Local INSET Network

New Developments in LIN

In line with new approaches adopted at both national and county levels, aimed at increasing the effectiveness and impact of continuing professional development in all our schools, this service is undergoing changes.  The coordinators will continue to work with schools to build a termly programme of twilight and half-day events that will complement the CPD opportunities already published in the CCPD ring-binders.  They will also be developing their role in surveying CPD needs of schools and staffs across the county and helping the CPD team:

• respond to local demand for tailored professional development opportunities
  
• improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of those who work in schools to further improve the quality of education experienced by children and so raise their achievements
  
• assist the development of networks of schools and their staff who can enhance their learning and improve their expertise through collaboration and sharing

The Local INSET Network will continue to provide a range of half-day, after-school and occasional full day courses across Cumbria, as a planned response to needs identified by schools through consultation with the three area coordinators. Well over 400 courses, covering a wide range of subjects, are offered each year.

The programme is managed in three areas of the county by our LIN Development Officers:

West: Natalie Burns - Tel: 01946 62 811

East: Julia Lund - Tel: 01228 53 4582

South: Debbie Battersby - Tel: 01229 587328

A full programme of courses within each area can be obtained by clicking on the relevant menu links on the right of this page.

For general information and updates contact Pam Clark at Carlisle Children's Services office, telephone 01228 60 6817.

We will now acknowledge your bookings – so if you haven’t received an acknowledgement from us, you will need to check whether you’ve been booked onto the course.