EfL LearningShared CPLD
Offer
A comprehensive CPLD Programme for both specialist and mainstream settings and colleagues
The EfL LearningShared CPLD Programme and Learning Platform offer a totally unique approach to CPLD for your staff and governors that connects you with other schools and colleges through Virtual CPLD and networking events, regional EfL bootcamps, our 24/7 online learning platform and 2 in person national conferences.
The programme is a carefully curated series of in person and virtual events facilitated by leading experts and practitioners from across the country, as well as a comprehensive online learning platform. Over the last few years the EfL community has continued to grow and develop at pace comprising and supporting over 90% of schools, colleges and settings in the specialist sector and now 100s of mainstream schools and multiple MATs across the country. Connectivity and collaboration are the bedrock of all we do and through national and regional conferences, local EfL ‘bootcamps’, virtual events and the comprehensive Online LearningShared platform we are proud to have delivered high quality professional learning and a space to share and innovate to 1,000s of school leaders and practitioners. Each year we work closely with leaders across the community and sector, as well as members of the EfL Advisory Board to co-produce an offer that will appropriately meet the opportunities and demands presented by an ever-changing and increasingly challenging landscape.
Our 2025/26 offer includes access* to the following…
- 10 virtual CPLD and networking events across the academic year centred around key themes for the sector including preparing for life, AI – opportunities and risks, Ambitious curriculum, Post 16, PMLD and many more. These sessions will include illuminations from leading experts, lightning talk case studies and opportunities to network and connect around areas of passion and high interest.
- We will convene responsive webinars across the year to create a space for the community to come together to reflect and respond to key issues and changes in national policy e.g. The white paper and accountability reforms.
- At least 10 Regional Bootcamps (in person) are an opportunity to share, network and collaborate with colleagues from across the local area and beyond on all things EfL. Members of the EfL team will facilitate discussions and provide expert input on the various ways that
EfL can support high quality practice and improved outcomes in your setting. Schools will share practice and ideas through lightning talks and roundtable discussions, and there will be previews of new features and updates. - 2 National conferences (North and South). Key voices from the education landscape (DfE, Ofsted, School and Trust leaders) lead a full day of collaboration and networking covering they key issues and latest developments in the specialist sector. Our national conference features key note inputs, a range of workshops tailored to your school needs and is punctuated by roundtable discussion and opportunities to connect with leaders and practitioners from across the country.
- Access for all your staff team to the LearningShared 24/7 platform which includes x hrs of recorded CPLD sessions and a range of resources and wider reading to support professional learning in your setting.
LearningShared: A Responsive Programme of CPLD
Here’s what is included…
EfL Bootcamp sessions (in-person)
Our regional Bootcamps offer teachers and leaders the opportunity to collaborate and network with colleagues from across their local area. Members of the EfL team will lead discussion and provide expert input as we explore what high quality evidence can look like, how it can be used to describe learning for different levels of need and share best practice around the use of EfL and Insights for Learning. Schools share practice and ideas through lightning talks and roundtable discussions.
In addition to learning and gaining ideas and advice from other schools, our Bootcamps provide a brilliant opportunity to share new features and updates from EfL whilst offering technical support and hands on guidance how to maximise the impact of the app.
Roundtable Discussion & Networking
The emphasis of each day will be on discussion, learning and networking… giving you lots of opportunity to meet and forge relationships with new partners and collaborators for your professional networks.
* The precise agenda and speakers for each event may vary slightly. Please get in touch with any queries
Virtual CPLD and networking events
A series of virtual events offering leaders and practitioners the opportunity to explore key themes such as working with families and experts by experience, AI, PfA and preparing for life, Ambitious curriculum and many more. Our experts will guide, steer and develop the conversation which will be punctuated by exemplification from leading schools across the community. As always, collaboration and the opportunity to develop your professional network act as key drivers for these events.
We will also host responsive webinars that offer members of the community the opportunity to come together to reflect and respond to emerging issues, SEND reforms and changes to national policy. In recent years the EfL community has been a valued sounding board for various DfE reference groups and our events have provided a direct line into national policy and decision makers. We look forward as a community to play our part in helping to build and shape a better system in which all young people regardless of their needs / starting points can thrive and flourish.
