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Professional Development

Providing an effective structure of career progression and access to professional development advice and resources are key to securing and retaining good staff. There are many opportunities for people working in school at every level, and the important thing is to make the most of them.

The Teacher Training Agency is the first step in most teachers' careers. Its website has news for new teachers and those considering teaching as a career
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recrui t.aspx?WT.mc_id=teach

The National College for School Leadership provides residential courses, online career advice and discussion forums.
http://www.ncsl.org.uk

Once you're already working, you may want to keep a record of your progress. The career development section of TeacherNet makes it easy for you to do this online.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /development/

If you're a teaching assistant you may want to work towards higher-level teaching assistant status, linking to standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
http://www.tda.gov.uk/suppor t/hlta.aspx