Directory of Services

Pearson

Who we are

Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, with over 20,000 employees in nearly 200 countries working to help everyone achieve their potential through learning.

We do this by providing high-quality content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them.

We’re proud to work alongside UK schools, families and the education community to support every learning journey from the ages of 4 to 19. From our well-loved curriculum programmes and tutoring and wellbeing services through to revision and our GCSE, International GCSE, BTEC and A level qualifications, there’s plenty to help students progress in the ways that work best for them. Together with real-time insights from our online services as well as our Professional Development Academy, we aim to help teachers shape the best teaching and learning experiences.

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. That’s why we’re focusing on supporting diversity and inclusion, positive mental health and wellbeing, and sustainability in education. Driven by research, collaboration and your feedback, we’re harnessing new innovations and unlocking opportunities to make learning more impactful, inclusive and accessible now and in future.

What we do

The Professional Development Academy is our new online portal supporting UK teaching professionals in their continuous professional development. We’re passionate about enabling teachers to expand their knowledge, learn new skills and achieve their career aspirations. Which is why we’re providing access to a wide variety of courses suitable for teachers at all stages of their career, whether in a primary or secondary education role. There are a range of on-demand, live and self-guided courses available, creating flexible learning options at a time and place that suits everyone.

How we help

There are 4 key areas at the heart of the Professional Development Academy. All are equally as important in meeting teachers CPD needs, and combined, are what make the PD Academy a powerful learning portal.

• Easy and flexible access to a wide variety of courses designed to meet every teacher’s individual needs.
• High-quality courses developed by educational experts and trusted partners.
• Supporting you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to ensure students of all abilities and backgrounds thrive.
• Courses to help teachers and non-subject specialists develop subject knowledge and skills across primary and secondary.

Take a look at how the Professional Development Academy can support you and your school.