CPD Matters
"A recent Ofsted report (Ofsted, 2006) described the most effective practice for CPD in schools as a logical chain of procedures that places CPD at the heart of schools' planning for improvement and SIPs. Improved teaching and learning and raised standards were found in schools where performance management, self-review and CPD have been integrated (Ofsted, 2006). However, developing effective links between the work of CPD leaders and school improvement takes time (DfES, 2005). Evidence of effective practice suggests it is crucial that CPD is effectively led and managed in schools (TDA, 2007)."
Professional learning for school staff is not only an entitlement but, with the revised Performance Management regulations for teachers, it is also an expectation.
"....all teachers should have a professional responsibilty to be engaged in effective, sustained and relevant professional development throughout their careers and a contractual entitlement to effective, sustained and relevant professional....The best teachers, school leaders and support staff constantly seek to improve and develop their skills and subject knowledge. Ongoing engagement in effective CPD is at the heart of our plans for unlocking the talent of the school workforce....We have big ambitions for children. We need to be equally ambitious for the school workforce that works with them. We already have a high quality school workforce. Our aim is that it should be the best."
'Being the best for our children: releasing talent for teaching and learning'
DCSF 2008
The South East region is constantly working to encourage and improve the opportunities for the whole school workforce. By utilising this website to share information we will be able to meet the aims above.
The TDA funds a number of projects to develop and enhance CPD in the South East find out more about these Pilots by selecting this link.
There is also a dedicated section for resources for Advanced Skills Teachers by selecting this link - CPD for ASTs.
TDA website for national CPD information
Recent workforce development and modernisation meetings and resources |
