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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Book Apple Teacher  workshops!

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.

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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.

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.

LINK to meeting

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.

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 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 (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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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 are excited to announce that Nick Turvey, Senior HMI for maintained schools and academies will be delivering a briefing for headteachers and governors on the revised Ofsted framework.

During the session Nick will provide an overview of the revised Ofsted framework and school inspections in 2025-26, and will also outline how Ofsted manage complaints received about schools.

Nick is a qualified teacher and has taught in a range of schools. Prior to joining Ofsted, Nick held various senior leadership roles including executive headteacher in a Multi- Academy Trust. Nick has been an accredited local and national leader of education and Ofsted inspector. He has completed a master’s degree and the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Nick’s main specialisms are in English and humanities as well as in leadership, governance and school improvement.

To register for the session please click the link below:

https://forms.gle/PupM7HVac6YguFx19

Zoom joining details will be circulated closer to the time.

Tuesday 11th November (16:00–17:00)
Loneliness and bullying
Speaker: Dr. Tim Matthews (ILD, UoG)
🔗 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)

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.

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.

Monday 10th November (16:00–17:00)
Is banning smartphones in childhood the answer? What can research tell us about cyberbullying and online interactions?
Speakers: Dr. Amy Moon (ILD, UoG) & Dr. Emily Barrett (Royal Borough of Greenwich)
🔗 Register here

Other dates: online webinars

• 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)

In-Person Event

Anti-Bullying Insights Event
📅 Monday 10th November
🕤 09:30 – 13:00
📍 Cooper Powerhouse, University of Greenwich, Greenwich Campus
(Refreshments and lunch provided)

This collaborative session will bring together a range of stakeholders to spark discussion and share insights into current challenges and innovations in anti-bullying work. Together, we’ll explore four key priority themes:

1. School belonging and anti-bullying culture

2. Promoting positive online interactions

3. Parent–school relationships

4. Translating research into practice

The roundtable will include short presentations, workshops, and discussion groups to facilitate the exchange of ideas and the creation of smaller working groups for future collaboration.

📅 RSVP

Anti-bullying week this year will be held from 10th to 14th November, with this year's theme being 'Power for Good'.

The Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD) at the University of Greenwich, in collaboration with Royal Borough of Greenwich, will once again be hosting a range of exciting online and in-person events which we hope you will be able to attend. 

Please put these dates in your diaries now to avoid clashes - Eventbrite registration links will follow shortly.

In-person event

• Monday 10th November (9:30 - 12:00) - In-person roundtable discussion at the Power House, University of Greenwich, Greenwich Campus. The aim of this event is to bring together a range of stakeholders with different experiences to debate and share ideas around key issues currently impacting bullying in schools. At this event we will be focussing on how we as practitioners/academics can use our power for good to reduce bullying, looking at intervention and also what research is needed to support schools.

Online webinars

• Monday 10th November (16:00 - 17:00) 

• Tuesday 11th November (16:00 - 17:00)

• Wednesday 12th November (16:00 - 17:00)

Webinars will cover themes highlighted by professionals at our previous events, such as cyberbullying and online interactions, belonging, positive peer relationships and inclusivity.

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 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.

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.