There is a bewildering range of qualifications and forms of recognition for schools and their communities.   This website contains details of these and provides links to some of the partner organisations providing these qualifications.

It should be read in conjunction with the Workforce Development and Career Planner,  a new version which is scheduled for spring 2006.    There is a direct link to the Postgraduate Professional Development programme (www.cpdsearch.org), a major initiative providing large subsidies for those wishing to work towards Masters level qualification.

The PPD East Midlands Partnership is a unique consortium of all 9 local authorities and the higher educational institutes across the region.

The site also provides dedicated pages to other initiatives such as the Basic Skills Quality Mark. Links are also provided to other relevant pages such as that for Teaching Assistants

I am writing to invite you to consider as part of your school improvement strategy and if you want to find out more contact Steph Douglas either by email on steph.douglas@cfbt.com or telephon 01522 553275 mobile:  07919 167 595.