Highly qualified and experienced staff lead and facilitate a range of professional development opportunities for the alliance. We are keen to respond to schools’ individual development needs and create innovative and rigorous bespoke programmes on a needs led basis. These range from individual staff training sessions to long-term whole-school development programmes. Wiltshire Council’s CPD opportunities can be viewed on RightChoice.

Upcoming highlights that are currently available to book are:

NQT Development Programme

A modular programme that equips NQTs with the skills and pedagogical knowledge they need to thrive and develop in their first year.

Supporting Effective Teaching & Learning for Newly/Recently Appointed TAs

Six carefully selected modules that can be booked as a whole programme, or individually, to provide newly / recently appointed Teaching Assistants with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively support Teaching and Learning.

Working Scientifically in the Primary Curriculum

This programme explains why children need to work scientifically and how this can be achieved in the classroom

SEND Conference

The day will feature a keynote speech from Natalie Packer (an independent Education Consultant and author of The Perfect SENCO and The Teacher’s Guide to SEN) followed by a workshop with Nick Whittaker, a HMI and Specialist Adviser, SEND looking at ‘Understanding Ofsted: The SENCO’s Role’.

Development Programme for Experienced TAs

A developmental programme for Teaching Assistants with 3+ years of experience, designed to enhance their skills and have a long-lasting, powerful impact on learning for primary aged children.

Early Years Conference 2021

Bringing early phonics, reading and writing to life – with Greg Bottrill

SEND Conference 2020

Join Natalie Packer and Nick Whittaker for a fantastic day specifically for SENCOs, Heads of School, Senior Teachers aspiring to a SENCO role and SEND practitioners. A special Early Bird price applies before 2nd November 2020, so book your place now!