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Ofsted has to give just two days’ notice before inspection, so it’s a good idea to have a training session in reserve for when your school gets the call. Paul Ainsworth outlines just such a session
Dudley local authority offers a range of programmes to help CPD leaders fulfil their role effectively. Continuing her look at the LA, Vicki Jordan explains more
Christopher Robertson summarises training requirements for the TDA's new National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination and explains who needs to meet them
Meeting away from school has many tangible benefits to groups of staff. Paul Ainsworth reflects on these and considers what planning is required to get maximum impact from the experience
Research shows that under the right circumstances the short, one-off workshop can bring significant benefits, say Dr Susannah Lloyd and Professor Chris King
With a little effort you can bring staff development to the top of the agenda, says Josephine Smith
The availability of funding to train specialist teaches will give schools the chance to build up the support that children with dyslexia need, explains Anne Sheddick
With its sharing of experience, coaching can be an ideal form of CPD, says Paul Ainsworth
Josephine Smith gives tips on how e-learning can make CPD more attractive for colleagues
CPD leaders should encourage this simple way to share good practice, says Josephine Smith
From refreshments to follow-up sessions, Paul Ainsworth supplies ideas for making your twilight training sessions more effective and more popular with staff
A conference can cost as much as a holiday in the Canaries, so how can you get good value out of the day? Josephine Smith offers advice in the first of a series on how to get the best out of CPD
The continuing professional development training implications of the gifted and talented (G&T) agenda are highlighted here by Sophie Craven and Brin Best, explaining all that CPD has to offer in the area of G&T
Does your school encourage innovation within teaching through its CPD? According to the GTCE, most teachers are displaying innovative practice, even though they don't realise it. This article showcases some best practice
Have you ever thought of approaching your school's CPD with an arts focus? Beverley Kirk describes the reflective and creative benefits of teachers coming at their continuing professional development from a different perspective





