10 Crucial CPD Questions for Teachers and Schools

Great topic choice, @KLMorgan_2! #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/UKEdSch/status/905868436504530944 …

Off we go... don't forget #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905868395391930369 …

Worth noting @CUREE_official @PhilippaCcuree @TobyGreany and others doing new research on subject specific CPD with @wellcometrust #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905868603408441345 …

@UKEdSch A1 try and devote a slot for Ts to share ideas in dept meetings #ukedchat

Try making it responsive - start with "which topic & whil pupils shall we focus on, and how will we evaluate?" #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/UKEdSch/status/905868679719636992 …

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 By ensuring the person delivering is qualified and passionate about that subject #UKEdChat

@ukedchat This can often prove a challenge & is why the the role of middle leaders is such an integral one in terms of CPD leadership #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 I think a lot of key pedagogical principles apply to CPD, so the professional can apply it to their subject/classroom/pupils #UKEdChat

#UKEdChat! :)  https://twitter.com/TeacherDevTrust/status/905869172474830848 …

Sign up to a subject association and channel wisdom and resources into your school. Great for primary colleagues too! #UKEdChat

@miss_downes @ukedchat Passion is definitely key here, as is the quality of the delivery and content. Is passion enough? #UKEdChat

@digicoled @ukedchat Agree but what time does specific subject knowledge and expertise play? #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 I’d say it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure a personalised approach to their own CPD, aligned with priorities #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat No that's where the qualifies but comes in excellent subject knowledge with a research background & practical proven impact is key

Plan for PD programmes, not activities - combining in-school work with access to great external experts too. #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905869774403633152 …

#UKEDchat Wellcome r funding study of resrch & practice & pose ? as subject specific v generic CPD. What works best 4 U in linking the two?  https://twitter.com/informed_edu/status/905868980405063685 …

@KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat Agree about middle leadership - lots of #TDTNetwork members been asking advice on this recently  http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/leading-cpd-as-a-middle-leader/ … #UKEdChat

@UKEdSch @informed_edu Invest in the systems, infrastructure and people that build a culture #UKEdChat

@miss_downes @ukedchat Agree, I think proven impact and recent classroom experience are key. #UKEdChat

Mirror the school development plan and CPD this ensures the training is a fluid as the vision #ukedchat

@UKEdSch @informed_edu Ensure that all staff have buy in and there is a key person, with the time to co-ordinate and lead it. Prioritise #CPD #UKEdChat

@digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes I've seen coaching programmes where this has worked well #ukedchat

@UKEdSch Try and get it time tabled in from the start of the year so it's doesn't get overlooked #ukedchat

@teacherchalky1 @ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes Yes, would stress that coaching and reflections are critical #UKEdChat

@UKEdSch Shouldn't CPD be person specific, school specific or need specific? #UKEdChat

Well said. 👏 #ukedchat  https://twitter.com/askinschools/status/905870519395905537 …

Q2 fight for it or it will not be there one day #UKEdChat

@teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes Coaching is proving more and more popular as it enables that continual reflection & refinement. #UKEdChat

@digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @teacherchalky1 I personally would agree but a number of staff leave their own development until last #work overload. Sometimes it needs a little support

I think every school could protect at least one hour per week or dedicated, sustained CPD time for all. #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905869774403633152 …

@teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes Yes, ownership is important. Knowing what you need to develop is a good indicator that you are a reflective practitioner #ukedchat

@UKEdSch Ensure when subject leaders and others engage in external cpd they have time to feedback key messages and ideas to all staff #UKEdChat

@maximjkelly @UKEdSch Through the lens of the subject, as opposed to genericism #UKEdChat

Thoughts #UKEdChat?  https://twitter.com/maximjkelly/status/905870889736171520 …

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 #UKEdchat In Exceptionl schs in Tch 1st study shared model of T&L freed up meetng time 2 contextualsie/focus on subject specific development

A1 identify the issue and the support you need yourself, then collaborate #UKEdChat

I think far too often teachers are given the answers to questions they have not asked. As leaders we need to empower them to take control.  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905869774403633152 …

@miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu Maybe pairing Ts up could be a way forward #ukedchat

@maximjkelly @UKEdSch CPD should definitely be tailored however a range should be provided to allow staff the choice. Might not even know the options. #ukedchat

Absolutely! Subject leaders can play a huge role in sustaining curriculum-embedded CPD. #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/PhilippaCcuree/status/905871354343432194 …

@keran77 @UKEdSch That is important. Sharing with staff means impact of CPD is greater and in turn will benefit all of the chn in school #ukedchat

Have I ever mentioned how wise @johntomsett is and what great judgement he has? ;) #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/johntomsett/status/905871367169605632 …

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 A2 the only way cpd is sustained is through a coaching culture #UKEdChat

@teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu Personally, not a big fan of this as often unstructured - where's the focus and informed expertise?

