Continuing Professional Development

RHS and Growing Schools Courses

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. To contact us email cpd@rhs.org.uk or for booking information call 01483 479775.

CPD Programme 2011 - 2012

For CPD in your region please choose on one of the options below:

South West, South East, London, Northern Ireland and East of England

• Download 2011-12 Programme 1 (512.1KB, .pdf)

West Midlands, East Midlands, Wales, Yorkshire and the Humber, North East, North West and Scotland

• Download 2011-12 Programme 2 (532.9KB, .pdf)

CPD Pricing

We are now able to offer the following discounted rates for multiple bookings:

£100 for 1 course
£150 for 2 courses or for 2 teachers on one course
£200 for 3 courses or for 3 teachers on one course

Grants

Grants available for schools in Northamptonshire to help with the cost of CPD.
Read more

CPD Training Day 2011

On the 6th September 2011 at RHS Garden Wisley, our CPD presenters took part in a one day training event. Run by ex-RHS School's Officer Hayley Young, the presenters got a chance to meet one another and participate in some activities. A fun day was had by all!  

CPD training day on the 6th September 2011 at RHS Garden Wisley

This programme of CPD courses is run in collaboration with Growing Schools.
www.growingschools.org.uk

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.