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Leading CPD
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Find out how group viewing of a lesson video led to revitalised professional dialogue at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
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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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What works for effective induction? Chris Moyse shares his strategy of weekly observations and focused feedback for building good habits
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Building a community of professional learners at Canons High School allowed staff to focus less on outcomes and work more effectively toward pupils' learning
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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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So many training sessions get great feedback but then end in little or no implementation. Joanne Miles gives four questions you can use to plan for long lasting impact
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We explain what schools can do to cut the cost of CPD while increasing its effectiveness, and how to make the most of external conferences and training provision
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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 template for upper pay scale (UPS) teachers to help evaluate your skills and prepare for appraisal meetings