At Prime7 Multi Academy Trust, we believe that investing in our people is the key to unlocking the full potential of every child. Our professional development programme is designed to empower teachers, support staff, and leaders to continually refine their practice, strengthen inclusion and deliver the highest quality education for all pupils.

A Commitment to Excellence

Professional development sits at the heart of our Trust strategy. We recognise that high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a well-sequenced curriculum are fundamental to improving outcomes for children.

Our approach is rooted in collaboration, evidence-informed practice and a shared belief that every adult can continue to grow and develop professionally.

Across Prime7, we are committed to developing reflective practitioners, confident leaders and inclusive classrooms where all children can thrive.

Our Professional Development Framework

We offer a dynamic, collaborative approach to professional development, ensuring all staff have access to high-quality training, coaching and professional learning opportunities.

Instructional Coaching &Professional Growth

We utilise a coaching-based professional growth model focused on incremental improvement, reflective practice and supportive professional dialogue. Staff receive regular instructional coaching designed to strengthen classroom practice, adaptive teaching and consistency across the Trust.

SEND, Inclusion & Specialist Development

Inclusion is a significant strength across Prime7 and professional development reflects this commitment.

We actively utilise apprenticeship pathways and specialist training to develop expertise in:

• SEND
• Autism
• SEMH
• Speech and Language
• Occupational Therapy
• Early Years practice

Staff across the Trust engage in SEND and inclusion working groups, supported by external partners including the Autism Education Trust and wider local authority networks.

Collaborative School Improvement

Collaboration is central to how we improve together.

Professional learning opportunities include:

• Cross-school visits
• Paired reviews and learning walks
• Moderation activities
• Curriculum development groups
• Leadership collaboration
• Peer-to-peer support and coaching

This enables staff to learn from one another, share best practice and build consistency across the Trust.

Leadership Development

Developing future leaders is a key Trust priority.

Prime7 supports leadership development through:

• Instructional coaching
• Mentoring
• Internal leadership opportunities
• NPQs and external leadership programmes
• Succession planning and talent development

We are committed to building leadership capacity at all levels across our schools.

Inclusion, Wellbeing & Therapeutic Practice

Prime7 places strong emphasis on relational and therapeutic approaches that support both pupils and staff.

Training opportunities include:

• Therapeutic behaviour approaches
• Trauma-informed practice
• Emotion coaching
• Team Teach
• Adaptive teaching strategies
• Wellbeing and mental health awareness

We also continue to develop expertise through collaborative projects and external partnerships that strengthen inclusion and family engagement.

External Validation & School Improvement Support

Staff benefit from working alongside experienced school improvement professionals, including Ofsted-trained consultants and external reviewers, helping leaders strengthen self-evaluation, curriculum development and school improvement planning.

Learning Together to Improve Outcomes

"Great opportunity to see other people teaching—you learn a lot from this! Definitely gave me new ideas to try with my teaching." – Year 6 teacher.

"A super experience, which I hope we can do again!" – Year 1 teacher.

We are proud of our collaborative and research-informed approach to professional development. By learning together, engaging with educational research and sharing expertise across schools, we ensure our staff are equipped to inspire the next generation and prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

Our culture is built upon continuous improvement, ambition and collective responsibility.

As a Trust, we believe that when adults learn exceptionally well, children flourish. 

By working together, embracing innovation and investing in our people, we are building strong, inclusive and forward-thinking team of educators who make a difference to children's lives every day.