LINK to webinar
LINK to policy and information
LINK to role description
LINK to booking form
LINK to email

This course will provide staff with ways to analyse behaviour in children with an ASD, taking into account their specific learning and processing styles. This will lead to discussing practical strategies to manage behaviour in school, including designing behaviour plans and links to school behaviour policies.

It is recommended that LSA’s attend together with the school SENCO, so that strategies can be integrated within school-based behaviour policies and plans. The course will NOT cover handling and restraint management techniques.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

An overview of current evidence-based literacy/dyslexia interventions addressing the needs of pupils with difficulties in:

• Language

• Comprehension

• Reading

• Spelling

• Phonics

• Handwriting

These will include computer-based and non computer-based interventions.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This course is comprised of a suite of pre-recorded presentations and a follow up webinar. Registered participants will be able to download a suite of pre-recorded presentations early in the 2025 Spring Term. It is recommended that schools then ensure senior leaders and all relevant members of staff have access to these presentations to ensure the school adopts a robust strategic approach to KS1 and KS2 statutory assessment and reporting processes. The suite of presentations will include the following:  

• Statutory Assessment overview 

• Assessment administration and maladministration 

• Teacher assessment and moderation

• Data submission 

• EYFS 

The webinar will provide participants with:  

• Statutory assessment updates since the publication of the suite of presentations

• A brief refresher on the key aspects schools should be considering prior to test administration and data submission 

• A question and answer session

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

LINK to guidance
LINK to constitution
LINK to membership
LINK to application form

Applications must be sent by Friday 4th April to committees@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Date:  Tuesday 22nd April
Time:  1 – 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival for a 1pm sharp start)
Venue:  The Reach, Unit 6 Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR ·
Participants:  Min: 6, Max 8 children from Year 5 / 6

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid).
Info: - A fun, interactive climbing experience.  Activities will enable children who are less confident in PE / school sport to have a positive activity experience of physical activity, helping to boost their physical and social skills.

If you require copies of the venue's risk assessment or insurance documents then please follow the following links.
Risk Assessment
COVID Risk Assessment
Insurance

Online Pre-Attendance Form.  

Before bringing your group along to The Reach, please provide the details of your group using the link below:

Online Pre-Attendance Form

MAXIMUM OF 4 GSSP SCHOOLS - FIRST 4 GSSP SCHOOLS TO APPLY WILL BE ENTERED

For more information visit the GSSP website page

This five-day course includes the following:

Week 1 (24th April 2025)

• What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD

Week 2 (1st May 2025)

• Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities

Week 3 (8th May 2025)

• Communication - Strategies to Assist

Week 4 (15th May 2025)

• Approaches and Strategies

Week 5 (22nd May 2025)

• Managing Behaviour, Emotion and Anxiety

• Difficulties with Pupils with an ASD

Click here for more information on the services to schools’ website. Including information about dates for the next cohort in Summer 2025.

Date:  Tuesday 22nd April
Time:  1 – 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival for a 1pm sharp start)
Venue:  The Reach, Unit 6 Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR ·
Participants:  Min: 6, Max 8 children from Year 5 / 6

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid).
Info: - A fun, interactive climbing experience.  Activities will enable children who are less confident in PE / school sport to have a positive activity experience of physical activity, helping to boost their physical and social skills.

If you require copies of the venue's risk assessment or insurance documents then please follow the following links.
Risk Assessment
COVID Risk Assessment
Insurance

Online Pre-Attendance Form.  

Before bringing your group along to The Reach, please provide the details of your group using the link below:

Online Pre-Attendance Form

MAXIMUM OF 4 GSSP SCHOOLS - FIRST 4 GSSP SCHOOLS TO APPLY WILL BE ENTERED

For more information visit the GSSP website page

This network meeting focusses on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

As part of the meeting, colleagues will have time to discuss what challenges they are facing at their school and any actions they have taken to address the needs of their community. 

Register to attend here

This is a virtual course.

