National Professional Development Groups
We’re pleased to open registration for our National Professional Development (PD) Groups, running from April to July 2026.
National PD Groups are facilitated, cohort-based groups designed to support professionals to work on a defined school improvement project over time.
These groups are not webinars or one-off CPD sessions.
Participation involves active engagement across a series of sessions, with work taking place in your setting between sessions, alongside opportunities to reflect, share progress, and problem-solve with peers.
What to expect:
As part of a National PD Group, participants will:
- identify a clear focus for improvement in their school or setting
- plan, develop and implement a sustained improvement project
- reflect on impact and next steps with others working on similar challenges
From the first session, you will be expected to identify and commit to a clear project focus. This may involve planning, developing, or implementing:
- a school or department improvement project
- a professional development initiative
- a classroom-based improvement project
The project should be relevant to your role and setting and something you are able to work on consistently over the duration of the group.
Commitment and suitability:
Each National PD Group runs as a series of sessions. Participants choose one group and are expected to attend all sessions within their chosen group.
National PD Groups are best suited to professionals who are ready to:
- commit to attending a series of sessions
- actively contribute to discussion and shared reflection
- apply work directly to a sustained improvement project in their own context
If you are looking for a single session, drop-in CPD, or a webinar-style experience, these groups may not be the right fit.
Confirmed National PD Groups (April–July 2026)
- Leading in SEND Professional Development (PD) Group
- Oracy Professional Development (PD) Group
- Building a Positive Behaviour Culture Professional Development (PD) Group
Full details and booking links are available on the following links:
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