We are pleased to invite you colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (zoom 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.

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This session will be repeated on Tuesday 2nd December.

Do you want Early Talk Boost Training? Are you already trained and want to refresh or network?

 
We are running two ETB events this Autumn Term:

Early Talk Boost Training
Tuesday 12th November 2024.
Robert Owen Nursery School.
9am – 3pm.
 
Early Talk Boost Networking and Refresher Event
Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Pound Park Nursery School.
4 – 5pm.

Come and meet with other teachers and practitioners running ETB; share ideas, ask questions from tutors and Speech and Language UK staff, and have some tea and cake!
 
If you are interested in booking on to either of these, please email: etchubs@poundpark.greenwich.sch.uk
Please include your name and your school or setting. 

The training will cover the specific learning profile of a pupil with Down Syndrome, how to pace a lesson to maximise student engagement, differentiation strategies across the curriculum (including English and maths), supporting behaviour, increasing self-esteem, supporting unstructured times of the day and promoting independence.

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

This is a 2-part course, providing an in-depth look at best practice in the EYFS including:

• Understanding the statutory requirements of the EYFS curriculum

• Creating an environment that really enables learning for children and adults

• Developing manageable assessments, including the EYFS profile

• Building an effective team

Participants will have the opportunity to explore current research and deepen their understanding of how they can provide the best early years experience for their children.

Feedback from previous participants:

"The course has enabled me to develop my knowledge further..." Class Teacher
"As someone new to not only early years but teaching as a whole, I found it helped me to understand the process and goals of the early years..." School based student
"The course has provided a lot of info and increased my knowledge..." Deputy Head

Day 1

12th November

Day 2

21st January

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

This unique, innovative and practical workshop considers issues around setting up and maintaining the data on the schools’ SCR in the context of the regulations, guidance and best practice.

Course objectives include:

• To understand both the regulatory framework and best practice underpinning the format and content of the SCR

• To consider the categories of staff/workers that should be recorded on the SCR

• To explore options around format and content of the SCR

• To equip participants with a practical understanding of all pre-employment checks for school-based staff, volunteers, contractors and agency workers

• To help participants review their own school SCR and the related pre-employment checking processes

The SCR forms part of the regular Ofsted inspection.

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

We are delighted to offer a second cohort for this hugely successful and innovative workshop programme specifically developed for Greenwich school leaders.  There will be 25 spaces, and each participant will need to commit to attend four workshops through the 24/25 academic year, with individual and collaborative work between workshops, although this will be limited.     

The programme is being run by the consultancy, Equitura, who specialise in working with organisations, including the education sector, on issues pertaining to culture, diversity and social equity.  If you participated in our training sessions on race equity, you will recall it being led by Laura Durrant who will be delivering these workshops with her colleague Maddy Durrant and in collaboration with Hemisphere Education (part of Rare Recruitment and specialists in training provision to schools on race equity).     

Objective of programme: Participants will be part of a unique cohort working together to identify, understand, and challenge barriers to race equity.  Through providing training and insights on race equity in an educational setting, leaders will be equipped to build a long term, impactful and resilient race equity action plan for their individual school.     

Outcomes: All participants will leave with a robust race equity plan for their school and be part of the production of a guidance note for schools in Greenwich to amplify the reach of the programme.     

Dates and Venue:  Four morning workshops for senior leaders (9-12pm) at Henwick Primary School

• Thursday 14th November 2024 

• Thursday 13th February 2025

• Thursday 3rd April 2025 

• Thursday 5th June 2025

NB: An optional 5th workshop will be agreed with participants to take place in the Autumn of 2025

Cost: £500 per participant (includes all four sessions and access to the Hemisphere resources) for GLP subscribing schools and £750 for non-GLPsubscribing schools

To register for this programme, click here   

Places are limited, and we expect that this course will fill up quickly.   

Click here for more the course flyer (note this is launched as a GSA course but is now offered by GLP)

The Analyse School Performance portal gives schools access to a detailed analysis of their 2024 performance measure data, as well as their Inspection Dashboard Summary Report (IDSR).

The session will include:

• Familiarisation of the portal

• Interpreting the IDSR

• Interpreting data charts and graphs

• Question Level Analysis

• Interactive tools

Time will be given for delegates to analyse their own school’s data so it is essential that all participants make sure they can access the ASP portal through their DfE sign-in account.

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

The Analyse School Performance portal gives schools access to a detailed analysis of their 2024 performance measure data, as well as their Inspection Dashboard Summary Report (IDSR).

The session will include:

• Familiarisation of the portal

• Interpreting the IDSR

• Interpreting data charts and graphs

• Question Level Analysis

• Interactive tools

Time will be given for delegates to analyse their own school’s data so it is essential that all participants make sure they can access the ASP portal through their DfE sign-in account.

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

This session will be an opportunity for year 2 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 2 National Curriculum expectations for writing.