This course will investigate the specific and important role of the Safeguarding Governor, to ensure the:

• legal requirements are in place and are known and understood by all staff and adults working in your school

• expectations of OfSTED are being met and that governors can provide evidence of their compliance

• expectations from Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance are fully understood and embedded

This is a certified course to support Governors evidence of KCSIE compliance.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This workshop is the Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited, updated version of the Safer Recruitment training for Headteachers, school Governors and other staff who are likely to sit on interview panels or appoint staff.

It is still a requirement for every school appointments panel to include at least one member who has completed the Safer Recruitment training.

Course content provides clear explanations of government guidance regarding the safer recruitment process. It also includes an update of the most recent legislation changes (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the pre-employment checking process that impacts on Safeguarding and Child Protection. 

It is recommended that you refresh your training every 5 years.   

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Date:  Tuesday 22nd April
Time:  1 – 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival for a 1pm sharp start)
Venue:  The Reach, Unit 6 Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR ·
Participants:  Min: 6, Max 8 children from Year 5 / 6

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid).
Info: - A fun, interactive climbing experience.  Activities will enable children who are less confident in PE / school sport to have a positive activity experience of physical activity, helping to boost their physical and social skills.

If you require copies of the venue's risk assessment or insurance documents then please follow the following links.
Risk Assessment
COVID Risk Assessment
Insurance

Online Pre-Attendance Form.  

Before bringing your group along to The Reach, please provide the details of your group using the link below:

Online Pre-Attendance Form

MAXIMUM OF 4 GSSP SCHOOLS - FIRST 4 GSSP SCHOOLS TO APPLY WILL BE ENTERED

For more information visit the GSSP website page

Date:  Friday 25th April
Time:  1 – 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival for a 1pm sharp start)
Venue: The Reach, Unit 6 Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR ·
Participants: Min: 6, Max 8 children from Year 5 / 6

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid).
Info: - A fun, interactive climbing experience.  Activities will enable children who are less confident in PE / school sport to have a positive activity experience of physical activity, helping to boost their physical and social skills.

If you require copies of the venue's risk assessment or insurance documents then please follow the following links.
Risk Assessment
COVID Risk Assessment
Insurance

Online Pre-Attendance Form.  

Before bringing your group along to The Reach, please provide the details of your group using the link below:

Online Pre-Attendance Form

For more information click the GSSP website link.

Keeping Children Safe in Education and Government guidance requires Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) to complete refresher training every two years. 

This course will revisit the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), new safeguarding guidance, initiatives, reflections and challenges of the role. It will provide participants with the opportunity to share safeguarding experiences with their DSL colleagues.

The course will also provide updates on safeguarding legislation and guidance - the current Keeping Children Safe in Education, and Working Together to Safeguard Children, that affect Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.

The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.

Why Attend?

Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:

• Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.

• Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.

• Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.

• Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.

We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich. 

James Searjeant
Chair of The Whole Career Learning Group and GLP Executive Board member

PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.

LINK to meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9361630737571?p=EJDWXvFHVQeZZySTxv

We would like to invite primary Geography Subject Leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings that will take place over the course of the academic year. The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice and discuss current research and initiatives.

The sessions will be run by Pete Dickinson, the Geography Lead at Alex Mcleod, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Pete has experience of teaching and leading Geography at both primary and secondary schools and is passionate about working with other Geography leads across Greenwich.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This one-day course will cover the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), help participants understand safeguarding thresholds to help make the right decisions about what steps to take when concerns about a child have been raised. How to recognise, respond to, refer and record concerns about a child. 

The course will assist you to understand statutory safeguarding legislation and guidance that forms your organisation’s processes and procedures to safeguard and protect children. This will include the current Keeping Children Safe in Education - Working Together to Safeguard Children, and The role of the DSL at a Child Protection Case Conference. 

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

Following on from the very successful oracy conference in the summer term, the EYFS/Primary Strategy Group, in collaboration with the GLP,  have been incredibly fortunate to secure a series of oracy twilight CPD sessions with Beccy Earnshaw.  These aim to support teachers/leaders in developing an oracy project in their own schools, providing an opportunity to network with other colleagues across Greenwich. 

