As an NEU member, you have access to free and substantially discounted professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Can’t make the live sessions? Don’t worry – register for the webinar to receive a recording for you to view in your own time.
Our programme offers a wide range of CPD for you at every stage of your career, on a variety of topics including:
We regularly review and update our CPD offer, so keep checking this page for new sessions,
To take advantage of this and many other benefits, join the NEU.
08/06/26 - Philosophy for Children is a pedagogy that transforms teaching and learning through dialogue and the exploration of rich, relevant questions and concepts. This session will explore the ethical issues raised by rapid developments in AI.
04/06/26 - In this session, drawing on the evidence base, Teresa will explore the social nature of reading and the pleasure and potential in children and adults’ sharing the experience together.
04/06/26 - This session will explore what schools can do over the summer term to increase participation and inclusion for children from lower-income households in extra-curricular, enrichment and fun, ahead of the start of the summer holidays.
08/06/26 - Philosophy for Children is a pedagogy that transforms teaching and learning through dialogue and the exploration of rich, relevant questions and concepts. This session will explore the ethical issues raised by rapid developments in AI.
09/06/26 - This research-based training explores the world of cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology as a beginners’ guide for teachers.
10/06/26 - A practical and thought-provoking session to help teachers feel more confident teaching art through process, dialogue and meaningful making.
11/06/26 - Join this session to better understand and support the boys you work with - kick starting the process of community change, personal development and gender equality.
15/06/26 - This session offers insights into the potential and pitfalls of talking a philosophical approach to talk about race and racism in the secondary classroom.
16/06/26 - This session explores young children's play and gender stereotypes in the early years.
17/06/26 - A powerful framework, developed through real experience in real schools, to enable you to communicate with clarity and impact with the child at the centre. This webinar is also open to support staff who are not in a union.
17/06/26 - In this session we will explore how film and filmmaking can be used across the entire curriculum to cultivate creativity, deepen engagement and raise attainment.
18/06/26 - Join this session to explore using drama to enhance oracy and connection in your classroom.
22/06/26 - Discover how to build warm relationships with pupils whilst setting effective boundaries.
23/06/26 - This is an online leadership masterclass aimed at those in middle and senior leadership positions or those who lead a team.
24/06/26 - This session will help secondary staff spot signs of dyslexia, understand key reading behaviours, use simple in‑class strategies, and know when to seek further support.
29/06/26 - This session offers insights into the potential and pitfalls of talking a philosophical approach to talk about race and racism in the primary classroom.
02/07/26 - This session will help educators support learners who have Down’s syndrome.
06/07/26 - An essential workshop for anyone delivering music in primary school.
07/07/26 - Build your confidence to include children and young people with vision impairment in your setting.
13/07/26 - The session will explore dance as a creative subject, introducing a range of strategies and practical tasks to support teachers in feeling confident and empowered to deliver high-quality, engaging primary dance lessons.
08/07/26 - This session will explore why action is needed to empower girls, what students should be able to expect from their school as part of a whole school approach.
09/07/26 - This session will look at how to help children access what’s being taught, respond successfully to questions, and engage with learning at every stage.
14/07/26 - How do we protect pupils’ access to a wide range of literature?
15/07/26 - This session highlights how creativity and critical thinking are essential characteristics of learning across all areas of learning in the early years.
Online course that will help you to understand anaphylaxis and the severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions that trigger it. This course is designed to complement, rather than replace, the training put in place by your workplace.
Support staff NEU members have free access to, self-paced, accredited and certificated online courses. Content written and endorsed by experts and delivered via the award-winning learning platform - TES Develop.
01/06/26 - This interactive panel session will enable you to hear from experts on a variety of behaviour topics.
04/06/26 - In this session, drawing on the evidence base, Teresa will explore the social nature of reading and the pleasure and potential in children and adults’ sharing the experience together.
05/10/26 - NEU CPD is pleased to be piloting a one-day introductory session to Makaton, exclusively for support staff members looking to familiarise themselves with the programme.
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