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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
12th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
13th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
14th January 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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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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Dyslexia Assessor Level 7 Diploma 'Updating Skills'

This course will provide attendees with the latest updates on current standardised tests, test procedures and reporting and provide an opportunity to discuss complex report profiles.

Pupils will:

  • have specific needs identified and learning personalised

Staff will:

  • make better informed assessment decisions and develop a network of local assessors

Establishments will:

  • develop experienced assessors of specific learning difficulties

Staff who have gained the OCR level 7 qualification ‘Assessing and Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties’

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
12th January 2026 (4:00pm - 6:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£50 for non-RBG schools

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Year 3 Writing and Mathematics Moderation
This session will be an opportunity for year 3 teachers to work with colleagues from other Royal Greenwich schools and consider the end of year 3 National Curriculum expectations for writing and mathematics.
During the session, participants will:
  • consider the end of year 3 National Curriculum expectations for writing and mathematics through professional dialogue
  • benchmark their pupil's work 
  • be able to identify any gaps in pupils' attainment or curriculum provision
  • share examples and good practice with colleagues
Pupils will:
  • be enabled and supported to reach expectations appropriate to their ability and in line with similar pupils nationally
Practitioners will:
  • benchmark their judgements with other schools against national standards
Settings will:
  • be secure in their teacher assessment judgements for year 3 writing and mathematics
Year 3 teachers
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
13th January 2026 (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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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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