Beccy Earnshaw - founding CEO of Voice 21, the UK’s oracy education charity - was the keynote speaker at our conference in June and was hugely inspiring.  More recently, Beccy has been integral to the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England report which will shape recommendations to lead to a systemic shift in access to oracy education in education in England. 

Twilight sessions will take place from 3:30pm – 5.30pm at Meridian Primary School on the following dates: 

• Thursday 1st May 

Participants should aim to attend all three sessions and can Book here

LINK to nomination form
LINK to email

The Word Up approach is suitable for children working significantly below the Key Stage standards and not responding successfully to the traditional 'synthetic phonics' methods. This is a whole word reading and language development approach, particularly suitable for children who are visual learners.

Click here for more information on the services to schools’ website.

Date:  Tuesday 6th May
Times:  1 - 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival)
Venue: Shooters Hill College, SE18 4LD
Entry Details: Max. 1 entry per school

Participants: Min: 8, Max 10 children from Year 3/4.

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition
Equipment:  Children to bring own water and appropriate clothing / footwear for hard-courts.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid)
Info:  Circuit of fun tennis activities in 3 areas, with 3 different activities (approx. 20 mins per activity)

MAXIMUM OF 6 GSSP SCHOOLS - FIRST 6 GSSP SCHOOLS TO APPLY WILL BE ENTERED

Click here for listing on GSSP website.

Date:  Friday 9th May
Times:  1 - 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival)
Venue: Shooters Hill College, SE18 4LD
Entry Details: Max. 1 entry per school

Participants: Min: 8, Max 10 children from Year 2.

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition
Equipment:  Children to bring own water and appropriate clothing / footwear for hard-courts.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid)
Info:  Circuit of fun tennis activities in 3 areas, with 3 different activities (approx. 20 mins per activity)

MAXIMUM OF 6 GSSP SCHOOLS - FIRST 6 GSSP SCHOOLS TO APPLY WILL BE ENTERED

Click here for listing on GSSP website.

A course to support staff in schools in supporting students at an early stage of communication development to access story-based sessions to develop literacy, language and interaction skills.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Greenwich Schools' Healthy Schools Network, Thursday 15th May 4pm - 5pm (online).

This network promotes the dissemination of good practice for whole school approaches to health and wellbeing, enhance professional development of Healthy Schools leads through information and opportunities, and support capacity building in Greenwich schools.

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

The partnership meeting will start at 8:30

The agenda and location of the Summer Headteachers’ Partnership meeting will be shared here when available.

This course identifies and provides strategies for teaching the crucial concepts that children need to learn in the early stages of reading, from directionality through to working on unknown words in context. 

It identifies the three main sources of information that good readers use to read: Meaning, Language Structure and Phonics, and provides training on how to support these three areas in simple, practical ways. 

Participants will be taught how to take a Running Record. This is a simple assessment that can be taken on any text. They are a quick and efficient way of gathering information about a child’s reading and are particularly useful for children who struggle with reading, providing valuable information about the strategies a child uses/ignores. Once gaps have been identified they can be addressed in order to support the child’s reading development. 

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

We would like to invite English subject leaders to attend a series of network meetings that will take place over the course of the year.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

Greenwich Schools' Mental Health & Wellbeing Network, Tuesday 20th May 4pm - 5pm (online).

This network promotes and support mental health and wellbeing in education settings, share resources for pupils, parents and teachers, opportunities for staff wellbeing, and development and provide tools for planning and implementing whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing provision

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

This session will be an opportunity for year 5 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 5 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics.  

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 5 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics

• through professional dialogue, benchmark their pupil's work 

• be able to identify any gaps in pupils' attainment or curriculum provision

• share examples and good practice with colleagues.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Date:  Thursday 22nd May
Time:  1pm - 2:30pm (12.30pm arrival)
Venue:  Shooters Hill College
Entry Details: 1 team per school - COMPETE tier event (aimed at active and engaged young people)
Participants:  4 (2 boys and 2 girls)

Please visit the 'Competition Tiers & Rules' area for the rules.

