Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plays a crucial role in education, empowering educators with skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their roles. At Aspire:ED CPD, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of growth and learning by providing an array of CPD opportunities tailored to the diverse needs of teachers and coaches. Here, we explore the rich resources available to our members and highlight the value of CPD development.

Why does CPD matter?
In the ever-evolving education landscape, staying updated with the latest teaching methodologies, management strategies, and curriculum enhancements is essential. CPD ensures that educators can:

Remain current: Stay up-to-date with the latest educational trends and best practices.

Develop new skills: Acquire new teaching techniques and tools to enhance classroom efficacy.

Enhance performance: Improve both student outcomes and personal professional satisfaction.

Boost confidence: Gain confidence in implementing innovati...

Are you looking to assess your school's PE provision and develop a sustainable strategy for the upcoming academic year? Aspire:ED can help! 

Following the recent announcement from the DfE that the Primary PE and School Sport Premium will continue for the next 2 years, there has never been a better time to use Aspire:ED's PE Deep Dive Toolkit to benchmark your current provision and make long-term improvements. Our toolkit covers all aspects of the PE curriculum, from planning and assessment to best practices in provision. 

The toolkit includes practical guidance, templates, and examples to help you develop a whole-school approach to PE that promotes wellbeing and physical activity. You can be confident that your provision meets the latest government regulations and industry standards, as well as the needs of your pupils. 

We understand that PE provision can be challenging, which is why we have designed this toolkit to make your job easier. Our toolkit can help you identify areas of i...

We’ve recently added two new printable resources which are bound to be popular this winter. Make sure you check them out!  

Wet Weather Task Cards 

Wet play can ruin everyone’s day. Children feel cooped up and can’t get their excess energy out; Lunchtime supervision staff spend the time sorting out arguments and trying to get the volume down; Teachers have to deal with the fallout for the rest of the afternoon. 

But what if it could be different? 

This set of cards is packed full of ideas for how to get children active even when they need to stay indoors. We’ve got ideas for games which require minimal equipment but that will help burn some energy, keep children engaged and hopefully make wet play a lot less painful for everyone.  

English on the Move Christmas Activities 

These festive, physically active learning English activities will keep your pupils active, engaged and thinking during the run up to Christmas. These resources are not just a time filler; they are a grea...