Continuing Professional Development

RHS and Growing Schools Courses for 2009/10

A teacher's demonstration of taking a cutting

CPD courses are available to teachers, support staff, school governors and others who are involved in teaching and inspiring children about plants and gardening. A wide range of topics is available, encompassing the use and development of school grounds, giving you practical experience, activities and ideas for utilising horticulture in all areas of the curriculum.

For more details on the courses in your region, make a selection from the panel at the left.

CPD programme for 2009-2010

Download CPD brochure 2009-2010 (256.2KB, .pdf)

This programme of CPD courses is supported by the Department of Children Schools and Families (DCSF) Growing Schools initiative.
www.growingschools.org.uk

How to get a free place on an RHS CPD day

If you successfully submit your level 3 evidence for the benchmark scheme you will be awarded with a free place on one of our CPD days!

The aims of this Programme are:

To enthuse and support teachers in developing and using gardens in schools.
To support progression through the RHS Campaign for School Gardening benchmarking scheme, levels 1 to 5.
To encourage and advise teaching of the National Curriculum both inside and outside the classroom using, plants, gardens, school grounds and environmental areas.
To improve knowledge and understanding of plants and gardening.

Please note:

The courses begin at 10.00am and finish at approximately 4.00pm, unless otherwise stated.
Part of the day is usually spent outdoors, so please bring suitable clothing and footwear.
Lunch is included in the cost.
Payment is required before the course date. Please send a non-refundable cheque made payable to the RHS or an invoice with your booking.
Further information and directions will be sent shortly before the course.