Phonics Programme 'STEPS to Success'
This 2-day course will enable all practitioners to deliver a structured, multisensory and cumulative phonics literacy programme.
Training will include reading and spelling theory, principles of effective teaching within the programme, and will also cover the reassessment process.
STEPS will observe the staff member teaching the programme if requested by the school.
Pupils with barriers to learning will:
- acquire phonic and spelling via a structured, cumulative, multi-sensory learning programme
Practitioners will:
- benefit from training from experienced dyslexia specialist teachers
- understand the best ways to improve reading and spelling outcomes
Settings will:
- have staff who are trained to deliver a successful teaching programme
SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
*Paediatric 1st Aid
Dynamo Concise will provide the Level 3 course in partnership with Highfield (the awarding body). Their aim is to deliver top quality training services in Paediatric First Aid
The training consists of an online theory which participants will need to complete ahead of the day and the practical itself. The online theory will be sent in advance once you have booked on the course. Please note if you do not complete the online training ahead of the day, you will not be able to take part and will still be charged the full amount.
Please note due to limited numbers we can only allow one member of staff per setting to attend
- Aims and principles of first aid.
- Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures.
- Basic life support (CPR).
- Management of the unconscious casualty.
- Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked.
- How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries.
- Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses, including fractures, dislocation, head injuries, epilepsy and diabetes.
- Managing asthma attacks and choking.
- Legal aspects of first aid at work – record keeping and use of equipment
PVIs and Childminders
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
12th March 2026 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Date
1st July 2026 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Supporting Autistic Students in Secondary
A 1-day course covering the following topics:
- Understanding the autism diagnosis
- Sensory processing and strategies to support
- Communication and strategies to support
- Ways to help access the curriculum
- Understanding and managing behaviours, emotion and anxiety
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 children with autism in mainstream secondary school
Settings will:
- have staff who have 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 secondary schools, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants