This GLP network is for anyone with responsibility for supporting students with English as an additional language (EAL).  We welcome colleagues from all phases (nursery, primary, secondary) in order to share best practice, challenges and practical tips for supporting our EAL students in Royal Greenwich schools.

Click here for more information on the services to schools website and to register a place.

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: held in November 2024

We explored ‘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 2025

Building on the themes in the first workshop we will think about our personal leadership and the role it plays in creating culture. Leaders can attend this session without attending the first session.

Click here to book a place.

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This is a 2 day course.

• Thursday 12th June 2025

• Friday 13th June 2025

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.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

A drop-in session for staff who are using the Word Up approach with pupils. 

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

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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.

This course provides an opportunity for Governors to develop a strong focus on their core strategic functions below:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils

• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

• Meeting safeguarding responsibilities

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Greenwich Secondary Schools' PSHE Network, Thursday 10th June 4pm - 5.30pm (online)

These networks provide updates on the latest developments in PSHE topics across children’s physical and mental health, relationships, careers, and economic wellbeing, offer help and guidance in navigating PSHE in settings and provide a forum to share information, experiences, and good practice with others.

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

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

The sessions will be run by Tim Lings, the Director of Digital Learning at Heronsgate Primary, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Tim has a wealth of experience teaching and leading computing and has been recognised for the work he has done with digital learning at Heronsgate. He is passionate about working with Computing leads across Greenwich.

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

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

Day 1 Tuesday 10th June 09:30 - 15:30

Day 2 Tuesday 17th June 09:30 - 15:30

Training will include:

• Reading and spelling theory

• Principles of effective teaching within the programme

• Reassessment process.

Course attendees will be sent a link via email before the training, giving them access to a 30 minute video which they should watch before attending the course.  If you are booking this course for someone else, please forward the link to them when you receive.  It is important that the video is watched before attending the course.

STEPS will observe the staff member teaching the programme if requested by the school.

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

This course is designed to offer participants an understanding of factors underpinning EBSA together with why autistic children and young people who experience EBSA might be at particular risk. It has been developed by members of the ASD Outreach and Educational Psychology Services and includes the sharing of theoretical information together with discussion and hands-on activities. The course will explore evidence-based approaches and interventions in relation to EBSA and how these can be used with a range of children and young people, including those who are autistic. In addition to sharing school-based strategies, an aim of the course is to equip participants with an understanding of how authentic, impactful home-school collaborations can be developed and how these can represent the platform for effective intervention. 

Those who have participated in the course found the following particularly helpful:

• Thinking about the wider context of EBSA and why autistic pupils might be at more risk

• Listening to professionals who have knowledge and experience of supporting pupils experiencing EBSA

• Understanding risk and resilience factors around EBSA

• The focus on transition points and how best to support pupils at these times 

Booking is via RBG Direct Services to Schools website.  Click Here

Greenwich Primary Schools' PSHE Network, Thursday 5th June 4pm - 5.30pm (online)

These networks provide updates on the latest developments in PSHE topics across children’s physical and mental health, relationships, careers, and economic wellbeing, offer help and guidance in navigating PSHE in settings and provide a forum to share information, experiences, and good practice with others.

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

This is a virtual course.

This course will investigate the specific and important role of the Safeguarding Governor, to ensure the:

• legal requirements are in place and are known and understood by all staff and adults working in your school

• expectations of OfSTED are being met and that governors can provide evidence of their compliance

• expectations from Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance are fully understood and embedded

This is a certified course to support Governors evidence of KCSIE compliance.

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

This is a full 3 day course and participants are expected to attend all 3 days: 4th, 5th, 6th June

This course provides participants with all the knowledge, skills, and objectives necessary to act as First Aiders within the workplace.

The First Aid at Work certificate is awarded by the First Aid Industry Body in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and is valid for three years.  A copy of the latest edition of a First Aid manual and delegate pack will be provided for each participant.

Attendance is required on all 3 dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded the HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

This is a discussion-focused meeting that links to current EYFS developments both nationally and locally. Leaders are able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.