@maximjkelly @ukedchat @UKEdSch So little is devoted to subjects that are not English or maths though :(

#UKEdChat if you link appraisal to CPD with evidence infor approach to impact in indiv classrooms; you are on your way with subject CPD!

So many great orgs to help! @HuntResearchSch @CUREE_official @EducEndowFoundn @TheNFER @CharteredColl @TeacherDevTrust etc #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905871727007330305 …

@maximjkelly @ukedchat @UKEdSch History cpd anyone?

@a_haq @maximjkelly @UKEdSch This sounds mean, but what if it's not the most impactful or relevant choice? #UKEdChat

@miss_downes @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @teacherchalky1 'Time' is a huge issue. If we truly invested in quality & effective PD, I feel workload would reduce & efficacy increase. #UKEdChat

@PhilippaCcuree @ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 We definitely need to find more time in schools #UKEdChat

@joeybagstock @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu Why the need for structure? How about some guiding framework? #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @ukedchat #ukedchat yes & embedding needs phase teams/departments to wrap sustained subject specific enquiry/development around 1 off expert inputs 2!

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 By calling on expertise within your organisation & by empowering those with the expertise to continue learning & seeking new knowledge/ideas

@UKEdSch Link it to appraisal, link it to school improvement priorities, link it to professional interests, link it to impact on learning. #UKEdChat

@UKEdSch A3 I think working with a university especially having PGCEs in helps keep you up to date #ukedchat

@KSunray3 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes What if you struggle to identify the things that need improving? For example, we don't know what we don't know? #UKEdChat

Hello #UKEdChat (1st timer here)! Hope this week has been good so far for those back to school.

@digicoled @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu Strcuture provides alignment against identified needs and maximises finite resources IMO #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock Whose research evidence? Depending on research aim, important schs & practitioners have a range of research sources @CharteredColl #ukedchat

@a_haq @UKEdSch Completely agree #UKEdChat

@joeybagstock @maximjkelly @UKEdSch Let's flip the question. What would you expect to see? #ukedchat

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes Then you need a mentor #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes It's also about creating an ethos where CPD doesn't happen at a set time but constantly happens

Q3 you do need someone knowledable enough that always has a say in deciding- a ResearchLead or whatever title you can find #UKEdChat

@joeybagstock @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu What we're doing is to send pairs to CPD, let them put it into practice, discuss & refine then feed back to the dept #ukedchat

@KLMorgan_2 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes Good point, I think that is where the coaching and mentoring model is very good. Open, professional dialogue #ukedchat

Joining late! A3 Does that not boil down to who is running the CPD? What evidence are they giving out that it is based on research #ukedchat

A2 understand the importance of time, both in terms of activities and impacts #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @ukedchat Passion is not enough but is vital in inspiring others to actually action what is being delivered & to achieve wider impact #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 Link it to staff audit needs and pupil outcomes. Where there is greatest need as that is both personal and poignant #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @teacherchalky1 How can we tackle the 'time' issue effectively? #ukedchat

Can be overwhelming + teachers don't know where to start. Some good starting points from @ProfCoe  http://www.cem.org/blog/what-is-worth-reading-for-teachers-interested-in-research/ … #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/UKEdSch/status/905871822872338432 …

@chrisdysonHT Definitely Chris! The moment you say I know it all is the moment you shouldn't be teaching! You are always learning in this job #ukedchat

@teacherchalky1 @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu We have to find cost effective solutions to facilitate what we know is the best thing we can do for pupil outcomes #staff PD #UKEdChat

@MrPatelsawesome @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 What about teacher enquiry? #UKEdChat

@TeacherDevTrust @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat #ukedchat Yes - really key. What helps/reminds them 2 focus on content in depth not just pedagogy? How much leadership CPD focuses on this?

