The TDA hosts a national database of continuing professional development (CPD) available for teachers and the wider school workforce which was piloted from October 2008 and launched in October 2009. It is designed to provide schools with a single source of information on a wide range of CPD providers and provision. All CPD providers listing opportunities on the database must sign up to a code of practice providing a set of minimum requirements for high-quality CPD. Following a successful pilot year, TDA are increasing the amount of provision and have commissioned CUREE to undertake an evaluation of a sample of providers and their provision. The evaluation will involve analysis of CPD materials, observations of CPD opportunities and the views of participants and will also encompass self-evaluation and peer review approaches giving providers the opportunity to reflect upon and enhance their provision in line with the principles of good CPD.
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