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Developing and progressing in your role

The following pages explain the various training and development options available to support staff in schools which could help you identify professional development opportunities.

National occupational standards

National occupational standards

Find out how national occupational standards (NOS) relate to support staff roles.

Qualifications and Credit Framework

Qualifications and Credit Framework

Vocational and work-related qualifications are changing to meet the demands of employers and learners.

How to become an SBM

How to become an SBM

Access information on the role of school business managers.

HLTA programme

HLTA programme

Find information on higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) status.

Skills for Life

Find out about functional skills for support staff and use the Skills for Life planner.

Career development framework

Find out about the career development framework (CDF) for school support staff.

Challenging schools

See how schools facing challenging circumstances can triumph over adversity.

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My CPD

Welcome to ‘My CPD’. Save time and access in one place, tools to develop your professional career, enhance your teaching quality and impact in the classroom.

CPD Database

Visit the CPD Database to search for relevant quality assured CPD opportunities, including those that are free or specific to your role.

CPD Zone
Teacher Development Hub

Visit the Teacher Development Hub to access evidence based research and resources to raise performance in the classroom.

TD Hub
CPD Guidance

Want to know how to get the best out of yourself and others? Access our resources to understand what good CPD looks like, how to evaluate its impact and how to write a CPD policy.