Down Syndrome Support Group: Handwriting and Assistive Technology
Training will include:
- Learning about fine and gross motor skills
- Mark making
- Prewriting shapes
- Letter formation
- Assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development
Pupils will:
- benefit from carefully planned support tailored to meet individual needs
Staff will:
- have increased confidence to support pupils with their fine motor skills development and mark making with a view to developing their handwriting
- have an understanding about the variety of assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development
SENCOs, Teachers, and support staff supporting children with Down Syndrome
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
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
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
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Primary Music Subject Leader Network Meeting
The Royal Greenwich Music Service is inviting primary Music subject leaders to attend a series of three network meetings that will take place over the course of the academic year.
Meetings will be led by the Royal Greenwich Music Service management team with visiting guest speakers from national and local partner music organisations.
All sessions involve a practical session, where music leaders will focus on different instruments throughout the academic year.
The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools and share good practice.
Attendance at the meetings will ensure subject leaders are kept up to date with national, regional and local priorities and initiatives in music.
The meetings are open to music leads and music teachers of all levels from Greenwich primary schools.
''Brilliant Babies & Baby Room''
This course is designed to equip early years
practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills
to support babies' holistic development.
Focusing on key areas such as brain development,
attachment, and attunement, the programme
explores how strong relationships form the
foundation for lifelong learning. It is ideal for
practitioners committed to nurturing confident,
curious, and secure little learners from the very
start.
practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills
to support babies' holistic development.
Focusing on key areas such as brain development,
attachment, and attunement, the programme
explores how strong relationships form the
foundation for lifelong learning. It is ideal for
practitioners committed to nurturing confident,
curious, and secure little learners from the very
start.
Course Aims: This course equips participants with
knowledge & skills to
embed deep understanding of the
Characteristics of Effective Learning,
develop strategies to foster communication and
language
create enabling environments that promote
exploration and growth.
plan for sensory play and hands-on experiences
ensure best practices for safeguarding babies
ensuring their safety and well-being in every
setting.
knowledge & skills to
embed deep understanding of the
Characteristics of Effective Learning,
develop strategies to foster communication and
language
create enabling environments that promote
exploration and growth.
plan for sensory play and hands-on experiences
ensure best practices for safeguarding babies
ensuring their safety and well-being in every
setting.
Room Leaders & Managers
Childminders
Practitioners
Childminding Assistants
Unqualified Staff
Apprentices
Childminders
Practitioners
Childminding Assistants
Unqualified Staff
Apprentices