Continuing professional development (CPD) sessions

The University of Manchester offers teachers and advisers various CPD opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that can both boost their professional development and benefit their school and college students.

Reference writing for teachers

This presentation is aimed at teachers with the responsibility for writing student references on the UCAS application form and highlights content that admissions tutors are looking for. The session uses real examples to show the kind of information that could make a difference to the outcome of a student application.

Personal statement writing for teachers

This presentation is aimed at teachers who offer information and guidance to students on writing their personal statements as part of their UCAS application. The presentation covers what admissions tutors are looking for in the UCAS form and, in particular, the personal statement. The session uses real examples to emphasise the kind of information that will really make a difference to the outcome of a student application.

Contact us

Please contact us for more information about our teacher CPD sessions at schoolsandcolleges@manchester.ac.uk.