Training and CPD for Schools
Training and CPD for Schools
Continued Professional Development within Buckinghamshire is delivered by BESST, a range of other expert Buckinghamshire Council teams and partner agencies.
Partner Delivered CPD & Training
Additionally, Buckinghamshire Council works closely with expert partners from across Buckinghamshire and beyond to signpost schools to excellent training and CPD opportunities. More details
BESST Training and CPD
Statutory assessment and standardisation training events
We are currently running a range of half-day standardisation training events.
Counting Stars Math Conference: for primary and secondary
A full day of networking and learning opportunities for Maths Subject Leaders.
The Gateway, Aylesbury 
07.02.25
Supporting the Experience & Outcomes for Disadvantaged Students in Secondary Schools
A good education is fundamental to improving life chances and is one of the most powerful tools in lifting children out of poverty.
The Gateway, Aylesbury 13.02.25
Write On! Exploring the art of teaching writing to children
A Primary English conference to share best practices and provide fantastic professional development opportunities for English Subject Leads.
TBC 25.02.24
Safeguarding Conference
This one-day conference will present best practice case studies covering a range of key and topical safeguarding subjects.
TBC 20.05.25
Self-Evaluate Your Literacy Provision for Disadvantaged Pupils
This training will support school leaders to carry out a robust self-evaluation of literacy provision.
Online via Teams 14.11.24
An Introduction to EAL Assessment- Primary
The Bell Foundation’s EAL Assessment Framework for Schools provides a set of standards to assist schools in establishing English language proficiency.
Online via Teams 20.11.24
Teaching Assistants: Working with Learners using EAL (Secondary)
This online course aims to familiarise teaching assistants (TAs) with some of the challenges that learners using English as an Additional Language (EAL) might face.
Online via Teams 26.02.25
Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL - Primary
This course equips you to adapt teaching in a responsive way to meet the language development needs of pupils using EAL.
Online via Teams 04.06.25
BUCKS CHALLENGE - Igniting a Love and Passion for Literacy
Find out how to ensure every pupil learns to read, write and develop the language they need to understand and connect to the books they read.
Online via Teams 03.07.25
Bucks Challenge - Using Your Data to Plan Your Literacy Provision
This training will support delegates to use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform high-quality literacy provision for all pupils.
Online via Teams 20.03.25
Training & Conference Brochure for 2024-25.
The training programme is open to leaders and staff in all Buckinghamshire schools and academies. This brochure will evolve as new training is added throughout the academic year and an updated version will available each term.
Raising Attainment in Maths for Special Schools
Unlock the potential of every student with our conference, Raising Attainment in Maths for Special Schools.
TBC Postponed
EAL Networking sessions
Two free network meetings aimed at all EAL Coordinators and others working with pupils using English as an Additional Language.
Online 04.12.24 or 14.05.25
BESST Evaluating the impact of your curriculum with Alex Bedford
Published author Alex Bedford will be guiding you through his book 'Pupil Book Study: An evidence-informed guide to help quality assure the curriculum'
The Gateway, Aylesbury 06.11.24
How to Make Better Use of Your Safeguarding Data
Are you ready to support and challenge your school’s safeguarding practices? Look no further!
TBC 29.01.25
The Bucks Challenge Conference two
We are pleased to announce a new schedule of free workshops and conferences for 2024/25 to carry on the brilliant work our schools have been doing so far.
The Gateway, Aylesbury 04.02.25
Raising Behaviour & Attitudes in Special Schools
Elevate the learning environment in your special school with this bespoke conference for educators working with pupils with specific behavioural needs.
TBC 11.02.25
The Bucks Challenge Workshop One
This workshop will include a practical task with an in-school application.
Online via Teams 12.11.24
The Bucks Challenge Workshop Two
This workshop will include a practical task with an in-school application.
Online via Teams 11.03.25
Meeting the needs of all learners
The aim this half-day conference is to provide curriculum leaders and teachers an opportunity to engage with innovative practice to meet the needs of all learners within the curriculum.
Online via Teams 29.04.25
How to Write a Whole School Pupil Premium Strategy
This workshop will support Pupil Premium Leads, Headteachers and Pupil Premium Governors to lead a whole school approach for academic 2025/26
TBC 22.05.25
Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL - Secondary
This course equips you to adapt teaching in a responsive way to meet the language development needs of pupils using EAL.
Online via Teams 25.06.25