Managing Controversial Political Issues CPD - 12/11/26
How to handle controversial political issues safely, legally, positively, and professionally.
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER | 09.00-11.30 | ONLINE
£165 PER TICKET | £250 FOR TWO COLLEAGUES FROM THE SAME SCHOOL.
Between fast-moving cultural debates, social media influences, and strict statutory guidelines on impartiality, teachers and leaders can often feel like they are walking a tightrope. The fear of getting it wrong can lead to a culture of avoidance, meaning students miss out on vital political literacy, or mistakes can result in significant personal, professional or reputational consequences for staff and school leaders.
This intensive and interactive session is designed to replace anxiety with actionable strategy. Perfect for teachers, subject leaders, and senior leaders, this course delivers the exact frameworks you need to manage political issues with confidence.
Demystifying statutory obligations: A clear, definitive breakdown of legal and professional frameworks. You will leave knowing for certain exactly what teachers can and cannot do, and precisely how to maintain legal impartiality.
Practical classroom strategies: Proven tools to manage heated political conversations and highly controversial issues, ensuring classrooms remain a safe, respectful, and controlled environment.
Real scenarios and case studies: We will analyse live scenarios and past school dilemmas. Working through these practical examples will give your staff the clarity and confidence to navigate tricky situations seamlessly.
Learning opportunities: Practical guidance on how to safely use tense, real-time political events as constructive educational tools to promote positive student engagement and critical thinking.
This course is specifically designed for:
Headteachers, Deputies, and Assistant Heads looking to establish robust, school-wide policies.
Heads of Politics, Citizenship, PSHE, and Humanities looking for curriculum delivery strategies and ways to support colleagues.
Classroom Teachers wanting to increase their personal confidence when unexpected political questions arise.
Please note: We are offering a dual-colleague ticket (saving £50). To ensure the session remains highly interactive with meaningful case-study discussions, spaces are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.