- CPD is a process of documenting and reflecting on learning and development; the action of tracking

and recording the techniques, knowledge and experience that educators achieve both informally and
formally as they teach, other than any initial training. It's an account of what they apply, learn and
experience.

- CPD training allows staff to think more deeply about issues that might come up in the classroom and
how they can be resolved. For some teacher CPD examples, you might carry out a training session on the
safeguarding measures in place at your school, so all staff members know how to deal with such
situations, should they arise. CPD training might also focus on how teaching staff can support children
with additional needs.

- Anything that improves your knowledge and skills in teaching can be considered CPD.

It is typically implemented in school in the forms of training courses, inset days or staff meetings. It
allows teachers (and other teaching staff) to stay up to date with their specialism and develop
professionally.

- The CPD process provides a wide range of experience and professional development for teachers on
an ongoing basis.

- CPD for teachers is even more important for trainee teachers, as it allows them to gain the
knowledge and skills needed to be successful in their new role. CPD also helps trainee teachers learn
about the latest educational techniques, teaching methods, and technologies, which are essential for all
teachers. With a comprehensive CPD program, trainee teachers become better prepared to inspire their
students.

- CPD can also help teachers to specialize and gain expertise in certain subject areas. For example, a
teacher might attend workshops or lectures on how to integrate new technologies into the classroom.

 Students never stop learning – and the same is just as true for teachers. Continuous
professional development (CPD) helps teachers improve their understanding of how to deliver
effective education, and ensures they can adapt to the changing needs of students.

 When CPD is done right, teachers and students alike stand to benefit from:
  Better learning outcomes: as teachers gain a better understanding of what’s required.

 New teaching methods: helping teachers connect with different students better.

 Stronger organisational skills: enabling teachers to manage their time and complete their duties
more efficiently.

- Formal Education and Training

- This includes formal face-to-face education, distance learning, short courses and formal on-the-job
training. Most activities of this type will involve assessment.

- It is recommended that formal education and training contributes a maximum of 50% towards a
member's total annual CPD activity, except where a member is undertaking a higher degree or post-
graduate course.

Informal Learning

- Informal learning activities include the reading of books, journals, manuals, etc. Informal learning
activities include on-the-job learning that takes place because of workplace requirements.

- It is recommended that informal learning activities contribute a maximum of 75% towards a member's
total annual CPD activity.

Conferences and Meetings

- These include conference, workshops and technical meetings, either at Headquarters or the Branches,
at which papers are presented. All such events run by the Institution meet the Continuing Professional
Development requirements.

- It is recommended that conferences and meetings contribute a maximum of 50% towards a member's
total annual CPD activity.

Presentations and Papers

- The preparation and presentation of material for courses, conferences, workshops and seminars can
be claimed if these activities contribute towards the advancement of the competencies of others.

- It is recommended that presentations and papers contribute a maximum of 50% towards a member's
total annual CPD activity.
 Institution Activities

- Institution activities may count towards Continuing Professional Development where they contribute
to the continuing professional development of others. This includes membership of Institution standing
committees and groups, Professional Review interviews, acting as a mentor or course accreditation.

- It is recommended that Institution activities contribute a maximum of 25% towards a member's

annual CPD activity.

Industry Involvement (per academia)

-This requirement also ensures that such members are exposed to developments in engineering and
management practice outside of academia.

- Professional engineers in academic positions should aim to achieve at least 25% of their annual CPD
requirement through industry involvement.

* CPD is indispensable and rightly so, as it offers one of the most effective ways to:

 Develop a culture of improvement and excellence within the school;

 Increase staff retention by gifting them with the chance to progress in their career;

 Improve student performance with improved teaching skills. In fact, this third one is the key to
understanding why CPD is essential: improved teaching skills bring about improved student
performance.