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.
Scheme or no scheme: Planning for Breadth of Potential in Writing - Years 3 & 4
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.
Misbourne School
25.02.25
Safeguarding Conference
This one-day conference will present best practice case studies covering a range of key and topical safeguarding subjects.
Aylesbury 20.05.25
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
A ‘Nature Curriculum’ for Maths – Enhancing Maths through Outdoor Learning
Learn how to use nature as a tool for better application skills in maths.
TBC Lindengate 28.04.25
Science, Sustainability and Outdoor Learning
Learn how the DfE Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy (SCCS) links with science.
Chalfont St Giles Infant School 24.03.25
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
Supporting Behaviour & Attitudes in Secondary Schools
Explore prevailing Behaviour and Attitudes themes and consider different approaches to support meaningful self-evaluation.
Central Bucks TBC 17.03.25
EAL Networking sessions
Two free network meetings aimed at all EAL Coordinators and others working with pupils using English as an Additional Language.
Online 14.05.25
How to Make Better Use of Your Safeguarding Data
Are you ready to support and challenge your school’s safeguarding practices? Look no further!
Online 06.03.25
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
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
Aylesbury 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