CPDL

Continuing Professional Development and Learning

We are incredibly proud to have launched our first formal Trust-wide Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL) Offer in September 2024 – a major step forward in our ongoing commitment to every member of staff across our Trust. 

Our CPDL Offer is inclusive by design, shaped to support the professional journeys of all staff, in every role and at every stage.

 

 

Trust Annual CPDL Event

We place great value upon collaboration and collegiality and empower all our people to be their best selves. A prime example of where colleagues from across the Trust join forces to share best practice is at the Trust Annual CPDL Event which brings all colleagues together, on one site!

Each event has a unique theme, based around the Trust strategic priorities with our vision Shaping Positive Futures as the thread running through the activities.

The day starts with a welcome from our CEO, followed by an inspiring keynote. Colleagues attend a range of sessions, collaborating and sharing good practice. 

 

 

"I've learned new strategies and I'm looking forward to trialling the techniques we discussed during the sessions in my practice."

 

Leading with Purpose Programme

This year marked the successful first year of our bespoke designed Leading with Purpose Programme (LWPP), open to all colleagues across our Trust, regardless of role or department. This inclusive initiative welcomed staff from all areas and levels of the organisation to undertake a research-based project designed to help shape the future of our Trust. Each participant benefited from the dedicated support of both a technical mentor and a leadership coach, helping them grow both professionally and personally. The programme culminated in a series of project presentations that were thoughtful, informative and highly engaging, showcasing the depth of learning and quality of thinking across the cohort. A special highlight has been the opportunity for our participants to collaborate with Professor Jonathan Glazzard, Professor of Education for Social Justice at The University of Hull, with the potential for their work to be published. 

 

 

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Colleagues across the Trust have actively engaged in a wide range of external training courses this year. Our inclusive approach ensures staff from all groups can participate and develop their skills.

The courses on offer include Level 7 Executive Development Programme, Level 7 Senior Leadership Programme with MSc Apprenticeship, with options to extend into MSc or MBA pathways, Level 5 Apprenticeships, including the Thrive Well-being Specialist Teaching Assistant and Thrive Well-being Leadership Programmes, tailored for teaching assistants, pastoral/attendance mentors, and operations managers. In addition, colleagues continue to access the full suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).