Our Strategy
Building an expert, motivated and connected workforce across Camden schools
Camden’s Professional Development Strategy sets out a clear, ambitious vision for developing the people who make our schools exceptional. Rooted in the Camden Education Strategy Building Back Stronger, it recognises that knowledgeable, skilled and fulfilled staff are the foundation of high‑quality education.
Camden Learning invests in teachers, leaders, support staff and governors through a rich, evidence‑informed professional development offer that grows expertise, strengthens collaboration and supports long‑term career development.
Purpose
Our aim is to cultivate a workforce that:
- Loves working and learning in Camden, with a strong sense of pride and belonging
- Feels valued and supported in their development
- Continually improves practice, informed by evidence and collaboration
- Is empowered at every career stage, from early career through to system leadership
- Reflects the diversity of our community, with active support for underrepresented groups
High‑quality professional development boosts job satisfaction and retention, helping us keep the most talented practitioners in Camden classrooms.
Key Principles
A strong professional development system in Camden is:
- Responsive to need, shaped by schools’ priorities
- Ambitious and challenging, encouraging deep thinking and innovation
- Grounded in evidence and research
- Delivered through collaboration, drawing on local expertise and school partners
- Designed for every career stage, with clear pathways and outcomes
- Continuously evaluated, ensuring high quality and impact
- Part of a self‑improving system, where solutions grow from within schools working together.
CPD Pricing Structure
Full Day Pricing Structure
| Basic Subscription or out of borough: | £290 |
| Standard Subscription: | £220 |
| Premium Subscription: | £210 |
| Prices (excl. VAT) |
Half Day Pricing Structure
| Basic Subscription or out of borough: | £150 |
| Standard Subscription: | £120 |
| Premium Subscription: | £100 |
| Prices (excl. VAT) |
