Why Practical CPD Should Be a Priority
As the current school year winds down, it’s tempting to put off thoughts of September until the very last moment. But the most successful school leaders know that planning now doesn’t just ease future stress—it sets the tone for the entire academic year ahead.
One of the most important investments you can make as a leadership team? High-quality CPD that actually meets the needs of your staff.
Teachers Are Facing Big Challenges—Let’s Give Them the Tools to Cope
Every year, we ask more of our teachers: to deliver results, maintain behaviour, support wellbeing, and manage the increasing emotional needs of students. But too often, teachers are expected to just know how to manage these rising demands—without the training to back it up.
The result? Staff burnout, student disengagement, and a school environment where stress becomes the norm.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
CPD That’s Practical, Not Just Theoretical
Now is the time to look at the year ahead and ask:
- Where are the real gaps in our staff’s confidence?
- What support are teachers asking for that they aren’t currently receiving?
- Are we using our CPD budget to solve real challenges, not just tick boxes?
Teachers want practical, immediately usable tools—especially when it comes to helping students with anxiety, exam pressure, and emotional regulation. They also need strategies to protect their own mental health, so they can keep showing up for students without burning out.
The CPD that makes a real difference is the kind that:
- Helps teachers spot early warning signs of student stress
- Provides calming, practical tools for the classroom
- Offers frameworks for responding to anxiety
- Encourages staff to set healthy boundaries and protect their own energy
A Wise Use of Budget: Bring in Outside Expertise
Your CPD budget is one of your most powerful tools. Used wisely, it can provide long-lasting, whole-school impact.
That’s why many schools are now choosing to bring in outside expertise—to offer fresh ideas, focused support, and up-to-date thinking around student mental health and resilience. Not only does it give staff a break from delivering everything in-house, but it models a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional respect.
CPD That Helps Staff and Students Thrive
If your team would benefit from guidance on managing stress, supporting anxious students, and building calmer classrooms, I offer two core CPD options:
🕑 2-Hour Workshop – A high-impact session that fits into a twilight or inset slot. It introduces key thinking strategies to support student wellbeing and reduce classroom stress.
📅 Full-Day Training – A deep dive into understanding student stress, building emotional resilience into your curriculum, and giving teachers the confidence to manage the challenges of the year ahead.
Both formats are practical, engaging, and designed to leave your staff feeling equipped, supported, and energised.
Ready to Make CPD Count This Year?
Don’t wait until stress levels are peaking to offer support. Let’s get ahead of the curve together.
📩 Get in touch now to book your workshop or reserve your preferred September date.
Your staff deserve tools that actually work. Your students deserve calm, supported teachers. Let’s make it happen.