“A career in teaching does not always adapt to the expertise and lives of teachers… we will build on the foundation of the Early Career Framework to support teachers – whatever their expertise or circumstances – to pursue the right career opportunities for them. In particular: 

• We will develop specialist qualifications to support clearer non-leadership career pathways for teachers that want to stay and excel in the classroom; 
• We will invest in these new and existing leadership qualifications, and will do
• so disproportionately in challenging schools – encouraging good teachers to work, stay and develop where the need is greatest; and 
• We will support headteachers to adapt to changing demands by helping to transform approaches to flexible working in schools.”

^{DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION (DFE) (2019) ‘TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGY’, P.2}

There are a wide range of continuous professional development (CPD) organisations that signpost, facilitate and deliver high-quality networks, programmes and events for teachers. It is important to explore how the providers align to the Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development and whether the programme targets your own or your school’s development needs.