As education evolves, it’s vital for teachers to keep developing their skills. These teacher CPD courses offer practical strategies to enhance teaching and leadership. These courses help teachers and leaders refine their skills, adopt new strategies, and enhance student learning.
Online Teacher CPD Interactive Workshops
1. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Masterclass
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) presents unique challenges for educators working with neurodiverse students. This masterclass explores the characteristics of PDA, effective teaching strategies, and communication techniques to support pupils with extreme demand avoidance while reducing anxiety in the classroom. (Next course date on 8th July)
2. Preparing your Alternative Provision for Ofsted Excellence
Preparing for an Ofsted inspection is a key priority for leaders in alternative provision (AP) settings. This course offers practical strategies aligned with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), focusing on demonstrating impact, improving attendance, and ensuring safeguarding compliance. Led by experienced educator and Ofsted inspector Steve Smith, participants will gain the tools and confidence to showcase their provision’s strengths effectively.
3. The Highly Effective Head of Year
Gain practical guidance to enhance leadership effectiveness for Heads of Year, House, Key Stage, or Section. This course offers clear strategies to develop personal and management skills, lead year groups and tutor teams, and work effectively with parents and support agencies. You will explore pastoral issues, common challenges, and gain advice on planning a pastoral curriculum, systems, policies, and procedures. Led by Dr Jo Trevenna, founder of Potential Education and an expert in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the session also highlights the importance of EDI in schools.
4. The Highly Effective Head of Subject
Equip your middle leaders with skills to build outstanding departments, align practices with school vision and values, and drive improvement. Your middle leaders will learn strategies for auditing, monitoring, fostering buy-in, and handling difficult conversations. Led by Dr Jo Trevenna, an expert in educational leadership and EDI, this course is ideal for Heads of Department, Key Stage Coordinators, and aspiring leaders seeking practical tools for success.
5. Supporting Neurodiversity in the Classroom
This half-day Masterclass focuses on the shift to adaptive and neuroinclusive teaching, supporting neurodivergent students with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Led by Amanda Ross-Scott, a seasoned SEND consultant, participants will explore key traits of neurodivergent groups, their impact on learning, and mainstream teaching strategies to improve outcomes for all students. The session aligns with the Equality Act 2010 and Ofsted criteria, equipping educators with a strengths-based approach to create inclusive learning environments.
6. Ensuring the best ISI Inspection Outcome for Independent Schools
Prepare your independent schools for inspections through insights into what inspectors look for and how to present the school’s strengths effectively. You will gain understanding of key inspection areas, learn strategies to build a robust evidence base, and develop skills to guide colleagues in preparation. Led by Mike, a seasoned Senior Inspection Associate with extensive experience in education leadership and inspection, this session helps schools maintain a proactive approach to inspection readiness, ensuring they can showcase excellence in teaching, learning, well-being, and governance whenever inspections occur.
Teacher CPD: Flexible Training Options
📌 Live Online Training – Interactive sessions delivered by experienced education experts.
📌 INSET workshops – Flexible, expert-led sessions tailored to your school’s specific needs. Any of the above workshops can be booked for a group of staff and delivered on site at your school. Plus there are many more INSET options on our website.
📌 Consultations & Mentoring – Personalized guidance to support your school’s growth and improvement.
The Importance of Continued Professional Development
Ongoing training enhances teaching quality, promotes inclusivity, and supports school excellence. These courses provide practical tools for meaningful improvements.
Explore these teacher CPD opportunities and take the next step in your professional development.
