Published
24 June 2024

Following the success of The Big Staff Meeting over 2024/25, we are delighted to be expanding the series, offering 12 new sessions for 2025/26. 

These cost-effective whole staff CPD sessions are designed to be interactive and boost staff subject knowledge in a range of areas. Staff can watch together live or access the recording afterwards.

 

What is the Big Staff Meeting?

The Big Staff Meeting is a series of staff meeting length online professional development sessions, spread over the academic year. Schools can purchase individual sessions or a bundle. They are designed to develop staff subject knowledge and understanding of progression (from EYFS to Y6) in a range of subject areas, as well as specific focuses on assessment and SEND.

The sessions are planned as 2 per half term over the academic year. They are ideal for school staff to watch together, joining in with activities and discussions.  

Sessions are live 3:45 – 5:00pm on Tuesdays (when many schools hold their staff meetings) with recordings made available afterwards. Schools can either watch live, as a staff, or save the recording for a more convenient time (an alternative day of the week or as an INSET session).

There are 3 purchasing options: 

  • Individual sessions are £129 each (per school)
  • A bundle of 6 sessions (foundation subjects and science) for £541.80
  • A bundle of all 12 sessions for £1083.60

Both bundle options have a discount factored in, making them excellent value for money.

For full details of the sessions and bundles available to book visit the HFL Education Hub or download the flyer below:
 

Science: Building on preconceptions and prior learning in primary science, unpicking misconceptions and connect learning

Autumn 1:

23/09/25

All sessions are live, online, 3:45-5:00pm, on the dates shown.

 

Sessions place on Tuesdays, with two per half term.

 

A recording is also made available after each session, for all schools who have booked.

 

Each session is £133 per school, so your whole staff can access the CPD at no extra cost.

 

There are also three bundle options below.

 

Click on the titles to find out more or to book.

SEND: Promoting inclusion through adaptations to the mainstream curriculum for learners with SEND

Autumn 1:

7/10/25

Maths: Progression in geometry learning in maths, from EYFS to Y6

Autumn 2:

18/11/25

History: Progression in history through key concepts and themes (e.g. cause and consequence, monarchy)

Autumn 2:

02/12/25

Computing: Progression in the strand of information technology, focusing on creating media

Spring 1:

20/01/26

SEND: Promoting access to high quality teaching through effective deployment of TAs

Spring 1:

03/02/26

Design and Technology: How do children ‘get better at’ evaluating and designing products?

Spring 2:

24/02/26

Assessment: Applying the principles of responsive teaching across the curriculum

Spring 2:

10/03/26

Geography: Progression in geographical enquiry and fieldwork in geography 

Summer 1:

21/04/26

SEND: Promoting independence for children with SEND through ordinarily available provision.  

Summer 1:

19/05/26

PSHE and personal development: Enriching your RSHE, PSHE and PD provision

Summer 2:

16/06/26

English: Writing Across the Curriculum: ensuring excellent and enjoyment in all subjects

Summer 2:

30/06/26

Contact the training and events team