CPD

The Education Show 2014

6 March 2014

The Education Show returns to Birmingham later this month when teachers can access a range of free CPD, keynote speakers and more than 350 educational suppliers. We take a look at what’s on for 2014.

Key questions for external CPD

6 March 2014

When commissioning external trainers, consultants or CPD providers, what key principles should schools follow to ensure success? David Weston and Paul Crisp offer their advice.

The six Cs of character education

27 February 2014

The concept of character education is in the news with a number of high-profile supporters emerging. Phil Parker looks at the key tenets to building students’ character and how this might fit into your school's CPD programme.

Effective school to school support

6 February 2014

When asked to support colleagues in other schools with their CPD, how should you go about it? Sarah Coskeran offers three key steps to ensure your work is effective, sustainable and has a long-term impact.

Is your leadership child-centred?

6 February 2014

At a time of increasing pressure on schools, how can we ensure our leadership remains child-centred? Educating Essex headteacher Vic Goddard tackles the question.

A blueprint for the College of Teaching

6 February 2014

On Monday, the Prince’s Teaching Institute is to unveil its blueprint for the proposed College of Teaching. Chris Pope gives us a sneak preview.

Five ways to find time for effective CPD

30 January 2014

Often you have to take hard decisions to stop worthwhile activities in order to make room for even better ones. David Weston gives practical examples of how schools can make room for effective innovation.

Previewing Education Innovation 2014

30 January 2014

The second annual Education Innovation event takes place in Manchester on February 27 and 28 and SecEd is an official media partner. Event manager David Ventris-Field previews the main attractions.

The coldest journey relived at Bett 2014

20 January 2014

Ahead of his appearance at Bett this week, world-famous explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes explains why he and his team decided to set up an education programme alongside his latest adventure to the Antarctic.

SecEd Guide To: Learning Management Systems

16 January 2014

SecEd's latest Guide To looks at how a Learning Management System (LMS) can improve the quality of teaching and learning and includes advice on Flipped Learning, CPD and a checklist of things to look out for when purchasing an LMS.

The Pupil Premium & Ofsted: Ensuring Successful Outcomes

16 January 2014

SecEd's Pupil Premium and Ofsted – Ensuring Successful Outcomes Conference on March 14, 2014, in central Birmingham will bring together innovative schools, respected educationalists and inspection experts to offer practical insights, advice and guidance i

The Bett Show 2014 – A SecEd Guide

5 December 2013

The Bett Show 2014 takes place once again from January 22 to 25 next year. SecEd's free annual 32-page guide to the world's largest technology event offers a full preview of the exhibition, CPD, seminars and workshops.

NQT Special: Develop four outstanding habits

28 November 2013

As an NQT, ensuring you start as you mean to go on with your CPD is vital. As part of SecEd's NQT special edition, David Weston offers four effective professional development habits.

The four tests of good CPD for your school

14 November 2013

Not every CPD resource or event will suit your teachers or your school. Sarah Coskeran explains the four key questions you must ask before committing to any CPD activity.

Getting your NQTs to outstanding

10 October 2013

Lucy Helan discusses her work to improve the quality of teaching in her school by developing a programme to support new teachers to reach outstanding.

Effective teacher mentoring

3 October 2013

Teacher mentoring can be a powerful tool for CPD and school improvement – if it is done properly. Sarah Coskeran offers guidance for schools.

The Amnesty Teacher Programme

26 September 2013

Amnesty International has launched a brand new CPD programme designed to help teachers inspire their students and enliven their lessons by engaging with citizenship education and human rights. Ciara McGuane explains.

Giving effective student feedback

19 September 2013

Effective student feedback is increasingly being recognised as a key influence on learning and student achievement. Matt Bromley offers some ideas to improve your feedback strategies.

Successful staff appraisals

19 September 2013

With the move to performance-related pay, staff appraisals have become an even more important part of school life. Assistant headteacher Andrew Leigh explains the key elements of a successful appraisal.

Improving teaching and learning with the Bayesian method

12 September 2013

Matt Bromley does not know the secret to developing outstanding teaching and learning, but the story of the hunt for a lost American submarine in 1968 could hold the key. He introduces the brilliant simplicity of the Bayesian Method.

New school year resolutions

12 September 2013

September brings with it a fresh start for teachers across the country. School leader Ben Solly offers some ideas for New Year Resolutions that will help you to be the best you can be this year.

Raising the bar at the SLF 2013

29 August 2013

With the theme of Raising the Bar in Scotland, the Scottish Learning Festival 2013 takes place next month with a range of exhibitors, keynote speakers and workshops. SecEd takes a look at what’s on offer.
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