Professional Development

Throughout your teaching career you should have access to professional development opportunities which will allow you to teach effectively, respond to technological and policy innovations and pursue your chosen career development path. 

The NASUWT works on a number of fronts to secure this right for its members and for all teachers.

Expert advice from Union Learning Reps

It is the Union’s aim to have a Union Learning Representative (ULRs) in every school where there are NASUWT members. These ULRs are trained and able to provide expert advice on learning opportunities to their colleagues.

The NASUWT also publishes guidance documents on issues related to members’ professional development. Through its representative structure, the Union is active in ensuring that members have access to the latest information and advice and are aware of professional development opportunities that are available to them.

The Union also works to ensure that the developmental needs of teachers are constantly in focus for those who make education policy. 

In England and Wales, the NASUWT has worked in social partnership as a member of the Rewards and Incentives Group (RIG) to ensure that the professional development needs of teachers are reflected in the revised Performance Management regulations which came into force in 2006/7.