Continuing Professional Development
Saffron Teaching School Hub delivers and signposts professional development across the region for teachers and school leaders at all stages of their careers.
Early Career Training Programme
For details of the Early Career Training Programme run by the Saffron Teaching School Hub, visit our Early Career Programme page here.
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are flexible professional development courses for teachers and leaders to improve skills, progress careers and deliver improved outcomes for schools. We offer NPQ programmes with Teach First and the National Institute of Teaching. For more information about our NPQ programmes, see here.
Wider CPD
Use the 'in this section' menu or the links below for details of DfE-approved CPD, including:
- Early Years professional development, including the REACHOut Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
- Excellence in Reception Teaching course
- SEND professional development
- Subject Hubs in our area and the courses, events and support they offer
- RISE Universal Offer for the East of England
- Other DfE-approved CPD & support
National Institute of Teaching Evidence Portal
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) Evidence Portal brings together rigorous high-quality research and expert perspectives from schools and trusts, offering a comprehensive resource for teachers and leaders involved in the training and development of others. Its purpose is to empower teacher educators to be able to make evidence-informed decisions when designing and delivering professional learning and support.
Research on CPD – opportunities to take part
- DfE research on CPD: the DfE is inviting teachers and leaders to take part in research to help shape and improve CPD delivery. Please see here for details of two opportunities to get involved: DfE research on CPD
- National Institute of Teaching (NIoT): as part of their research role, NIoT is conducting some research about school-level professional development, and they are keen to get as many PD leads as possible to share their views. To contribute to this research, see: NIoT research - Exploring school-level professional development in schools across England.