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Leading CPD
For CPD coordinators, heads of CPD and school leaders: anything to do with delivering, structuring and evaluating effective professional development for teachers.
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As part of your Optimus membership, you have access to a variety of resources in support of outstanding middle leadership. Download our plan to get started
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Good professional development ensures staff have access to high quality training. Suzanne O’Connell talks to a school who meet individual CPD needs while supporting whole school priorities
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One size fits all CPD just doesn’t work. Find out how Chris Moyse’s school built an individualised personal development process that truly addresses teachers’ needs
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How can you make sure your professional development programme delivers results and helps teachers develop their practice? We share what one outstanding school does
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Download this guide for expert advice on how to use coaching in staff CPD and training and why implementing a coaching culture in your school can aid retention
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Want to improve the CPD offer for teachers in your school? We summarise some of the research evidence on professional learning and development
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Resources for school CPD leaders and coordinators. Advice on high-quality professional development activities, evaluating the impact of CPD and developing a coaching culture
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Coordinating CPD across a large school can be challenging, and whole-school priorities can easily be lost. This template from an all-through school can help your planning
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Personalising professional development is a challenge for most schools. Use this professional development plan template and timetable to help
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How to improve the CPD offer for teachers in your school? Elizabeth Holmes summarises the CUREE report on professional learning