Professional review and development (PRD) is the process through which the development and training needs of all staff are identified and agreed. The CPD Team outlines principles and recommendations designed to ensure that the PRD process is a meaningful and high quality experience for all.
Principles for effective PRD include:
- based on self-evaluation and personal reflection
- based on the relevant professional Standard
- supported through CPDReflect and CPDFind
- part of the culture of the school, which includes good leadership, collegiality, positive ethos and effective quality assurance strategies.
Recommendations on good PRD practice include:
- dialogue within a culture of improvement
- alternative arrangements for frequency of review
- coaching techniques as part of the process to ensure quality dialogue
- impact evident on professional practice and pupil learning.
are mandatory.