We believe that:
- Valued and motivated employees of the highest quality are essential if we are to enhance learning and raise student achievement
- Effective recruitment, retention and professional learning are to be given high priority within the school
- All staff are entitled to professional learning and should have equal access to training
- PL should be an integral part of our appraisal process
- With the support of their team leader, all staff should take responsibility for developing their own skills, knowledge and expertise
- All staff should develop the skills to advise, support and develop other colleagues
- Quality professional learning can improve team effectiveness, increase job satisfaction and prepare staff for career progression
Opportunities for Professional Learning:
It is widely recognised that staff value most the training they receive from other teachers or support staff working in the same, or a similar role. ‘Principles in Practice‘ is an essential part of on-going training within the school, therefore informal training needs to be as highly valued as formal accreditation or training organised by external providers. A wide range of training opportunities are available to staff:
- Developmental meetings with appraisers
- Teacher Learning Communities (TLCs)
- Induction programmes
- Team teaching / buddying / peer coaching / peer mentoring
- Associate ‘shadowing’ posts
- Mentoring
- Observation and feedback including the use of video where appropriate
- Visits to other schools
- Visits to other countries where appropriate
- Team meetings
- Performance Management / review meetings
- Network meetings e.g. LA
- Exams moderation or training meetings
- Development groups in the school
- Support from Leading teachers and Advanced Skills teachers
- Accredited / certificated courses / fellowships (e.g. UFA)
- Internal training events
- External training events
- Exam board meetings / standardisation meetings
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