Less Marking, More Feedback: CPD Toolkit

Less Marking, More Feedback - CPD Toolkit (Handout, Slides & Guide)

Save time, improve feedback, and reduce workload with this ready-to-use CPD bundle.

Transform your marking policy and reduce workload with evidence-based strategies.

This professional development bundle equips teachers and schools with everything they need to shift from time-consuming written marking to high-impact oral feedback. Backed by research from Ofsted and the EEF, the resources show how real-time, actionable feedback supports pupil progress while freeing up teacher time.

Perfect for whole-school INSET, department CPD, or individual reflection, the bundle includes:

• One-page Handout: a concise summary of the key research and strategies, perfect for quick reference.
• PowerPoint Slides: ready-made training materials for CPD sessions, with discussion prompts and reflection questions.
• Post-It Note Guide: a practical, teacher-friendly guide with strategies, professional development questions, and a self-check quiz.

What teachers will gain

✔ Proven strategies to reduce marking workload
✔ Practical oral feedback techniques to try immediately
✔ Discussion prompts for staff meetings or CPD sessions
✔ Reflection and self-assessment tools for professional growth
✔ A flexible resource suitable for KS2 classrooms

Who is it for?

• Classroom teachers looking to cut down on marking
• Middle leaders planning department CPD
• Senior leaders running whole-school training on assessment & feedback

Key benefits for schools

• Save time: reduce hours spent marking
• Improve pupil outcomes: feedback given in real time
• Boost teacher wellbeing: lighten the marking burden
• Ready-to-use CPD: no planning required