Professional Development

Learning opportunities and training designed to enhance skills and knowledge.

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From getting started to curriculum connects, we offer a range of training courses and events designed specifically for educational professionals. Get support when you need it and however it suits you – whether that’s online or in your school.

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Curriculum Connect sessions

  • ONLINE
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    10 March 2026

    Curriculum Connect: GCSE Religious Studies: Assessment Updates for 2026 (Spec A and Short Course)

    Do you still have questions about the 2026 assessment updates? This is another opportunity to hear about from Religious Studies subject lead, Esther Zarifi, and a live Q&A.

  • ONLINE
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    19 March 2026

    Curriculum Connect: GCSE Science: Understanding Command words

    This Curriculum Connect session equips science teachers to help students master the use of command words in GCSE science assessments. We will explore what examiners look for in responses and why these words are critical for success.

  • ONLINE
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    25 March 2026

    Curriculum Connect: GCSE English Literature: Unseen Poetry and accessibility for SEND learners

    Join the English Subject Support team and Subject Advocate, Lauren Palmer, for an engaging session focusing on key insights and teaching and learning strategies for unseen poetry aimed at accessibility for SEND learners.

  • Online
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    29 April 2026

    Curriculum Connect: Consultation Readiness for GCSE Maths: Building a Confident Curriculum

    Join the Maths team and guest presenter Tony Staneff for an engaging Maths Confidence Curriculum Connect session.

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Inside Assessment

Our assessment training programme will help you to build on your knowledge of the assessment process. In a series of videos, you’ll find out what good assessment looks like and how to apply it in your everyday practice.

Training

  • About our training

    Our expert training courses can help with your professional development.

  • Online training

    Our online training offers the benefits and interactivity of the classroom from the convenience of your own home or school.

  • Face-to-face training

    Attend a pre-scheduled session at one of our venues across England, or have our trainer come to your school or college.