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MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jul 18

Wishing you a wonderful summer break! 🌞

As the school year wraps up, we hope you take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Thank you for all the incredible work you do!

#CPD #SchoolLeaders

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jul 11

Confused about where governance ends and management begins? This session’s for you.

📅 Understanding Governance in Education
🗓️ 15 Sept | 🕘 9–12pm

👉 Book now – www.matcpd.com/courses/gove...

#SchoolGovernance #EducationCPD #LeadershipMatters

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jul 9

Meet the MATCPD Team! 🌟

Get to know the expert trainers driving our #CPD across #schools & #trusts:
👥 School & trust leaders
📘 Specialists in HR, leadership, finance & more
💡 Real-world insight to help you grow with confidence

🔗 www.matcpd.com/blog/meet-th...

#SchoolTraining

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MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jul 3

Staff wellbeing = better retention, stronger outcomes, thriving #schools.

🎯 Join Kelly Hannaghan, 11 Sept — tackle burnout, build resilient teams.

🔗 www.matcpd.com/courses/hr/m...

#StaffWellbeing #SchoolLeadership #EduSky #SBM #SBL #Headteacher

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 26

Turn tension into trust with parents – in just 1 hour! 🕒

Join our practical online session, designed to help you defuse conflict, manage expectations, and build lasting trust.

📅 15 Sept | 3:30–4:30 PM

→ www.matcpd.com/courses/lead...

#SchoolLeaders #ParentalEngagement #Teacher

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 24

What is governance in education – and why does it matter? 🏫

Join us on 15 Sep, 9AM–12PM, for Understanding #Governance in #Education with expert Kate Joiner.

Explore what makes governance effective, ethical & strategic.

👉 www.matcpd.com/courses/gove...

#GovernanceInEducation

Understanding Governance in Education

Introduction What makes governance in education effective, ethical, and strategic? This essential half-day session is perfect for new governors, trustees, or anyone looking to clarify the role of...

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MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 23

Hit the ground running this September with our expert-led #CPD🏃‍♀️From building strong parental partnerships to boosting #teacher retention and mastering bid writing, our courses are designed to meet the real needs of #school leadership ➡️matcpd.com/courses #Headteacher #SBM #SBL #EduSky

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MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 19

Stronger teams start with staff wellbeing.
Join us on 11 Sep for The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Workforce Well with school wellbeing expert Kelly Hannaghan.
📅 9:30 AM–12:30 PM | Evidence-based, interactive CPD for #SchoolLeadership
📥 Book - www.matcpd.com/courses/hr/m...
#Headteacher #SBM

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 19

📢 We want to hear from you!

Take our short 5-minute survey and let us know how we can improve your #CPD experience📋

🔗 Take the survey - lnkd.in/gnrbZyvF

#EduSky #SchoolLeaders #Headteacher #SBM

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 18

"You don’t know what you don’t know" – especially about risk! ⚠️

Join Gareth Preen on Thu 26 Sept, 9–10AM, for a practical session on risk management vs risk assessments.

✅ Strengthen planning
✅ Avoid costly gaps

🎟️ Book now - shorturl.at/GqnSm

#SchoolLeadership #RiskManagementEducation

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 17

🚀 Supercharge Your Bid Writing Skills!

📅 16 Sept | 9–10 AM
🎯 Master what funders like the Lottery expect & boost your success rate
🎓 With expert Justin Smith

👉 Book now: www.matcpd.com/courses/busi...

#BidWriting #EducationFunding #SchoolFunding

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join Kelly – award-winning speaker & Mental Health Consultant – for The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your #Workforce Well!
📅 11 Sep | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
➡️ Book - shorturl.at/UvYPl
#Headteacher #EduSky #SBM #SBL

The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Workforce Well

Enhance workplace wellbeing with this certified online CPD course. Learn proven strategies to support employee health, boost morale, and create a positive, productive work environment.

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MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · Jun 5

👋Meet Dean – our difficult conversations expert. With 22+ years in school leadership and experience as a Police Special Constable, Dean brings calm, clarity & confidence to high-stakes discussions. Join his session, 20/06 12–3pm: www.matcpd.com/courses/lead... #SchoolLeadership #EduCPD

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 23

Need more #income for your #school—but not sure where to start?
💰 Join our one-hour #course on income generation:
📆 18 June, 9–10 AM
Led by funding expert Justin Smith.
Learn to boost revenue via bids, crowdfunding, partnerships & more.
👉 www.matcpd.com/courses/fina...
#SchoolFunding

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 21

Great #school—but do people know it?
📢 Learn how to stand out & boost #admissions in our half-day course:
⭐ Standing Out From The Crowd: 5 Marketing Tactics for Schools
📅 Fri 13 June
Led by award-winning consultant Justin Smith.
👉 www.matcpd.com/courses/busi...
#SchoolMarketing #SBM

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 20

We're thrilled to welcome Dom Harrex to the #MATCPD team!
🎯 20+ years in senior ed leadership
💰 £2M+ savings delivered
📘 Accredited SRMA & trusted change leader

📆 Join his masterclasses:
🔹 Restructuring: 25 June
🔹 Strategy: 8 July
👉 www.matcpd.com/courses
#SBM #SBL

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 19

Want to win more #bids for your #school or #trust?
Join our one-hour live session with Justin Smith—£8M+ in wins under his belt. Learn what funders want & how to write bids that land.
📅 Fri 6 June, 9–10 AM (Live on Zoom)
👉 www.matcpd.com/courses/busi...
#BidWriting #SchoolFunding

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 15

📢 New Trainer Alert!

We’re excited to welcome award-winning speaker & author Peter Radford to the #MATCPD team! 🎉

🎓 Masterclass:
"How to Retain More #Teachers & Create a Happier #School Culture"
🗓️ Wed 2 July 2025 | 10:30–4:30
👉 Book: www.matcpd.com/courses/lead...

#EduSky #SBM #SBL #SchoolLeader

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MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 13

Meet some of the experts behind MATCPD 👩‍🏫

Our training team includes current and former #school and trust executives, #headteachers, and #education specialists—professionals with decades of experience in the sector.

🎓 Book a course → www.matcpd.com/courses
🌐 Learn more → matcpd.com

#EduSky

MATCPD @matcpd.bsky.social · May 7

Introducing #MATCPD! 🎉

Professional development by and for #school and trust leaders.

✅ Flexible #CPD
✅ Led by #MAT & school experts
✅ Covers finance, HR, leadership & more
✅ Practical, actionable learning

👉 Book a course - www.matcpd.com/courses

#SchoolLeadership #CPD #Training