Research School Network: Designing Effective Professional Development Suitable for Headteachers, Senior Leaders, T&L leads, CPD leads and those aspiring to take on such roles

Professional development has great potential; but it also comes with costs. We know that teachers engage in professional development activities whilst balancing multiple and, at times, competing commitments and time pressures. The need is clear, therefore, for PD to be well‑designed, selected, and implemented so that the investment is justified

This series of light-touch, online, twilight sessions will take you through the recommendations in the EEF’s recently published Guidance Report: Effective Professional Development.

You’ll have the chance to reflect upon and review your school’s current practice whilst also considering potential improvements to the offer.

• Session 1: focusing on the ​‘mechanisms’
• Session 2: ensuring that your PD builds knowledge, motivates staff, develops techniques and embeds practice
• Session 3: Implementing PD programmes with care