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Primary and KS3 Mathematics Subject Leaders
We would like to invite maths subject leaders to attend a series of network meetings that will take place over the course of the year.

The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice, and discuss current research and initiatives within the primary and secondary mathematics curriculum.

We encourage subject leaders with all levels of experience to join us
Pupils will:
  • benefit from accessing an enriched mathematics curriculum
Subject Leaders will:
  • benefit from accessing current research and sharing good practice with colleagues
Schools will:
  • make links with schools across the local authority
  • have opportunities to share practice
  • stay up to date with current research
Maths Subject Leaders
 
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
18th November 2025 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Heronsgate Primary School (Thamesmead Campus)
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Date
3rd February 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Wingfield Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Date
23rd June 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Henwick Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Chairs' Training

This course will cover the effective management of the Governing Board’s work, including:

  • Establishing professional and supportive senior managers
  • Ensuring that all the meetings are run effectively
  • Managing meeting and agenda settings
  • Ensuring the Governing Board is prepared for an Ofsted inspection
  • Developing secure succession planning to ensure business continuity

Chair of Governors will:

  • be able to challenge school performance
  • be fully involved in school Improvement
  • be able to hold strategic and focused meetings
  • be able to ensure that the whole Governing Board becomes an effective and strategic group which robustly holds the school to account at all levels
  • be able to secure an effective professional relationship with leaders at all levels
  • be prepared for an Ofsted inspection

 

All Chairs, Vice Chairs or Chairs of Committees including Prospective Chairs

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
19th November 2025 (9:30am - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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Safer Recruitment

This workshop is the Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited, updated version of the Safer Recruitment training for Headteachers, school Governors and other staff who are likely to sit on interview panels or appoint staff.

It is still a requirement for every school appointments panel to include at least one member who has completed the Safer Recruitment training.

Course content provides clear explanations of government guidance regarding the safer recruitment process. It also includes an update of the most recent legislation changes (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the pre-employment checking process that impacts on Safeguarding and Child Protection. 

It is recommended that you refresh your training every 5 years.   

 

Pupils will:

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

Practitioners will:

  • have an awareness and understanding of offender behaviour
  • be able to identify the key features of staff recruitment that helps deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people
  • be able to consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse
  • begin to review their own and their settings' policies and practices, with a view to making them safer

 Settings will:

  • be safer organisations
  • comply with government guidance and legislation

 

All Headteachers, school Governors, Business Managers and other staff likely to sit on interview panels or administer staff appointment

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
20th November 2025 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Lead Practitioner from Proactive Safeguarding and Tony Lampert Consulting
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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Date
16th March 2026 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Lead Practitioner from Proactive Safeguarding and Tony Lampert Consulting
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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Date
7th May 2026 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Lead Practitioner from Proactive Safeguarding and Tony Lampert Consulting
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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Assessment Leader Network

An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.  

Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:

  • Statutory assessment requirements
  • National reporting documentation 
  • Resources and materials available to support assessments
  • Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection

 

Pupils will:

  • benefit from accurate assessment approaches

Practitioners will:

  • have access to precise and accurate data analysis approaches to support school improvement

Settings will:

  • benefit from assessment processes which are robust and support self-evaluation

Assessment Leaders for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Primary schools

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
20th November 2025 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools
£50 for non-RBG schools

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Date
21st May 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools
£50 for non-RBG schools

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