Online CPD & Training
This page provides colleagues with an opportunity to access a range of free, high quality online CPD. The training programmes below have all been designed by external providers and cover a range of themes linked to education from wellbeing through to improving maths in the classroom. The training also ranges from beginners level through to advanced research-based programmes. Click on the links below for further details and instructions on how to begin your chosen CPD.
Special Educational Needs Training Courses
The courses below will support colleagues in developing their understanding within the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Introducing British Sign Language - Click here for more details
Open University - Understanding Autism -Click here for more details
Open University - Understanding Dyslexia - Click here for more details
Microsoft - Dyslexia Awareness Part 1 - Click here for more details
Microsoft - Dyslexia Awareness Part 2 - Click here for more details
NHS - Disability Matters Online Training - Click here for more details
Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Training Courses
The courses below will be of benefit to colleagues looking to develop their understanding in regard to wellbeing and supporting mental health within our schools and their communities.
Open University - Making Sense of Mental Health Problems - Click here for more details
Open University - Introduction to Child Psychology - Click here for more details
ACEs - An Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma - Click here for more details
Technology within Education training Courses
These courses provide colleagues with a range of options from introductory training through to research-based options.
Make it Click - An Introduction to ICT - Click here for more details
Open University - Take your Teaching Online - Click here for more details
Open University - Accessibility of E-Learning - Click here for more details
Using technology in Evidence-based T&L - Click here for more details
Mathematics Training Courses
The courses below range from training options that will provide a basis to understanding a range of maths concepts within the school setting through to specific areas of mathematics. Ideal if you are looking to enhance subject knowledge.
Open Learn Everyday Maths (introduction) - Click here for more details
Open University - Teaching Mathematics -Click here for more details
Open University - Using Visualisation in Maths Teaching - Click here for more details
STEM Maths Subject knowledge - Understanding Numbers - Click here for more details
STEM Maths Subject Knowledge - Fractions, decimals and % - Click here for more details
STEM Maths Subject Knowledge - Ratio and Proportion - Click here for more details
English/Literacy Training Courses
The courses below provide colleagues with a range of themes that will support the use of language and literacy across the curriculum.
Open University - English Grammar in Context - Click here for more details
Babcock - Introduction to Teaching Vocabulary - Click here for more details
The Communication Trust - Introduction to speech, Language and Communication - Click here for more details
Microsoft - Building Literacy with Powerpoint - Click here for more details
Open University - Involving the Family in supporting pupils Literacy - Click here for more details
Foundation Subject Courses
The courses below will provide colleagues with an opportunity to develop their practice across a range of curriculum areas within education.
British Council - understanding Language and Learning (MFL) - Click here for more details
Open University - Teaching Secondary MFL - Click here for more details
ABSRM - Becoming a Better Music Teacher - Click here for more details
Open University - Why Teach Art? - Click here for more details
STEM - Managing the Classroom in Practical Science - Click here for more details
STEM - Curriculum Design for Secondary Science - Click here for more details
Developing Teaching and Learning Courses
The courses below support teaching and learning pedagogy from assessment through to ensuring inclusion within the classroom setting.
STEM - Planning for Learning - Formative Assessment - Click here for more details
QUT - Inclusive Education - Click here for more details
Open University - Teaching for Good Behaviour - Click here for more details
Open University - Evaluating Classroom Discussion - Click here for more details
Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion - Click here for more details
Open University - Teaching tricky Topics - Click here for more details
New into Teaching- Courses for Early Career Practitioners
The CPD below is suitable for practitioners either new to teaching or who are in their first few years within the classroom.
Open University - Becoming a Reflective Practitioner - Click here for more details
Open University - An Introduction to Classroom Research - Click here for more details
Open University - Making Sense of Learning to Teach - Click here for more details
Microsoft - Inspiring Social Change Leaders - Click here for more details
Educational Research Training courses
The courses below will be useful for colleagues looking to develop their understanding of how research can impact on their engagement with education.
Open University - Engaging in Educational Research - Click here for more details
Education Research that Matters - Click here for mor details
SENECA - Metacognition for Teachers - Click here for more details
Leadership Development Courses
These short courses are suitable for school leaders looking to develop specific elements that can then be applied in context.
Open University - Leadership and Context - Click here for more details
Open University - Exploring Educational Leadership - Click here for more details
Microsoft - Introduction to Cloud for Leaders - Click here for more details