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Continuing Professional Development is an integral part of developing a high quality school workforce. Our best practice articles offer a wealth of ideas and examples for whole-school CPD strategies, including action research and effective delivery.

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Renewed funding for computing education CPD and support

National support, training and resources for the delivery of computing education in schools is continuing thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Education.

DfE to host four safeguarding webinars for schools

A series of four webinars is being held to support schools on meeting specific requirements of the Keeping children safe in education statutory safeguarding guidance.

Addressing disadvantage: 15th National Pupil Premium Conference

As the cost of living crisis bites, Headteacher Update’s 15th national Pupil Premium Conference will offer a range of advice, ideas and insights into effective practice in schools.

SEND: Ideas to ensure inclusion in the classroom

Headteacher Update's latest best practice conference offers practical advice and ideas to ensure effective inclusion and SEND support in the mainstream classroom – and the early bird offer ends this week!

Eight primary education resources for the new term

From spotting the signs of eating disorders and safeguarding support to behaviour guidance and online safety, here is our handy round-up of some of the latest resources and events relevant to primary education

Classroom tips and ideas: Metacognition & self-regulation

Practical examples and teaching tips for using metacognition and self-regulated learning in the classroom will be on offer at Headteacher Update's inaugural Metacognition Conference.

National Institute of Teaching

The new school-led National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is on track to open in September.

Senior mental health lead: Funding extended

A further £7m has been made available for the training of senior mental health leads in schools.

Supporting trainee teachers to teach EAL pupils

As multilingualism and English as an additional language become an integral feature of school life, how can school-based initial teacher training programmes prepare student teachers to work within linguistically and culturally diverse settings? Sheila Hopkins advises

Pupil Premium Best Practice: A week to go

Headteacher Update's National Pupil Premium best practice conference – offering 18 sessions all of which will give practical strategies that can be adapted and adopted for your school’s circumstances – takes place in a week's time.

Teacher essays offer ideas, insights and inspiration

From diversity in the curriculum to social mobility and mental health, some of the most pressing issues facing teaching and learning practice have been addressed in a series of teacher essays.

How are you supporting your pupils' mental health and wellbeing?

A range of practical advice for supporting the wellbeing and good mental health of children and young people in schools is on offer at the Sixth National Pupil Mental Health Online Conference.

Webinar: Supporting children affected by trauma and abuse

A webinar advising early years professionals on how to support children who have been affected by trauma or abuse is running later this month.

Curriculum design & delivery: Case studies & best practice

From Covid-19 to curriculum diversity, Headteacher Update and SecEd's latest best practice event offers a range of advice, ideas and case studies to help schools design and deliver an effective curriculum.

Dyslexia: Free online CPD training offered for teachers

A free, online dyslexia CPD course has been launched to help teachers support children post-pandemic.

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Mental Health Champions: Free course for educators

Registrations are open for a free, five-week course that will help school staff to support positive mental health – for pupils and colleagues.

Mental health and communication: Free training course for professionals

A free online course for people working with children who have social, emotional and mental health needs has been unveiled.

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Scholarships offered for Masters in Inclusive Educational Leadership

Heads of years, SENCOs, current and aspiring school leaders are being offered significant scholarships for the popular post-graduate (PgDip or Masters) in Inclusive Educational Leadership.

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Video resources: Trainee teachers offered lesson design insights

A series of support videos for trainee teachers has been launched by the Oak National Academy offering advice on designing and structuring lessons.

Edtech & Pedagogy: Inaugural online conference offers practical CPD

Headteacher Update's inaugural Edtech & Pedagogy online conference takes place next week, with a range of best practice advice, case studies and guidance on offer – including remote learning tips.

Remote Education Hub offers advice on pedagogy and resources

An online hub has launched to support teachers delivering remote education to pupils during Covid-19 lockdown.

Online event: National Curriculum Design & Ofsted Conference

The First National Curriculum Design Conference will offer a range of advice on meeting Ofsted’s intent, implementation and impact requirements when it takes place online in January.

Online event: 13th National Pupil Premium Best Practice Conference

After nine years of the Pupil Premium, the 13th National Pupil Premium Conference will be considering what we have learnt about best practice when it takes place online in January.

Professional guides: Autism, dyslexia & neurodiversity

Three professional guides for teachers focusing on additional support needs including autism, dyslexia and neurodiversity are now available.

GTCS publishes series of professional guides

A professional guide has been published to help teachers embed a children’s rights-based approach and effective learner participation into their practice.

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