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.
Why book a JMC Online teacher CPD workshop?
🛠️ Practical Tools, Not Just Theory
“Walk away with ready-to-use strategies, ideas, and action plans.”
- Every session includes practical strategies to use tomorrow.
- Supports immediate implementation in school settings.
- Encourages reflective practice and collaborative planning.
🧑🏫 Delivered by Experienced School Leaders
“Led by those who’ve walked the walk — not just talked the talk.”
- Trainers are former or current senior leaders with real-world experience.
- Sessions are grounded in the realities of school life, not generic theory.
🌍 Flexible, Accessible, and Affordable
“High-impact CPD — wherever you are, whenever you need it.”
- Online delivery reduces costs and increases accessibility.
- Man sessions are delivered in the twilight , with others being half-day, or full-day sessions.
- Competitive pricing for individuals and MATs.
Online Teacher CPD Interactive Workshops
Understanding Demand Avoidance Across Neurodivergent Profiles
This extensive masterclass explores the intersection of demand avoidance behaviors within various neurodivergent profiles, providing a clear framework for tailoring person-centered support across Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD settings. Participants will interrogate the underlying cognitive, emotional, and sensory factors driving demand avoidance, learning to analyze anxiety and executive functioning challenges before behaviors escalate. The session focuses on practical, high-impact communication techniques, behavior management strategies, and holistic support networks that successfully connect educators, specialists, and parents. Lindsay Martin—a veteran JMC Consultant with deep expertise in neurodivergent profiles—leads this session, equipping school teams with the design tools to foster inclusive learning environments.
Speaker: Lindsay Martin Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026, Tuesday 10th November 2026
Supporting Gender-Questioning Pupils: What Schools Need to Know
This strategic INSET provides training for school leaders to build confidence and gain knowledge to support children who are questioning their own gender identity, providing a clear framework for keeping gender-questioning pupils safe under proposed changes to KCSIE for 2026. Participants will interrogate the complexities of social transition in schools, learning why it is now framed as an active intervention requiring careful, case-by-case consideration alongside the implications of the Cass Review. The session focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies for developing defensible policies, managing single-sex spaces, and embedding a strengthened expectation of parental engagement. Dr Jo Trevenna—a committed senior leader, published academic author, and JMC Consultant specialising in leadership and DEI—delivers this session, offering extensive leadership experience spanning from primary to higher education.
Speaker: Dr Jo Trevenna Date: 16th September 2026, Wednesday 7th October 2026
Strategies for Supporting Pupils’ SEMH Development
This intensive masterclass serves as a practical ‘psychological first aid kit’ for the classroom, providing a clear framework for managing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in full alignment with the DfE’s “Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools” guidelines. Participants will interrogate the neuroscience of emotional regulation, learning to interpret disruptive or withdrawn behaviors as communication signals of unmet needs rather than non-compliance. The session focuses on practical, high-impact “Emotion Coaching” scripts, sensory classroom audits, and the statutory ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’ cycle to reduce anxiety and protect staff wellbeing via personal resilience boundaries. John Rees—an independent educational advisor, former senior leader, and past Regional Advisor for the PSHE Association—delivers this session, utilizing twenty years of training expertise across over 200 international schools.
Speaker: John Rees Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
ISSRs Update for Independent Schools Inspected by ISI & Ofsted
This practical masterclass addresses the shifting landscape of independent school accountability, providing a clear framework for strengthening strategic oversight and internal compliance following the April 2026 DfE guidance updates. Participants will interrogate core Independent School Standards Regulations (ISSRs) metrics, evaluating leadership systems across safeguarding culture, admissions, record-keeping, and pupil welfare parameters. The session focuses on practical, high-impact strategies for internal review, proactive gap analysis, and building an indisputable bank of evidence to confidently mitigate procedural vulnerabilities during inspection. Becky Hayes—a specialized JMC Consultant with extensive experience in regulatory framework management—leads this training, equipping proprietors, governors, and senior leaders with the operational tools to ensure comprehensive inspection readiness.
Speaker: Becky Hayes Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Leading with Confidence: Preparing Middle leaders for ISI Inspection
This specialist training empowers subject and pastoral coordinators to lead their areas with regulatory clarity, providing a clear framework for navigating the current Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) evaluation process with complete confidence. Participants will interrogate departmental compliance duties under the ISSRs and statutory EYFS frameworks, learning to align everyday curriculum tracking and policy implementation with wider school standards. The session focuses on practical, high-impact preparation methods for book scrutinies, lesson observations, and data audits that clearly articulate departmental strengths while proactively addressing common areas of non-compliance. Brendan Pavey—an Executive Headteacher, Cognita European Leadership Team member, and seasoned inspector advisor—delivers this session, drawing on a stellar career of driving schools to top-tier inspection outcomes.
Speaker: Brendan Pavey Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Positive Behaviour Strategies for High Levels of Pupil Progress
This practical webinar links classroom climate directly to academic attainment, providing a clear framework for establishing a consistent, positive culture that counteracts low-level disruption and high confrontation. Participants will interrogate the core correlation between pupil behavior and national inspection expectations, learning to diagnose why young learners misbehave and how inconsistent rules fracture lesson pacing. The session focuses on practical, high-impact strategies for mild escalation containment, transitional trouble-shooting, and building high-trust relationships that foster a mutual respect inside and outside the classroom. John Rees—a veteran independent educational advisor and former Deputy Headteacher who has spent 20 years resource-building for UK schools and Local Authorities—delivers this training to equip teachers with a robust behavior management toolkit.
Speaker: John Rees Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Pathological Demand Avoidance
This comprehensive course addresses the unique behavioral signs and psychological underpinnings of Pathological Demand Avoidance, providing a clear framework for creating inclusive learning environments that comply with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. Participants will interrogate the emotional and sensory sensitivities experienced by individuals with PDA, learning to distinguish its characteristics from other autism spectrum conditions. The session focuses on practical, high-impact communication techniques and tailored intervention tools that effectively reduce student anxiety and promote active classroom engagement. Lindsay Phelps—an experienced Head Teacher, consultant, and Independent Review Panel member specializing in Inclusion, Behaviour, SEND, and Safeguarding—delivers this training, leveraging her extensive experience improving provision for vulnerable children.
Speaker: Lindsay Phelps Date:Tuesday 20th October 2026
Understanding and Supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance in Early Years & KS1
This specialized masterclass focuses on the distinct traits of Pathological Demand Avoidance in early childhood education, providing a clear framework for designing tailored, play-based interventions that support young learners. Participants will interrogate the neurodevelopmental aspects of PDA, learning to recognize subtle signs and symptoms while understanding their direct impact on early learning and social development. The session focuses on practical, high-impact communication scripts, individualised education plans (IEPs), and collaborative approaches with families to ensure absolute consistency between home and school. Lindsay Martin—a seasoned JMC Consultant specializing in neurodivergent profiles—delivers this interactive training, offering actionable tools to create low-anxiety classroom spaces that foster emotional regulation.
Speaker: Lindsay Martin Date: Friday 16th October 2026
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.
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