Direct Services to Schools

Courses
**Introduction to Safeguarding**
This in person classroom based training is
essential for anyone new to safeguarding and
child protection, if there’s been a gap since
basic training or a safeguarding incident has taken
place. It provides foundational knowledge for
Level 2: Intermediate Safeguarding.
Course Aims: This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to
  • know the different areas of abuse - physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect
  • recognise signs and respond to appropriately
  • understand the significance of following policy and procedure
  • understand role of MASH & LADO
  • whistleblow confidently
Refresher
New childminders & qualified staff
Unqualified staff
Childminding assistants
Apprentices
Governing bodies
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
4th July 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£20 for RBG schools
£20 for non-RBG schools

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Autism and Girls
This course provides an overview of autism in relation to girls.  It looks at the diagnostic methods and explores why autism has often been thought of as a more 'male' condition.
We look at recent developments in our understanding of how autism presents in girls, addressing special interests, behaviour, social skills, masking/camouflaging, and mental health; examining how common autism is in girls, why it often goes undiagnosed until later in life, and why other diagnoses may be given instead.
We will also explore those areas where autism can pose challenges for girls and the adults around them, and discuss strategies and techniques to support.
Pupils will:
  • be supported by practitioners who are aware of how autism can present in girls at different ages
Staff will:
  • be more attuned to the needs of autistic girls and, more confident in how to support them
Settings will:
  • be inclusive and attuned to the different presentations of autism in both boys and girls
Staff supporting autistic children in school settings, including LSAs, SENCOs, and Teachers.
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
6th July 2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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Tackling racism and hate crime in schools
A practical workshop to examine responses to and prevention of racist behaviour, and other targeted forms of bullying.
The session will include:
  1. Social Context
  2. The Legal Framework
  3. School Policies
  4. Response Approaches
  5. Prevention
  6. Q & A
Senior Leaders, EDI Leads and Designated Safeguarding Leads in all schools and Alternative Provisions.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
8th July 2026 (9:00am - 10:00am)
Venue
Online delivery - this session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Marc Lorenzi, Hate Crime Intervention Service Coordinator, RBG
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing 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
Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person
Nominated Individuals
Key Members of Governing Bodies

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
9th July 2026 (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 for non-RBG schools

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