Continuing professional development CPD is an ongoing process and ensures that one continues to be competent innovative and effective in the profession and has an updated knowledge and skills Especially with the legislation changes it is important that the staff remains updated so that the pupils are supported in the best possible way The importance of CPD at schools can be recognised from the fact that it is a major factor that determines the outcome of the students In a school setting CPD ensures that children have the best learning experience and achieve their maximum potential and involves enriching the staff skills based on their needs and the needs of children Regular supervision and one to one discussion with the class teacher help to identify the opportunities that can contribute to the professional development Annual appraisals are another way to review the past performance set the future targets and identify the ways to achieve them CPD can be achieved in several ways such as training courses aiming at the health and safety of children and young people like first aid food handling or safeguarding children training courses e learning distance learning lectures workshops and conferences that aim to improve the other aspects related to supporting children and young people such as specific subject related training and teaching techniques shadowing a colleague this helps to identify the strategies and understand the role from an experienced person qualification programs