@a_haq @maximjkelly @UKEdSch Professional learning targeted at the sweet spot between individual and student need, which is hard to achieve #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes It starts with what's identified in performance management at the start of the year #ukedchat

@ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 Impact on the chn's learning #ukedchat

@teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu What kind of activities would you expect to see when you pair teachers up? Coaching? Team teaching? #ukedchat

@UKEdSch A3 Read widely, think about what's relevant to the context you work in and how it fits in with the SEF and areas for development. #UKEdChat

@teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu What are the pairs putting into practice? #UKEdChat

This is so important. It's also about what happens 'after' the expert input. Motivation is often high but what next? #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/philippaccuree/status/905872348959690756 …

@ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 Q4 of #UKEdChat is a tricky one. Would say an improvement in the outcomes that were aimed for.

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Growing a culture of continuous devt within sch & indiv facs. Giving autonomy to MLs to own areas for devt & lead sub-specific CPD #UKEdChat

@digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @joeybagstock @teacherchalky1 @ukedchat @informed_edu Through structure we can ensure everyone receives what they are entitled to and deserve. Structure doesn't need to stifle or control

@joeybagstock @a_haq @maximjkelly @UKEdSch ... + triangulated with strong, well-sequenced curriculum (with great supporting resources) and high quality formative assessment #ukedchat

CPD impact is measured by improved outcomes #ukedchat

@joeybagstock @digicoled @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu All depends on how reflective you are #UKEdChat

@KSunray3 @KLMorgan_2 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu Also great to seek advise from others externally #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Do not plan "one offs" and keep the content alive by sharing application and evaluating #UKEdChat

@joeybagstock @maximjkelly @UKEdSch Hard to achieve indeed. Now that sounds like a mouthful of a training session. ;) #ukedchat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Offer choice/options for CPD and flexibility about timeframe for completion of CPD, important for P/T teachers #UKEdChat

Using @tguskey's five levels 👍 @bridget89ec offers v. wise advice on this  http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/five-principles-to-help-you-evaluate-your-cpd/ … #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905873035240067073 …

@Middleton2011M @ukedchat There's a wealth of expertise in our schools, do we utilise it enough? Often discover hidden skills. What are the barriers? #UKEdChat

@UKEdSch @ICTmagic firstly know what it is you are hoping to achieve through the CPD; specific not wooly #ukedchat

@a_haq @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu Timetable the time in from the start of the year, maybe disagrigating a training day? #ukedchat

@teslagirls2 @ukedchat @UKEdSch CPD is more than courses / training though. Reading, dialogue, visits, networking all counts & can be tailored to own interests.#UKEdChat

@miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu Yes, definitely. Asking people who are not part of your 'bubble' enables you to see things from a different perspective #ukedchat

#UKEdChat start with the end in mind - what change are you looking for. Don't leave evaluation until the end - that's too late! #UKedchat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905873035240067073 …

@ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 Impact over time/sustained impact is key. Stickability of CPD speaks volumes about what was delivered & whether it was needed #UKEdChat

@informed_edu @joeybagstock @maximjkelly @UKEdSch With opportunities to differentiate the learning.#ukedchat

@ukedchat @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 Difficult city #ukedchat

@KSunray3 @ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @johntomsett @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 #ukedchat Rsch says lrning conversatns without that don't benefit pupils. obvious & easy 2 forget. If evidence re pupils central, evn easier

@KLMorgan_2 @MrPatelsawesome @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes It's a good idea but I've never seen it work in practice #ukedchat

@informed_edu @a_haq @maximjkelly @UKEdSch I was being provocative? #UKEdChat

@KSunray3 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Multiple sources are very important, as is the quality of the sources. How can busy teachers engage with research? #UKEdChat

@tguskey @bridget89ec NB We will also be hosting a #TDTConf in Birmingham, 16th November on 'Measuring the Impact of your CPD' #UKEdChat  http://TDTmeasuringimpact.eventbrite.co.uk 

@ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 A4 A before and after comparison, learning walks, professional dialogues, lookign at books and talking to chn (very eyeopening) #UKEdChat

@Middleton2011M @ukedchat @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 What matters is if your practice changes ... day to day

@joeybagstock @a_haq @maximjkelly @UKEdSch No, but I do think the CPD would be more effective. :) #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 I believe it's about knowing next steps and follow up so CPD is not a flash in the pan. #UKEdChat

@Middleton2011M @ukedchat @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @KLMorgan_2 #ukedchat

@KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat MLs absolutely key. Understanding and devt of depth of curric first and foremost as a foundation. Then build principles for teaching on this

A4 Follow up sessions, ask what they have tried, do they need any help? follow up and support important #ukedchat

@a_haq @ukedchat @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @informed_edu Critical reflection - honest dialogue. Bravery and risk taking.

