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Event calendar
Leadership learning partnership - Amjad Ali
For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Apple Teacher Cohort 1 session 2 of 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.
Cohort 1:
Tuesday 4th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 13th January 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Cohort 2:
Tuesday 25th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Apple Regional Training Centres deliver courses to build the skills and confidence of educators to use Apple technology inside and outside the classroom. We are a community who share best practices and inspire excellence through teaching with Apple technology.
Copyright (C) 2025 Heronsgate Primary School. All rights reserved.
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London, SE28 0EA
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Using your school and pupil contextual information to support your school priorities (Primary)
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 may want to raise with leaders
Find out about key accountability measures for primary schools
Consider best practice in assessment processes in primary schools
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
Headteacher Partnership
The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:
Spring 1: Tuesday 27th January 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session
Spring 2: Wednesday 4th February (evening) to Friday 9th March 2026 Headteacher Conference at Eastbourne. To book, email: jeanette.harding23@yahoo.co.uk
Summer 1: Tuesday 5th May 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session
Summer 2: Tuesday 2nd July 2026 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session
Apprentice Information session for school leaders
We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.
The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.
Why Attend?
Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:
Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.
Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.
Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.
Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.
We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.
Apple Teacher Cohort 2 session 2 of 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.
Cohort 1:
Tuesday 4th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 13th January 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Cohort 2:
Tuesday 25th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Apple Regional Training Centres deliver courses to build the skills and confidence of educators to use Apple technology inside and outside the classroom. We are a community who share best practices and inspire excellence through teaching with Apple technology.
Copyright (C) 2025 Heronsgate Primary School. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you asked to be kept informed about Greenwich Apple Regional Training Centre courses.
Our mailing address is:Heronsgate Primary School
Whinchat Road
London, SE28 0EA
United Kingdom
University of Greenwich Primary Partnership Lecture Series. Session 3
The flyer for the full series (4 lectures) is available HERE.
For more information email: Dr Roger McDonald
Post-16 Open Evening: London South East Colleges
All events are live on our website so pupils are able to register here : Events at London South East Colleges
Headteacher Partnership - Heads Conference
The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:
Spring 2: Wednesday 4th February (evening) to Friday 9th March 2026 Headteacher Conference at Eastbourne. To book, email: jeanette.harding23@yahoo.co.uk
Summer 1: Tuesday 5th May 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session
Summer 2: Tuesday 2nd July 2026 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session
University of Greenwich Primary Partnership Lecture Series. Session 4
The flyer for the full series (4 lectures) is available HERE.
For more information email: Dr Roger McDonald
School Business Managers Forum
We're pleased to invite all school business managers in the borough to the next SBM Forum, taking place on Thursday 12 November 2025 at The Woolwich Centre (The Gallery), 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ.
Doors open at 9:30am for networking, with the main agenda starting at 10:00am.
Free to attend for all schools.
You can view the latest Terms of Reference here.
To join the SBM Forum mailing list and receive calendar invites and future updates, please submit your contact details here.
Future forum dates for 2026:
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - from 9:30am
For any queries, please contact: school-place-planning@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
Ayodeji Olaniyi, Elias James and Leah Minto
Place Planning & Capital Projects Service
school-place-planning@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Leadership learning partnership - Gary Aubin
For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Apprentice Information session for school leaders
We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.
The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.
Why Attend?
Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:
Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.
Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.
Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.
Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.
We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.
RE Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary and secondary 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 at Thomas Tallis Secondary Schools, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Rahima has experience of teaching and leading RE and is passionate about developing an engaging rich RE curriculum. Rahima is also part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Standard Advisory Committee for RE (SACRE).
Dates are:
Autumn Term: Wednesday October 22nd 12-3pm Thomas Tallis School
Spring Term: Wednesday 25th March 2026 12.30-3pm East London Mosque
Summer Term: Wednesday 10th June 2026 Venue TBA
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
Apprentice Information session for school leaders
We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.
The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.
Why Attend?
Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:
Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.
Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.
Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.
Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.
We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.
Headteacher Partnership
The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:
Summer 1: Tuesday 5th May 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session
Summer 2: Tuesday 2nd July 2026 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session
Apprentice Information session for school leaders
We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.
The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.
Why Attend?
Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:
Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.
Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.
Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.
Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.
We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.
Apprentice Information session for school leaders
We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.
The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.
Why Attend?
Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:
Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.
Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.
Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.
Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.
We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.
RE Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary and secondary 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 at Thomas Tallis Secondary Schools, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Rahima has experience of teaching and leading RE and is passionate about developing an engaging rich RE curriculum. Rahima is also part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Standard Advisory Committee for RE (SACRE).
