Organisations supporting CPD

Continuing professional development (CPD) can be even more effective and meaningful with the support of your employer. This series of case studies illustrate how effective strategies can be implemented to enhance employee development to benefit learners, staff and the organisation as a whole. 

The City of Wolverhampton (PDF, 257 KB)

Long before registration with IfL was set out by the 2007 regulations, City of Wolverhampton College had decided to integrate their processes for continuing professional development (CPD).

Knowsley Community College (PDF, 1.25 MB)

Knowsley Community College is leading the way in its approach - and commitment - to a continuous process of training and development for its staff.

EAGIT Training (PDF, 161 KB)

In light of the rapidly changing face of post-compulsory education, EAGIT Training had to change the focus of their CPD to teaching skills rather than just engineering skills.

Mid Cheshire College (PDF, 207 KB)

Mid-Cheshire College has introduced an innovative scheme to support new teachers.

Oaklands College (PDF, 196 KB)

Faced with the challenge of supporting more than 600 staff to use technology in the classroom and workshop, Oaklands College in Hertfordshire deployed a team of student e-mentors to help.

Richmond upon Thames College (PDF, 159 KB)

The college principal at Richmond upon Thames College has shown his commitment to teaching and learning by playing a leading role in working directly with staff who seek management training.

Thanet College (PDF, 174 KB)

Thanet College gave each of its teachers a personal learning space, or e-portfolio, to support their reflective practice and help create a portfolio community.

West Nottinghamshire College (PDF, 228 KB)

Rosie Cheer, curriculum team leader for teacher development and professional courses at West Nottinghamshire College, recognises the importance of mentoring to the success of initial teacher training