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
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.
Support For Teachers And Leaders
Politics Teacher Support Package
Elevate Your Politics Teaching: 5-Hour Expert Support Package
Whether you’re navigating a new specification or looking to push your students toward those top grades, teaching A Level Politics can be as demanding as the subject itself.
This is your dedicated safe space for expert guidance, clarity, and reassurance. We don’t just offer generic advice; we provide five hours of bespoke, one-to-one time tailored entirely to your classroom needs.
What’s inside your 5-hour pass?
Assessment Mastery: Get absolute clarity on complex assessment criteria and learn how to mark with confidence.
Innovation Lab: Brainstorm and generate fresh ideas for outstanding, high-engagement lessons.
Subject Deep-Dives: Bolster your subject knowledge on those tricky niche topics to stay one step ahead of student questions.
Teacher Wellbeing: A safe space for reassurance and support from someone who understands the pressure of the A Level curriculum.
Transform your delivery. Boost your confidence. Make a real difference.
Heads & Senior Leader Support Package
Five hours of dedicated, expert consultancy for SLTs navigating complex politics in their community.
Managing a school today means navigating a minefield of sensitive issues and diverse expectations. We provide Heads and Senior Leaders with a private forum to strategise, troubleshoot, and lead with clarity.
Use your 5-hour block for:
Conflict Resolution: Navigating friction with parent groups or staff.
Auditing Provision: Ensuring your educational and pastoral frameworks, policies, and procedures stand up to scrutiny.
Crisis Guidance: Managing controversial political or social issues within the community.
Strategic Sounding Board: Expert advice on sensitive decision-making.
Lead with confidence. Protect your culture.
AQA Politics: Sharing Best Practice (Papers 1, 2 & 3)
Book one of the limited places on our AQA Politics "Sharing Best Practice" Course.