This new edition of a best-selling book provides an up to date overview of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), combined with a guide to best practice.Changes include:- expanded sections on the professionaldevelopment of support staff and thewider school workforce (particularlyimportant in the light of workforceremodelling) and the evaluation of CPD- more on making sure that professionaldevelopment has an impact, andprovides good value for money- the common core of skills andknowledge for the children′s workforce,the new standards for qualified teacherstatus, induction, threshold, excellentteachers and advanced skills teachers aswell as those for higher level teachingassistants.Drawing on the latest research, the contents include:- a clear explanation of CPD and latestdevelopments;- practical tips on how to lead andmanage CPD for a range of staff inschools - identifying training needs,designing and implementingprogrammes and evaluating their impact;- detailed guidance on CPD for staff atdifferent stages of their careers.Written in a clear readable style it covers the latest standards and offers examples of current good practice. It is an essential professional reference for all those responsible for leading and managing professional learning in schools (headteachers, deputies, CPD and staff development coordinators) and Local Authorities (LAs). It will also prove invaluable to training providers and universities.