Teachers and Advisers CPD opportunities

Presented by: Charlotte Wisson, Student Support Manager and Sarah Jones, Disability Service Manager

When: Wednesday 6 May 2026, 4:00pm to 4:45pm

About: This session aims to raise awareness of the key differences between disability support in compulsory education and higher education (HE). It will help staff in schools and colleges better prepare students for the transition to university by clarifying expectations, processes, and available support. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how disability support operates in HE, enabling them to better advise and support students during their transition.

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Where: Cavendish Building, Derby, DE1 1DZ

When: Tuesday 23 June 2026, 3:30pm to 5:00pm

About: Held at The Cavendish Building, this session is designed for leadership teams, curriculum leads and business teachers interested in embedding entrepreneurship across the curriculum. The event will feature Theo Paphitis, Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Derby and well known from Dragons’ Den, sharing insight into entrepreneurial thinking, employability and real‑world application.

Theo is also Co‑Chair of the University’s Chancellor’s Entrepreneurs’ Club, a flagship initiative connecting students with leading business figures and industry partners, reinforcing Derby’s commitment to enterprise and industry engagement.

This session will also mark the official launch of the University of Derby's Business Teacher Network, creating opportunities to connect, collaborate and share best practice in business education.

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Presented by: Paul Glossop, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

When: Wednesday 24 June 2026, 3:30pm to 4:45pm

About: Discover how to implement the flipped classroom model in digital environments, where students engage with content before class and use synchronous time for deeper application and discussion. This session will cover practical tools and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of this student-centred approach in online settings.

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We can offer bespoke CPD days for you and your staff, where you can visit us on-campus to gain key updates on higher education and important information for your students. Sessions we can cover include:

• Update on the University of Derby: Course changes, new facilities and student support
• Reference writing guidance from the Admissions team
• Apprenticeships update
• Supporting students' transition to university
• Top tips for students applying for interviewing courses
• Student wellbeing support
• Q&A panel with current undergraduate students

Please get in touch with us by email at sclteam@derby.ac.uk to find out more about what we can offer you. 

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