- Read National Occupational Standards relevant to role. Visit www.ukstandards.org.uk
- Join a professional association
- Attend relevant staff meetings and school based INSET
- Start Professional Development Portfolio
- Observe experienced colleagues to develop understanding of their role
- Develop familiarity with ICT
- Self-directed study
- Networking and sharing with a group of colleagues from another school
- Personal reflection
- Inviting feedback from colleagues

Rotherham CPD Opportunities Framework
Site and Catering Support Staff

- Identify induction mentor
- Induction into role
- Health and Safety briefing
- First Aid training
- Opportunity to discuss training and development needs with Line Manager
- Agree a training and development plan as part of performance management cycle with planned reviews
- NAPTA personal skills audit
- ICT training e.g. ECDL Visit www.ecdl.co.uk
- Rotation of skills