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Accredited Certificate in Further Professional Study (CFPS) in Teaching and Learning

The Certificate of Further Professional Study (CFPS) in Teaching and Learning, in conjunction with The University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education provides an opportunity for teachers to engage in teacher-led development work in their own schools.

New this year are two subject specific certificates:

  • ICT Across the Curriculum
  • Modern Foreign Languages

Applications are invited from teachers in all phases and types of schools.

This accredited programme is designed to enable members of staff to develop as reflective practitioners and to lead developments which support the continuing improvement of teaching and learning in their schools. It provides participants with support to undertake enquiry based development activities and a forum to debate key aspects of areas of pedagogical practice such as 'Assessment for Learning' and 'Personalised Learning'.

The Certificate will:

  • Provide an opportunity to develop school-based enquiry skills
  • Involve reading contemporary research publications
  • Provide experience of academic and accreditation requirements
  • Provide evidence of professional development for teachers wishing to apply for the Diploma or MEd course.

Course details: -
Venue: Hertfordshire Development Centre. There will also be one full study day at the University of Cambridge.
Time: 4.00 – 6.00pm Cost: £410 (including membership of HertsCam Network)

The course co-ordinator will be Amanda Roberts, and graduates of the Cambridge/Hertfordshire MEd in Teaching and Learning will form part of the course delivery team.

Course participants presenting their projects as part of a Teaching and Learning Conference at Hertfordshire Development Centre.

Presentation at Certificate Course Certificate presentation
Presentation on certificate course Certificate presentation

To apply for a place please submit a letter of application and current CV to Shelagh Mackenzie at Hertfordshire Development Centre (fax 01582 830256).

Your letter should indicate:

  • Why you wish to participate in this programme.
  • What areas of focus would be of interest to you and your school.
  • Other studies you have undertaken since graduation.
  • How you would build on the learning you gain from this course.

For more details about the programme, please contact Shelagh Mackenzie on 01582 830266, or via email shelagh.mackenzie@hertscc.gov.uk.