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SENCO Network Meeting

A networking session for SENCOs to share new developments in SEND. This session will provide support, information, advice and sign posting for SENCOs in mainstream schools in Royal Borough of Greenwich.

SENCOs will:

  • have access to up-to-date information on SEND developments that are taking place in Royal Greenwich
  • have access to specialist advice and support that supports working as a SENCO in mainstream school setting
  • have opportunities to network with other SENCOs in a similar role in schools in Royal Greenwich

 

Primary and Secondary SENCOs

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
98% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
16th June 2026 (2:00pm - 5:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service Manager
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools

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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
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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Induction for New Governors

This course provides an opportunity for Governors to develop a strong focus on their core strategic functions below:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
  • Meeting safeguarding responsibilities

Governors will:

  • have a clear understanding of the role for which they have volunteered 
  • become active participators and effective Governors as quickly as possible 
  • understand how to get to know their school and how to challenge
  • be confident when dealing with written information
  • be able to interrogate data
  • be confident in managing their accountability responsibilities
  • understand their safeguarding role and responsibilities

 

New or recently appointed/elected Governors

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
24th June 2026 (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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Primary RE Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary RE Subject Leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings that will take place over the course of the academic year. The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice and discuss current research and initiatives.
The sessions will be run by Rahima Choudhury, Curriculum Leader of Guidance at Tallis & Associate RE Lecturer at Goldsmiths, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group.  Rahima has been running a successful primary and secondary RE hub in Greenwich for several years. Rahima is passionate about her subject and wants to share this passion across Greenwich schools.
Sessions will include:
  • Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of RE and identify areas to develop back in school
  • Explore the Foundation of RE and Threshold Concepts; look at sacred stories across beliefs and religions
  • Collaborate and share best practice with RE leads across Greenwich.
  • A close look at progression of different strands of RE from EYFS to YR7
  • A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
  • Understanding what excellence looks like
  • Collaborate on building a bank of high quality resources
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 RE teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
24th June 2026 (10:30am - 3:00pm)
Venue
Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple - Woolwich
Tutors
Rahima Choudhury
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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