Direct Services to Schools

Courses
Managing and Implementing Fire Safety

The aim of this workshop is to provide delegates with an understanding of fire prevention, responses to fire in the workplace and how to correctly deal with them.

A practical demonstration will take place, along with training on how to use a fire extinguisher.

Delegates will:

  • gain fire safety awareness of their surrounding environment
  • understand fire prevention in the workplace
  • learn correct responses in the event of fire
  • gain practical fire fighting skills and fire extinguisher knowledge
  • understand roles and responsibilities of the fire warden

 

This workshop is aimed at H&S representatives, department heads, managers or any designated personnel for this role.

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
15th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A&E Fire and Security
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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Date
9th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A&E Fire and Security
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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First Aid Paediatric Course

This course will provide participants with training as Paediatric First Aiders within the workplace, incorporating particular skills for the treatment of injured and ill children and babies.

Day 1 will cover working with children aged 8 and above
Day 2 will cover working with babies from birth to 1 and children 1-7 years.

All participants will receive a delegate pack.  It should be noted that there is no examination on the second day, participants will be continually assessed during the course. Attendance is required on both dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded an Emergency First Aid (Children and Babies) certificate, valid for three years.

Pupils will:

  • be safer and have safeguarding needs met in a more appropriate and timely manner

Practitioners will:

  • feel confident and prepared to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise

All interested staff from all schools.

This course is open to anyone wishing to train as a First Aider – especially those working with children and babies.

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
15th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
16th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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Date
19th March 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
20th March 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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Date
17th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
18th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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**Designated Safeguarding Person Lead**

This in person classroom based training builds on Level
1: Introduction to Safeguarding and Level 2:
Intermediate Safeguarding.
It covers the role and responsibilities of the lead and
deputy designated person, context, process and
procedures, thresholds for intervention, how to
respond to concerns and how to create a robust
safeguarding culture. It provides updates on most
recent legislation changes and incorporates local
themes from Greenwich Safeguarding Children’s
Partnership

Course Aims: This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to
  • recognise need for collaborative work with other agencies to identify, assess and meet needs ofchildren where there are safeguarding concerns
  •  have awareness of impact of parenting issues, such as domestic abuse, substance misuse on parentingcapacity
  •  recognise importance of family history and functioning in assessing risk
  •  be able to work with children and family members to address safeguarding issues as appropriate
  • identify and address lack of co-operation /superficial compliance within the context of their role
  • understand importance and develop detailed chronologies and good record keeping
  • writing an effective referral
  • Children’s Services escalation policy

Leaders & Managers
Childminders
Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person
Nominated Individuals
Key Members of Governing Bodies

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
17th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 for non-RBG schools

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Date
12th March 2026 (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 for non-RBG schools

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Supporting Autistic Children in Early Years
This 1-day course specifically focuses on meeting the needs of autistic children in the Foundation stage.  It covers:
  • What is autism?
  • Communication development and strategies
  • Sensory sensitivities and strategies to manage them
  • Behaviour difficulties and strategies to support and manage them
Pupils will:
  • be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction, and access to all areas of the curriculum
Practitioners will:
  • have a deeper understanding of autism and how it affects children and their families
  • be equipped with a range of strategies to support autistic children in mainstream nurseries, reception classes, or primary schools
Settings will:
  • have staff with a greater understanding of best practice in relation to autistic children, as well as the sensory difficulties they experience which can affect their ability to be included
Staff supporting autistic pupils in the Foundation stage, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
19th January 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
£200 for non-RBG schools

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