@MrPatelsawesome @KSunray3 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes What role could technology play? #UKEdChat

Q4 this is tricky because it takes time At least most of the time it does. But a first is if it did change how things are done .. #UKEdChat

#UKEdChat Link cpd to everyday classroom practice; what does the feedback/data suggest I do and don't teach well? What would I like to imp

@KLMorgan_2 @Middleton2011M @ukedchat It is important we use this. #UKEDChat

@a_haq @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu Team teaching works well, paired resource development, just the idea that 2 heads are better than 1 #ukedchat

@mrskmgallier @ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Agreed! Knowing what the follow up is before the CPD is a good start. What are your expectations. Will you follow through?

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes Download the app iTeachermentor ... #ukedchat #ifitdoesntexistitshould #dibs

@AKnibbs1 @ukedchat @miss_downes Yes, flexibility. For example, at the beginning of the day rather than always at the end. The 'quality' of the time is key #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Through a coaching and mentoring model, couldn't you create bespoke research aims/ case studies specific to your sch needs? #ukedchat

@Middleton2011M @ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @PhilippaCcuree @KSunray3 Progress, long term and short term, towards the intended outcomes.

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl SLT need to make time + space - creative timetabling etc. Also seeing increasingly schools that nominate 'research champions' #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock #UKedchat there’s often plenty of expertise to drawn on from within the tanks of the staff body Q5

@KLMorgan_2 @Middleton2011M @ukedchat Undertake a skills audit. There is often a few teachers hiding their talents. #UKEDChat

@KLMorgan_2 @Middleton2011M @ukedchat Always time! We are all delivering sim content, we need to collab hard, we are all trying to achieve the same for our children #UKEdChat

@sara_hjelm Without follow up CPD is fun, gets you out of lessons and has no impact #ukedchat

@teacherchalky1 @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu Couldn't agree more. Bite size sessions built in throughout the year as opposed to packing it all in one day. #ukedchat

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Directed time engaging with research and giving teachers the chance to take risks, come back and reflect. #UKEdChat

@AKnibbs1 @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @miss_downes Be aware that structure might be needed for some who are closed and unaware, they might not realise where or how they need to develop

@TeacherDevTrust @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Creative timetabling sounds innovative. What would this look like? How would it work? #ukedchat

@joeybagstock @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu It depends on the CPD strand they've chosen, I think one strands based around questioning but haven't got the others to hand #ukedchat

CPD *is* school improvement, it powers retention and recruitment and increases morale. Prioritising is hard... but necessary! #UKedchat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905874511156871168 …

@miss_downes @ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 #ukedchat - 1 way is 2 recognise collab learning in day jobs (eg SOW planning) & wrap evidence & specialist supported debriefing round it...

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl It's also important to remind teachers to be critical & discerning customers of research, articles, evidence they find on Twitter #UKEdChat

Totally agree. Every Friday morning at our school with a bacon butty for good measure #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/informed_edu/status/905871203788828672 …

@KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat Time, as always, is a definite barrier here. But, the power of knowing your staff is phenomenal. A bond/commitment/pact amongst staff is 👍🏼

#UKEdchat Q4 CPD shld b differentiated 2individual needs as per PM targets impact is Ts making prog 2wards targets hving effect on stds prog

A5 Look for the expertise within your own school or support network. CPD does not always have to cost #ukedchat

@Middleton2011M @miss_downes @ukedchat Inspiring others to be curious, take risks & innovate. Most importantly, evaluate impact, refine & repeat. #UKEdChat

Carry out a training needs analysis to identify key priorities to meet development objectives. Ring fence the budget early #ukedchat

@informed_edu The proof is in the pudding 😂 #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes The power of video is amazing... before and after ... makes ppl reflect critical more easily #ukedchat

@nfowles5 @ukedchat Yes. What evidence might you gather in the audit? #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Consider value for money, but also be confident to invest and recognise that we have to resource in quality CPD if we want true improvement

@UKEdSch A5 Use the expertise available in school, be selective about cpd that is paid for and learn from other schs #UKEdChat

@MalCPD What about whole school priorities? #UKEDChat

@TeacherDevTrust @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Completely agree. Some 'research' is used to support opinions! #ukedchat

A3 develop and support enquiry approaches as a continuous process and professional disposition #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire A5 Stop spending money on bringing in external experts when there are plenty within the organisation to deliver meaningful #CPD #UKEdChat

@maximjkelly @ukedchat @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @informed_edu Do you think a culture of honest dialogue is encouraged between peers? #ukedchat

#UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/nfowles5/status/905875419588681728 …

@UKEdSch It's not all about training and courses. Wide reading, school reading, action research projects, professional dialogue.... #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire #UKEdChat Q5 with school cuts everything is dont on the cheap! Everything... and you only get what you pay for...

