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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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*Safer Recruitment, Induction and Supervision

Recent Ofsted reports have identified poor recruitment and suitability check processes as significant factors leading to ineffective safeguarding. This automatically results in an inadequate overall judgment. Further actions have identified gaps in staff support, supervision and training for staff for both groupcare and childminder settings.

Safe recruitment practices together with ongoing staff support and supervision through regular team meetings, 1:1s, appraisals and inductions are key to ensuring highly effective and meaningful engagement between staff and managers, including childminding assistants and childminders. It also provides an essential opportunity for leaders and staff to identify training needs, prioritise staff wellbeing, discuss concerns confidentially and to offer guidance within the role.

Good staff management is vital to ensuring children are kept safe but also that their learning and development needs are met by committed, skilled and motivated staff.

The training will cover:-

  • Safer recruitment procedures and policies
  • Robust probationary and induction period
  • Effective team meetings
  • The role and format of 1:1s and ways to implement them
  • Conducting an appraisal
  • Having difficult conversations
  • Managing expectations and balancing staff needs
  • Staff wellbeing and workloads

This training will be interactive and an opportunity to share best practice and common issues.

PVIs and Childminders - managers, deputy managers and room leaders

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
16th June 2026 (9:30am - 1:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Cost
£45 for RBG schools
£45 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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