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Professional Development Placement Service |
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Professional Development Placements, PDPs, provide an opportunity for teachers, lecturers and support staff to spend time with a company or organisation as a form of professional development. PDPs....
- Last from one to five days.
- Are arranged to suit the school, teacher and host organisation.
- Are planned, structured and focused to achieve learning objectivies.
- Support links with employers.
Benefits for Teaching and Support Staff
- Support for curriculum and diploma lines of learning.
- Hands on preparation of case studies for work-related learning.
- A greater understanding of current practice and technology.
- Specific knowledge of career paths and employer requirements.
- Knowledge of industry trends and future skills requirements.
Benefits for Employers
- Promotion of your organisation, sector and careers to schools and colleges.
- Promotion of apprenticeships and recruitment opportunities.
- Direct input to the curriculum, so reflecting employers' needs.
- Ideal for employer staff development and confidence building.
The PDP service underpins lines of learning and supports employer engagement.
For more information on Professional Development Placements please go to the Events section of this website or contact Paul Nicholas, the PDP Manager.
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