Early Professional Development - what teachers said

The programmes have been highly rated by most teachers who took part – here are a few quick quotes:

“Really enjoyed the course – found all areas covered v. helpful – given me confidence and enthusiasm to teach literacy.”

Action research programme

“In your third year, it’s good to step back and think about your teaching style, professional development, your career and the route it’s taking.”

Primary extended course for second year teachers

“Excellent extended course, both for professional development and support for each other … The accommodation and efficiency of the staff have been excellent.”

Secondary programme

“The programme really helped … you wake up in the morning and you feel like going to school because you know you’re going to have good lessons and you know that students will enjoy them…”

Secondary programme - aspiring subject leaders

“It was really useful – very good professional development and it helped me get a job as HOD almost immediately”.

Teacher2Teacher programme

“It rejuvenated my teaching methods…”

The Teacher2Teacher programme is available direct from the NUT.

A deputy head’s view

“It’s been a brilliant motivator for her to be able to direct her own professional development and to support members of staff where they may be thinking of moving on…”