The General Teaching Council lists links to third-party websites, but does not endorse them or guarantee their authenticity or accuracy.
National College of School Leadership
Reviewed
17/02/05
www.ncsl.org.uk/
Description:
This focuses on matters of school development and innovation, from a leadership perspective.
Review:
A vast array of documents and guidelines are on offer here on various aspects of managing and leading a school, such as devising a discipline policy, or building a school website. The format is a shared community of contacts and web links, plus an impressive online community which opens up professional dialogues between educational experts.
Navigation:
Rather muddled due to the sheer amount of links and subcategories.
Target Audience:
Emergent and established school leaders.
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Teachernet: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Reviewed
12/02/05
www.teachernet.gov.uk/professionaldevelopment/
Description:
Compiled by the DfES, this provides a detailed summary of all the latest CPD initiatives.
Review:
Lots of suggestions here on making the most of professional development opportunities, with sections on mentoring and performance management as well as a good selection of subject-specific CPD materials and resources. The website dedicates a whole section to ‘sharing good practice', and features numerous case studies of excellent teaching practice already underway.
Navigation:
Clear and uncluttered.
Target Audience:
Teachers.
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Times Educational Supplement: Career Moves
Reviewed
17/02/05
www.tes.co.uk/your_career/career_moves/
Description:
Advice for teachers on various aspects of career development.
Review:
The TES offers lots of advice for teachers wishing to develop their professional careers. There are superb articles on applications, developing personal skills, working abroad, plus a guide to the fast track scheme. There is also some information about the role of advanced skills teachers.
Navigation:
Small website with simple navigation.
Target Audience:
Teachers.
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