Event calendar
Down Syndrome Training Day
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.
Services to Schools: Single Central Record
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.
Leading Positive Change in Schools - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Cohort 2 session 1 of 4)
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.
KS3 English Network
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.
Post 16 Network and CEIAG
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
Autumn Term EAR Curriculum Hub
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.
Apple Teacher (Cohort 2)
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)
Heads Partnership: Training event. Culture for Now: Curious Not Triggered
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.
A second session will be held on 12th June 9:00 - 11:00.
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)
Governor Chairs' Training
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
Down Syndrome Support Group: Literacy/Early Maths skills
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
Governor Chair Briefings
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.
Refresher: Understanding Access Arrangements (AAs)
Rationale and overview of access arrangements.
Covering a range of different types of access arrangements and identifying pupil needs. Understanding the process of applying for AAs and collating evidence. The session will also cover the following:
Understanding cognitive processing and the demands of the secondary curriculum on pupils' cognitive processing skills
Best practice in implementing a whole school approach to access arrangements
Keeping the child at the heart of the process
Deadline: Completion of Children's commissioner survey
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.
Deadline: Senior Mental Health Lead Training Grant Available
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
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (5 session course)
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.
Role of the Safeguarding Governor and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
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.
SENDCo Network Meetings
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.
ASD and Girls
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.
Safer Recruitment
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.
Managing Challenging Conversations and Conflict
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.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Person Training (Full)
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.
Primary and KS3 Maths Subject Leader Network Meetings
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
Secondary English Subject Leader Networks (Virtual)
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.
Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.
Complaints Training for Governors (Virtual)
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.
Secondary Science Subject Leaders Network
This meeting will support Science Subject Leaders with specific aspects of their role and provide up-to-date information on current research and policies. It will support Science Subject Leaders to explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in science and will provide opportunities to share effective practice.
Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.
Phonics Programme 'STEPS to Success' (2 day course)
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.
Deputy Head Inclusion Meeting (Secondary)
Networking sessions for secondary Deputy Headteachers responsible for inclusion. These sessions will offer support, advice, and opportunities to share information.
Role of the Safeguarding Governor and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
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.
KS3 English Network
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.
Analysing and managing behaviour for Children with an ASD in a school setting
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.
Safer Recruitment
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.
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (5 session course)
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.
Role of the Safeguarding Governor and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
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.
Primary Geography Subject Leaders (KS1/2)
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.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Person Training (Full)
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.
Supporting struggling readers across all year groups
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.
Role of the Safeguarding Governor and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (Copy)
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.
Phonics Programme 'STEPS to Success' (2 day course) (Copy)
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.
Down Syndrome Support Group: Handwriting and Assistive Technology
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.
ASD and Girls
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.
SENDCo Network Meetings
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.
Safer Recruitment
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.
KS3 English Network
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.
Deputy Head Inclusion Meeting (Secondary)
Networking sessions for secondary Deputy Headteachers responsible for inclusion. These sessions will offer support, advice, and opportunities to share information.
Primary and KS3 Maths Subject Leader Network Meetings
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
English Subject Leader Network (Secondary)
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.
Mathematics Subject Leader Network (Secondary)
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.
Governor Chairs' Training
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
ASD and Girls
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.
Primary and KS3 Maths Subject Leader Network Meetings
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
Apple Teacher (Cohort 1)
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 25th February 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Click here for more information on the services to schools website.
Supporting children with SEND in the classroom
This course will provide participants with an understanding of the potential barriers faced by children with SEND in the classroom setting. Participants will explore strategies and best practices for supporting these children effectively.
RBG Inclusion Conference
Developing an inclusive culture in schools is a key protective factor to support our children and their families. With the additional vulnerabilities of some of our children, the response from all adults in a school setting can be life changing. We have developed a visual about what inclusion means in our borough and the resources and tools available to our schools.
RBG Inclusion
As a LA we are committed to supporting our schools and have devised a day to learn and reflect on a number of themes that are impacting the experience of children in their schools, at home and in their communities.
The theme for our Inclusion conference is ‘Where are you on your inclusion journey?’ The event has a number of speakers and there will be the opportunity to participate in some workshops to develop our practice further.
