CAREER PROGRESSION & DEVELOPMENT

Description

CAREER PROGRESSION & DEVELOPMENT - QUALITY ASSURANCE Skills, strategies, and resources to inspire every learner.

ONLINE ON-DEMAND COURSE

TIME: 6 hours

FEES: £40

Kick-start the year with confidence and clarity!
This flexible online course gives you a complete, ready-to-use CPD programme with seven one-hour sessions designed for both new and experienced Heads of Department. Packed with practical strategies, adaptable resources, and evidence-based approaches, it will help you shape vision, drive improvement, and strengthen pedagogy across any subject area.

Whether you want to refresh your practice or inspire your team, this course provides the tools, confidence, and ready-to-teach materials you need to make an immediate impact.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS COURSE?

This isn’t just another CPD — it’s a complete, ready-made programme designed to save you time and deliver real impact. With seven fully planned one-hour sessions, you’ll save hours of preparation time while still providing high-quality, evidence-based training for yourself or your team.

Each session is practical, structured, and adaptable to any subject area, focusing on vision, improvement, and pedagogy. All PowerPoints are editable, supported by research, and ready to use — giving you the confidence and flexibility to deliver engaging CPD without the stress of starting from scratch.

Whether you’re a new leader or an experienced Head of Department, this course will equip you with the tools, strategies, and resources to inspire your team and transform practice — while giving you back your time.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE BACK TO SCHOOL:

Course Structure Overview

Each module can be completed independently or delivered to a department, faculty, or whole school. Whether you are a Head of Department leading your team, a middle leader delivering to staff across the school, or an ECT just beginning your journey, this course is designed to work for you.

All PowerPoints are fully downloadable and editable, so you can adapt them to meet the needs of your department or setting. Each one has been created using evidence-based research, with references clearly included.

To support delivery, further reading is provided at the end of the course. This is ideal if you’d like to strengthen your subject knowledge before leading a session, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for any questions. Each PowerPoint also lists the key research articles that can be shared with colleagues after the session.

Every session follows a consistent structure:

Rachel Addy (BSc Hons Textiles Design for Fashion & Interiors, specialising in knit) has been Events Planner and Host for the Textile Skills Centre since 2021. With nine years’ international experience as a Product Developer in the fashion industry, including work with GIII in China and major retailers such as Marks & Spencer and Moss Bros, Rachel brings a wealth of industry knowledge. She is now Head of Design & Technology, having taught Graphics, Textiles, Fashion Textiles and Product Design, and continues to build professional networks through global events and not-for-profit initiatives that support collaboration and skill sharing.