''SEND Training: The Diverse Pathways of Development''
Course Outline:
This in person classroom based training by early
childhood specialist, Kerry Murphy, who has lived
experience of neurodivergence and disability,
focuses on Diverse Pathways of Development.
This is a strengths-led, neurodiversity-affirming
approach offering developmental insights that honour
the lived experiences of neurodivergent children.
This in person classroom based training by early
childhood specialist, Kerry Murphy, who has lived
experience of neurodivergence and disability,
focuses on Diverse Pathways of Development.
This is a strengths-led, neurodiversity-affirming
approach offering developmental insights that honour
the lived experiences of neurodivergent children.
Course Aims: This course equips participants with
knowledge & skills to
understand and support neuro-differences such as
ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
develop an understanding of ableism and how this
can disrupt meaningful inclusion
consider ways working in solidarity with children,
parents and carers during inclusion support
explore strength’s led practices such as referral
writing, goal setting and planning for
neurodivergence and disability
knowledge & skills to
understand and support neuro-differences such as
ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
develop an understanding of ableism and how this
can disrupt meaningful inclusion
consider ways working in solidarity with children,
parents and carers during inclusion support
explore strength’s led practices such as referral
writing, goal setting and planning for
neurodivergence and disability
Leaders & Managers
Setting SENCO
Childminders
Practitioners
Playworkers
Setting SENCO
Childminders
Practitioners
Playworkers
New to Year 6: Understanding Statutory Assessments for Reading, Writing and Maths
This session will provide participants with a greater understanding of:
- the criteria for all 3 writing standards detailed in the STA KS2 Teacher Assessment Framework
- key considerations for maths and reading SATs papers
Pupils will:
- experience a range of engaging activities to support the development of reading, writing, and maths.
Staff will:
- be confident in delivering statutory curriculum requirements
Settings will:
- be confident in the accuracy of their statutory assessments
Teachers new to Year 6, or who have not previously been involved in statutory Year 6 assessment. Year 5 teachers are also welcome.
KS3 English Networks
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.
Pupils will:
- benefit from improved teaching and learning at Key Stage 3
- have improved behaviours for learning
KS3 Leads will:
- be able to achieve outstanding or improved outcomes across Key Stage 3
- be able to plan for effective and personalised interventions
Settings will:
- benefit from improved leadership, and teaching, learning and assessment at Key Stage 3
English Key Stage 3 Subject Leaders
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
11th November 2025 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Date
27th January 2026 (1:30pm - 3:45pm)
Venue
Wingfield Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Date
16th June 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
At host school
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Primary Computing Subject Leader Network Meetings
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.
The sessions will include:
- Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of Computing and identify areas to develop back in school
- Collaborate and share best practice with Computing leads across Greenwich
- A close look at progression of different strands of Computing from EYFS to YR7
- A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
- Understanding what excellence looks like
- Opportunities to connect between sessions using a digital platform
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 computing teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
