Delivered by expert trainers, our series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses are designed to empower, equip, prepare and inspire. Our courses will enhance your teaching practice with practical knowledge and skills to take back to the classroom.
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EQUIP: Building student agency through collaboration, communication and creativity
You’ll learn how to create a more effective classroom dynamic, with students as engaged, motivated learners, through effective collaboration, positive communication and enhanced creativity.
This course will cover:
- Communication and collaboration
- Creativity
- Student agency
| Dates | Format | Time allocation | Cost | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 29 September – Friday 24 October 2025. | A blend of live online session and independent study. | 3 hours per week (1 hour of pre-work, 1 hour live session, 1 hour of independent reflection work) over a 4 week period. | £150 | 25 places |
Trainer
Dr Karem Roitman is the Director of Thinkers Meet Up Ltd. She is a lecturer in Political Philosophy and International Development for the Open University, as well as a consultant and public speaker on education, leadership and inclusion.
PREPARE: Maximising learning and exam performance
Help your students to prepare for their final exams, ensuring they have the best possible chance for success.
This course will cover:
- Metacognition
- Knowledge application
- Exam preparation and revision
| Dates | Format | Time allocation | Cost | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January – February 2026. | A blend of live online session and independent study. | 3 hours per week (1 hour of pre-work, 1 hour live session, 1 hour of independent reflection work) over a 4 week period. | £150 | 25 places |
Trainer
Dr Karem Roitman is the Director of Thinkers Meet Up Ltd. She is a lecturer in Political Philosophy and International Development for the Open University, as well as a consultant and public speaker on education, leadership and inclusion.
INSPIRE: Creating positive and engaging learning environments
This course will help you create a truly inspiring classroom culture, one that enhances student outcomes through enhancing the student experience.
This course will cover:
- Creating a sense of curiosity and wonder in your classroom
- Knowing your students
- Aspire to shape a better future
| Dates | Format | Time allocation | Cost | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be announced. | A blend of live online session and independent study. | 3 hours per week (1 hour of pre-work, 1 hour live session, 1 hour of independent reflection work) over a 4 week period. | £150 | 25 places |
Trainer
To be announced.
EMPOWER: Embedding critical thinking into classroom practice
Learn practical strategies to engage students and help build the higher-order critical thinking skills they need to be successful – both now and in the future.
This course will cover how to embed critical-thinking skills into:
- Lesson planning
- Lesson delivery
- Assessment and feedback
| Dates | Format | Time allocation | Cost | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be announced. | A blend of live online session and independent study. | 3 hours per week (1 hour of pre-work, 1 hour live session, 1 hour of independent reflection work) over a 4 week period. | £150 | 25 places |
Trainer
To be announced.