Dates are:
Autumn Term: Wednesday October 22nd 12-3pm Thomas Tallis School
Spring Term: Wednesday 25th March 2026 12.30-3pm East London Mosque
Summer Term: Wednesday 10th June 2026 Venue TBA
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
School Business Managers Forum
We're pleased to invite all school business managers in the borough to the next SBM Forum, taking place on Tuesday 23rd June at The Woolwich Centre (The Gallery), 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ.
Doors open at 9:30am for networking, with the main agenda starting at 10:00am.
Free to attend for all schools.
You can view the latest Terms of Reference here.
To join the SBM Forum mailing list and receive calendar invites and future updates, please submit your contact details here.
For any queries, please contact: school-place-planning@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
Ayodeji Olaniyi, Elias James and Leah Minto
Place Planning & Capital Projects Service
school-place-planning@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Post-16 Open Evening: London South East Colleges
All events are live on our website so pupils are able to register here : Events at London South East Colleges
Headteacher Partnership
The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:
Summer 2: Tuesday 2nd July 2026 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session
Leadership learning partnership - Peps Mccrea
For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Refresher: Understanding Access Arrangements (AAs)
This course will provide information about:
the rationale for and overview of Access Arrangements
a wide range of different types of Access Arrangements
identifying pupil needs
the process of applying for Access Arrangements and collating evidence
It will also discuss:
what cognitive processing is and the demands of the secondary curriculum on pupils' cognitive processing skills
best practice in implementing a whole school approach to Access Arrangements while keeping the child at the heart of the process
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage
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
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
Governor SEND Conference (Virtual)
We are pleased to announce our 2025 virtual conference for Governors.
The theme of this year’s conference is: Empowering Every Learner : Understanding Special Educational Needs Provision in Schools.
This is a powerful topic that all schools and governing boards will be thinking about as we shape our provision to meet the needs of the pupils in our settings.
Our virtual conference takes place on 5th December, 09.00-12.30
Speakers include:
Dr Rachel O’Connor, co-Principal Educational Psychologist, RBG
Hetal Patel, SEND Outreach Services Lead RBG
Nazia Rizwan, Speech and Language Therapist, Oxleas
Marty Patterson, Strategic Lead for SEND and Vulnerable Learners, RBG
Eva Tabaton, Greenwich Virtual School
For more information visit this link.
To register visit the registration form here,
New SENCO Induction Programme (Day 5 of 5)
A course to orientate SENCOs to Royal Greenwich systems and processes, to include:
The expectations of the graduated response and how to apply for an Early Health and Care assessment
Induction to Royal Greenwich services linked to SEND, to include Health as well as the voluntary sector
Assessing children at P-levels to support planning
This is a five day course over the following dates:
Day 1: 6th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 2: 13th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 3: 20th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 4: 27th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 5: 4th December 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
New to the EYFS: Understanding Best Practice for Teaching and Learning Day 2 of 2
This is a two day course.
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.
Day 1 - Tuesday 21st October
Day 2 - Tuesday 2nd December
For more information and to book visit this webpage.
Supporting Pupils with SEND
A practical workshop to explore a range of useful resources and strategies to support pupils with SEND.
Training will include:
techniques to promote independent learners
support for handwriting
approaches to engage readers
ideas to promote positive behaviour
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
Greenwich Schools Premises Managers’ Forum
Event: Greenwich Schools Premises Managers’ Forum
Date: Friday, November 28 2025
Venue: The Woolwich Town Hall
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (doors open at 9:30am for premises managers’ networking)
Featuring topics: Waste Collection and Disposal in Schools, School Planned Maintenance Programme 2026-2029, Updates from the Sustainability Team.
New SENCO Induction Programme (Day 4 of 5)
A course to orientate SENCOs to Royal Greenwich systems and processes, to include:
The expectations of the graduated response and how to apply for an Early Health and Care assessment
Induction to Royal Greenwich services linked to SEND, to include Health as well as the voluntary sector
Assessing children at P-levels to support planning
This is a five day course over the following dates:
Day 1: 6th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 2: 13th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 3: 20th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 4: 27th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 5: 4th December 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
University of Greenwich Primary Partnership Lecture Series. Session 2
The flyer for the full series (4 lectures) is available HERE.
For more information email: Dr Roger McDonald
Apple Teacher Cohort 2 session 1 of 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.
Cohort 1:
Tuesday 4th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 13th January 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Cohort 2:
Tuesday 25th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Apple Regional Training Centres deliver courses to build the skills and confidence of educators to use Apple technology inside and outside the classroom. We are a community who share best practices and inspire excellence through teaching with Apple technology.
Copyright (C) 2025 Heronsgate Primary School. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you asked to be kept informed about Greenwich Apple Regional Training Centre courses.
Our mailing address is:Heronsgate Primary School
Whinchat Road
London, SE28 0EA
United Kingdom
Health and Safety Awareness
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.
