The CPD Expert Group will develop a new Standard for Teachers' Professional Development, which is to sit alongside the existing Teachers' Standards.
The Department for Education (DfE) has said that this new standard, due to be published in early 2016, will not be statutory.
The DfE has also charged the group with helping teachers and providers to "understand aspects of good-quality CPD" and clarifying "common misconceptions".
The group, which is to be chaired by David Weston, CEO of the Teacher Development Trust, will consider national and international research and have the power to call for expert advice and evidence.
The group's membership includes a number of teachers and school leaders, as well as other educationalists including Rob Coe, professor of education and director at the CEM Centre in Durham, and Philippa Cordingley, founder and CEO of the Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education.
Register now, read forever
Thank you for visiting Headteacher Update and reading some of our content for professionals in primary education. Register now for free to get unlimited access to all content.
What's included:
-
Unlimited access to news, best practice articles and podcasts
-
New content and e-bulletins delivered straight to your inbox every Monday
Already have an account? Sign in here