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

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

A practical/hands-on workshop to explore a range of evidence-based interventions.  SENCOs will develop confidence in selecting appropriate literacy interventions to address specific areas of need to help students make progress in reading, writing, spelling, reading comprehension, and handwriting.

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

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

This course is comprised of a suite of pre-recorded presentations and a follow up webinar. Registered participants will be able to download a suite of pre-recorded presentations early in the 2026 Spring Term. It is recommended that schools then ensure senior leaders and all relevant members of staff have access to these presentations to ensure the school adopts a robust strategic approach to KS1 and KS2 statutory assessment and reporting processes. The suite of presentations will include the following:  

• Statutory Assessment overview 

• Assessment administration and maladministration 

• Teacher assessment and moderation, including pre key stage standards

• Data submission 

• EYFS 

• Statutory assessment overview for governors

The webinar will provide participants with:  

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

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

• A question and answer session

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

This 5-day course includes the following:

Week 1 (17th April 9:30 - 12:30)

• What is Autism?  The diagnosis and our experiences.

Week 2 (24th April 9:30 - 12:30)

• Sensory processing and strategies to support.

Week 3 (1st May 9:30 - 12:30)

• Communication and strategies to support.

Week 4 (8th May 9:30 - 12:30)

• Accessing the curriculum - strategies

Week 5 (15th May 9:30 - 12:30)

• Managing behaviour, emotion and anxiety difficulties

To book for the whole course (5 sessions) visit this webpage.

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.

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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.

For more information, and to book, visit this webpage

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.

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

Training will include:

• Looking at expectations of appropriate behaviour

• Self-help skills

• Strategies to support appropriate behaviour

• Speech and language difficulties that children with DS may have

• How to support and develop functional communication skills and strategies to support speech and language development

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

500 Word Short Story competition

In line with World Book Day on Thursday 5th March, we have launched a 500 word short story competition for all children and young people in Greenwich schools. We are inviting them to write a story of 500 words or less inspired by the theme THE UNEXPECTED.

A winner and runner-up will be chosen for each category:

Key Stage 1

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 5

A poster can be found here.

Each school can add the name of their designated lead and a contact for where the story entries can be sent. They can then email all entries to Lizzie Church on elizabeth.church@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. Please make sure each entry includes the student’s initials, year group and school name.

Restorative practices are increasingly being recognised as effective tools for repairing relationships that have been damaged through conflict and harm. Effective training in restorative facilitation is crucial to ensuring restorative processes delivered in any setting are safe, positive experiences for all involved. 

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has developed a unique Level 5 training programme, credit rated by the University of Greenwich, and RJC approved at Intermediate/Advanced level. The course combines three crucial elements of theory, practice and implementation to ensure the development of effective RA facilitators. 

The Level 5 programme consists of two 30 credit modules and Module 2 is focused on Practice and Reflection. This module will support practitioners to:

• Develop effective facilitation skills in restorative practice, which meet nationally recognised best practice standards

• Cultivate skills in reflective practice and understand the importance of being a reflective restorative practitioner.

This is a NINE session course.

Dates for all sessions are:

Session 1: 29th April 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Session 2: 18th May 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
Session 3: 23rd June 2026 (1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Session 4: 2nd July 2026 (3:30pm - 5:00pm)
Session 5: 14th July 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
Session 6: 8th September 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
Session 7: 23rd September 2026 (3:30pm - 5:00pm)
Session 8: 6th October 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
Session 9: 20th October 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)

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

As part of the National Year of Reading 2026 free professional development offer for primary schools, this webinar is designed specifically for leaders and those driving reading for pleasure in their settings.

Whether you are a headteacher, English lead, literacy coordinator, phase leader or reading champion, this session will support you to lead change with clarity, confidence and impact.

For more information about this webinar visit this webpage.

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

• Summer 1: Tuesday 5th May 2026 8:30 - 10:00 RBG/DCS led session

The agenda for the summer partnership meeting will be published here.

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

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

This network meeting will be held at the National History Museum.

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

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

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

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 this webpage.

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.

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Staff will learn how to adapt and develop their own sensory stories.

The course also covers interventions to engage these same children in social group activities to develop their communication, anticipation, and engagement.

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

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 (18th May) will cover working with children aged 8 and above
Day 2 (19th May) 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.

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

We would like to invite primary English subject leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings, run over the course of the academic year.

The meetings are a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice, collaborate, and discuss current research and initiatives.

We encourage subject leaders with all levels of experience to join us.

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

Transition day for all sharing information about vulnerable students including those with SEND transferring to secondary school in September 2026

A session for Primary and Secondary SENCOs to exchange information on students transferring to secondary schools.

Staff will:

• have accurate and detailed information about students prior to transfer to assist in planning for their needs

Settings will:

• be able to allocate resources effectively to meet the needs of students transferring, in advance of transfer

For more information, visit this link.

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.

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 this link.

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.

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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.

Turning the Page: Leading a Whole School Reading Culture

The Greenwich Learning Partnership and RBG School Improvement Service are launching our first leadership conference for Deputy Heads, Assistant Heads, and Senior Leaders.

Linked to the Year of Reading, this conference offers school leaders a chance to reflect on and develop their school’s reading culture.

Keynote speakers include:

• Dr. Darren Chetty (UCL): Exploring the intersection of culture and inclusion, and the vital role leaders play in shaping a truly representative school-wide ethos.

• Fiona Oakley (National Literacy Trust): Providing practical, research-led insights into mastering disciplinary reading strategies.

• Charlotte Hacking (award winning author): Sharing evidence-based approaches to building a robust early reading culture.

This event is fully funded for Greenwich schools as part of the GLP offer, with lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day.

When: Friday 3rd July 2026 | 8:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Charlton Athletic Football Club, SE7 8BL

Further information can be found here.

To secure your place at this event, please visit the booking form here.

EAR and the Greenwich Learning Partnership are offering a free online session for senior leaders in schools on ‘Tackling racism and hate crime in schools’
 
The session will be a practical workshop to examine responses to and prevention of racist behaviour and other targeted forms of bullying.
 
The session will take place on Wednesday 8th July, 09.00-10.00 and will be delivered by Marc Lorenzi, Greenwich Hate Crime and Intervention Service Coordinator.  Full details can be found on the attached 
 
Interested schools can register via the Direct Services to Schools website: Royal Borough of Greenwich
 
A Hate Hurts poster is also attached which provides contact details for services who can support victims of hate crime. Schools are encouraged to share this with their local communities.

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

Mary Myatt will be joining us for a virtual session to support our thinking about the teaching of reading in schools.

Further information will be published soon.