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 2 National Curriculum expectations for writing 

• 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

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

During this session governors will have an opportunity to:  

• Understand how the Inspection Dashboard Summary Report (IDSR) is used by Ofsted when preparing for a school inspection

• Become familiar with how data is calculated and presented in the IDSR

• Have an opportunity to look at their own school's IDSR and consider questions they might want to raise to leaders

• Find out about key accountability measures for primary schools

• Consider best practice in assessment processes in Primary schools

Click here for more information on the services to schools 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 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 book a place click here: https://forms.gle/tRder8EG5JWRMFx26

If you have any questions, please contact Lizzie Church on elizabeth.church@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.

All of these events are co-funded by RBG and the GLP and attendance will be free of charge.

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.

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

Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.

Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.

This is session 1 of 2 sessions. Session 2 is on 18th March 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)

Click here to book

Do you want Early Talk Boost Training? Are you already trained and want to refresh or network?

 
This is the second of two ETB events this Autumn Term:
 
Early Talk Boost Networking and Refresher Event
Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Pound Park Nursery School.
4 – 5pm.

Come and meet with other teachers and practitioners running ETB; share ideas, ask questions from tutors and Speech and Language UK staff, and have some tea and cake!
 
If you are interested in booking on to this course please email: etchubs@poundpark.greenwich.sch.uk
Please include your name and your school or setting. 

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: 27th November

We will think about ‘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

Building on the themes in the first workshop we will think about our personal leadership and the role it plays in creating culture.

Click here to book a place.

A second session will be held on 12th June 9:00 - 11:00.

Click here for flyer

Partnership dates:

• Spring 1: Tuesday 28th January 2025 8:30 - 11:00 DCS Led session

• Spring 2: Wednesday 5th (evening) to Friday 7th March 2025 Heads conference

• Summer 1: Tuesday 20th May 2025 8:30 - 11:00 DCS Led session

• Summer 2: Tuesday 12th June 2025 9:00 - 11:00 GLP professional development session (see above)

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.

A drop in session for staff who are delivering the Steps to Success phonic programme and completing reassessments. 

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

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

To register for this conference click here.

To register for this conference click here.

To download the brochure for this conference click here.

We are pleased to invite you colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (zoom 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.

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Training will include:

• Profile of strengths and weakness of a learner with Down Syndrome

• Learning about reading and numeracy interventions such as See and Learn, Word Up, Reading and Language intervention scheme, Numicon

• Being able to access STEPS resources to support reading and numeracy

• Learning about websites and apps that can provide further support

• Opportunity to share ideas with other delegates supporting children with Down Syndrome

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

This session will be an opportunity for year 4 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 4 National Curriculum expectations for writing.  

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 4 National Curriculum expectations for writing

• 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.

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

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.

We will share updates about the latest national, regional and local information including:

• Pupil outcomes

• Ofsted inspections

• Budgets and finance

• Statutory requirements

• Partnership work

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

Invites are sent by email directly to governors.

If governors would like to attend this session, please email liza.tjihero@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.

The following is a message from the Children’s commissioner
 
“Under Section 2F of the Children Act 2004, I have statutory powers to collect data relating to children from any public sector organisation in England, meaning it is compulsory for all schools to provide the information requested. The survey can be accessed here, and more information is available here.  
 
I have made it my mission since taking up the role three years ago to listen to children and give their voices and views a platform. Based on extensive engagements with children across the country, including two of the largest ever surveys of children – The Big Ask and The Big Ambition, I have set out a positive vision of what childhood should look like, where children feel their views are important and listened to by the adults who make decisions in their lives.   
With a new government, this is now the moment to find out the state of the nation of support in schools. The survey asks about support offered to pupils and their families, staff roles and responsibilities, and the characteristics and vulnerabilities of pupils.  
 
I will publish overall findings, not naming any individual schools, and will take them to the new Government, to inform future policy and help all those working with children to make schools supportive environments for everyone to learn and thrive. 
 
I will publish overall findings, not naming any individual schools, and will take them to the new Government, to inform future policy and help all those working with children to make schools supportive environments for everyone to learn and thrive”.  

Yours sincerely, 
 
Dame Rachel de Souza  
Children’s Commissioner for England 

This survey is for all schools and colleges to complete by Friday 20th December 2024.  

Action by 31 December 2024

Schools and academies are invited to apply for DfE grants of £1,200 to fund training for their Senior Mental Health Lead. All settings are eligible. Please apply, if you have not already done so.

Further information, including how to apply, can be found at:
Senior mental health lead training - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applications must be submitted by 31.12.24

Please note that the application has more than one stage, as explained on the website above, as the training is delivered by DfE-approved providers.

N.B. If you have received this grant in the past, then your setting is eligible to apply again – if the person who was trained previously has now left the school. 

Michele Holmes - Principal Public Health Manager (CYP and Population Mental Health) 
07864 694 484 
michele.holmes@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

This Health and Safety Awareness course will enable your business to comply with the legal requirement to carry out health and safety assessments of the risk related to activities.

The main aims of this course are to provide an understanding of principles of Health & Safety, and know how to apply the knowledge gained to reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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.

This course specifically focuses on meeting the needs of children with an ASD in the Foundation Stage. 

It covers:

• What is ASD?

