There has been something of a sea-change in recent years in CPD for both teachers and leaders.
It seems increasingly well-accepted that effective CPD develops behaviours and mindsets, as well as skills and knowledge, and that real life, on-the-job application of what is learnt, as well as discussion and reflection with others, is essential.
This shift can be seen in school leadership development, through an increasing focus on the school-based project – a real-life leadership project applied to a real-life challenge – playing a prominent part in major leadership qualifications.
Professional development seems to be especially meaningful when it is aligned with the day-to-day priorities of the school. If an aspiring middle or senior leader or head can develop their skills through a project that directly makes a difference to the school and its pupils then everyone benefits.
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