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One CPD idea that works: CPD through 'bite-sized' training
May 2005
This month’s idea is from Debbie Wilson, Springhead, North Yorkshire.
Debbie’s school has initiated 'Bite-sized' training (apologies to the BBC). Any member of staff can suggest a subject, and an appropriate team leader will organise a 30 minute training session. Debbie says:
“Anyone can attend, but as it is in addition to our one hour staff meeting, attendance is voluntary. This has been really effective with a large complement of Teaching Assistants, all at different stages in their careers and experience. It has also allowed teachers to ask for training on aspects that they feel they should already know.”
The 30 minutes is sacrosanct, but it’s long enough to update people and provide signposts for further reading and so on. It is also possible to be highly responsive to staff training needs, as there is no need to jostle for position on the regular programme of training and professional development.
