Many staff become involved in WRE, CEG, PSE and Progress File with little experience or training. It is vital that all staff have an up-to-date understanding of these subjects and how they impact on their roles as both subject and form teachers. These fields are ever changing and a conscious effort needs to be made in order to keep staff up-to-date.

Staff development can mean many things and would include:
• Attending training sessions, conferences and workshops.
• Being mentored or coached in a new role.
• Following accredited courses such as offered by HE institutions.
• Going on teacher placements to industry.
• Work shadowing another profession.

Staff development is needed at different levels for different staff:
• Subject co-ordinators need in depth, specialist knowledge and skills to include curriculum planning and evaluation.
• Senior management need management skills and an overview of the subjects in a modern context.
• Teaching staff in a non specialist role need support in understanding the content of the subjects, the learning outcomes and appropriate teaching and learning techniques.