The Personal Development Professionals Network (PDPN) is a termly network for education professionals across Torbay, jointly facilitated by Torbay Public Health and the Riviera Education Trust.

Designed to support schools in delivering high-quality PSHE, RSHE and Personal Development, the network provides a valuable opportunity to stay informed about the latest statutory guidance, emerging priorities, local issues, and evidence-based practice. Attendees can access a range of resources, training opportunities, and practical tools to support the health, wellbeing, and development of children and young people.

PDPN is is a collaborative forum where professionals can share experiences, discuss challenges, learn from one another, and build connections with services and organisations working across Torbay. By bringing together education, public health, and wider partners, the network helps strengthen support for children and young people both in and beyond the classroom.

Why attend?

By joining the PDPN, you will:

• Keep up to date with statutory guidance and national developments.
• Access high-quality resources, training, and best practice examples.
• Explore current themes and priorities within PSHE, RSHE, wellbeing, safeguarding, and Personal Development.
• Hear from local services and partner organisations.
• Network with colleagues from schools and educational settings across Torbay.
• Strengthen links with professionals and agencies supporting children and young people.
• Gain practical ideas and actions to take back into your setting.

Who should attend?

The PDPN is open to professionals working in all phases of education, including:

• Senior Leaders
• Designated Safeguarding Leads and safeguarding teams
• Mental Health Leads
• PSHE and RSHE Leads
• Personal Development Leads
• Pastoral and Wellbeing Teams
• Any member of staff responsible for supporting pupil health and wellbeing

As themes vary throughout the year, schools are encouraged to send the member of staff best placed to benefit from the agenda and share learning within their setting.

Join the Network

Whether you are looking for practical resources, professional development opportunities, updates on local and national priorities, or simply a chance to connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, the PDPN offers a supportive and informative space to help you strengthen health and wellbeing provision in your setting.

Join us and be part of a growing network committed to promoting healthy learning and positive outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.