We encourage every school to attend the day and to send up to two representatives from each school. This event is free of charge and is an exciting professional development opportunity for individuals but also for whole school practice. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please use the QR code on the leaflet to book your place at the event or click link:
https://forms.office.com/e/pUFEPvenbA
If you require any information about the event please contact Joe Norton-Jones:
Joe.norton-jones@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Understanding the governors role in Headteacher pay
This course will be held online.
This course will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the statutory requirements for Headteacher Performance Management and will include:
Overview of statutory guidance
Organisational details of the Headteacher Performance Management process, including the role of the external advisor and the requirements for target reviews
Exploration of best practice target setting including how these should link to the school priorities, outcomes for students and mental health and wellbeing
Information on actions following Headteacher Performance Management reviews and the role of the Pay Committee in this process
The importance of comparing evidence provided against the expectations of the School's Pay Policy and the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
Evidence provided by the Headteacher and how to use it to make strategic decisions on teachers' pay
Evidence expected for a request to move through the Threshold or Upper Pay Scale
Challenging requests for pay increases and have a clear rationale for any pay increase refusals
Click here for more information on the services to schools website.
Application Deadline: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Preparation for Assessment
Description
This course provides participants with the six 2 hour sessions (previously 3 days) for preparation for assessment and the fee also covers the half-day assessment required for gaining HLTA status. The deadline for applications is 18th October)
These six sessions will take you through all aspects which you need to cover in preparation for assessment against the 33 HLTA standards.
Session 1 (7th November 1-3:30pm): Introduction, overview of assessment methods
Session 2 (8th November 1-3:30pm): Overview of task forms, standards and examples
Session 3 (14th November 1-3:30pm): How to record evidence of teaching, standards and examples
Session 4 (15th November 1-3:30pm): How to select and record supplementary document evidence
Session 5 (12th December 1-3:30pm): Draft task reviews, assessment grid referencing and short task completion
Session 6: (13th December 1-3:30pm): Short task completion and how to prepare for school assessment meetings
All sessions including the tutorial are compulsory and candidates who miss one will need to reschedule for the next available dates. This will affect their hand in and assessment dates.
The final assessment will be by telephone or online meeting.
All candidates must check they have the relevant level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A*-C, 9-4, grade) maths and English qualification certificates before applying.
Date
7th November 2024 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
8th November 2024 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
14th November 2024 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
15th November 2024 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
12th December 2024 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
13th December 2024 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
Application deadline 18th October 2024
Venue
Online
Tutors
Lead Practitioners/Trainers from Strictly Education 4S
Cost
£695 for RBG schools
£720 for non-RBG schools
Please complete additional information application form and return along with valid qualifications to professional-development@royalgeenwich.gov.uk to complete application process.
For more information, visit the services to schools website.
Role of the Safeguarding Governor and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
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.
English Subject Leader Network (Secondary)
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.
Science Subject Leader Network (Secondary)
This meeting will support Science Subject Leaders with specific aspects of their role and provide up-to-date information on current research and policies. It will support Science Subject Leaders to explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in science and will provide opportunities to share effective practice.
Deputy Head Inclusion Meeting (Secondary)
Networking sessions for secondary Deputy Headteachers responsible for inclusion. These sessions will offer support, advice, and opportunities to share information.
Designated Safeguarding Leader refresher training course
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.
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (session 5 of 5)
This five-day course includes the following:
Week 1 (16th September 2024)
What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD
Week 2 (23rd September 2024)
Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities
Week 3 (30th September 2024)
Communication - Strategies to Assist
Week 4 (7th October 2024)
Approaches and Strategies
Week 5 (14th October 2024)
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 future cohorts in Spring and Summer 2025.
Autumn Term School Census: deadline for submitting to DfE COLLECT
From the school bulletin
It is a statutory requirement for schools to complete the termly pupil level school census and submit a clean return via the DfE COLLECT website. The autumn term census date is 3rd October 2024.
The deadline for submitting the Census to the DfE COLLECT website is 11th October 2024. Please find attached a covering letter and a ‘key points & FAQ’ guide
SENDCo Network Meetings
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.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Person Training (Full)
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.