@UKEdSch Please remember both admin staff and governors/trustees need CPD as well as educators. #UKEdChat

@UKEdSch @ICTmagic More innovative thinking and outlooks are required A5 #UKEdChat Utilise local experts and collaborations.

Time remains a barrier to effective #CPD How can we overcome this? Streamline? 15 minute sharing sessions? #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/a_haq/status/905872950179528704 …

@miss_downes @informed_edu Couldn't agree more. #UKEDChat

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock A5 Try and look for expertise in house when possible #ukedchat

Or how they are planned or approached. Next step would be results. I'd say start with a pilot and follow - problems solved? #UKEdChat

@KennyInclusion @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @miss_downes Absolutely. That's where a skilled coach would play a vital role.

@keran77 @UKEdSch And allow other schools to learn from you #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Relevance is all; locate it in subjects almost always, and make sure it's immediately applicable. Time in the session to plan. #ukedchat

@ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire #UKedchat a5 normally I would agree but sometimes! Someone make you think and change deeply - take a bow @PhilBeadle

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @CharteredColl We have a LP for research (also a LP for Eng). Will be keeping MLs and SLs up to date with summaries of useful/relevant research #UKEdChat

@ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire YES! Absolutely right. How often have we heard lots been spent and there are local experts have been overlooked. #ukedchat

@ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire Yes. Tap into other professional in local schools etc. If you search you will often find specialists #UKEDChat

@ukedchat @KLMorgan_2 A1. Support teachers to become examiners & give them CPD time to do this. In return ask them to train their team about exam papers #UKEdChat

@maximjkelly @UKEdSch Yes definitely it's reciprocal. A colleague whose moved schs shared SMSC ideas from sch I work in + I'd like to see KS1 maths #UKEdChat

@joeybagstock @UKEdSch @informed_edu It needs to be prioritised by governors/trustees (i.e. via budget and via school priorities). It is an investment not a cost. #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @MrPatelsawesome @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @tguskey model for evaluating CPD has been transformational for me. Is this widely used in schools? #UKEdChat

@Elizabethutch @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire #ukedchat there are gems in all schools - but why limit yourself ?

@KSunray3 @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Often not super innovative- involves minimising admin + finding weekly/fortnightly collaboration time in depts or whole school e.g. assembly

@a_haq @ukedchat @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @informed_edu Good leadership allows for this, nurtures it, develops it, encourages it. And good leadership expects it. #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @CharteredColl ...but time in faculty meetings/CPD and at SLT has to be allocated to engage with it, discuss, process, plan #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @PhilippaCcuree @johntomsett @KSunray3 @joeybagstock @TeacherDevTrust @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @tguskey #UKedchat not in my experience

@GilchristGeorge But do teachers have time to engage with research? #UKEdChat Easier in Scotland, I know, but enquiry needs to be informed?

What are your thoughts @tguskey @ViviennePorritt ? #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905873035240067073 …

@MrPatelsawesome @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire But some very good CPD can be sourced cheaply. #UKEDChat

#UKEdChat - plan CPD in layers: whole school level, team level, individual level. Allocate resource for each layer.  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905876354129952768 …

@MrPatelsawesome @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire Limit yourself how? If the expertise is in your school then benefit from it. Don't assume that outsiders are better. #ukedchat

@UKEdSch By using the internal expertise #ukedchat

@ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire #ukedchat Tough. LT goals, replacing bureaucracy in mtgs with CPD & wrapping co-coaching round specialist contributions help £P go further

@UKEdSch Offer teachers on parental leave opportunity to engage with research & share findings on KIT days/on return #UKEdchat Untapped resource!

