TES Annual Report

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Learn and Flourish Throughout the school year, TES has organised and supported a comprehensive array of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) initiatives, including IB Workshops and Conferences, Professional Development Courses, Leadership and Coaching programmes, and more. Additionally, the School actively encourages leaders and staff members to engage in international exchanges, exemplified by their participation in FOBISIA events, the Head's Conference, Business and Operations Conferences, and facilitated overseas school visits. With a total of 190 sessions, 56 of which were conducted abroad, these activities have garnered a collective participation of 3,845 individuals, averaging over 10 training sessions per TES staff member in 2023-24.

The School’s commitment to CPD is deeply rooted in our vision. Recognising the pivotal role of training in nurturing talented educators, fostering staff recruitment and retention, enabling talent recognition, and ensuring ongoing professional growth, we champion lifelong learning and actively promote engagement with professional and community organisations. Employees are expected to regularly participate in CPD opportunities and share insights with peers through an efficient application process managed by each school section.

Through these CPD initiatives, the school cultivates a dynamic environment that places a strong emphasis on staff growth and development, epitomising our dedication to educational excellence.

British Primary Section The professional development of our staff has continued to be among our highest priorities, with staff engaged in a range of student-centred training events. At the start of the year, alongside the Safeguarding and Diversity training offered by HR, BPS staff undertook refresher training in the well established Read Write Inc Phonics programme, and over the year, staff have attended a range of conferences and online PD, with a small but significant number continuing to pursue higher level qualifications such as the NPQ Senior Leadership courses and Masters programmes. As we move to implementation of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) next year, key staff have already undertaken specialised training to support the process, and face to face training for all staff is planned for August 2024. French Section By prioritising professional development, the FS empowers our staff and fuels our collective success. The FS is confident this ongoing commitment to learning will continue to drive innovation and improvement. This year, the FS prioritised continuous learning and growth for our team through a comprehensive professional development programme that also addressed new knowledge and skills, so that faculty and staff can excel in their roles and contribute to the institution's overall success. A range of internal and external training programmes have offered

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