Babcock (Waltham Forest) has launched CPD Online; an online facility that will effectively transform the provision of continuing professional learning and development to the school workforce across Waltham Forest and beyond.

Delivered at no cost to schools, the website delivers a faster and more effective way to support and manage CPD requirements within the borough.

CPD Online delivers 24/7 access to the training and development opportunities offered to Waltham Forest teachers and individual practitioners, whether they are seeking information or to book a course.

The website will complement the range of services already offered by Babcock, who provide expert consultancy and support to local authorities nationally on the appointment and continuing development of school staff.

Providing many valuable features, CPD Online offers both a personal up-to-date CPD record for individuals and a whole school picture, as well as the opportunity to evaluate the quality and impact of professional development across Waltham Forest and within individual schools.

Greater efficiencies can be achieved with the online facility, substantially reducing the amount of paperwork and staff time associated with manual systems, whilst ensuring only authorised budget holders approve any training requested.