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Introduction


    Creating The Climate

    • A1 Building CPD Capacity
      Outcomes of 2002 NCSL research
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    • Understand the role of workforce development in schools and its importance
      • 1e Effective CPD - Summary Of Research

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      • 1a Definitions Of CPD

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      • 1c The Idea Of Professional Learning Communities

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      • 1c Intro To Learning Communities

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      • 1c Model Of A School Operating As An Effective PLC

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      • 1c PLC Self Audit Tool

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      • 1c Professional Learning Community Questionnaire

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      • 1c What Is A Professional Learning Community?

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      • 1c School Scenarios To Consider

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      • 1b Categories Of Staff In School

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    • Consider the nature of the changing school workforce and the wider children’s agenda.
      • 1h Provision And Support Mapping

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      • 1f Changing School Workforce

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    • Learn about the research base for effective workforce development.
      • 1j High Quality CPD - 2020 Vision

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      • 1e Effective CPD - Summary Of Research

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      • 1k What Annoys People About CPD?

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    • Understanding your current situation – What works well? What are the challenges?
      • 1l CPD Methods Audit

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      • 1la Another Audit Tool

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    • Identifying criteria for effective workforce development and CPD in your school
      • 1p Self Evaluation Profile - Creating The Climate

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    • Consider entitlements and responsibilities
      • 1o CPD Guarantees

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      • 1o A Local Authority Guarantee

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    Leadership

    • Consider different models for structures and exemplar job descriptions to match your circumstances
      • 2b Leader Or Co-ordinator?

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      • 2b Role Of CPD Leader

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      • 2b Sample CPD Leader JD

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    • Identify prerequisites for making the role influential and effective
      • 2y Self Evaluation Profile - CPD Leadership

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    • Develop effective structures to lead/manage development across the whole school workforce
      • 2h Risk Register

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      • 2g CPD Leadership And Management Structures

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      • 2d CPD For A Range Of Staff

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      • 2e CPD For Different Groups

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      • 2f Chart To Use Alongside 2e

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    • Keep abreast of developments in a rapidly-changing scene – within and beyond the school
      • 2i Evaluating The Quality Of CPD Support

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      • 2k Qualification And Awards Bodies

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    • Put the role into practice – making it happen
      • 2t Stakeholder Mapping

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      • 2o Possible Calendar For CPD Leader

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      • 2p CPD Roles And Responsibilities

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      • 2q Reconciling CPD Conflicts

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      • 2r Managing CPD Resources

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      • 2n Planning CPD Leadership Activity Schedule

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      • 2s Fudning Sources For CPD Activity

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    • Align the role and activities with the school improvement plan
      • 2v Ofsted Report On CPD - Wales

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      • 2u Ofsted CPD Report - England

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    System And Processes

    • The features of an effective workforce development policy
      • 3b Example CPD Policy

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    • Develop systems and processes to support the whole school workforce
      • 3e Systems For Communicating

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      • 3d Sources Of Information For CPD Needs Analysis

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    • Align effectively with self-evaluation, performance management, relevant standards
      • 3n CPD Need Outcomes Of PM - Primary

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      • 3o CPD Needs Outcomes Of PM - Secondary

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      • 3h Coping With Unforeseen Events

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    • Ensure full workforce involvement in the process
      • 3i Engagement And Influence

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    • Effective dissemination methods
      • 3j Methods Of Dissemination

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      • 3k CPD Dissemination

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      • 3l Effective And Ineffective Dissemination

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    Identifying Need

    • Use clear criteria to identify needs and wants
      • 4l Using The Professional Standards For Teachers

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      • 4c Needs Identification Case Studies

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      • 4b Sources Of Information To Consider In Needs Identi

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    • Support the process for the whole school workforce
      • 4e Strategy For Identifying Needs

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    • Select from available tools to support needs analysis
      • 4f Roles To Consider

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      • 4g Needs Identification Audit Tools

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    • Developing principles for establishing CPD needs
      • 4m Self Evaluation Profile - Needs Identification

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      • 4i What Does Good CPD Look Like?

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      • 4l Using The Professional Standards For Teachers

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      • 1j High Quality CPD - 2020 Vision

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      • 4j Scenarios

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    • Devise a staff training and development plan
      • 4k Staff Training And Development Plan

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    Approaches And Methods

    • More than courses – consider the whole range of methods and approaches
      • 5a CPD Methods And Approaches

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      • 5d Value For Money - Measuring The Benefits

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      • 5c CPD Methods Evaluation

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      • 5b Scenarios

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    • Raise awareness of possible opportunities and approaches across the whole school workforce
      • 5a CPD Methods And Approaches

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      • 5d Value For Money - Measuring The Benefits

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    • Career and progression pathways – meeting the needs of the individuals
      • 5e All About Portfolios

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      • 5e Guidance On CPD Portfolios For Teachers

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    • Creating and sustaining effective learning communities
      • 5h An Introduction To Coaching And Mentoring

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      • 5k Making The Most Of Action Research

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      • 1c The Idea Of Professional Learning Communities

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      • 5g Lesson Observation Guidance

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    • Consider what can be done from within the school’s resources and expertise
      • 5m Inset Day Evaluation Grid

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      • 5s Maximising CPD Through Networks And Partnerships

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    • Professional qualifications and accredited learning
      • 5r Self Evaluation Profile - Approaches And Methods

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      • 5p Accredited Opportunities

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      • 5r Masters Level CPD

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      • 5p National Qualifications Framework

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    Evaluating Impact

    • Consider what should be measured and why?
      • 6c Impact And Confidence

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      • 6b CPD Impact - Possible Success Criteria

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      • 6a What Do You Evaluate?

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    • Understand research evidence about impact
      • 6d What Research Says About CPD Impact Evaluation

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    • Review the “value-for-money” of workforce development activities
      • 6h Measuring The Benefits Of Coaching And Mentoring

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      • 6i Measuring The Benefits Of Different Approaches

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      • 6j Value For Money - Measuring The Benefits

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    • Recognise the importance of workforce well-being on school improvement
      • 6k Wellbeing Definition

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      • 6m Reflecting On CPD Experiences

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      • 6l Suffolk Well Being Programme

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    • The responsibility of the individual
      • 6m Reflecting On CPD Experiences

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    • Decide how and when to measure the impact
      • 6q CPD Calendar And Timeline

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      • 6q A Professional Review Cycle

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      • 6p Pupil Feedback Forms

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      • 6p Pupil Involvement - An Introduction

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      • 6p Pupil Involvement - An Introduction

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      • 6p Pupil Feedback

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      • 6o Impact Evaluation

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