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock Doesn't have to be costly: experts within, good networks, exam boards, research groups. Often costly 'one offs' least effective #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @jopearson3 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire A6 Maybe a balance of whole staff CPD and then specific CPD based on an individuals needs including coaching + mentoring #UKEdChat

@KSunray3 @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Or at certain times of the year e.g. using days of assessments, school trips, when pupils might be watching plays in big groups #UKEdChat

@mm684 @UKEdSch Effective CPD definitely encompasses the whole school community. #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @ecarsontc @KennyInclusion Inspired, motivated, developed & appreciated teachers have a much greater impact on the pupils they serve. #UKEdChat

Also whole school big areas (e.g. literacy) can be adapted/focused by each teacher to be relevant+helpful to their own context. #UKedchat  https://twitter.com/UKEdSch/status/905876631763464198 …

@digicoled @GilchristGeorge All teachers should be learning and part of that is research. There is always time for something important otherwise we stagnate #ukedchat

@Elizabethutch @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire #ukedchat I can honestly say - no one in any school I've worked in could of delivered a session on wwcb like the one from a speaker

@teacherchalky1 @KSunray3 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes Do you think we are using the most effective methods of teacher appraisal? Something else @TeacherDevTrust have highlighted #UKEdChat

@MrPatelsawesome @Elizabethutch @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire The 'limit' is the budget set - so reason enough to seek out internal experts #ukedchat

Careful though, the solution isn't always just give all free choice of CPD. Can lose coherence & benefit of team effort. #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/UKEdSch/status/905876631763464198 …

@ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @ecarsontc @KennyInclusion Balance needed to ensure staff are developed & progress made in key areas school-wide. Knowing your staff is again crucial here #UKEdChat

@digicoled If we value teacher practice informed by research, we have to give them the time to do that IMO #UKEdChat

@UKEdSch Things like local ATM maths branch meetings, subject network meetings can cost very little or may be free. Good networking opps #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @ecarsontc @KennyInclusion Schools finding this a key challenge should certainly consult #DGT report if not done so already  http://tdtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DGT-Summary.pdf … #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire SLT links must take lead in setting up cross school sharing good practice. #UKEdChat #cpd

@TeacherDevTrust @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @joeybagstock @CharteredColl Effective use of time. Trying to think whether this could work in primary schools? #ukedchat

@ukedchat @jopearson3 @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire A6 this is the norm for other employment sectors. Perhaps some learnings there? Flexibility & valuing staff investing in own development key

@Elizabethutch @GilchristGeorge Totally agree #UKEdChat - But making the research accessible and digestible appears to still be a major stumbling block.

@ChrisAFRIN @Elizabethutch @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire What if they aren't there?#ukedchat ...

@ukedchat @jopearson3 @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire I think honest conversations about individual needs is important to establish the CPD that will make a real impact #ukedchat

@ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome Look for and build systems to share the great practice in your own sch, at a curric planning level and lesson delivery level #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @informed_edu @Middleton2011M A4 impact for learners #UKEdChat

@keran77 @ukedchat @jopearson3 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire Spot on! #UKEdChat

@MrPatelsawesome @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire Agreed, it depends on the subject and what you need. Also we can be sceptical of local trainers. We maybe expect more? #ukedchat

@SierzegaRyan @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 Understand what you're saying. Wouldn't it be good if continuing professional development & learning to impact learners was the 'work'.

@ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome Sometimes an external person is great though - can inspire and reinvigorate. Build networks though so you know who you're getting is quality

@ukedchat @jopearson3 @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire It always has to be linked to pupil impact #ukedchat

@Elizabethutch @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire #ukedchat we all need regular access 2 specialist expertise. facilitating gr8 CPD is also gr8 CPD 4 providers. But how do we know whose gr8?

Great question. Plan ahead and plan coherent programmes of activities - in and out of school - to work on these. #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905877551754698753 …

@MrsKPercival @ukedchat @jopearson3 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire Yes this can happen with professional development dialogues if you feel able to speak honestly to line manager. #UKEdChat

@Middleton2011M @ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @ecarsontc @KennyInclusion Very well said #UKEDChat

@Middleton2011M @ukedchat @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock @ecarsontc @KennyInclusion Totally agree 🌟🙌🏻

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock Tap into the expertise that is often right under the roof #UKEdChat

@ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire Use PM targets & CPD time to devl tchr 'experts' who research & then train others.Create school full of staff who can deliver CPD #UKEdchat

@maximjkelly @UKEdSch Agreed and each strand needs its own niche CPD as well as whole school. #UKEdChat

