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KS3 English Networks

These meetings will support English KS3 Leaders with aspects of their role and provide up to date information on current research and policies.

They will explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in English at Key Stage 3, provide opportunities to share effective practice and support English KS3 leaders in their strategic role.

Pupils will: 

  • benefit from improved teaching and learning at Key Stage 3
  • have improved behaviours for learning

KS3 Leads will: 

  • be able to achieve outstanding or improved outcomes across Key Stage 3 
  • be able to plan for effective and personalised interventions 

Settings will: 

  • benefit from improved leadership, and teaching, learning and assessment at Key Stage 3

English Key Stage 3 Subject Leaders

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
27th January 2026 (1:30pm - 3:45pm)
Venue
Wingfield Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Date
16th June 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
At host school
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Primary English Subject Leaders
We would like to invite primary English subject leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings, run over the course of the academic year.
The meetings are a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice, collaborate, and discuss current research and initiatives.
We encourage subject leaders with all levels of experience to join us.
Pupils will:
  • benefit from accessing an enriched English 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 and have opportunities to share practice and stay up-to-date with current research
Primary English Subject Leaders
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
27th January 2026 (1:30pm - 3:45pm)
Venue
Wingfield Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Date
19th May 2026 (1:30pm - 3:45pm)
Venue
Henwick Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools

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Understanding the Governor's role in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025

This course will investigate the specific and important role of the Safeguarding Governor, to ensure the:

  • legal requirements are in place and are known and understood by all staff and adults working in your school
  • expectations of OfSTED are being met and that governors can provide evidence of their compliance
  • expectations from Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance are fully understood and embedded

This is a certified course to support Governors evidence of KCSIE compliance.

Governors will: 

  • have a clear understanding of their role
  • have the knowledge and expertise to hold the school to account for ensuring that the policies and processes are in place and that they are being consistently applied
  • have a good understanding of what they should monitor and challenge and how that is reported back to the full Governing Board
  • be able to report on the staff's understanding of their role in Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 

All Governors

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
27th January 2026 (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£50 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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Date
19th March 2026 (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£50 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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Date
30th June 2026 (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£50 for RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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**Looking Ahead to Ofsted **
A workshop style training for providers to prepare for upcoming Ofsted inspections

We will be looking at:

• what to expect on the day of your inspection

• what is required to achieve Good/Outstanding at inspection

• importance of effective and consistent safeguarding practices in your setting

• the key components to ensure safe and inclusive recruitment

• tools to improve your practice

• what makes a setting truly inclusive to all children, families and staff members

• testimonials of recent Ofsted inspections

• how to confidently discuss Cultural Capital 

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
29th January 2026 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Cost
Free for non-RBG schools

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