The Starlight Blog
Evidence-based thinking on pedagogy, reflective practice and professional growth for UK and International educators.
đŚBuilding Your Evidence Base for the New Ofsted Framework with Starlight
As Ofsted shifts towards deeper, evidence-informed evaluation, schools are now expected to demonstrate impact through real examples â not ju...
đ Unlocking Every Voice: Starlightâs 20 New EAL Language Packs
When we built Starlight, our goal was simple â to create a coaching and performance engine for schools that could turn insight into progress...
Unlock the Limitless Potential of Templates in Starlight
At STAR21, we believe that insight should be accessible to everyone â not hidden behind long observation cycles or time-consuming paperwork....
The NIoT Pilot Is Welcome News â But the Real Lesson Is About Trust
This weekâs Schools Week article about the National Institute of Teachingâs pilot on AI lesson analysis marks an important moment for the pr...
From Skeptic to Superuser: How One Teacher Changed His Practice with Starlight
When Dan first heard about Starlight, he wasnât convinced. âIâm a teacher, not a machine,â he told his colleagues. âI already have enough sc...
From âWhat Happened?â to âWhatâs Nextâ: Rethinking How We Share Cover Lesson Feedback
Every teacher knows the problem. You cover a colleagueâs class, guide students through the plan left behind, manage behaviour, answer questi...
From Classroom to Global Stage: STAR21 Brings Starlight to BETT 2026
Weâre thrilled to announce that STAR21 will be exhibiting Starlight, the UK's first AI coaching platform for teachers, at BETT 2026 â the wo...
Feature, Not a Bug: How AI Feedback is Changing Teacher Behaviour
One of the most interesting things about building Starlight is seeing how teachers are beginning to change how they teach â not because anyo...
Partnering to Explore AI Coaching in P4C
Thoughtful (formerly SAPERE) and STAR21 are pleased to announce a new partnership to pilot Starlight, an AI-powered coaching platform, withi...
Introducing Observations: Bringing Coaching Together in One Place
In schools everywhere, coaching is one of the most powerful drivers of professional growth. But until now, the way observations and reflecti...
Making Performance Management Meaningful
At St Augustineâs, weâve been rethinking how we approach target setting and performance management. Too often in schools these processes hav...
Case Study: How Teachers Are Helping to Build Starlight â Rebeccaâs Story
One of the most exciting things about building Starlight is watching teachers not just use the platform, but shape it. Rebecca, has been at...
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