Deliver the Session
Running a Successful Staff CPD Session
Each CPD session has been carefully designed to combine evidence-informed research with practical classroom application. The facilitator guide provides everything needed to deliver engaging, consistent professional learning.
Before the Session
Ensure you have prepared:
Presentation slides
Facilitator Guide
Staff Handout
CPD Snapshot
Any practical activity resources
Spend time reading the facilitator guide before the session begins.
Understanding the Facilitator Guide
Every slide contains five key sections.
Timing
Suggested timings help keep the session moving at an appropriate pace.
Key Message
The single most important learning point staff should leave with from that slide.
What to Say
Suggested facilitator language.
This is not intended to be read word-for-word but provides a model for clear explanations.
What to Do
Guidance on activities, questioning, pair discussion and modelling.
Facilitator Notes
Additional research summaries, supporting evidence, useful examples and optional further reading.
These notes increase facilitator confidence without requiring extensive additional research.
Delivering Through the IMPACT Framework
Every session follows the same sequence:
Introduce — build purpose and curiosity.
Make Sense — explain the research clearly.
Prove It — explore the evidence.
Apply It — practise classroom strategies.
Connect It — link learning to wider school practice.
Take Action — commit to implementation.
This consistent structure helps staff know what to expect while ensuring every session ends with practical classroom change.
Using the Staff Handout
The Staff Handout is designed to reduce cognitive load during the session.
Rather than copying notes, participants can focus on discussion and reflection.
The handout includes:
key research findings
practical strategies
reflection questions
recommended next actions
space for personal notes
suggested further reading
Encourage staff to refer back to the handout after the session as they begin implementing the strategies in their classrooms.