Understanding educational policies and practices is one of the 12 professional practices in the British Council's CPD framework for teachers. It involves locating up-to-date and relevant information about national, regional and institutional educational policies; locating up-to-date and relevant information about international, national, regional and institutional educational practice; employing professional and pedagogical practices that are consistent with applicable policies related to a number of different areas.

Take a look at some suggested resources for improving your understanding of educational policies and practices.