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Primary RE Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary RE 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 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.
Sessions will include:
  • Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of RE and identify areas to develop back in school
  • Explore the Foundation of RE and Threshold Concepts; look at sacred stories across beliefs and religions
  • Collaborate and share best practice with RE leads across Greenwich.
  • A close look at progression of different strands of RE from EYFS to YR7
  • A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
  • Understanding what excellence looks like
  • Collaborate on building a bank of high quality resources
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 RE teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
22nd October 2025 (12:00pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
Thomas Tallis School
Tutors
Rahima Choudhury
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
25th March 2026 (12:30pm - 12:00pm)
Venue
East London Mosque
Tutors
Rahima Choudhury
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and Autism

This course is designed to offer participants an understanding of factors underpinning EBSA together with why autistic children and young people might be at particular risk. It has been developed by members of the Autism 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 
 
 

Schools will:

  • benefit from staff participating in the training so they are equipped to share knowledge and understanding, so facilitating a shared approach to supporting children and young people (CYP) who experience EBSA, particularly autistic CYP within the school.

Pupils will:

  • benefit from staff supporting them at school gaining knowledge and understanding of EBSA, and why autistic CYP might be at particular risk.
  • benefit from staff being more equipped to offer effective support and understand the importance of their voice and collaboration with key people in their lives informing this support. 
 
Staff will:
  • explore key psychological models to understand the needs of CYP experiencing EBSA, and why autistic CYP might be at particular risk.
  • understand how EBSA is maintained and developed over time.
  • understand factors underpinning EBSA as well as risk and resilience factors in relation to EBSA.
  • understand the four functions of EBSA.
  • understand EBSA within the context of transitions between phases of education.
  • understand the different tools to facilitate assessment that can help us understand EBSA and how these are used.
  • understand the importance of the pupil voice informing EBSA intervention.
  • understand the importance of authentic collaborations between home and education settings, and how these can be achieved.
 

Anybody who is involved in supporting children and young people who experience EBSA. Together with members of staff based within education settings, this includes members of services supporting schools and/or children and young people (e.g., Outreach services, Attendance and Advisory service, Educational Psychology, School Counsellors etc.)

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
3rd November 2025 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
Members of the Autism Outreach and Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Services
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£165 for non-RBG schools

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Date
6th March 2026 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre, Room B12A & B12B
Tutors
Members of the Autism Outreach and Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Services
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£165 for non-RBG schools

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Date
4th June 2026 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
Members of the Autism Outreach and Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Services
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£165 for non-RBG schools

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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.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
4th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
13th January 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Venue
Heronsgate Primary School
Tutors
Tim Lings
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
25th November 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
10th February 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Venue
Heronsgate Primary School
Tutors
Tim Lings
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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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

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
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

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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

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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

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