Teachers and Advisers CPD opportunities

Presented by: Tom Staunton, Lecturer in Career Development, Institute of Education

When: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 4pm to 4:45pm

About: Career Leadership is a vital part of rapidly evolving career guidance requirements placed on schools in England. The University and iCeGS have been at the forefront of the evolving nature of careers work in schools for over 25 years. This webinar aims to help you design and implement a sustainable programme, cover the Gatsby benchmarks and ultimately help with your Career Leadership role.

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Presented by: Claire Tabberer, Student Life Manager, Charlotte Wisson, Student Support Manager and Sarah Jones, Disability Service Manager

When: Wednesday 3 December 2025, 4pm to 4:45pm

About: This session delivered by our Student Services team will help you to support your students to prepare for university life, including helping to develop independence, setting up support and signposting to useful resources.

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Presented by: Ben Cope, Business Relationship Manager

When: Wednesday 28 January 2026, 4:00pm-4:45pm

About: Join our CPD session on higher degree apprenticeships, which will help you to support your students on what they are, what employers are looking for, and what to expect from a university perspective. There will also be time at the end for your questions to be answered.

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Presented by: Paul Glossop, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

When: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 3:30pm to 4.15pm

About: Explore practical strategies for creating accessible and welcoming online learning environments that support diverse learners. This session will cover essential techniques for ensuring all students can participate meaningfully in digital educational spaces, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.

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Presented by: Keren Coney, Lecturer in Career Development

When: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 4:00pm to 4:45pm

About: With increasing numbers of young people in secondary schools and colleges identifying as neurodivergent, it is vital that we consider how best to support these individuals with their career development.  This session will explore the challenges neurodivergent students may face when planning their future careers, alongside inclusive approaches that can remove barriers.  Examples of effective practice will be shared to highlight what works in designing careers education programmes and activities to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to thrive and achieve future success.

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Presented by: Sarah Jones, Disability Service Manager and Charlotte Wisson, Student Support Manager

When: Wednesday 4th March 2026, 4:00pm-4:45pm

About: Join our CPD session on the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) to support your students to understand who is eligible, why applying matters, and how it empowers students through access to tailored academic support, equipment, and specialist services. Learn how to guide your students through the application process, the criteria they must meet, and the long-term benefits DSA provides for independent, inclusive learning.

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Presented by: Paul Glossop, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

When: Wednesday 22 April 2026, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

About: Learn how to effectively structure and organise your digital curriculum to optimize student learning progression. We'll examine best practices for creating logical learning pathways that build knowledge systematically while maintaining engagement in online formats.

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Presented by: Charlotte Wisson, Student Support Manager and Sarah Jones, Disability Service Manager

When: Wednesday 6 May 2026, 4:00pm to 4:45pm

About: This session aims to raise awareness of the key differences between disability support in compulsory education and higher education (HE). It will help staff in schools and colleges better prepare students for the transition to university by clarifying expectations, processes, and available support. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how disability support operates in HE, enabling them to better advise and support students during their transition.

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Presented by: Paul Glossop, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

When: Wednesday 24 June 2026, 3:30pm to 4:45pm

About: Discover how to implement the flipped classroom model in digital environments, where students engage with content before class and use synchronous time for deeper application and discussion. This session will cover practical tools and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of this student-centred approach in online settings.

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We can offer bespoke CPD days for you and your staff, where you can visit us on-campus to gain key updates on higher education and important information for your students. Sessions we can cover include:

• Update on the University of Derby: Course changes, new facilities and student support
• Reference writing guidance from the Admissions team
• Apprenticeships update
• Supporting students' transition to university
• Top tips for students applying for interviewing courses
• Student wellbeing support
• Q&A panel with current undergraduate students

Please get in touch with us by email at sclteam@derby.ac.uk to find out more about what we can offer you. 

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