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title: How do you ensure professional development is effective?
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# How do you ensure professional development is effective?

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 The National College  
May 24, 2023

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Professional learning in schools has come a long way in recent years. In many schools, professional development has moved to the centre of the school improvement strategy. CPD is a critical lever in ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge to do their job effectively, with proven benefits for staff retention, not to mention well-being.

However, it can be difficult to quantify these benefits – how do we measure the impact of CPD on both individuals and in accomplishing school priorities? This is not simply a question of meeting compliance obligations or completing industry qualifications. Effective CPD can embed a deep sense of professional accountability and a clear understanding of how each individual contributes value to the organisation as a whole.

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