For more information, and to apply, visit this webpage.
Apprentice Information session for school leaders
We are pleased to invite colleagues to this virtual apprenticeship briefing (TEAMS link below) designed specifically for headteachers, executive headteachers and MAT Leaders within the GLP.
The session will provide an invaluable opportunity to explore the apprenticeship offerings from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and the Greenwich Learning Partnership’s teacher apprenticeship route. You can find out what is being offered as we begin to plan our budgets for next academic year’s staffing.
Why Attend?
Apprenticeships represent a vital pathway for developing skilled professionals within our schools. They not only enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our workforce but also contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our educational environments. By investing in apprenticeships, we can:
Build a Diverse Workforce: Apprenticeships attract a variety of candidates, bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to our schools.
Foster Talent Development: They allow for tailored training that meets the specific needs of our schools, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support our children.
Enhance Retention Rates: Schools that invest in training and development see improved staff retention, reducing turnover costs and maintaining continuity for our children.
Support our Local Communities: Engaging with apprenticeships strengthens our ties to the community, creating a positive cycle of learning and growth.
We encourage leaders to join us at this briefing to gain insights into how apprenticeships can benefit schools and help shape the future of education in Royal Greenwich.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.
Making use of the Analyse School Performance (ASP) portal and the Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR)
The Analyse School Performance portal gives schools access to a detailed analysis of their 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.
For more information, and to book, visit the webpage here.
Post 16 and CEIAG Network
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
For more information and to book visit this webpage.
Oracy Research - welcome session
In partnership with Greenwich University, we build on last year’s oracy project led by the primary group. Leaders are will work with the team from the University to complete school-based research that reviews practice and identifies effective practice.
This research will consider how all children, especially disadvantaged learners, can find a voice in the classroom within an oracy-rich culture.
Dates:
Welcome session one: 20th November (note this has moved from 2nd October)
Session two: 15th January
Session three: 5th February
Session four: 26th March
Session five: 21st May
Session six: 25th June
To register for this research programme visit the sign up page by 24th October 2025.
Assessment Leader Network
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
For more information, and to book, visit the webpage here.
New SENCO Induction Programme (Day 3 of 5)
A course to orientate SENCOs to Royal Greenwich systems and processes, to include:
The expectations of the graduated response and how to apply for an Early Health and Care assessment
Induction to Royal Greenwich services linked to SEND, to include Health as well as the voluntary sector
Assessing children at P-levels to support planning
This is a five day course over the following dates:
Day 1: 6th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 2: 13th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 3: 20th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 4: 27th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 5: 4th December 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
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.
For more information, and to book, visit the webpage here.
Headteacher Partnership: working with parents
Headteacher partnership (CPD) 20th November 2025 8:30 – 10:00
A session to explore how leaders can develop and apply effective communication skills to de-escalate difficult conversations and ensure parents feel genuinely heard, turning potential conflicts into collaborative dialogues.
Visit this link for the registration form.
Future partnership dates:
The remaining Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:
Spring 1: Tuesday 27th January 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session
Spring 2: Wednesday 4th February (evening) to Friday 9th March 2026 Headteacher Conference at Eastbourne. To book, email: jeanette.harding23@yahoo.co.uk
Summer 1: Tuesday 5th May 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session
Summer 2: Tuesday 2nd July 2026 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session
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.
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage here.
CANCELLED - 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 is 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.
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage here.
New SENCO Induction Programme (Day 2 of 5)
A course to orientate SENCOs to Royal Greenwich systems and processes, to include:
The expectations of the graduated response and how to apply for an Early Health and Care assessment
Induction to Royal Greenwich services linked to SEND, to include Health as well as the voluntary sector
Assessing children at P-levels to support planning
This is a five day course over the following dates:
Day 1: 6th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 2: 13th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 3: 20th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 4: 27th November 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
Day 5: 4th December 2025 (1:30pm - 5:00pm)
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
Secondary RE Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite secondary RE Subject Leaders to attend a series of 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.
For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.
Anti Bullying Week: online webinar
Wednesday 12th November (16:30–17:30)
Using our power for good: The Power of Friendship
Speakers: Prof. Claire Monks (ILD, UoG) & Dr. Rachel Maunder (University of Northampton)
🔗 Register here
Other dates: online webinars
Monday 10th November (16:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 11th November (16:00 - 17:00)
Wednesday 12th November (16:00 - 17:00)
Webinars hosted by the University of Greenwich. These will cover themes highlighted by professionals linked to antibullying at our previous events, such as cyberbullying and online interactions, belonging, positive peer relationships and inclusivity.
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an interesting and thought provoking week!
Eventbrite link will be available soon (email steve.harris@royalgreenwich.gov.uk for further information)