Direct Services to Schools

Courses
**Looking Ahead to Ofsted **
A workshop style training for providers to prepare for upcoming Ofsted inspections

We will be looking at:

• what to expect on the day of your inspection

• what is required to achieve Good/Outstanding at inspection

• importance of effective and consistent safeguarding practices in your setting

• the key components to ensure safe and inclusive recruitment

• tools to improve your practice

• what makes a setting truly inclusive to all children, families and staff members

• testimonials of recent Ofsted inspections

• how to confidently discuss Cultural Capital 

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
29th January 2026 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Cost
Free for non-RBG schools

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**Designated Safeguarding Person Lead**

This in person classroom based training builds on Level
1: Introduction to Safeguarding and Level 2:
Intermediate Safeguarding.
It covers the role and responsibilities of the lead and
deputy designated person, context, process and
procedures, thresholds for intervention, how to
respond to concerns and how to create a robust
safeguarding culture. It provides updates on most
recent legislation changes and incorporates local
themes from Greenwich Safeguarding Children’s
Partnership

Course Aims: This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to
  • recognise need for collaborative work with other agencies to identify, assess and meet needs ofchildren where there are safeguarding concerns
  •  have awareness of impact of parenting issues, such as domestic abuse, substance misuse on parentingcapacity
  •  recognise importance of family history and functioning in assessing risk
  •  be able to work with children and family members to address safeguarding issues as appropriate
  • identify and address lack of co-operation /superficial compliance within the context of their role
  • understand importance and develop detailed chronologies and good record keeping
  • writing an effective referral
  • Children’s Services escalation policy

Leaders & Managers
Childminders
Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person
Nominated Individuals
Key Members of Governing Bodies

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
31st January 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 for non-RBG schools

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Date
12th March 2026 (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 for non-RBG schools

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Primary and KS3 Mathematics Subject Leaders
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.

The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice, and discuss current research and initiatives within the primary and secondary mathematics curriculum.

We encourage subject leaders with all levels of experience to join us
Pupils will:
  • benefit from accessing an enriched mathematics curriculum
Subject Leaders will:
  • benefit from accessing current research and sharing good practice with colleagues
Schools will:
  • make links with schools across the local authority
  • have opportunities to share practice
  • stay up to date with current research
Maths Subject Leaders
 
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
3rd February 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Wingfield Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Date
23rd June 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Henwick Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Primary Geography Subject Leader Network Meetings
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.
The sessions will include: 
  • Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of Geography and identify areas to develop back in school
  • Collaborate and share best practice with Geography leads across Greenwich
  • A close look at progression of different strands of Geography from EYFS to YR7
  • A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
  • Understanding what excellence looks like
  • Online opportunities to keep in touch between sessions
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 Geography teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
3rd February 2026 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Tutors
Peter Dickinson
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
5th May 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Venue
Natural History Museum
Tutors
Peter Dickinson
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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