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
**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
Effective Governance: A refresher for experienced governors
This session will equip participants with the skills needed to provide appropriate support and challenge to leaders in their school. It is aimed at governors who have served at least one full term of office (4 years) and will provide:
- An overview of most recent statutory responsibilities
- An overview of how to ensure that the school leadership, including governance, is fit for purpose and meets expectations from LA, DfE and stakeholders
- An opportunity to revisit the basics of the role and responsibilities of governance
Governors will:
- have had an opportunity to update their understanding and implementation of all statutory duties
- have the confidence that the leadership of the school would be judged at least Good by Ofsted
- be secure in their knowledge of basic governance
- be confident to provide appropriate support and challenge to leaders in their school
All experienced Governors, including Chairs and Vice Chairs
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
12th March 2026 (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service