Staff CPD
“Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better”
Dylan Wiliam
At Stratford School Academy we value all our staff and actively encourage their development. We recognise that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) promotes high morale, motivation, self esteem and collegiality in the workforce and strongly believe that the most effective teachers are those who take ownership and give a high priority to professional development. Teaching is not just a job, it is a profession that needs to be nurtured through regular professional development, in order to ensure teachers have the skills, knowledge and understanding to deliver the school aims and improve student outcomes.
All staff members have an entitlement to high-quality continuing professional development and are encouraged to actively seek out opportunities for their own professional development. This proactive and targeted approach to continuing professional development is essential for improving student experiences and outcomes.
Types of CPD:
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BLANKET Important development work that all teachers need to be involved in and which aligns with whole school priorities
Examples include: Fortnightly Teaching and Learning briefings, weekly twilights, whole school work scrutiny, external speakers
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OPTIONAL A range of developmental activities that teachers can opt into, with a view to personalising their CPD and so allowing them to follow their own interests
Examples include: Completion of National Professional Qualifications, Use of IRIS software to support instructional coaching, access to CPD library
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DIRECTED When staff are directed to engage in specific developmental, support work
Examples include: Head of Department and Head of Year conferences
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(Adapted from “Perfect Teacher-led CPD”, Allison, 2014)
