Professional development that really works

Unleash the potential of every teacher with Steplab's targeted professional development—designed to deliver measurable impact in any context and at every career stage.

Flexible & customisable

Evidence-based

Sustainable improvement

Evidence-based professional development for everyone who works in your school

How does Steplab work?

Steplab provides everything you need to deliver evidence-based, world-class professional development. From precise teaching techniques and expert models to actionable insights and real-time coaching, we help teachers embed evidence-informed practices and improve every day.

Join a global community: Over 100,000 teachers and 60% of the UK’s top-performing schools.

With Steplab, every teacher thrives—every day.

1000s of evidence-informed teaching techniques

Broken down into precise, granular steps—carefully sequenced and fully customisable to fit your unique context.

In-classroom video models

Showcasing world-class teaching techniques and sharing great practice with every teacher.

Comprehensive study modules

Unpacking the science of learning behind each step: helping teachers understand how, when, and why to apply strategies for maximum impact.

A powerful, evidence-informed coaching framework

Enabling impactful and responsive coaching conversations. With user-friendly guides, any teacher or leader can provide effective support to their colleagues.

Secure video capture tools

To record, annotate and reflect on teaching practice. Effortlessly build a custom video library for your school or trust.

Efficient tools for lesson drop-ins and shoutouts

To foster collaboration and celebrate excellent practice.

Powerful analytics for precise insights across schools and trusts

Enabling leaders to evaluate implementation and impact with unmatched clarity.

Customisable approach

Empowering schools and trusts to create tailored PD models. Start with coaching, drop-ins or group PD, and build at your own pace with our guided implementation roadmap

Expert training and support

To help you design and deliver a PD programme that really works. Get direct support from Steplab’s team of former teachers and school leaders.

Real-world impact with responsive coaching

Results matter, which is why we are so proud that the Steplab responsive coaching model - based on the best available evidence - really works.

Improved Ofsted grades at all Steplab Hubs that were formally RI

60%

of the highest performing schools in England use Steplab*

100K+

teachers using Steplab for their personalised coaching journey

15+

Steplab Hubs providing in-person support and training nationwide

100%

Steplab course satisfaction from leaders who have taken part

300+

school leaders training as Certified Coaching Leads

* Based on highest P8 for schools serving high numbers of disadvantaged students, 2023

What every user gets

Steplab is a fully customisable professional development platform and app, packed with step-by-step content based on the science of learning and modelled by 100s of in-classroom videos. Our flexible coaching framework and detailed analytics empower coaching pairs and leaders - helping to support and celebrate their progress over time.

Steplab platform

Access thousands of granular steps, hundreds of model videos and a suite of learning modules, spanning subjects and phases for teachers at all stages

Steplab Record

Coaches use the pioneering Steplab video app to record classroom insights, then mark up the footage with feedback using our seamless and intuitive tech

Our community

Instantly become a part of our active community of Steplab schools, including our 15 UK Steplab Hubs which host in-person training and networking days

Proactive support

Access support, implementation advice and daily masterclasses from our team of former school leaders with their invaluable experience and expert knowledge

Who created Steplab?

Built by former school leaders, Steplab has deep connections to the education community. We're driven every day to help trusts and schools become their best - because we know first-hand the difference effective PD makes.

Meet our team

Steplab partners

We are proud to partner with some of the most innovative organisations shaping the future of evidence-based practices in education in the UK and beyond.

Explore our partnerships

❝We really do believe that the quality of teaching in our schools has got better because of Steplab's responsive coaching model❞

Siobhan Meredith - Executive Director of Education, Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust

Great Teaching: Unpacked

A 4-part Netflix-style documentary by Steplab.

This documentary captures one configuration of effective teaching, inviting schools to reflect on how they might enhance teaching in their own contexts. It follows a range of teachers over multiple lessons across two schools (one secondary and one all-through), featuring teacher interviews and expert analysis.

Stream it now