Living in the South West

Continuing Professional Development in Devon

Devon Education Services produce the Staff Development Manual, which can be accessed on-line on the Devon Education Services website. This manual is for Staff Development Co-ordinators, published by Devon County Council to help you plan, shape and organise the professional development of the staff of your school or college.

Courses are available running across the financial year in National Curriculum subject areas and for teachers, deputy headteachers, headteachers and other school staff.

For Newly Qualified Teachers, their Induction year in Devon would include:

Continuing Professional Development

Wide range of conferences, courses etc. provided by Devon Education Services (DES)
Accredited CPD
SWIFT Partnership
Other accredited provision

National Initiatives

TIPD - Teachers International Professional Development
BPRS - Best Practice Research Scholarships
NPQH - The National Professional Qualification for Headship