Nursery World - Continuing Professional Development, Part 1: Much in evidence

High-quality CPD should continue to be a priority under the revised EYFS, and this means using training that is evidence-based and long-lasting, finds Annette Rawstrone

The role of an early years practitioner is complex, demanding and evolving, which puts great onus on leaders to provide high-quality continuous professional development (CPD), and this should again be prioritised under the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

The revised Development Matters can provide a framework for planning. Dr Julian Grenier, head teacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Newham, east London, led on the revision of the guidance. He explains, ‘The update to Development Mattersincludes “7 key themes”, which are intended as a guide to support managers in organising professional development for their staff teams. In the end, the real drive to improve quality must come from continuing to focus on the professional development of our staff teams.

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