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28 STARTING STRONG Craig Lomas and Professor Geoff Baker share their thoughts on what it takes to survive and thrive as an ECT 31 HOW TO MAKE A LEADER Rob Crowther contemplates the professional development, self- reflection and practical steps needed to advance from the classroom into the senior leadership team 32 WHEN CPD GOES WRONG CPD exists to improve skills and provide better outcomes – but as Sally Newton explains, the path from ‘helpful training’ to ‘improved practice’ isn’t always a smooth one... INTHIS SECTION 27 IN FIGURES: HOWDOTEACHERS FEELABOUTTHE CPD THEYCURRENTLY RECEIVE? 73% of surveyed classroom teachers had participated in at least one online course or seminar within the previous 12 months 40% of teachers felt the last INSET day they attended to have been ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ useful 4% of teachers believe that behaviour management training will improve their expertise Source: ‘The Current State of Professional Development for Teachers’ report published by Teacher Tapp in January 2024 (see tinyurl.com/ts141-C1) 3 TEACHWIRE ARTICLES FROM THE ARCHIVES DITCH DULL CPD Jim Funnell makes the case for why the traditional ‘stand and deliver’ style of professional development is now past its sell-by date bit.ly/141special1 WHERE ARE THE SPECIFICS? General purpose CPD is all well and good – but don’t neglect the training your staff need to become subject experts, advises Daniel Harvey bit.ly/141special2 TAKE THE LEAD Leading CPD in your school is a great way to demonstrate leadership, develop your vision and gain experience of staff management, says Paul K. Ainsworth bit.ly/141special3 THE TS GUIDE TO… CPD At best, CPD can be an empowering tool that makes you a more accomplished educator; at worst, it can be a time-sapping chore. So how can teachers and leaders ensure it’s more the former, and less the latter? 27 teachwire.net/secondary C P D