Ofsted reports that schools which integrate performance management, self-evaluation and continuing professional development (CPD) into a ‘logical chain’ improve the quality of teaching and learning and raise standards.
Whole school needs
You will need to work with the senior leadership team, team leaders and performance reviewers to identify whole school development needs.
Team and group development needs
Reflect on meeting school development needs through continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for teams and groups of staff.
Individual development needs
Consider individual staff development needs alongside school improvement targets to identify ways to improve outcomes for pupils and opportunities for staff.
CPD policies
Creating or reviewing a continuing professional development policy will help your school consider its approach to CPD.
Activity: building a CPD policy
Further reading and guidance on identifying and supporting school and staff CPD needs
This section has links to websites, documents and other more in depth information.
Practical resources for identifying and supporting school and staff CPD needs
This section has links to websites, documents and activities that can be used with colleagues in your school.
