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.
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:
- Social Context
- The Legal Framework
- School Policies
- Response Approaches
- Prevention
- Q & A
Senior Leaders, EDI Leads and Designated Safeguarding Leads in all schools and Alternative Provisions.
**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
Post 16 and CEIAG Network
This meeting will support Post 16 and CEIAG leaders to continue to develop and embed specific aspects of their strategic role. It will provide:
- Up-to-date information on current research, policy and practice
- Opportunities to work closely with Post 16 providers and external partners across the borough to share best practice and problem solve together
- Exploration of different ways of continuing to improve the quality of CEIAG offered to students and information
- Opportunities to share information about upcoming enrichment events
Pupils will:
- benefit from improved teaching and learning and improved outcomes
- have improved behaviours for learning
- have access to high quality CEIAG so they can make better informed career choices and pathways
Leaders will:
- have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities
- be able to achieve outstanding or improved outcomes at Key Stage 5
- be able to plan for effective and personalised interventions
- be able to share best practice and problem solve together
Settings will benefit from:
- improved leadership, and teaching, learning and assessment
- improved delivery of CEIAG
Post 16 Leaders/Coordinators and CEIAG Leaders
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
9th July 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
At host school
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service