WHSS Prospectus May 2024 - Flipbook - Page 29
Professional Development
The professional development of staff at the school is seen to be a key area in offering the
best possible education and care for our students. The William Henry Smith School prides
itself on the standards expected from staff and the support and training given to maintain and
advance those standards.
Background ethos
All staff at The William Henry Smith School &
Sixth Form must meet the high standards of
professional practice expected in order to
offer the best possible product to our
students.
To achieve this we set certain minimum
standards of practice and knowledge that staff
have to show they possess before they are
employed at the school. This could be from
previous relevant experience, certificates of
study or proven ability in various other ways.
Once employed by the school, all staff undergo
an induction period and receive regular
supervision of their professional practice and
development.
They also participate in training relevant to their
posts and the development of the school.
Staff will often attend courses outside of school and
bring their learning back into their practice, or
trainers are brought into present packages to groups
of staff at the school. The school also delivers inhouse training using the expertise of existing staff.
This has proven very successful in its quality and
relevance to school practices.
