What can I do?

Join union/professional association

Start a CPD Portfolio

Access Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy & ICT

Develop skills in ICT

Access relevant pages on TDA website

Investigate CPD opportunities through school, LA, HGfL and beyond

Use Performance Management discussions to identify future career progression

Gain a Foundation degree

How could my school support me?

Provide time to liaise with class teacher and subject leaders

Provide time to read reports and liaise with external professionals as appropriate

Provide access to teachers' planning

How can I work with other schools?

Attend local Early Years cluster networks

Visit other settings

How will I use LA support?

Young in Herts training programme

Herts Quality Standards Scheme

Primary National Strategy Training Programme

KEEP - Key Elements of Effective Practice for Early Years

EEL – Effective Early Learning

What opportunities are there through national/regional programmes?

Foundation Degree - UH

Early Years Degree (UH and West Herts College)

National Qualification for Lead Professionals in Behaviour and Attendance (Pilot programme)

Early Years Professional (post-graduate scheme)