Staff Development Policy
Philosophy Statement
Aims
Time Allocation
Equal Opportunities
Resources
Planning
Record Keeping
Monitoring and Evaluation
Philosophy Statement
At Warren we recognise that learning is a continuous process to which everyone should have an equal right. We believe that in order to maintain the highest possible standards for children it is essential that every adult should be involved in ongoing professional development and training. We consider this to be both a right and responsibility. Back to topAims
- To enable individuals to enhance their performance in their current role- To prepare individuals for future roles and responsibilities
- To ensure that all staff are conversant with current developments in their field
- To facilitate the provision of quality education to the pupils in the school
- To fulfil the statutory requirements Back to top
Time Allocation
Time allocated to staff development will be distributed according to the needs of the individual and organisation. Back to topEqual Opportunities
All staff and governors have an equal right to professional development commensurate with their position in the school. Back to topResources
Staff Development should be appropriate to the need and can take many different forms. At Warren we seek the best from what is available to us within the financial constraints placed upon us.We use the expertise within the school as well as looking to external providers.
Staff Development may take many different forms
- Mentoring
- Shadowing
- Observing
- Discussing
- Moderating
- Distance learning courses
- Short /Long courses provided by LEA
- Short /Long courses provided by other agencies
- Action Research
This may be undertaken individually or in groups of varying sizes e.g. whole Governing Body.
Individuals wishing to undertake courses, which involve sustained absence from duty or courses which cost in excess of £500 can apply to the Governing Body for approval.
If approved the Governors have the expectation that the course will be completed or monies refunded unless there are exceptional circumstances e.g. close family bereavement or pregnancy. There is also the expectation that the individual will remain at the school on completion of the course for a minimum of at least three terms. Back to top
Planning
Some staff development will arise as a result of national legislation, for example the induction programme of the newly qualified teachers, national curriculum requirements or registered first aid.Ongoing professional development will be identified through three main channels.
- a direct link to the school improvement plan.
- individual needs identified from annual professional development meetings with line managers.
- Through the monitoring and evaluation programme Back to top
Record Keeping
The Staff Development co-ordinator will keep an ongoing record, which will be verified with the individual on an annual basis. Back to topMonitoring and Evaluation
Staff will be expected to complete a short evaluation form on completion of a course.When appropriate, staff will be expected to lead INSET so that the good practice can be disseminated.
The co-ordinator will have the responsibility of monitoring the quality of the input and the effect it has on raising standards This will be undertaken in co-operation with the senior management team. Back to top