Apple Teacher
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.
Schools will:
- Have staff who are better equiped to make effective use of iPad in the classroom
Pupils will:
- Enjoy more connected, creative, collaborative and personal learning experiences on iPad
Staff will:
- Be recognised as an Apple Teacher by the end of the second workshop
- Have the skills and knowledge to use a range of iPad apps and tools in the classroom
Class teachers.
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders' Network Meeting
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."
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision
Practitioners will:
- benefit from being given important updates relating to EYFS statutory guidance
Settings will:
- make links with other settings across the Local Authority and will share effective EYFS practice through wider networking
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
4th November 2025 (1:15pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Date
24th February 2026 (1:15pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Date
2nd June 2026 (1:15pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Educate Against Racism (EAR) Curriculum Network
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.
Pupils will:
- benefit from experiencing a racially equitable curriculum in their school.
Curriculum leaders will:
- benefit from sharing approaches and resources for racial equitable curricular.
Schools will:
- benefit by securing racial equitable curriculum provision.
EYFS, Primary and Secondary Curriculum leaders
Date
4th November 2025 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
St Alfege with St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Date
24th February 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Newhaven School - Newhaven Gardens SE9 6HR
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Date
9th June 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Deputy Head Inclusion Meeting
Networking sessions for secondary Deputy Headteachers responsible for inclusion. These sessions will offer support, advice, and opportunities to share information.
Pupils will:
- benefit from a consistent approach to inclusion
Deputy Headteachers will:
- have opportunities to network with colleagues in similar roles within Greenwich schools
- gain access to specialist advice and support from both internal and external partners
- have dedicated time to reflect, share best practices, and stay current with inclusion practices and statutory requirements
Settings will:
- promote consistency in their inclusion practices
- ensure communication and expectations are of the highest quality
Deputy Headteachers
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
5th November 2025 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Date
12th March 2026 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Date
24th June 2026 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service