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Embedding SEAL for positive effect

After previously looking at the benefits of whole-school engagement in SEAL, CPD Week now provides starting points for embedding SEAL through CPD. We also provide a separate sheet of CPD ideas for SEAL development in your school

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Conference report: A culture change for professional development

We are in a season of culture change and transformation for CPD, according to speakers at the 4th annual CPD Update conference for professional development leaders

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Staff training material for child protection issues

This resource offers a number of theoretical case studies where child protection could be a concern, intended for staff discussion. It then follows each scenario with suggested points for consideration

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Masters in teaching and learning (MTL): what you need to know

Flexibility in postgraduate professional development is allowing increasing numbers of teachers to take a masters in teaching and learning, raising the status of the profession as a whole. This CPD Week looks at some of the current themes in M level study and ways in which schools can encourage staff to find out more

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Does CPD make any difference?

Does spending time and money on teacher training and professional development actually make a difference? Sara Bubb looks at the arguments for fresh and creative professional development for teachers, and getting value for money

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CPD coordinators' role in professional development portfolios: part 2

This CPD Week looks at strategies for getting staff started on professional development portfolios, and explores the various formats they can take 

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Managing challenging behaviour with CPD

Pupils' challenging behaviour tops the list as the most stressful part of teaching; but can it be managed by teacher training? The effects of CPD on behaviour management are investigated by Elizabeth Holmes

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Informing your colleagues of CPD opportunities: part 2

In the second CPD Week to concentrate on cascading information to staff, this issue looks in detail at the methods available to coordinators trying to keep staff up-to-date on essential professional development information

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CPD for SEN

This article discusses the GTC's Making SENse of CPD resource, which includes a summary of research findings about the effectiveness of CPD for SEN, as well as the emerging themes in CPD for SEN

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The benefits of providing CPD in house

Providing continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within school walls can have huge benefits, says headteacher Neil Berry

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