Direct Services to Schools

Courses
First Aid at Work

This course provides participants with all the knowledge, skills, and objectives necessary to act as First Aiders within the workplace.

The First Aid at Work certificate is awarded by the First Aid Industry Body in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and is valid for three years.  A copy of the latest edition of a First Aid manual and delegate pack will be provided for each participant.

Attendance is required on all 3 dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded the HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

Practitioners will:

  • be confident and prepared to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise at work

 

All interested staff from all schools. This course is open to anyone wishing to train as a First Aider.

Candidates must be physically fit with the ability and temperament to undertake First Aid training

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
29th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
30th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
1st July 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£355 for RBG schools
£365 for non-RBG schools

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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
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
30th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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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

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
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

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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

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
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
Cost
£50 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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