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The changing role of SEND Governance

This course will explore the specific and important role of the SEND Governor ensuring: 

  • The legal requirements are in place and are known and understood by all staff and adults working in your school 
  • That your school is ambitious for all our children with SEND and they are supported to reach their full potential 
  • The SEND governors have the required skills and knowledge to challenge the provision in place and the use of the notional SEND budget

There will also be an opportunity for governors to understand the process of applying for an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) including the amount of evidence that is required and discussions with external agencies, this will also include the timing and procedure for the annual reviews. 

Governors will: 

  • have a clear understanding of their role 
  • have the knowledge and expertise to hold the school to account for ensuring that the policies and processes are in place and that they are being consistently applied 
  • have a good understanding of what they should monitor and challenge and how that is reported back to the full Governing Board 
  • have the knowledge to inform their Governing Boards of how the money for SEND pupils is spent and its impact 
  • understand the rigour and time commitment to the EHCP application process, the implications for the staff managing this process and the need to ensure that there is enough capacity for the role.

All Governors, but especially those with SEN responsibilities

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
11th June 2026 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams
Tutors
Members of the SEN team
Cost
£50 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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First Aid at Work - Requalification

This 2 day course will review the knowledge, skills and objectives necessary for First Aid.

This will include CPR, resuscitation, bandaging, burns, and other First Aid issues.  A copy of the latest edition of the First Aid at Work manual will be provided and the new certificate will be valid for three years.

Attendance is required on both dates.

Candidates can now requalify up to 28 days after the expiry but must produce their First Aid at Work certificate on the first day of the course as proof of eligibility.

Practitioners will:

  • be up-to-date and confident in their ability to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise at work

Those renewing their Health and Safety Regulations, First Aid at Work certificate

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
15th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
16th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£240 for RBG schools
£265 for non-RBG schools

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The Governor's Role in Headteacher Performance Management
This session will provide participants with an understanding of the statutory responsibilities of the Headteacher Performance Review panel in maintained schools including:
  • The role of the panel, the headteacher and the external consultant
  • The process for reviewing objectives set in the previous performance management cycle
  • Shaping and agreeing objectives for the new academic year
Governors will:
  • be confident in reviewing and agreeing challenging and aspirational objectives for the Headteacher
All Governors
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
16th June 2026 (8:30am - 9:30am)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£50 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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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

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
16th June 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
At host school
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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