Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Overview of the English education system and curriculum (CPD Certified) 

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the system and curriculum model for schools in England
• Ages and Stages of education
• An awareness of the points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory curriculum content, qualifications and assessment milestones
• Practical advice related to living and working as a teacher or TA in the UK

Overview of the Scottish education system and curriculum

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the system and curriculum model for schools in Scotland
• Ages and Stages of education
• An awareness of the points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory curriculum content, qualifications and assessment milestones
• Practical advice related to living and working as a teacher or TA in the UK

Maths and Numeracy in the Primary phase (CPD Certified) 

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the required Mathematics provision in National Curriculum EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Reference to the transition to secondary phase
• A recognition of planning, assessment and tracking requirements
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory/non-statutory testing requirements

English and Literacy in the Primary phase (CPD Certified)

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the required Literacy provision in National Curriculum: EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• A recognition of planning, assessment and tracking requirements
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory/non-statutory testing requirements

Positive Behaviour Management (CPD Certified)

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the differences between classroom and behaviour management
• A recognition of potential factors that affect learners behaviour
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory/non-statutory issues related to effective behaviour management in the classroom and in a wider school context

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (CPD Certified)

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the purpose and content of the EYFS curriculum
• An explanation of who is responsible for its delivery
• The range of settings for its delivery and the tracking of progress
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory considerations

Teaching Phonics (CPD Certified)

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• The principles and practice of high quality phonics
• An understanding of the different phases (1-6) and expected outcomes
• An understanding of how each phase is delivered in schools
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development

An understanding of statutory/non-statutory assessment requirements

Safeguarding and Prevent – England

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the definition of ‘Safeguarding’ in English schools
• An understanding of the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory requirements
• An awareness of the points of reference associated with effective safeguarding practices
• An understanding of the Prevent agenda
• The identification of key safeguarding personnel in school settings

Safeguarding and GIRFEC – Scotland

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the definition of ‘Safeguarding’ in Scottish schools
• An understanding of the Scottish Government and Education Scotland statutory requirements
• An awareness of the points of reference associated with effective safeguarding practices
• An understanding of the GIRFEC agenda
• The identification of key safeguarding personnel in school settings

Teachers’ Standards and Ofsted

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An overarching understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and its purpose
• Types of Ofsted inspection
• Defining ‘Outstanding’, ‘Good’, ‘Requires Improvement’ and ‘Inadequate’ judgements
• The Teachers’ Standards in an everyday and Ofsted context

SEND

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its application in English schools
• An understanding of statutory/non-statutory SEND requirements
• A recognition of what you know about SEND that can subsequently be applied to your planning, delivery, assessment and tracking of provision
• Some strategies to ensure inclusion of SEND pupils
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development

Assessment and planning

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the assessment model for schools in England
• Assessment linked to ages and stages
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory assessment points

Assessment and planning in the Primary phase

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the assessment model for schools in England
• Assessment linked to ages and stages
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory assessment points

Assessment and planning in the Secondary phase

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the assessment model for schools in England
• Assessment linked to ages and stages
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An understanding of statutory assessment points

Preparing for an Interview

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• Candidates will optimise interview skills and performance
• Anticipation and scrutiny of likely lines of interview questioning
• The highlighting of resources relevant to answering potential interview questions

Exam Invigilation training

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

To understand…

• what the terms ‘Invigilation’ and ‘Invigilator’ mean
• the DfE and Ofsted’s supervisory remit
• how the Teachers’ Standards apply to the role
• School SLT/SMT’s role
• the duties of the Invigilator as defined by the JCQ

Graduate Teaching Assistant training

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the curriculum and assessment model for schools in England
• An understanding of the TA, HLTA and LSA roles in/outside the classroom
• An understanding of the eight Teachers’ Standards and Ofsted inspections
• An awareness of points of reference for knowledge and resource development
• An awareness of the importance of Safeguarding

Cover Supervisor

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the differences between being a teacher and Cover Supervisor
• An understanding of the Ages and Stages of education
• An awareness of the English National Curriculum content
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

On-line Teaching, Learning and Assessment

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• An understanding of the on-line platforms available to schools
• An understanding of statutory considerations
• An awareness of optimising curriculum coverage
• Knowledge of the supporting resources available

Intervention

By the end of this CPD session the following outcomes will have been realised:

• What Intervention means
• The role it plays in schools
• How it’s delivered and to whom
• Related resources and reference points