Best Practice

Saving time: Effective and efficient CPD

Time is our most precious commodity and it is often in short supply. In this five-part series, Adam Riches looks at how we can change common practices to help save time and improve teaching and learning. Part two focuses on effective CPD sessions that can reduce workload

Every school sets up their CPD programme differently and a lot of what you do with regards to the training of staff depends very heavily on the resources at your disposal, the time available and, of course, the budget. Striking a balance between cost (time and money) and impact is also a factor that school leaders must consider.

Teachers often see CPD as an extra activity that is tagged on to an already busy schedule and, at times, the value to staff is not always clear, especially half-way through term as the work is piling up. A well set-up CPD programme, however, can allow teachers to embrace development without having a negative impact on their workload.

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