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title: A Vision for Enhanced Professionalism
description: CEM Director and Professor Rob Coe, presented at inaugural conference of The Chartered College of Teaching. Watch the conference, themed 'A collective voice,' here.
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# [A Vision for Enhanced Professionalism](https://www.cem.org/blog/a-vision-for-enhanced-professionalism)

 Written by [Professor Robert Coe](https://www.cem.org/blog/author/professor-robert-coe) | Feb 15, 2017 12:06:00 PM

"Teaching is far and away the most important of all professions. Teachers make more difference to more people's lives, in a way that more people feel passionate about... what they do really matters." - Professor Robert Coe, Director, CEM.

The new professional body for the teaching profession, The Chartered College of Teaching hosted their inaugural conference in London on Thursday 16th February.

The theme of the inaugural conference was ‘A collective voice’.

CEM Director and Professor of Education at Durham University, Rob Coe, spoke about evidence-based practice and his vision for enhanced professionalism.

[Download the Powerpoint](https://www.cem.org/hubfs/attachments/conferences/A%20Vision%20for%20Enhanced%20Professionalism%20CCT%2016Feb17.pptx) presented by Rob Coe.

[View full post](https://www.cem.org/blog/a-vision-for-enhanced-professionalism)

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