Please arrive no earlier than 12.30pm and no later than 12.50pm. The event will begin at 1pm sharp and will be completed by 2.30pm at the latest. ​

Please make sure that all participating children have adequate footwear for a hard-court surface.  We recommend astro-turf trainers or any trainers with good grip. We would also recommend that schools bring water for use throughout the competition.

All adults accompanying the primary schools must sign-in at reception upon arrival.  All adults will receive a visitors pass which must be worn and be clearly visible throughout the visit.  It is absolutely essential that all schools have a minimum of 2 staff for the duration of the visit (including a first-aider).

MAXIMUM OF 6 SCHOOLS - FIRST 6 SCHOOLS TO APPLY WILL BE ENTERED

Click here for listing on GSSP website.

An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.  

Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:

• Statutory assessment requirements

• National reporting documentation 

• Resources and materials available to support assessments

• Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This is a discussion-focused meeting that links to current EYFS developments both nationally and locally. Leaders are able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.

Feedback from previous participants:

"Extremely informative, as always."

"I find these meetings valuable to keep up to date on issues and to talk with colleagues working with the same or similar age."

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This is a full 3 day course and participants are expected to attend all 3 days: 4th, 5th, 6th June

This course provides participants with all the knowledge, skills, and objectives necessary to act as First Aiders within the workplace.

The First Aid at Work certificate is awarded by the First Aid Industry Body in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and is valid for three years.  A copy of the latest edition of a First Aid manual and delegate pack will be provided for each participant.

Attendance is required on all 3 dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded the HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This is a virtual course.

This course will investigate the specific and important role of the Safeguarding Governor, to ensure the:

• legal requirements are in place and are known and understood by all staff and adults working in your school

• expectations of OfSTED are being met and that governors can provide evidence of their compliance

• expectations from Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance are fully understood and embedded

This is a certified course to support Governors evidence of KCSIE compliance.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

Greenwich Primary Schools' PSHE Network, Thursday 5th June 4pm - 5.30pm (online)

These networks provide updates on the latest developments in PSHE topics across children’s physical and mental health, relationships, careers, and economic wellbeing, offer help and guidance in navigating PSHE in settings and provide a forum to share information, experiences, and good practice with others.

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

This course is designed to offer participants an understanding of factors underpinning EBSA together with why autistic children and young people who experience EBSA might be at particular risk. It has been developed by members of the ASD Outreach and Educational Psychology Services and includes the sharing of theoretical information together with discussion and hands-on activities. The course will explore evidence-based approaches and interventions in relation to EBSA and how these can be used with a range of children and young people, including those who are autistic. In addition to sharing school-based strategies, an aim of the course is to equip participants with an understanding of how authentic, impactful home-school collaborations can be developed and how these can represent the platform for effective intervention. 

Those who have participated in the course found the following particularly helpful:

• Thinking about the wider context of EBSA and why autistic pupils might be at more risk

• Listening to professionals who have knowledge and experience of supporting pupils experiencing EBSA

• Understanding risk and resilience factors around EBSA

• The focus on transition points and how best to support pupils at these times 

Booking is via RBG Direct Services to Schools website.  Click Here

This 2-day course will enable all practitioners to deliver a structured, multisensory and cumulative phonics literacy programme.

Day 1 Tuesday 10th June 09:30 - 15:30

Day 2 Tuesday 17th June 09:30 - 15:30

Training will include:

• Reading and spelling theory

• Principles of effective teaching within the programme

• Reassessment process.

Course attendees will be sent a link via email before the training, giving them access to a 30 minute video which they should watch before attending the course.  If you are booking this course for someone else, please forward the link to them when you receive.  It is important that the video is watched before attending the course.

STEPS will observe the staff member teaching the programme if requested by the school.

Click here for more information on the services to schools’ website.

We would like to invite primary Computing Subject Leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings that will take place over the course of the academic year. The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice and discuss current research and initiatives.