National Themed Conferences (in person)
Our national themed conferences will provide a focused in-person event and opportunity for colleagues (leaders and practitioners) across the UK to come together to network, collaborate and respond to the key issues facing the specialist sector. Leading experts from the sector along with colleagues from the DfE and Ofsted will share illuminations, insights and provocations for roundtable discussions whilst lightning talk inputs showcase some of the very best practice from across the sector.
A range of workshops in the afternoon offer more bespoke networking opportunities to learn and connect with colleagues from similar settings that share your passion, context and areas of interest. Our national conferences are a unique opportunity to learn, connect and blend national policy and the big picture with bold, innovative and outstanding on the ground practice.
Online Learning Platform
At the heart of the learning platform and programme are 7 modules looking at Curriculum; Pedagogy; Assessment; Leadership at all Levels; SEND Policy and Legislation; Reflective Inquiry and Wellbeing with each module containing:
- Pre-recorded lecture/presentation (online)
- Module-related case studies/webinars from leading schools, experts and practitioners
- Signposted further reading
- Suggested developmental questions and activities to consider in your own school
The modules can be accessed anytime and from anywhere via an online learning platform and subscribing schools will be able to provide access to ALL staff across their school (as well as school governors), giving professional learning and development opportunities to your whole staff team.
Includes lectures and presentations from Prof. Barry Carpenter CBE, Diane Rochford OBE, James Waller, Vijita Patel, Dr Tina Rae, Dr Janet Rose, Sharon Gray OBE, Amanda Mordey OBE, Laura Purser, Roz McFeeters and many more.
Also includes recordings of some previous live event sessions making them accessible to colleagues who were unable to attend in person.
** PLUS access to Prof. Barry Carpenter’s coaching programme on the Reflective Inquiry Cycle. **
7 LearningShared CPLD Modules (Online Learning Platform)
LearningShared: The Power of Community
Bringing together a large, powerful community of specialist and mainstream schools, colleges, leaders & practitioners…
The Evidence for Learning and LearningShared community now comprises over 900 specialist schools, colleges and alternative provisions across the UK, as well as hundreds of mainstream schools and MATs. Consequently the LearningShared programme (especially virtual events and national conferences) provide a unique and brilliant opportunity for leaders and practitioners to come together to directly harness and tap into the phenomenal wealth of knowledge and experience that exists across the community.
Background
The LearningShared programme has been designed by and is led and delivered by nationally recognised practitioners and experts in our field including James Waller (Sunningdale, EQUALS), Diane Rochford OBE, Cheryl Gaughan (JMAT Schools), Vijita Patel (former-Swiss Cottage), Professor Barry Carpenter CBE, Lando Du Plooy (Dersingham & Calverton Schools, Ofsted), Alex Revens (Belmont School), Alistair Crawford (NNSP, Whole School SEND), along with contributions from school and Trust leaders from the specialist and mainstream sector. Colleagues from national organisations such as the DfE and Ofsted regularly attend and contribute to our LearningShared events.
Who is LearningShared for?
LearningShared can support ALL staff and governors in your setting. In addition to events for leaders and practitioners, the online learning platform can be used by colleagues at EVERY stage of their career from ECT’s to experienced leaders and everywhere in-between in mainstream and/or specialist settings. Many schools have also made the programme available to members of the governing body. Check out our ‘Making the most of..’ sessions within each module, which explore creative ways to use our innovative blended offer. Whether it be signposting individuals / groups to specific modules, supporting appraisal & PM or using aspects for whole school INSET, Learning Shared is here to support your SEND & Inclusion CPLD needs.
