The importance of staff development as a tool for growth
- Online
- 22 Jun 2026 (16:00 - 16:30)
Join Kyle Burrows, Chief Learning Officer from BeReady, and Kate Staples, Chief Operating Officer at Manor Hall Academy Trust, as they talk with nasen about the importance of personal growth for staff at all levels within your organisation and the positive attributes this brings. Listen to the experience that Kate's staff have had in engaging with personal development pathways through BeReady and how personal growth has been a driver for their continued success, with people at the heart. Engage with BeReady's CPD accredited training offer with fully-funded pathways across SEND, safeguarding, wellbeing, early years, and QTS for non degree qualified teaching assistants, showcasing individual career development and development of whole school workforce capability.
Online
Suitable for: Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, SENCO, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Young person, Head Teacher, Teaching Assistant
Meet your trainer
Zoe Mather
Education Officer
From starting out her working life as a design engineer, Zoe re-trained and worked as a secondary maths teacher for over 20 years in the Northeast of England. Spending roughly half her career in mainstream and half in specialist settings, she has delivered the national curriculum from P-levels to A-levels to a wide variety of learners. Having worked for nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) for the past 4 and a half years, her specialism is supporting learners through recognising barriers, and she is passionate about learning being accessible for all. Since working with EdTech designers as part of the Lego® Accelerator Program, her interest in AI and its application for learners with SEND has been a personal focus for her work with nasen.
Meet your trainer
Kyle Burrows
BeReady Founder
Kyle Burrows is Chief Learning Officer at BeReady, where he works with the wider team to ensure training content is market-leading and responsive to the needs of the education sector. Before founding BeReady, Kyle owned and ran a corporate training company, delivering skills development programmes across the private and public sectors.
Meet your trainer
Kate Staples
Chief Operating Officer
Kate Staples is Chief Operating Officer at Manor Hall Academy Trust, where she leads all business operations, including HR, estates, compliance, and strategic development. Appointed in 2020, she plays a central role in shaping the Trust’s operational strategy and ensuring schools are supported to deliver excellent outcomes. With a background in community leadership and public service, Kate brings a strong focus on collaboration, efficiency and impact. She is passionate about creating the systems and structures that enable staff to focus on improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people.
