CPD Resources
CPD Leader Meeting 27th January
Implementation and Impacts of ‘New professionalism’ DCSF
The Integrated Qualifications Framework - CWDC
Introducing the new Qualification and Credit Framework - Sue Tate
Effective Deployment of Classroom Staff - presented by Dave Hobbs
Developing the Workforce for the 21st Century School
Key Note Speakers
Professor David Hopkins Presentation
Elephant in the Room Concept - Professor David Hopkins
Mark Orrow-Whiting Presentation
CPD Workshops
Event Messages and questions asked
Strength Management CPD
Strength Management in CPD: Exploring CPD from the starting point of reviewing strengths and appreciate enquiry.
Facilitator: Steve Beety, Devon and Cornwall Police.
Internships Workshop
The function of internships was to examine as a mechanism underpinning CPD between schools and one which enables the creation of development opportunities across the wider workforce, e.g. between Schools and Children’s Centres.Internships are therefore seen as a valuable means to understand our partners and other working cultures and practice. Facilitator: Alan MacKenzie and Chris Mitten, National College.
Using a VLE to Support a School-based Masters Programme
Saint Mary Redcliffe and Temple school have recently developed a CPD strategy that uses teacher learning communities as action research hubs. In these communities all teachers have an opportunity to access Masters level accreditation for their work through our partnership with a local HEI. To support ongoing teacher learning, reflection and the sharing of best practice throughout the year we are developing a teacher training VLE. Facilitator: Stephen Clayson
A tour around the VLE at Saint Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Using VLE - Presentation by Stephen Clayson
Reflective Practice at Dene Magna Workshop
This workshop demonstrated how Dene Magna has used coaching to strengthen reflective and collaborative practice. The training of both staff and students as coaches has had a significant impact on culture, relationships and standards of achievement. Coaching expertise has been enhanced through distributed leadership and high-quality training is delivered to external partners.
Facilitator: Mark Orrow-Whiting Dene Magna.
Reflective Practice at Dene Magna Presentation
Reflective Practice at Dene Magna Presentation notes
Common Induction across the Children's Workforce
A review of multi-agency approaches to staff induction. Facilitator: Pat Whitby.
A Common Approach to Induction
Making the Links for Effective Performance Management
This workshop explored the relationship between CPD, PM and professional standards and the valuable impact this can have on improving young lives. Facilitator: Tony Cleaver
Making the Links Presentation by Tony Cleaver
Youth Sport Trust
Exploring the links between youth sports activities and CPD within school and community settings.
Facilitator: Will Behenna
Leading the Legacy - Will Behenna Presentation
Developing a Strategic Approach to Workforce Development
CWDC national colleagues discussed key developments within the Early Years setting that effectively support a strategic approach to workforce development plans. Facilitator: Children’s Workforce Development Council
Integrated Supervision
Supervision is a vital component supporting effective CPD in practice /the workplace. This session explored integrated supervision cross the whole of the children’s workforce; a process developed with Health Social Care and the Police. In this workshop we review how common induction can effectively support and create learning opportunities for multi-agency professional development and become the foundation for effective CPD. Facilitators: Ana Simons and Julie Ford, Devon Children’s Trust
Development of Support Staff Roles
In this workshop development of support staff was explored, using a range of techniques including career development interviews, a range of accredited routes and other on the job training. Facilitator: Joy Sullivan
School-based Master-level Programmes
This workshop explored close partnership working with HEIs to develop bespoke Masters Level programmes e.g. accreditation for mentoring etc. Facilitator: Tim Connole, Deer Park; Glos
Preparation for Middle Leadership and Senior Leadership
This session shared some of the materials used during a Six Module Course run across North Somerset for aspiring and newly appointed Middle Leaders. It will also cover the two day programme run for Aspiring Senior Leaders which follows the format of a mock interview with delegates being required to submit letters of application for an imaginary Assistant Head post. Facilitator: Lesley Greenway
School-based CPD (twilight programme/website)
Lytchett Minster School offers a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through structured training sessions. Our choice of courses is intended to provide a range of training opportunities to support all staff, departments and students. The content of these sessions has been based on identified areas of need or through specific staff request. Come and see how it works for us! Facilitator: Alan Willans, Lytchett Minster, Dorset
Multi-Agency Team Development
This is a national programme that has been used within the region. We explored how this has been applied locally and review impact. Exploring the relationship between CPD, PM and professional standards and the valuable impact this can have on improving young lives.
Health Tec
Health Tec use scenario based learning to promote a more dynamic approach to professional development, which is built around the child.
Facilitator: Kat Kelleher.