Network and collaborate with colleagues at other specialist and mainstream settings
CPLD Opportunities for ALL staff and governors
Growing bank of resources PLUS the power of community
Unique tool for your school, college and setting to support and enhance CPLD goals and plans
Available ON-DEMAND. All year round 24/7
(At your convenience)
We are committed to empower and showcase learner and family voice in all outputs from LearningShared*
Cost Options
Single – event Access Plan (£100)
EfL LearningShared Lite Plan (£250)
EfL LearningShared Full Plan (£350)
The pricing is for a subscription providing access to the full LearningShared CPLD programme and platform for a single setting for a full year from the date of subscription.
Single – event Access Plan (£100)
Access to half termly virtual events (typically 3:45 – 5pm) covering key themes such as workforce development, Specialist School funding, Preparing for Life & Post 16, PMLD, working with families and other themes as suggested by the community.
1 x ticket for use at any regional EfL Bootcamp. A full day of sharing, networking and collaboration with colleagues from across the local area and beyond on all things EfL. Members of the EfL team facilitate discussions and provide expert input on the various ways that EfL can support high quality practice and improved outcomes in your setting. Schools will share practice and ideas through lightning talks and roundtable discussions, and there will be previews of new features and updates. (Full day in-person events).
**Additional places at EfL Bootcamp events charged at £100 per delegate and for EfL National Conference at £150 **
EfL LearningShared Lite Plan (£250)
Access to half termly virtual events (typically 3:45 – 5pm) covering key themes such as workforce development, Specialist School funding, preparing for life & Post 16, PMLD, working with families and other themes as suggested by the community.
2 x tickets for use at any regional EfL Bootcamp. A full day of sharing, networking and collaboration with colleagues from across the local area and beyond on all things EfL. Members of the EfL team facilitate discussions and provide expert input on the various ways that EfL can support high quality practice and improved outcomes in your setting. Schools will share practice and ideas through lightning talks and roundtable discussions, and there will be previews of new features and updates. (Full day in-person events).
1 x ticket for use at either of our national Networking & Development Conferences (held in the North and South – venues tbc) covering school leadership, development and improvement themes via roundtable discussions and panel discussions featuring input from Ofsted, DfE and sessions facilitated by leading experts from across the system (Full day in-person events).
Access to the Online LearningShared platform for all staff and governors in your setting including hours of recorded CPLD sessions, case studies, wider reading and resources.
**Additional places at EfL Bootcamp events charged at £50 per delegate and for EfL National Conference at £100 **
EfL LearningShared Full Plan (£350)
Access to half termly virtual events (typically 3:45 – 5pm) covering key themes such as workforce development, Specialist School funding, preparing for life & Post 16, PMLD, working with families and other themes as suggested by the community.
2 x tickets for use at any regional EfL Bootcamp. A full day of sharing, networking and collaboration with colleagues from across the local area and beyond on all things EfL. Members of the EfL team facilitate discussions and provide expert input on the various ways that EfL can support high quality practice and improved outcomes in your setting. Schools will share practice and ideas through lightning talks and roundtable discussions, and there will be previews of new features and updates. (Full day in-person events).
2 x tickets for use at our national Networking & Development Conference (held in the North and South – venues tbc) covering school leadership, development and improvement themes via roundtable discussions and panel discussions featuring input from Ofsted, DfE and sessions facilitated by leading experts from across the system (Full day in-person events).
Access to the Online LearningShared platform for all staff and governors in your setting including hours of recorded CPLD sessions, case studies, wider reading and resources.
**Additional places at EfL Bootcamp events charged at £50 per delegate and for EfL National Conference at £100 **
(All prices are ex-VAT)
Recording of LearningShared Mini Conference & Launch of CPLD Programme 2023/24
This is a recording of the virtual mini conference and launch event that was held on 17th Oct 2023.
The meeting includes an overview of LearningShared CPLD Programme for 2023/24, plus a 60 minute mini conference with presentations from Prof. Barry Carpenter CBE, Diane Rochford OBE, James Waller (Headteacher, Sunningdale School), Vijita Patel (Principal, Swiss Cottage School DRC), Martin McKenna (Headteacher, Foxfield School), Cheryl Gaughan (Director of SEND, JMAT Schools) and Alistair Crawford (Director of SEND & Inclusion, St Martins & St Andrews Schools).
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