Conference for Heads of CPD - Tuesday 20 May 2025 (Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire)

This course is for: CPD Coordinators and Heads of CPD.

Description

This course aims to:
Focus on the key issues and provide networking opportunities for those with responsibility for staff Professional Development.

Time

Session

Room

09:30

Arrival, registration, and coffee

 

10.00

Welcome and introduction

 

 

10.05 – 11.05

 

Session 1: Leading school improvement through effective professional development

Speaker: Bethan Hindley, Director of Design and Delivery, Teacher Development Trust

 

 

11.05 – 11.25

Refreshment break

 

11.25 – 12.25

Session 2: Panel session:

Supporting early careers training

 

 

12.30 – 13.30

Lunch

 

13.30 – 14.30

Session 3: AI and PD – how is your school Professional Development allowing teachers in school to embed AI in daily practice?

John Jones (Assistant Head and Director of Innovation, The RGS Worcester Family of Schools) and Sachin Choithramani (Director of Development and Innovation, Bede's Senior School) will share their experiences in leading professional development around AI implementation in schools. They will discuss strategies for increasing AI literacy among staff, addressing concerns about data privacy and the potential misuse of AI, and providing effective training on AI tools. The session will also cover how to guide staff in integrating AI into pupil practices and fostering responsible AI use among students.  


Speakers:

Sachin Choithramani, Assistant Head – Innovation & Development, Bede’s Senior School

John Jones, Assistant Head Director of Innovation & RGSW International, Royal Grammar School Worcester

 

 

 

14.30 – 14.50

Refreshment break

 

14.50 – 15.50

Session 4: Sharing Great Practice/Facilitated networking session


Speakers:
Ed Falshaw, Deputy Head, Leighton Park School

 

 

15.50 – 16.15

Closing remarks and depart