The sessions will be run by Tim Lings, the Director of Digital Learning at Heronsgate Primary, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Tim has a wealth of experience teaching and leading computing and has been recognised for the work he has done with digital learning at Heronsgate. He is passionate about working with Computing leads across Greenwich.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

Greenwich Secondary Schools' PSHE Network, Thursday 10th June 4pm - 5.30pm (online)

These networks provide updates on the latest developments in PSHE topics across children’s physical and mental health, relationships, careers, and economic wellbeing, offer help and guidance in navigating PSHE in settings and provide a forum to share information, experiences, and good practice with others.

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

This course provides an opportunity for Governors to develop a strong focus on their core strategic functions below:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils

• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

• Meeting safeguarding responsibilities

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Training will include:

• Learning about fine and gross motor skills

• Mark making

• Prewriting shapes

• Letter formation

• Assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

A drop-in session for staff who are using the Word Up approach with pupils. 

The session can be tailored to meet individuals needs and provide advice, support and resources. 

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This is a 2 day course.

• Thursday 12th June 2025

• Friday 13th June 2025

This 2 day course will review the knowledge, skills and objectives necessary for First Aid.

This will include CPR, resuscitation, bandaging, burns, and other First Aid issues.  A copy of the latest edition of the First Aid at Work manual will be provided and the new certificate will be valid for three years.

Attendance is required on both dates.

Candidates can now requalify up to 28 days after the expiry but must produce their First Aid at Work certificate on the first day of the course as proof of eligibility.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

The training event for the Autumn and Summer Heads Partnership will be led by Katherine Powell.

Katherine is the Director and Founder of KP&A.  As a coach, Katherine works with senior and aspiring leaders.  She believes that everyone should lead ‘just as they are’ and uses her coaching skills to support leaders in achieving this.

Session 1: held in November 2024

We explored ‘big culture’ and how leaders set and influence this by exploring: what we mean by ‘culture’; what we understand about ‘trust’ and how we become culture curators.

Session 2: 12th June 2025

Building on the themes in the first workshop we will think about our personal leadership and the role it plays in creating culture. Leaders can attend this session without attending the first session.

Click here to book a place.

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This GLP network is for anyone with responsibility for supporting students with English as an additional language (EAL).  We welcome colleagues from all phases (nursery, primary, secondary) in order to share best practice, challenges and practical tips for supporting our EAL students in Royal Greenwich schools.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website and to register a place.

This course provides an overview of autism in relation to girls. It looks at the diagnostic methods and explores why ASD has often been thought of as a more 'male' condition. 

We look at recent developments in our understanding of how autism presents in girls, addressing special interests, behaviour, social skills, masking/camouflaging and mental health. 

Examining how common autism is in girls, why it often goes undiagnosed until later in life, and why other diagnoses may be given instead. We will also explore those areas where autism can pose challenges for girls and the adults around them, and discuss strategies and techniques to support. 

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

A networking session for SENCOs to share new developments in SEND. This session will provide support, information, advice and sign posting for SENCOs in mainstream schools in Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Click here for more information on the services to schools’ website.

This workshop is the Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited, updated version of the Safer Recruitment training for Headteachers, school Governors and other staff who are likely to sit on interview panels or appoint staff.

It is still a requirement for every school appointments panel to include at least one member who has completed the Safer Recruitment training.

Course content provides clear explanations of government guidance regarding the safer recruitment process. It also includes an update of the most recent legislation changes (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the pre-employment checking process that impacts on Safeguarding and Child Protection. 

It is recommended that you refresh your training every 5 years.   

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

These meetings will support English KS3 Leaders with aspects of their role and provide up to date information on current research and policies.

They will explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in English at Key Stage 3, provide opportunities to share effective practice and support English KS3 leaders in their strategic role.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

Networking sessions for secondary Deputy Headteachers responsible for inclusion.  These sessions will offer support, advice, and opportunities to share information.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This course supports staff in schools in supporting pupils with an ASD and sensory sensitivities, setting up interventions and supporting specialist Occupational Therapist programmes.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

We would like to invite maths subject leaders to attend a series of network meetings that will take place over the course of the year.