• Communication development and strategies

• Sensory sensitivities and strategies to manage them

• Behaviour and strategies to manage behaviour

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This session will focus on particular criteria within the expected standard and provide an opportunity for participants to:  

• Strengthen their understanding of the KS2 writing national standards

• Moderate a range of writing from their Year 6 pupils with other schools 

Delegates will be required to bring along a selection of Year 6 writing evidence from their school to moderate with other schools against the expected standard statements. 

The second moderation workshop session, in March,  will focus on the criteria within the greater depth standard. 

A recorded presentation detailing the requirements and arrangements for statutory moderation in 2025 will also be made available for participants to download and share with other relevant members of staff in their school.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This five-day course includes the following:

Week 1 (16th January 2025)

• What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD

Week 2 (23rd January 2025)

• Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities

Week 3 (30th January 2025)

• Communication - Strategies to Assist

Week 4 (6th February 2025)

• Approaches and Strategies

Week 5 (13th February 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.

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.

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

Day 1 - Thursday 23rd January

Day 2 - Friday 24th January

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

From time to time all staff will be faced by a difficult and demanding parent.  From challenging safeguarding decisions, academic results, to accusations of bullying,  some parents can be very intimidating or even aggressive.

This course is suitable for anyone (including support and admin staff) from primary, secondary and special schools as well as FE colleges, and will examine effective ways of handling such situations.  This course is suitable for all staff who come into face to face or telephone contact with parents.

Handling violence and aggression in the workplace is easier when you know what to do. Our course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deal with these situations.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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.

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.

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 writing

During the session participants will:

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

• 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.

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.

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 3 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 3 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.

This session will provide an introduction to Social Stories and the rationale for using these with students with an ASD.

Practical application in a school setting is also provided.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This session will be an opportunity for year 1 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 1 National Curriculum expectations for writing and mathematics.  

During the session, participants will:

• consider the end of year 1 National Curriculum expectations for writing and 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.

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 course provides an overview of the story box programmes, which offer a story-based multisensory approach to the development of early reading and communication skills.  Some boxes also include a focus on early maths concepts and skills.  The boxes contain a large range of engaging resources.

This training course offers staff an opportunity to become familiar with the story box programmes and available resources, and prepares them to deliver these to groups of pupils.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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.

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.

The course will support Governors to understand their role in managing all complaints and concerns raised about their school. An effective complaints policy that is understood by the school community will help to ensure that any concerns or issues are dealt with effectively and a quick and positive outcome is secured.

This session will include:

• An overview of policies and guidance

• Application of the policy across the school community

• Mechanisms to ensure all staff understand their role within the policy

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Strategies to support children at early development stage of communication (including intensive interaction + more than words)

This course provides an introduction to Intensive Interaction techniques and the rationale for using these with pupils with an ASD. Practical application in a school setting is provided.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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

Day 1 Tuesday 11th March 09:30 - 15:30

Day 2 Tuesday 18th March 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.

This session will be an opportunity for year 2 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 2 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics.

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 2 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics

• through professional dialogue, benchmark their pupil's work

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

• share examples and good practice with colleagues

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This session will equip participants with the skills needed to provide appropriate support and challenge to leaders in their school. It is aimed at governors who have served at least one full term of office (4 years) and will provide:

• An overview of most recent statutory responsibilities

• An overview of how to ensure that the school leadership, including governance, is fit for purpose and meets expectations from LA, DfE and stakeholders

• An opportunity to revisit the basics of the role and responsibilities of governance

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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

Day 1 - Thursday 13th March

Day 2 - Friday 14th March

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 session will be an opportunity for year 3 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 3 National Curriculum expectations for writing.  

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 3 National Curriculum expectations for writing

• 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.

This session will be an opportunity for year 3 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 4 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics

During the session participants will:

• consider the end of year 4 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.

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 course is aimed at individuals that organise school trips. It provides a practical overview of what needs to be considered when planning and delivering school trips, both in the UK and abroad.

The training course covers aspects of the law relating to educational visits, risk assessments of visits and administrative requirements associated with off-site activities.

As part of their obligations, schools must have an Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) in post and ensure that they have been suitably trained.

The Department for Education has published updated guidance to help schools understand their obligations when undertaking educational off-site activities and excursions. Please follow the link below to access the guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-on-educational-visits

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

During this session delegates will have an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the KS2 Pre Key Stage standards.  

The session will include:

• an overview of the Pre Key Stage standards for reading, writing and mathematics

• the opportunity to moderate with other schools against the new Pre Key Stage standards

Delegates will be required to bring along samples of work from Year 6 pupil(s) at their school to moderate with colleagues against the Pre Key Stage standard statements.

When considering samples of work to bring delegates may wish to focus on borderline pupils, including those who may have evidence against the criteria for 'Working Towards the Expected Standard'.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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.

This is a full 3 day course and participants are expected to attend all 3 days: 26th, 27th, 28th March

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.

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.

Training will include:

• Looking at expectations of appropriate behaviour

• Self-help skills

• Strategies to support appropriate behaviour

• Speech and language difficulties that children with DS may have, how to support and develop functional communication skills and strategies to support speech and language development

  Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.