Professional Development

The Learning Trust regards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a major factor in the recruitment, retention and development of the high quality teaching force our schools and communities need if we are to achieve the highest standards for all children in all aspects of education and well-being.

We look forward to working with you to develop our most important resource: those who work with, and for, the children in our schools.

Introduction
This site shows the opportunities for development for Support staff employed in Hackney Schools.

Professional Development and Training Brochure 2008/9
This brochure outlines a complete package for Continuing Professional Development provided by The Learning Trust.

Administrative Staff
Administrative staff provides essential back-up services for the whole school.

Learning Support
Learning support staffs work with teachers in the classroom, helping pupils progress with their learning.

Pupil Support
Pupil support staffs are responsible for the welfare of pupils during break, lunchtime and outside school hours. This group also includes those who assist pupils with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties and those who provide careers advice.

Site Staff
Site staffs play an important role in schools ensuring that the environment is clean, safe and tidy and that meals are available at lunchtime

Specialist and Technician
Specialist and technical staff provide valuable know-how and resources that support teaching and learning. Increasingly technicians are becoming involved in teaching pupils.