The Introduction to Leadership Programme develops your knowledge, understanding and application of key leadership behaviours and approaches. Over the course of two terms, you will work in mixed cross-phase groups, in face-to-face sessions, through personal reflection and individual learning in your school, and put your learning into practice by leading a project linked to your school’s improvement priorities. You will also have access to a coach based in your school who will support your learning throughout the programme.

The programme is suitable for new or aspiring leaders, or existing middle leaders who are seeking to develop their practice and understanding of what makes them effective.

Format: Six face-to-face sessions over two terms
Cost: £300 per person for non-MLA members, £0 for MLA members
Details and bookings: Introduction to Leadership Programme

The Professional Teacher Programme is designed to develop the classroom practice of participants in the long-term and is facilitated by outstanding teachers, senior leaders and SLEs with specialisms in teaching and learning. This programme provides the opportunity to reflect on and develop pedagogy, engage with evidence and research on what makes effective teaching and become reflective practitioners.

This programme is for any teacher who wants to develop their practice in a supportive environment, focusing on what makes great teaching. Typically, we work with teachers in the developing years of their career following the Early Career Framework, although the programme is also suitable for more experienced colleagues who want the chance to revisit and develop their pedagogy.

Format: Seven sessions over a term, with a mixture of afternoons and twilights
Cost: £300 per person for non-MLA members, £0 for MLA members
Details and bookings: The Professional Teacher Programme

Our networks offer a forum for professional development through expert input and sharing in a supportive professional environment and are suitable for colleagues who are responsible for leading these areas in schools.

Format: Networks have three sessions a year, 1 per term
Cost: £200 per person for non-MLA members, £0 for MLA members
Details and bookings:
Business/Office Manager Cross-Phase Network
Primary Maths Network
Primary Art Network

The Primary Music CPD Network provides a strong and supportive learning community, ideal for leaders and teachers who wish to work together to explore best practice in music education from a national and local perspective.

It provides the opportunity for professionals to collaborate and share strategies to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils in all schools.

This network is for subject leaders and those involved in delivering music in Nottinghamshire schools.

Format: Three sessions a year, 1 per term
Cost: £120 per person for non-MLA members, £0 for MLA members.
Details and bookings: Primary Music CPD Network

The MHFA is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. This two-day course develops practical skills and enables you to support a young person to get the help they need.

This course is for anyone who regularly works closely with children and young people in a pastoral or teaching role. The training is also relevant to colleagues who support other adults with mental health and related issues.

Format: In-person training over two days
Cost: £250 per person for non-MLA members, £150 for MLA members.
Details and bookings: Mental Health First Aid Certificate

The MLA runs three moderation groups for primary colleagues: EYFS, KS1 and KS2. These provide the opportunity to share examples of work, marking standards and inform curriculum development.

The moderation groups are for colleagues involved in the planning, delivery and assessment of the curriculum in each key stage.

Format: Moderation groups operate on a termly basis with 3 sessions per year
Cost: £150 per person for non-MLA members, £0 for MLA members
Details and bookings:
EYFS Network and Moderation
KS1 Moderation
KS2 Moderation

We have a range of development opportunities for support staff working in early years, primary, secondary and SEN schools, delivered by NSM Training and Consultancy.

These courses are suitable for lunchtime supervisors, school cooks, catering staff, front of house, teaching assistants and support staff.

Format: Each course is a 1-hour online provision
Cost: £30 per person per session for non-MLA members (3 for 2 offer), £0 for MLA members
Details and bookings:
Behaviour Management Survival Kit for Break Times
SEND/ALN Awareness
Creating Positive Wet Play Times
Restorative Approach for Break Times
Dealing with Autism During Unstructured Times  

The SEND Impact Programme
SENCO Cross-Phase Network
Teaching Assistant SEND Network
SEND Hot Topic Sessions

Please follow this link for our SEND courses and networks.