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Supply teachers - keeping up with developments and CPD

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Appervine · 04/07/2014 12:06

I've recently gone back to work as a part time supply teacher and, as a short term thing while my children are small, this works well for me in terms of work-life balance.

I do feel a bit left behind in terms of curriculum changes and general CPD stuff though. What do other supply teachers do? I know the unions sometimes run courses. Has anyone been on any at their own expense? Maybe I should save my money for a couple of subscriptions instead? Any recommendations? I teach primary, mostly KS2.

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noblegiraffe · 04/07/2014 15:00

Get on twitter and follow a load of lead teachers in your subject. Lots of curriculum stuff/debate/resources/links to blogs are posted daily.

Appervine · 04/07/2014 16:46

Ah I hadn't even thought of Twitter. Will get dp to give me a tutorial. Thank you.

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alwaysonmymind · 04/07/2014 18:28

Ask your agency. Some round here run CPD for staff

Appervine · 04/07/2014 19:34

Mine doesn't unfortunately. It's just a one woman set up. Thanks though.

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chocoshopoholic · 04/07/2014 19:39

Most unis with teacher training departments run CPD courses open to supply teachers too.

Appervine · 07/07/2014 20:44

Will investigate. Thank you!

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