Feedback from previous participants:

"Extremely informative, as always."

"I find these meetings valuable to keep up to date on issues and to talk with colleagues working with the same or similar age."

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

We 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. 

James Searjeant
Chair of The Whole Career Learning Group and GLP Executive Board member

PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.

LINK to meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9341441295917?p=Mmx0FHNEFs26aq1xwd

An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.  

Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:

• Statutory assessment requirements

• National reporting documentation 

• Resources and materials available to support assessments

• Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection

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

This session will be an opportunity for year 5 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 5 National Curriculum expectations for mathematics.  

During the session participants will:

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

• through professional dialogue, benchmark their pupil's work 

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

• share examples and good practice with colleagues.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Greenwich Schools' Mental Health & Wellbeing Network, Tuesday 20th May 4pm - 5pm (online).

This network promotes and support mental health and wellbeing in education settings, share resources for pupils, parents and teachers, opportunities for staff wellbeing, and development and provide tools for planning and implementing whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing provision

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

We would like to invite English subject leaders to attend a series of network meetings that will take place over the course of the year.

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

This 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.

The partnership meeting will start at 8:30

AGENDA

08:30    Welcome

08:35    GLP update and next steps

09:10    SEND update 

09:40    Break

10:00    Young carers strategy

10:20    Apprentices in schools

10:40    Partnership group updates

• Early Years and Primary

• Secondary

• Career learning

• Educate against racism

• Safeguarding partnership

• School Forum

10:55     Any other business.

Greenwich Schools' Healthy Schools Network, Thursday 15th May 4pm - 5pm (online).

This network promotes the dissemination of good practice for whole school approaches to health and wellbeing, enhance professional development of Healthy Schools leads through information and opportunities, and support capacity building in Greenwich schools.

If you would like to join this network meeting please email: healthy-schools@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

A course to support staff in schools in supporting students at an early stage of communication development to access story-based sessions to develop literacy, language and interaction skills.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

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

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

This one-day course will cover the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), help participants understand safeguarding thresholds to help make the right decisions about what steps to take when concerns about a child have been raised. How to recognise, respond to, refer and record concerns about a child. 

The course will assist you to understand statutory safeguarding legislation and guidance that forms your organisation’s processes and procedures to safeguard and protect children. This will include the current Keeping Children Safe in Education - Working Together to Safeguard Children, and The role of the DSL at a Child Protection Case Conference. 

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

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.

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. 

James Searjeant
Chair of The Whole Career Learning Group and GLP Executive Board member

PLEASE NOTE: This session is not designed for candidates who are looking to become apprentices.

LINK to meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9361630737571?p=EJDWXvFHVQeZZySTxv

Keeping Children Safe in Education and Government guidance requires Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) to complete refresher training every two years. 

This course will revisit the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), new safeguarding guidance, initiatives, reflections and challenges of the role. It will provide participants with the opportunity to share safeguarding experiences with their DSL colleagues.

The course will also provide updates on safeguarding legislation and guidance - the current Keeping Children Safe in Education, and Working Together to Safeguard Children, that affect Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Booking is via RBG Services to School. Click here.

Date:  Friday 25th April
Time:  1 – 2.30pm (12.30pm arrival for a 1pm sharp start)
Venue: The Reach, Unit 6 Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR ·
Participants: Min: 6, Max 8 children from Year 5 / 6

Tier:  INSPIRE - A targeted offer aimed at the least active or engaged young people. Strong emphasis on participation and trying new activities/skills or low-level competition.
School Staff:  Minimum of 2 staff (1 first-aider - schools are responsible for their own first-aid).
Info: - A fun, interactive climbing experience.  Activities will enable children who are less confident in PE / school sport to have a positive activity experience of physical activity, helping to boost their physical and social skills.

If you require copies of the venue's risk assessment or insurance documents then please follow the following links.
Risk Assessment
COVID Risk Assessment
Insurance

Online Pre-Attendance Form.  

Before bringing your group along to The Reach, please provide the details of your group using the link below:

Online Pre-Attendance Form

For more information click the GSSP website link.