Co-op Academies Trust Professional Development Institute (PDI)
Welcome to the Professional Development Institute
Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better.
The Co-op Academies Trust Professional Development Institute (PDI) is here to enhance the professional growth and expertise of all our staff, and to share our knowledge with the wider education community.
Since 2020, we've developed a comprehensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) offer. Our PDI aims to promote excellence in teaching, leadership, and operational practices by providing high-quality professional development opportunities.
Crucially, we design, deliver, and advertise programmes specifically for external delegates so we can share our best practice and establish Co-op Academies Trust as a leader in education innovation.

Why Train With Us?
We are committed to enhancing the Trust's impact on the broader education sector by sharing our expertise,.
We do this by:
• Providing a central platform to design and deliver professional development programmes for the education community.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement across the Trust and beyond.
• Enhancing the Trust's impact on the education sector by developing and promoting opportunities for external audiences,.
• Encouraging collaboration and knowledge, sharing across the wider education community.

Our Training Offer
We design and run professional development programmes specifically for external delegates, which are advertised across the education community.
Our training is delivered in many ways to suit your professional needs, including: face-to-face sessions, virtual courses, and flexible online learning.