Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

Continuing Professional Development with SAfE

We have a range of professional learning and development opportunities which are offered under the broad title of Curriculum Development.

This encompasses our pedagogical CPD offer:
• Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
• Inclusion, SEND, Disadvantage and other Additional Needs

For our professional learning ‘Leadership and Accountability’ offer (including SEND Leadership) and our ‘Governance Services’ offer, please visit these relevant sections of our website.

Professional Learning and Development, School Improvement and Governance Programme 2026/27

Our professional learning covers a range of areas from leadership development to curriculum, teaching and learning, for all phases from Early Years to post-16.

How do we Deliver Curriculum Development?

Our programme is delivered by current great practitioners or those that have up-to-date and recent experience and are regularly evaluated to ensure maximum learning impact for all.

We work with national, and international experts, underpinned by evidence informed research so that schools can access the highest quality training and development.

As a not-for-profit organisation our traded offer provides value for money, is priced fairly and ensures sustainability of provision.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of SAfE’s Curriculum Development offer with one of the SAfE team, please contact us at admin@schoolsallexcel.com

Schools Alliance for Excellence professional learning principles fully align with the vision and values of the Chartered College of Teaching and therefore we aim to design training and programmes that support teachers and leaders working towards Chartered Status assessment.

We have been awarded accreditation as a ‘Chartered Status CPD Partner’ and develop our professional learning programme so it can support candidates on their pathway to Chartered Status. For information about Chartered Teacher Status and accreditation, please visit the Chartered College website

How Can I Book?

To find out more and to book your place, click here to access the Bookings Portal.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

What is the offer?

Our range of courses, events and networks includes the following;

  • Termly Early Years staff network, annual Conference
  • Foundation Subjects Lead Network, English and Phonics Network and annual English Leads Conference
  • Secondary Curriculum Forum for subject leads

Inclusion, Equity & SEND

What is the offer?

Our range of courses, events and networks includes the following;

  • Inclusion Leaders Hub for primary and secondary leaders every term, in conjunction with SCC

  • SENCO training
  • Raising outcomes for disadvantaged learners programme for secondary schools
  • Pastoral networks for primary and secondary schools help develop communities of good pastoral practice.

TESTIMONIAL

“We have benefitted from what SAfE offers us as a school,  particularly as we are a small one form entry infants, it is difficult to afford quality CPD. This year I have had access to the coaching (free) and a safeguarding audit. I will happily encourage other schools to subscribe and to benefit from what SAfE delivers.”