An event for Year 11 students at Woolwich Works.  

Information has been sent to schools. 

• For further details email: Rachel.Clark@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

This 5-day course includes the following:

Week 1

• What is Autism?  The diagnosis and our experiences.

Week 2

• Sensory processing and strategies to support.

Week 3

• Communication and strategies to support.

Week 4

• Accessing the curriculum - strategies

Week 5

• Managing behaviour, emotion and anxiety difficulties

For further information, and to book visit this link.

Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually.

This session will provide participants with an understanding of the statutory responsibilities of the Headteacher Performance Review panel in maintained schools including:

• The role of the panel, the headteacher and the external consultant

• The process for reviewing objectives set in the previous performance management cycle

• Shaping and agreeing objectives for the new academic year

For further information and to book visit this link.

A session led by Royal Borough of Greenwich Virtual School staff to enable Designated Teachers and supporting staff to meet their statutory duties in schools and colleges with a focus on Post-16 Children and Young People.

The session will focus on how to support Children and Young People with preparing for adulthood and transitioning to further education, employment and training.

For further information visit this website page.

This five session course is delivered through virtual and in-person sessions. Session 1 is virtual.

A Restorative Approach (RA) is inspired by the philosophy and practices of Restorative Justice, which puts repairing harm done to relationships and people at the heart of its response to conflict.

This Restorative Justice Council (RJC) approved course provides intensive, interactive facilitator training, focused on building an understanding of restorative ethos and developing effective facilitation skills which enable participants to facilitate safe and effective restorative processes in their setting.

This course is delivered by experienced restorative practitioners and aims to fully train individuals to facilitate restorative processes in a range of settings.

As with all Royal Greenwich restorative training, the focus is on the synthesis of effective practice alongside theoretical understanding.

After the facilitator course, participants receive a Royal Greenwich and RJC certificate and gain membership to our Restorative Practice network.  They can also go on to undertake the Restorative Approaches: Theory and Practice Level 5 programme - a course credit rated by the University of Greenwich and RJC, further developing skills in this area.

This is session 1 of a 5 session course:

1. 23rd September 2025: virtual session via Zoom
2. 30th September 2025: virtual session via Zoom
3. 9th October 2025: PDC attendance
4. 16th October 2025: PDC attendance
5. 23rd October 2025: virtual session via Zoom

For further information and to book visit this webpage.

The fire safety training courses are designed to raise standards of fire safety and awareness in the workplace, reducing the chance of business closure, damage and loss of life. Fire safety training is mandatory for employers to train employees in fire safety and awareness. It is also a requirement to comply with Article 21, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

A practical demonstration will take place, along with training, on how to use a fire extinguisher and will include fire warden duties.

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

This online information session will support schools as they develop their understanding about Young Carers and their lives.

It will also help school staff be mindful in identifying, acknowledging and supporting Young Carers and their families in order that Young Carers can access the same opportunities as their peers.

Click on the link to sign up for your free place: Young Carers Awareness Training (Greenwich)

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.

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

How are incidents of racism dealt with in your setting?

• Sanction?

• Education?

• Parent meetings?

Or maybe you need some guidance on ways to resolve racism incidents?

The Educate Against Racism (EAR) partnership is facilitating a session on 29th September, 14.30-16.30 at Thomas Tallis Secondary School, focused on exploring approaches to dealing with racism and other harmful and abusive behaviours perpetrated in schools.

The session will provide an opportunity for leaders in Greenwich schools to:

• Hear about the approaches some of our EAR members have used when dealing with racist and abusive behaviours in their schools.

• Participate in a Q&A session with some of our EAR members.

This session is open to all senior leaders.

