About CPD

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is systematic, on-going, self-directed learning. It is an approach or process which should be a normal part of how you plan and manage your whole working life.

Continuing because learning never ceases, regardless of age or seniority

Professional because it is focused on personal competence in a professional role

Development because its goal is to improve personal performance and enhance career progression"

(Institute of Personnel and Development, 1997), cited on the Higher Education Academy website at http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/197.htm

In the context of this project, continuing professional development is seen as a route to fostering excellence in learning and teaching, by enhancing the learning experiences and achievements of our students and increasing our creative satisfaction as teachers.