Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Rivington
We have a CPD programme for all staff, whereby they choose to undertake an activity in the designated CPD time.
The Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs) at Rivington are continuously involved in research into teaching and learning, work on individual projects enriches our staff and student performance.
A member of staff, in discussion with their mentor chooses their CPD activity, this would take into account the needs of the school, department, learning team and the personal preference of the member of staff.
Each member of staff has one period of CPD per week, this is supported by their mentor through a 6 week cycle.
| Week 1 | Mentor Meeting |
| Week 2 | Work with ASTs |
| Week 3 | Observing other lessons |
| Week 4 | Other professional development |
| Week 5 | Other professional development |
| Week 6 | Member of staff act as a mentor for another member of staff/more professional development |
These activities are interchangeable between weeks.
The CPD activity could be internally or externally provided.
'Central to improvements in teaching and learning is excellent professional development for all'.
Department for Education and Skills: Five year strategy for children and learners. July 2004
Areas of Training School expertise include:
 | Leadership Training |
| Mentor and Advanced Mentor Training/Support Staff Training. Coaching. |