Continuing Professional Development for teachers and educators

Discover free CPD courses for teachers and educators of young people, offering training, teaching resources and expert support on humanitarian and life topics.

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Empower your teaching with free CPD

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Our programme of humanitarian education is a collection of free two part 90-minute courses. It’s a first of its kind for educators.

Teachers and youth workers will learn how to educate 11-18 year-olds in vital humanitarian topics and life skills. 

Young people face increasingly complex challenges. These skills will help them engage in meaningful conversations, develop emotional tools, and understand world issues. 

The following subject areas are made up of two modules, which take around an hour each to complete:

  • Teaching First Aid
  • Teaching about War and Conflict
  • Teaching about Migration
  • Teaching Climate Preparedness

‘Teaching Resilience’ will be released by the end of 2025.

Sign up and get:

  • free educator CPD courses in various delivery modes
  • national curriculum, PSHE/PSE/Health & Wellbeing and LLW aligned
  • flexible online elearning, virtual masterclass sessions or face to face educator learning options available
  • confidence and skills to teach challenging humanitarian topics

Need more details? Get in touch:

redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk

0344 412 2734

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This page is also available in Welsh.

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Who are the CPD courses for?

Our CPD courses are ideal for:

  • secondary school teachers across the UK and educators of young people aged 11-18, particularly in subjects like PSHE, Citizenship, English Literature, Geography, and Religious Education
  • college educators supporting students up to 18 years old
  • youth workers working with young people aged 11-18
  • individuals who support young people in both formal and informal education settings

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We’re seeking partners, schools, youth organisations, and education providers who share our vision of empowering young people through humanitarian education. Contact us at:

redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk

0344 412 2734

"Our courses help educators enhance young people's understanding of global issues, help build their resilience, foster empathy and encourage humanitarian action."

Dr. Helen O'Connor, Head of Community Education, British Red Cross.

Join our monthly virtual masterclasses

If you enjoy learning via facilitated sessions then our live expert-led masterclasses are for you. These 90 minute sessions will give you the opportunity to join us online with other educators to learn about key topics. Open to individual educators, each session includes time for discussion and Q&A.

Book a free Masterclass session

Please contact us if you are interested in a group booking for your organisation.

Your CPD journey

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Contact us for a group booking for your organisation