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

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

Coffee Lounge

11.25 – 12.25

Session 2: Panel session:

Supporting early careers training

Speakers:

Alex Boulton, Head of Geography, ITT Lead mentor, Staff Development, Canford School

Helen Riddle, Assistant Head (Academic) – Director of Teaching and Learning, St Dunstan’s College

Marcia Teichman, Assistant Head – Head of Upper School and Director of SCITT, ITT and ECT

at Bolton School Girls' Division

12.30 – 13.30

Lunch

Maple Restaurant

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 and Sachin Choithramani 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

Coffee Lounge

14.50 – 15.50

Session 4: Sharing Great Practice/Facilitated networking session

Speakers: Ed Falshaw, Deputy Head, Leighton Park School

15.50 – 16.00

Closing remarks and depart