Agenda

• Welcome

• RBG Outcomes 2024

• Revisit recommendations from Coordinating mathematical success: the mathematics subject report July 2023

• School data and priorities for year

• Problem Solving in the Curriculum – a Trust perspective

• Developing Oracy in maths

• NCETM/maths hub updates

Just a reminder to bring the following to the session:

• School data for maths – ideally your one-page summary with GLD and KS2 results

• Maths action plan

• Cusp EXS Y2, Y4 and Y6 maths book (3 books altogether

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This workshop is the Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited, This course is for teachers new to KS2.  It will explore strategies to develop reasoning and problem solving in mathematics in KS2. Teachers will strengthen subject knowledge through engaging in learning tasks to use back in the classroom and share experiences in the follow up session.   

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Keeping Children Safe in Education and Government guidance requires Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) to complete refresher training every two years. 

This course will revisit the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), new safeguarding guidance, initiatives, reflections and challenges of the role. It will provide participants with the opportunity to share safeguarding experiences with their DSL colleagues.

The course will also provide updates on safeguarding legislation and guidance - the current Keeping Children Safe in Education, and Working Together to Safeguard Children, that affect Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This is a 2-day course. Participants need to attend both days.

Day 1 - Thursday 26th June

Day 2 - Friday 27th June

This course will provide participants with training as Paediatric First Aiders within the workplace, incorporating particular skills for the treatment of injured and ill children and babies.

Day 1 will cover working with children aged 8 and above
Day 2 will cover working with babies from birth to 1 and children 1-7 years.

All participants will receive a delegate pack.  It should be noted that there is no examination on the second day, participants will be continually assessed during the course. Attendance is required on both dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded an Emergency First Aid (Children and Babies) certificate, valid for three years.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This meeting will support English Subject Leaders to develop and strengthen their strategic role as middle leaders in their school. It will provide up-to-date information on current research, policy and practice.

It will support Subject Leaders to explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in English and provide opportunities to share effective practice.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

This meeting will support Mathematics Subject Leaders to develop and strengthen their strategic role as middle leaders in their school. It will provide up-to-date information on current research, policy and practice.

It will support Subject Leaders to explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics and provide opportunities to share effective practice. 

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

New Ofsted Framework Presentation

We are excited to announce that Nick Turvey, Senior HMI for maintained schools and academies will be presenting at our summer term briefing.

Nick is a qualified teacher and has taught in a range of schools. Prior to joining Ofsted, Nick held various senior leadership roles including executive headteacher in a Multi-Academy Trust. Nick has been an accredited local and national leader of education and Ofsted inspector. He has completed a master’s degree and the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Nick’s main specialisms are in English and humanities as well as in leadership, governance and school improvement.

During the session Nick will provide Governors with an overview of the new Ofsted framework which will be in place from September 2025.

Ofsted are currently consulting on these proposals which indicate a significant shift from the current inspection framework and include:

• Introducing the Ofsted report card

• Replacing the ‘single word judgement’ with a new 5-point grading scale for each evaluation area

• Returning to schools with identified weaknesses, to check timely action is being taken to raise standards.

• Increasing focus on support for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and learners, including those with SEND

• More emphasis on providers’ circumstances and local context

• New toolkits to tailor inspections to the phase and type of provider

Full details, as well as a link to respond to the consultation, can be found here.

To register for the session please click the link below:

https://forms.gle/rSCeqEhMDDLPHe8s8

Zoom joining details will be circulated closer to the time.

For the flyer for this event click here.

This briefing session is an opportunity for Chairs of Governing Boards and committees as well as Vice Chairs to meet.

The session will be held virtually.

New Ofsted Framework Presentation

We are excited to announce that Nick Turvey, Senior HMI for maintained schools and academies will be presenting at our summer term chairs briefing and governor network.

Nick is a qualified teacher and has taught in a range of schools. Prior to joining Ofsted, Nick held various senior leadership roles including executive headteacher in a Multi-Academy Trust. Nick has been an accredited local and national leader of education and Ofsted inspector. He has completed a master’s degree and the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Nick’s main specialisms are in English and humanities as well as in leadership, governance and school improvement.

 During the session Nick will provide Governors with an overview of the new Ofsted framework which will be in place from September 2025.

There will also be an opportunity for governors to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.