Please complete one registration form for each member of staff who wishes to attend:

https://forms.gle/NtsJUVKU6EJrWTVG7

The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:

• Autumn 1: Tuesday 30th September 2025 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session

• Autumn 2: Thursday 20th November 2025 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session

• 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

For more information contact: Lauren Binks (KS1 Leader of Learning) on l.binks@alex.greenwich.sch.uk

During these sessions members of staff responsible for inclusion, EDI and safeguarding can come together and discuss what approaches and challenges they are facing at their school to address the needs of their community.

These meetings are particularly useful for colleagues with responsibility for inclusion, or for those who would like the opportunity to network with other colleagues about developing approaches to inclusion, EDI and safeguarding. 

We hope by working collaboratively in this way, we will most effectively support Greenwich pupils and ensure that we are providing equitable, safe and inclusive schools for them.

In partnership with Greenwich University, we build on this year’s oracy project to work with leaders as they complete school-based research.  This research will consider how all children, especially disadvantaged learners, can find a voice in the classroom within an oracy-rich culture. 

• Registration details will be available in September. 

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

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

Attendance is required on both dates.

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

Day 1 Monday 6th October 2025

Day 2 Tuesday 7th October 2025

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

RBG Inclusion conference (All schools)

Building on last year’s conference, this conference offers exciting professional development opportunities for individuals and whole school practice.  

• For further details email: Joe.norton-jones@royalgreeenwich.gov.uk

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

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

Attendance is required on both dates.

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

Day 1 Monday 6th October 2025

Day 2 Tuesday 7th October 2025

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk

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.

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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.

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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.

For further information and to book visit this webpage.

The GLP will continue to facilitate sessions for leaders to share feedback to the Attendance Advisory Service.  This will be the first session of the 25/26 academic year 

• For further details email: steve.harris@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

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.

For further information and to book visit this webpage.

This is a two day course.

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.

Day 1 - Monday 20th October

Day 2 - Tuesday 21st October

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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.

This is a two day course.

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.

Day 1 - Monday 20th October

Day 2 - Tuesday 21st October

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

The GLP is offering a leadership training day at Apple headquarters, Battersea Power Station on 21st October 2025. This event will explore how technology can enhance learning and support school operations. 

For more information click here.

To register for this event, click here.

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.

Day 1 Wednesday 22nd October

Day 2 Thursday 23rd October

Day 3 Friday 24th October

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

This course has been specially designed to develop both the competence and confidence of delegates to conduct Risk Assessments within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

It is highly interactive and stimulating with a mixture of key learning points, activities, video and group-based discussion to help ensure a valuable learning experience.

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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.

Day 1 Wednesday 22nd October

Day 2 Thursday 23rd October

Day 3 Friday 24th October

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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.

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.

Day 1 Wednesday 22nd October

Day 2 Thursday 23rd October

Day 3 Friday 24th October

For more information and to book visit this webpage.

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.

For more information, visit this webpage.

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."

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

During these sessions leaders can explore curriculum intents and resources to consider how they can meet the diverse experiences of the children and families in our schools.

This network is open to all schools in Royal Borough of Greenwich, and we welcome EYFS, Primary and Secondary colleagues.

These meetings are 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.

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

This course will support governors to manage the school budget when there is concern that there could be an in-year deficit or accumulated deficit budget.

It will allow governors to consider where savings could be made, some of which could happen immediately, others would be more long term.

The session will also cover the role of:

• Greenwich finance team within this process and how they can support the school

• the terms of reference (TOR) for a deficit recovery committee (DRC)

For more information, and to book, visit this 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. 

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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.

This session will provide participants with a greater understanding of:

• the criteria for all 3 writing standards detailed in the STA KS2 Teacher Assessment Framework

• key considerations for maths and reading SATs papers

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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.

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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.

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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.

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:

• Autumn 2: Thursday 20th November 2025 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session

• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk

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

For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk

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

The Headteacher partnership dates for 2025/2026 are as follows:

• Summer 2: Tuesday 2nd July 2026 8:30 - 10:00 GLP professional development session

For more information, email rbansil@inspirepartnership.co.uk