Common use of Career Long Professional Learning (CLPL Clause in Contracts

Career Long Professional Learning (CLPL. The Agreement states that “teachers have a right and responsibility to contribute to the development of a quality service. They have a professional commitment to develop their skills and expertise in classroom practice and other related matters through an agreed programme of continuing professional development.” All teachers are expected to meet a commitment to an additional contractual maximum of 35 hours per year. CLPL should be seen as both a contractual commitment and an entitlement in developing the personal and professional skills of teaching staff. The additional hours for CLPL shall consist of an appropriate balance of personal professional development, small-scale school-based activities, attendance at nationally accredited courses or other CLPL activities. This balance will be based on an assessment of individual need, identified through the Employee Review and Development process in school. It will also take account of departmental, school, local and national educational planning. All teachers, including headteachers, will agree an annual plan of CLPL activity with their immediate line manager and will maintain an individual CLPL record. Individual teachers, including those on part-time contracts, may wish to account for CLPL activity which exceeds the minimum requirements stated above. This should be negotiated and agreed with the teacher’s immediate line manager. CLPL activity should be carried out at times and venues which suit the needs of the individual teacher, schools and the nature of the activity. Link to Leadership and Development Strategy Leadership and Development Strategy