Briefing Flyer

If governors would like to attend this session, please register via this link

Date:  Friday 27th June 2025

Time:  9.30am (Registration); 10am - 3pm

Venue:  In2Sports, 40 Harbord Sq, Wood Wharf, London E14 9QH

Included:  Lunch provided, but please bring your own water (email if you have any specific dietary requirements / food allergies).

• Choice of practical involvement or observation session

• Handouts, practical advice / guidance, PowerPoint presentation

• GSSP CPD Course Certificate

AM – Inclusive PE Training - Choice of practical involvement or observing (10am – 12.15pm)

Staff participating – Practical experience which will take place as individuals and within teams in an indoor sports hall.  This will involve skills, drills and activities that are designed to be suitable for all, so please dress in appropriate clothing and footwear to perform in an indoor sports hall.

Staff observing – There will be opportunities provided to observe activities / games and develop an understanding of how to deliver inclusive PE sessions.  There will be no physical participation required if you are observing, just an opportunity to watch and take notes.

PM – PE and School Sport Training, Updates and Information (12.30 - 3pm)

Information to support the development of high-quality PE, school sport, physical activity and the teaching of physical education in primary school.

Booking Info

GSSP members only (included in annual membership).  Please book your PE lead staff member(s) by visiting the 'Booking Form' on the website or by using this direct link to the staff workshop booking form: Greenwich School Sport Partnership - GSSP STAFF COURSE / WORKSHOP BOOKING FORM (greenwichssp.co.uk)

Candidates booked onto the course will be listed on a register at the venue reception, so please ensure you have secured a place on the course before the start date to ensure you are on the candidate list.

Click here for listing on GSSP website.

This meeting will support Post 16 and CEIAG leaders to continue to develop and embed specific aspects of their strategic role.  It will provide: 

• Up-to-date information on current research, policy and practice

• Opportunities to work closely with Post 16 providers and external partners across the borough to share best practice and problem solve together

• Exploration of different ways of continuing to improve the quality of CEIAG offered to students and information 

• Opportunities to share information about upcoming enrichment events

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This hub is open to all schools in The Royal Borough of Greenwich, and we welcome EYFS, primary and secondary colleagues.

We provide a safe, supportive space for schools to discuss how to aim for a racially equitable curriculum. This meeting is particularly useful for colleagues with responsibility for the curriculum, or for those who would like the opportunity to network with other colleagues about developing a racially equitable curriculum.

We hope by working collaboratively in this way, we will most effectively support the students of Greenwich and ensure that we are delivering the best possible curriculum and enrichment opportunities for them.

To register for this course complete the form at this link.

We would like to invite primary RE Subject Leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings that will take place over the course of the academic year. The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice and discuss current research and initiatives.

The sessions will be run by Rahima Choudhury, Curriculum Leader of Guidance at Tallis & Associate RE Lecturer at Goldsmiths, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group.  Rahima has been running a successful primary and secondary RE hub in Greenwich for several years. Rahima is passionate about her subject and wants to share this passion across Greenwich schools.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website.

A day to:

• Explore the particular mental health needs most commonly linked to children with an ASD

• Explore current research in this area, including more vulnerable groups of children

• Provide participants with resources and strategies to use with this group of students

• Inform staff how to signpost students/families to external support

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This course will cover the effective management of the Governing Board’s work, including:

• Establishing professional and supportive senior managers

• Ensuring that all the meetings are run effectively

• Managing meeting and agenda settings

• Ensuring the Governing Board is prepared for an Ofsted inspection

• Developing secure succession planning to ensure business continuity

Click here for more information on the services to schools’ website.

This course provides an overview of autism in relation to girls. It looks at the diagnostic methods and explores why ASD has often been thought of as a more 'male' condition. 

We look at recent developments in our understanding of how autism presents in girls, addressing special interests, behaviour, social skills, masking/camouflaging and mental health. 

Examining how common autism is in girls, why it often goes undiagnosed until later in life, and why other diagnoses may be given instead. We will also explore those areas where autism can pose challenges for girls and the adults around them, and discuss strategies and techniques to support. 

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.