LPDS
Evidence-based CPD, Bespoke Consultancy and Primary Resources
Are you looking to improve outcomes for your children that ensure they reach their full potential? We can provide cost-effective, time-saving and manageable solutions for your school.
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"Fabulous as always. Very informative. Lots of great ideas and suggestions. Lots of fantastic resource recommendations. Engaging and interactive. Thank you."
History Subject Leader on an LPDS Network Meeting
Training
Lancashire Professional Development Service have been providing high-quality, professional training and development for nearly thirty years. The team offer a comprehensive range of consultancies, courses and conferences which cover the full range of curriculum, teaching and learning, and leadership needs.
Our well established and highly regarded team of Teaching and Learning Consultants design tailor-made professional learning opportunities and consultancy packages for schools, multi-academy trusts, clusters and other settings. LPDS support is readily available across Lancashire, the North West and further afield.
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2024/25 Course Programme Now Live!
View our comprehensive range of continuous professional development (CPD) for the coming academic year:
- Primary, Foundation and Special Course Programme 2024/25
- Secondary Course Programme 2024/25
- Governor Training and Development Programme 2024/25
- Meet the LPDS Team 2024/25
Max Whitlock Gymnastics
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Max Whitlock Gymnastics, PE Passport and LPDS. Information will be sent to all Lancashire schools before the end of the summer term or you can learn more here. Hear more from the founder himself:
Congratulations to Seven Stars Primary School in Leyland, who have won a special visit from Max Whitlock OBE this Autumn.
Lancashire Learning for Life
Launching in September is Lancashire's very own personal development quality mark award, Lancashire Learning for Life. This award provides schools in Lancashire, and beyond, the opportunity to celebrate the personal development opportunities they provide young people with in a 'one size fits you' inclusive model. Find out more!
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New for 2024
Planning and Measuring the Impact of Professional Development
Upcoming Conferences:
Explore the transformational impact of relational practice on school culture and behaviour.
With Keynote from Karen Wilding, founder and director at EYMaths.
To ensure this conference has an impact back in school we are delighted to be able to offer a second delegate place for £120. Bring your Maths Subject Leader or your Early Years Teaching Assistant. Book two places as normal and we will discount the second place.
Learn more about our Marvellous Maths Conference from teaching and learning consultant Catharine Cummins and senior consultant Andrew Taylor
Friday 1st November 2024, Preston
"The bespoke training provided to our teachers and teaching assistants in phonics has truly paid off. During our recent Ofsted inspection, the inspectors were impressed with the early reading outcomes. Your guidance and support have been instrumental in our success, and I am truly appreciative of the time and effort you have invested in our school. Your commitment to enhancing our phonics training and overall staff development has played a pivotal role in our achievements."
Headteacher at a recently-inspected Red Rose Letters and Sounds school
Teaching and Learning
Guidance, resources, updates, best practice and links
The Lancashire Grid for Learning (LancsNGFL) website has recently been integrated here, providing you with a simplified and user-friendly way of accessing both CPD and subscription content*. Throughout the site you will find a wealth of information including guidance, resources, updates, best practice, links to training opportunities, and publications to use in school.
*Paid subscription required, more information.
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Lancashire Schools
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Link to the old LancsNGFL email client.
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The Schools' Portal provides secure access to a number of online systems, including an electronic post system, traded services and a range of information aimed at supporting schools across Lancashire.