Free Online CPD Sessions with Katie Estruch
Empower your teaching with practical strategies, expert insights, and actionable tools in these free one-hour CPD sessions. Led by a teacher with 15+ years of experience - Katie Estruch - these online sessions are packed with resources and tailored to address real challenges faced by teachers today.Â
There are limited spaces, so sign up now to avoid missing out.
What You’ll Get in Every Session
Live Access
Join Katie and your peers in an interactive online session.
Recording & Slides
Can’t make it live? If you sign up, you get the slides and a recording sent directly to your inbox.
Actionable Resources
Receive links and QR codes to ready-made teaching materials to use immediately.
Q&A and Discussion
Wrap up each session with a 10-minute live Q&A to dive deeper into your unique challenges.
Why Attend?
You'll leave each session with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources that save you time and effort, all without the stress of navigating traditional CPD hurdles.
The sessions are designed to address the challenges teachers face when accessing high-quality professional development:
- ❌ Limited Availability: Many CPD opportunities are either scarce or get cancelled last minute.
- ❌ High Costs: Expensive CPD often means senior leadership teams can’t afford it—or can’t justify the cost of additional cover.
- ❌ Lack of Flexibility: In-person sessions often require cover during teaching hours, disrupting your day and adding to your workload.
So, with all of this in mind, I created sessions that are:
- âś… Completly Free: High-quality CPD without the price tag.
- ✅ Online for Flexibility: Join from wherever you are—no need for cover or travel.
- ✅ Convenient Timing: Live at 4 PM to avoid cover, finishing by 5 PM so it doesn’t eat into your evening.
- ✅ Watch Anytime: All sessions are recorded, so if 4 PM doesn’t work for you, you can watch in your own time.
Upcoming Sessions
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Session 1 | ChatGPT in Education
đź“… Tuesday, 21st January
⏰ 4–5 PM
Discover how ChatGPT can transform your teaching practice, saving you time, enhancing lesson engagement, and streamlining your workload. This session is designed to ensure you not only understand the potential of ChatGPT but leave confident in using it effectively.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Account Setup: I’ll walk you through creating a ChatGPT account if you haven’t already.
- Practical Applications: Explore the best ways to use ChatGPT for creating lesson resources, reducing admin tasks, and supporting your students’ learning.
- Hands-On Practice: During the session, you’ll have built-in time to try out the platform with guided activities—because new tools are only useful if you know how to use them.
- Live Q&A: Ask me your questions and get tailored advice for your specific needs.
- Exclusive Resource: Receive a PDF of top ChatGPT prompts for teachers to use in your everyday practice.
By the end of this session, you’ll feel empowered to integrate ChatGPT into your teaching with ease, saving time and boosting productivity.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Sign up below to attend the ChatGPT in Education CPD session! Spaces are limited.
Session 2 | Streamline Your Workload
đź“… Tuesday, 4th February
⏰ 4–5 PM
Feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? This session is designed for teachers who are struggling to balance their workload and are desperate to reclaim their work-life balance. Drawing on my experience as a full-time teacher, Head of Department, business owner, and mum of twins, I’ll share the strategies and systems that made it all possible.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Marking Made Manageable: Discover the most effective marking strategy I used to dramatically reduce marking time without compromising effectiveness. You’ll receive a free marking template to help you get started.
- Streamlined Parents’ Evenings: Learn how to speed up and structure your appointments to reduce exhaustion, minimise talking, and actually improve the value for parents. A free parents’ evening template is included.
- Mindset Shift: Break free from the “teacher martyr” mindset. I’ll share how I overcame guilt, learned to say “no” confidently, and stopped overworking—without compromising my teaching, reputation, or career progression.
- Time-Saving Templates: From Excel spreadsheets to lesson plans and letters home, templates can be a game-changer. You’ll receive a free lesson template and learn how to create custom templates with ChatGPT to save even more time.
- Practical Strategies for Balance: Explore how to use whole-class feedback effectively, streamline workflows with tools like ChatGPT and PowerPoint, and confidently prioritise tasks while setting boundaries.
By the end of this session, you’ll have actionable strategies, ready-to-use resources, and a new perspective to help you work smarter—not harder.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Sign up below to attend the Streamline Your Workload CPD session! Spaces are limited.
Session 3 | Teaching the AQA A-level Biology Essay
đź“… Tuesday, 4th March
⏰ 4–5 PM
Master the skills to confidently teach the AQA Biology essay and guide your students towards success. This session is perfect for AQA Biology teachers, especially those teaching the essay for the first time.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Lesson Planning: Explore the lesson sequence I use to introduce and develop essay-writing skills.
- Mark Scheme Demystified: Gain a clear understanding of the AQA mark scheme, including the specific guidance examiners receive during marking.
- Hands-On Practice: Apply your understanding by marking AQA exemplar essays and comparing your scores to the official marking.
- Student Strategies: Discover practical techniques to help your students improve their essay scores, from planning to execution.
By the end of this session, you’ll feel equipped with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to teach the AQA Biology essay effectively.
Please note: This session is not accredited or affiliated with AQA. The content is based on my extensive experience teaching A-level students how to write the essay since the launch of the new specification in 2015. My students and tutees consistently achieve excellent results, and I bring experience in both teaching and marking to this session.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Sign up below to attend the Teaching the AQA Biology Essay CPD session! Spaces are limited.
Go Beyond Free CPD with Bespoke Training
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Ready to take professional development to the next level? After attending a free session, why not bring tailored CPD directly to your school?
I offer bespoke training sessions designed to meet the unique needs of your team and address the challenges you face. Whether it’s teaching and learning related or systems and strategies, I’ll create a customised session packed with practical strategies and actionable solutions.
📩 Get in touch today at [email protected] to discuss how I can support your school. Together, we’ll empower your teachers to work smarter, not harder, and inspire success in the classroom.
Don’t miss the chance to provide your team with the personalised CPD they deserve. Let’s create a session that transforms teaching and learning in your school!
Don’t Miss Out – Reserve Your Spot Today!
Secure your seat now before the spaces fill up to gain expert teaching insights and resources that will take your classroom to the next level!
About Your Course Leader
I bring over 15 years of teaching experience, specialising in A-level Biology, and a proven track record in both classroom success and leadership. My experience includes:
- Leadership & Innovation: Former Head of Science (6 years) and Head of Biology (3 years), as well as roles as Study Skills Coordinator and ICT Champion.
- Award Recognition: Runner-up for Biology Teacher of the Year (2017, The Royal Society of Biology).
- Academic Excellence: MA in Education.
- Miss Estruch Biology: Creator of the YouTube channel and educational business.
I’m passionate about improving lesson quality, streamlining teacher workloads, and empowering educators with actionable tools and insights. My sessions are designed to help you teach with confidence and balance your time effectively.
