ideas with us.
AIS
Teacher
Best PD!
Al Salam Charter School
Inclusion Teacher
Your workshop completely changed the concept of classroom observation, transforming it from mere monitoring into an active role as a supporter, participant, and genuinely engaged contributor. I truly appreciated what you presented to us, and I extend my sincere thanks.
AIS
Middle Leadership
Brilliant refresher of the importance of initial early language building. I will be sharing the vocabulary with our nursery parents. We already use lots of makaton and actions but retrieval of these will show competence.
Little Common
Teacher
Incredible as always! I've loved being on your coaching course and now this additional training, I still managed to take things away, so thank you!
DBSJP
Teacher
Loved the training and the pace was great after a long day it was very active so avoided falling asleep and actually added lots of new ideas into my page to try before the end of the term especially the ideas about including the LA more during continuous provision. As i am in early years I found the session to relate to not only the older children but the strategies can be adapted to meet the needs of my little learners too
DBF
Teacher
Strategies, tips and in the moment ways to have an impact on teaching and learning instantly. Modeled in the classroom to help embed learning. As always, things to try and implement straight away.
Raha International School, KCC
Senior Leadership
Very engaging even when over zoom! I attended the day at the Amex and it was great to have that enhanced with new strategies like create the appetite!
Heene Church of England Primary
Senior Leadership
Wonderful and engaging and really applicable for our school atmosphere and learning! Emotional attachment to all teachers and how they learn! Would love to have you back!
American Academy for Girls
Senior Leadership
I loved both of your sessions. Really got me thinking about my lessons as a teacher and how I give feedback as a HOD. I loved the idea about the bronze, gold and silver and deciding before the lesson what level of feedback the teacher wanted. Thank you
JESS
Middle Leadership
Motivation for staff has been amazing. The entertainment in the room and across the day has been lovely to see.
Timbercroft
Senior Leadership
It was really insightful and the fact that we were able to see it being implemented in a real life classroom at our own school, with our own kids helped a lot and made a huge difference. Thank you for your time, effort and sharing all your knowledge and ideas with us.
AIS
Teacher
Best PD!
Al Salam Charter School
Inclusion Teacher
Your workshop completely changed the concept of classroom observation, transforming it from mere monitoring into an active role as a supporter, participant, and genuinely engaged contributor. I truly appreciated what you presented to us, and I extend my sincere thanks.
AIS
Middle Leadership
Brilliant refresher of the importance of initial early language building. I will be sharing the vocabulary with our nursery parents. We already use lots of makaton and actions but retrieval of these will show competence.
Little Common
Teacher
Incredible as always! I've loved being on your coaching course and now this additional training, I still managed to take things away, so thank you!
DBSJP
Teacher
Loved the training and the pace was great after a long day it was very active so avoided falling asleep and actually added lots of new ideas into my page to try before the end of the term especially the ideas about including the LA more during continuous provision. As i am in early years I found the session to relate to not only the older children but the strategies can be adapted to meet the needs of my little learners too
DBF
Teacher
Strategies, tips and in the moment ways to have an impact on teaching and learning instantly. Modeled in the classroom to help embed learning. As always, things to try and implement straight away.
Raha International School, KCC
Senior Leadership
Very engaging even when over zoom! I attended the day at the Amex and it was great to have that enhanced with new strategies like create the appetite!
Heene Church of England Primary
Senior Leadership
Wonderful and engaging and really applicable for our school atmosphere and learning! Emotional attachment to all teachers and how they learn! Would love to have you back!
American Academy for Girls
Senior Leadership
I loved both of your sessions. Really got me thinking about my lessons as a teacher and how I give feedback as a HOD. I loved the idea about the bronze, gold and silver and deciding before the lesson what level of feedback the teacher wanted. Thank you
JESS
Middle Leadership
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Trusted by clients from the UK and GCC

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JESS Dubai
Kings' Education
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Taaleem Charter Schools
Dulwich College Singapore
JESS Dubai
Kings' Education
Educational Partner
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Taaleem Charter Schools
Dulwich College Singapore
JESS Dubai
Kings' Education
Educational Partner
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Publications

Tools for Better Teaching

Claire is the author of three highly regarded professional development books, trusted by thousands of educators to improve classroom practice and learner outcomes. Combining educational research with practical, ready-to-use strategies, each publication is designed to help teachers create engaging, inclusive and high-impact learning experiences.

A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking

New! A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking is full of highly innovative, practical and labour-saving strategies that shows busy teachers exactly how to provide feedback which moves learning forward, but which also inspires and motivates pupils to want to improve.

The Gadsby Method E-Books

Unlock the Power of The Gadsby Method E-Books

Take your training day further with Claire Gadsby's expertly curated e-books, each packed with the top 10 most impactful strategies for every primary year group. With over 500 proven techniques distilled into bite-sized videos and practical examples, these resources make professional learning truly stick. Plus, the full set includes a senior leadership matrix to track whole-school coverage and progression at a glance.

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