H A N D B O O K Continuous Professional Development Aims Peer review cycle Self review Choosing a mentor Initial meeting Confidentiality and trust Observation Review meeting and Target setting Completing the feedback form Follow-up and regular reviews Appendix and Forms AIMS To establish a process of continuous review and professional development for all staff, to improve their performance where necessary To stimulate an improvement in the quality of the many tasks undertaken in school - particularly, but not only, the quality of teaching and learning To explicitly recognise and value each member of staff's contribution to the work of the school To support the existing work of all staff and encourage the acquisition of new skills by staff members To encourage and develop the skills of self-review To assist with identifying and meeting in-service development needs To encourage a sharing of existing expertise and an increase in professional dialogue within the school To stimulate the growth of mutually supportive professional relationships To build relationships that cross the boundaries of departments and hierarchy within the school To create an open, positive climate of mutual trust and respect between all staff.