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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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SENCO Network Meeting

A networking session for SENCOs to share new developments in SEND. This session will provide support, information, advice and sign posting for SENCOs in mainstream schools in Royal Borough of Greenwich.

SENCOs will:

  • have access to up-to-date information on SEND developments that are taking place in Royal Greenwich
  • have access to specialist advice and support that supports working as a SENCO in mainstream school setting
  • have opportunities to network with other SENCOs in a similar role in schools in Royal Greenwich

 

Primary and Secondary SENCOs

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
98% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
16th June 2026 (2:00pm - 5:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service Manager
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools

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Primary and KS3 Mathematics Subject Leaders
We would like to invite maths subject leaders to attend a series of network meetings that will take place over the course of the year.

The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice, and discuss current research and initiatives within the primary and secondary mathematics curriculum.

We encourage subject leaders with all levels of experience to join us
Pupils will:
  • benefit from accessing an enriched mathematics curriculum
Subject Leaders will:
  • benefit from accessing current research and sharing good practice with colleagues
Schools will:
  • make links with schools across the local authority
  • have opportunities to share practice
  • stay up to date with current research
Maths Subject Leaders
 
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
23rd June 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Henwick Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Induction for New Governors

This course provides an opportunity for Governors to develop a strong focus on their core strategic functions below:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
  • Meeting safeguarding responsibilities

Governors will:

  • have a clear understanding of the role for which they have volunteered 
  • become active participators and effective Governors as quickly as possible 
  • understand how to get to know their school and how to challenge
  • be confident when dealing with written information
  • be able to interrogate data
  • be confident in managing their accountability responsibilities
  • understand their safeguarding role and responsibilities

 

New or recently appointed/elected Governors

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
24th June 2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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