Autism and Sensory Processing Strategies
This course supports staff in schools in supporting autistic pupils with sensory sensitivities. Setting up interventions such as sensory circuits, and supporting specialist Occupational Therapist programmes.
Pupils will:
- be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction, and access to all areas of the curriculum
Practitioners will:
- be confident in understanding the sensory needs of autistic pupils
- be able to set up and run sensory circuits
- be able to support a child with a sensory diet
Settings will:
- have a range of experienced staff in their school to support pupils with sensory needs as part of their educational programme
Staff supporting autistic pupils within schools, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
English Subject Leader Networks (Secondary)
This meeting will support English Subject Leaders to develop and strengthen their strategic role as middle leaders in their school. It will provide up-to-date information on current research, policy and practice.
It will support Subject Leaders to explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in English and provide opportunities to share effective practice.
Pupils will:
- benefit from improved teaching and learning
- have improved behaviours for learning
Subject Leaders will:
- be able to achieve outstanding or improved outcomes across their school
- be able to plan for effective and personalised interventions
Settings will:
- benefit from improved leadership, teaching, learning and assessment
Secondary and Special School Subject Leaders
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
30th June 2026 (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
At host school
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£70 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.
Understanding the Governor's role in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025
This course will investigate the specific and important role of the Safeguarding Governor, to ensure the:
- legal requirements are in place and are known and understood by all staff and adults working in your school
- expectations of OfSTED are being met and that governors can provide evidence of their compliance
- expectations from Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance are fully understood and embedded
This is a certified course to support Governors evidence of KCSIE compliance.
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
- be able to report on the staff's understanding of their role in Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
All Governors
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
30th June 2026 (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Deputy Head Inclusion Meeting
Networking sessions for secondary Deputy Headteachers responsible for inclusion. These sessions will offer support, advice, and opportunities to share information.
Pupils will:
- benefit from a consistent approach to inclusion
Deputy Headteachers will:
- have opportunities to network with colleagues in similar roles within Greenwich schools
- gain access to specialist advice and support from both internal and external partners
- have dedicated time to reflect, share best practices, and stay current with inclusion practices and statutory requirements
Settings will:
- promote consistency in their inclusion practices
- ensure communication and expectations are of the highest quality
Deputy Headteachers
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
1st July 2026 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service