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (session 4 of 5)
This five-day course includes the following:
Week 1 (16th September 2024)
What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD
Week 2 (23rd September 2024)
Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities
Week 3 (30th September 2024)
Communication - Strategies to Assist
Week 4 (7th October 2024)
Approaches and Strategies
Week 5 (14th October 2024)
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 future cohorts in Spring and Summer 2025.
Autumn Term School Census Date
From the school bulletin
It is a statutory requirement for schools to complete the termly pupil level school census and submit a clean return via the DfE COLLECT website. The autumn term census date is 3rd October 2024.
The deadline for submitting the Census to the DfE COLLECT website is 11th October 2024. Please find attached a covering letter and a ‘key points & FAQ’ guide
Leading for Learning Session 1 of 5
We are excited to announce that, in collaboration with Mark Burns, Greenwich School Alliance (GSA) is offering a bespoke leadership programme for deputy and assistant headteachers. This five-session programme will facilitate deep, strategic, professional dialogue about key aspects that underpin a fertile environment for teacher/leader learning and growth. It will also address the key drivers for staff wellbeing and retention.
Session 1: Our Schools, Learning and Time
1st October 2024, Zoom (9-12pm)
Session 2: Building a Shared Schema
12th November 2024, Zoom (9-12pm)
Session 3: Developing Deeper Dialogue
14th January 2025, Zoom (9-12pm)
Session 4: Leveraging the Power of Feedback
25th February 2025, Zoom (9-12pm)
Session 5: Developing Performance through Learning
1st April 2025, Zoom (9-12pm)
To secure a place please click here and complete the form.
Headteachers School Partnership Meeting
REMINDER - THIS SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP MEETING WILL BE HELD AT WOOLWICH POLY SCHOOL FOR BOYS, SE28 8AT
The partnership meeting will start at 8:30
Agenda
Welcome and introductions
RBG updates and headlines
Launch of Greenwich Learning Partnership
Ambition
Structure
Events
Research bids
Apprenticeships
Future direction
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (session 3 of 5)
This five-day course includes the following:
Week 1 (16th September 2024)
What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD
Week 2 (23rd September 2024)
Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities
Week 3 (30th September 2024)
Communication - Strategies to Assist
Week 4 (7th October 2024)
Approaches and Strategies
Week 5 (14th October 2024)
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 future cohorts in Spring and Summer 2025.
Getting It Right First Time - Training on Exclusion Law and Guidance
Training on Exclusion Law and Guidance
Practitioners will:
Have an understanding of the exclusion guidance and responsibilities when suspending and issuing permanent exclusions
Be empowered to issue exclusions when necessary, in a reasonable, lawful and procedurally fair manner
Have a full understanding of Independent Review Panels.
Settings will:
Have staff who have a greater understanding of best practice and are compliant with the responsibilities of the Exclusion Guidance as issued by the DfE.
Phonics Programme 'STEPS to Success' (Session 2 of 2)
This 2-day course will enable all practitioners to deliver a structured, multisensory and cumulative phonics literacy programme.
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.
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (session 2 of 5)
This five-day course includes the following:
Week 1 (16th September 2024)
What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD
Week 2 (23rd September 2024)
Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities
Week 3 (30th September 2024)
Communication - Strategies to Assist
Week 4 (7th October 2024)
Approaches and Strategies
Week 5 (14th October 2024)
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 future cohorts in Spring and Summer 2025.
Phonics Programme 'STEPS to Success' (Session 1 of 2)
This 2-day course will enable all practitioners to deliver a structured, multisensory and cumulative phonics literacy programme.
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.
Primary Geography Subject Leaders (KS1/2)
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.
Supporting students with ASD in Primary School (session 1 of 5)
This five-day course includes the following:
Week 1 (16th September 2024)
What is ASD? Sharing our experiences of ASD
Week 2 (23rd September 2024)
Theories linked to Autism - personal experiences and sensory sensitivities
Week 3 (30th September 2024)
Communication - Strategies to Assist
Week 4 (7th October 2024)
Approaches and Strategies
Week 5 (14th October 2024)
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 future cohorts in Spring and Summer 2025.
Governor Chairs' Training
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
Assessment of Children with SEND
This course will enable practitioners to track small steps of progress and inform learning for children with SEND who are attaining well below their age-related expectations in reading, writing, and maths.