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Key activities and resources - CPD Week 2025

Activities, events and content to look out for from 3-7 March 2025

There's a whole host of things going on during CPD Week 2025! These are the core and key activities and resources that we've been made aware of, covering key professional bodies, key content and useful advice.

The Week goes far beyond this page, so we strongly recommend checking our your own professional body's social media channels and website, and looking up your local health services to see if they are taking part. If not, send them our way!

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Key activities and resources

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Monday: What is CPD, and why does it matter?

Tuesday: Carrying out and recording CPD

Wednesday: The CPD audit - What it is and how to get through it

Thursday: Employer support for effective CPD

Friday: 'Do what works for you' - How to tailor CPD to your role

  • HCPC
    Information: Ensuring your CPD is effective and relevant
    Sample profile: Team leader - physiotherapist
    Sample profile: Head of service - orthoptist
    Sample profile: Private practitioner - chiropodist
    Sample profile: Manager - physiotherapist
    Sample profile: Laboratory manager - biomedical scientist
    Sample profile: Educator - speech and language therapist
    Sample profile: Clinical psychology manager

    Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
    Career development framework (see information below)

    British Psychological Society (BPS)
    CPD courses: Supervision skills
    CPD courses: Inclusive leadership
    CPD course: Trauma-informed practice to support people who have experienced psychological trauma

    Healthcare Science in Scotland
    CPD and e-learning catalogue, library of resources

    NHS Resolution
    Video: How I put together my CPD portfolio

     

  • The RCSLT Professional Development Framework was launched in March 2023 after a year of co-production with members and stakeholders. It was designed to support speech and language therapy professionals by addressing several key needs:

    • Helping members map their existing skills and experience levels.
    • Guiding them in identifying future development pathways and the steps needed to achieve them.
    • Highlighting transferable skills when exploring new roles and career opportunities.
    • Providing tools and frameworks to encourage fresh perspectives on career development.

    Structure of the Framework

    The framework consists of two parts. The first part encourages speech and language therapists to reflect on key areas, as illustrated in the diagram below:

    The framework is highly flexible, allowing therapists and their colleagues to engage in meaningful conversations about careers and continuous professional development (CPD). Here are some ways it can be used:

    • Self-reflection or guided discussions: Therapists can work through the framework independently or with the support of a trusted colleague, supervisor, mentor, or critical friend. The most valuable aspect of the framework often lies in the discussions it sparks, which foster deeper reflection and learning about professional development needs.

    • Identifying learning opportunities: The framework provides detailed topic areas that can help therapists pinpoint relevant courses, secondments, or other learning experiences to support career progression. Some services have used it to conduct training needs analyses and plan group CPD accordingly.

    • Tracking career progression: Speech and language therapists can revisit the framework at different career stages to assess their progress and identify new areas for growth. Members have found it particularly useful during the preceptorship period, when returning to practice, transitioning between sectors, or articulating advanced and expert-level knowledge for career advancement. This includes roles that extend beyond professional boundaries, such as senior management and executive positions.

    • Preparing for CPD audits: The framework serves as a valuable resource for preparing for the HCPC CPD audit, ensuring members can clearly articulate their professional development.

    Growth-Based Careers

    The framework also introduces the concept of growth-based careers, encouraging professionals to move away from the traditional "career ladder" mindset. It validates the idea that career growth is not solely about moving up; broadening experience at the same level can be just as valuable.

    The Kawa Approach

    A key concept introduced in the framework is the Kawa approach. Derived from the Kawa Model (Iwama, 2006; Teoh & Iwama, 2015), this approach originates from occupational therapy and has gained traction in coaching, professional development, and career planning.

    The term Kawa means "river" in Japanese, and the model uses the metaphor of a river to illustrate the fluid nature of careers. Just as a river takes twists and turns, so do careers. The framework encourages individuals to actively shape the direction of their own career "rivers," making choices that align with their personal and professional aspirations. It also allows us to acknowledge that our career, as an individual river, is part of a broader ecosystem.

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CPD Week 2025

CPD Week 2025 is taking place on 3-7 March 2025, and you're invited! Discover new ideas and perspectives, share best practice and get tips to support your short and long-term goals.

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