@MrPatelsawesome @joeybagstock @digicoled @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @ukedchat @informed_edu What can we do to increase reflection? Do you think 'accountability' plays any role? #UKEdChat

@informed_edu Based on needs of staff and pupils #UKEdChat

@MrPatelsawesome @Elizabethutch @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire Agree. But some teacher are pretty good at delivering CPD #UKEDChat

@MrPatelsawesome @Elizabethutch @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire The question needs to be considered as to why no one in the organisation can deliver #CPD in a certain area #ukedchat 1/2

@PhilippaCcuree @TeacherDevTrust @KLMorgan_2 @ukedchat Subject specific CPD looks like this at our place -  https://classteaching.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/now-thats-what-i-call-cpd/ … Undoubtedly the best CPD we have done in years #ukedchat

@stoneman_claire @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree Seriously Clare - @PhilBeadle made me question my practice - and my own culture ...

@KLMorgan_2 @MrPatelsawesome @joeybagstock @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @ukedchat @informed_edu IMHO Accountability plays too much of a role, and CPD (in many cases) is done as a tick box exercise #UKEdChat rather than what is needed

@digicoled @GilchristGeorge It depends on the type of research. A lot of articles are shared via twitter these days and are very easy to access and read #ukedchat

Interesting study #edchat #education #caedchat #edchatri #njed #caedchat #ukedchat #ndedchat #aledchat #nced  https://twitter.com/jesslahey/status/904481300068872196 …

I agree. Appraisal can enhance CPD but heavy, generic tick-box monitoring can kill it stone dead. #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/digicoled/status/905878181336449025 …

@keran77 @ukedchat @jopearson3 @mrskmgallier @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire Whole staff CPD for non-negotiables, CPD options to develop indvls. But must support tchrs to make right choices & measure impact #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @joeybagstock @digicoled @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @ukedchat @informed_edu #ukedchat we are alway accountable for everything ... for money we spend and the outcome that delivers

@MrPatelsawesome @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire Then that is a problem :) Send someone on a training course and get them to teach everyone else. #ukedchat

@MrPatelsawesome @Elizabethutch @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire 2/2 An alternative is to send representatives to education conferences and cascade information gained in #CPD sessions #ukedchat

@digicoled @KLMorgan_2 @joeybagstock @teacherchalky1 @miss_downes @ukedchat @informed_edu Preaching to the choir colin #UKedchat

@ukedchat @jopearson3 @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @PhilippaCcuree @MrPatelsawesome CPD that impacts on pupils' outcomes obv vital (we're here to teach!) but vital colleagues have opp for CPD for personal devt too #UKEdChat

@KLMorgan_2 @KSunray3 @teacherchalky1 @digicoled @ukedchat @informed_edu @TeacherDevTrust There is such a huge difference between what all schools are doing it would be unfair to judge! Some are drivers in personalised CPD ...

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes CPD doesn't have to be costly. Peer learning and in school specialists are effective

When planning CPD some things always need to be considered: investment, time, areas of focus, creating culture/buy-in & evaluation #UKEdChat  https://twitter.com/ukedchat/status/905877551754698753 …

@nfowles5 @ukedchat @informed_edu @miss_downes @teacherchalky1 YES! Move away from 'activities' to focused & sustained learning with clear evaluation, as highlighted in the #CPD standards #UKEdChat

@PhilippaCcuree @Elizabethutch @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire We have a list of specialists that we can recommend. Like Chris mentioned why not discovered the hidden gems in your organisation. #ukedchat

@ukedchat @Middleton2011M @informed_edu @KLMorgan_2 @miss_downes @TeacherDevTrust @joeybagstock A7 new 1-9 GCSEs, progress through marking, group work & collaborative learning, BFL ect #ukedchat

@KLMorgan_2 @tguskey Not sure that's the best question? I would start with why evaluate the impact then move to impact for whom and on what? #Ukedchat

@nickotkdV @Elizabethutch @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @PhilippaCcuree @stoneman_claire Meeeeeee #ukedchat we know teachmeets are amazing ...

An embedded school vision means staff want CPD that will develop them professionally, meet learners needs & school outcomes #ukedchat

@PhilippaCcuree @ChrisAFRIN @ukedchat @keran77 @mrskmgallier @maternityCPD @KSunray3 @johntomsett @MrPatelsawesome @stoneman_claire Reputation and looking at what they have written and researched. #ukedchat