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INSET (In-service education and training)

Training days for school staff when pupils do not attend; maintained schools in England have five a year as part of the 195-day teacher year.

Stands for
In-service education and training
Used in
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Topic
Professional development

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CPD (Continuing professional development) All four UK nations (details may differ) International
Ongoing learning and training that teachers do to improve their practice throughout their careers.
Directed time England Wales
The 1,265 hours over 195 days a year that a full-time teacher in a maintained school in England can be directed to work by the headteacher.
Training day All four UK nations (details may differ)
A day when the school is closed to pupils so staff can train; also called an INSET day or teacher day.

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