It is important that every school has a written policy for CPD published to the whole workforce. The CPD policy should set out the aims for CPD and how these will be achieved through the school’s systems and procedures. The policy may vary according to the context of the school but it should always provide for structured and systematic CPD throughout an individual’s career, taking account of relevant professional standards, the needs of the individual including the need for career progression, and the changing needs of the school and its learners.

The Workforce Development team has produced appropriate guidance to schools around writing a Professional Development Policy. Follow the link below to download a copy of the guidance:

Creating a Policy for Professional Development