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Designated Teacher for Looked After Children - Post 16

A session led by Royal Borough of Greenwich Virtual School staff to enable Designated Teachers and supporting staff to meet their statutory duties in schools and colleges with a focus on Post-16 Children and Young People.

The session will focus on how to support Children and Young People with preparing for adulthood and transitioning to further education, employment and training.

Practitioners will:

  • understand the role of the virtual school in supporting the education of children in care including new responsibilities 
  • understand the main responsibilities as a Designated Teacher
  • look at some of the barriers that impact upon our children’s learning
  • look at strategies to help children with their learning
  • support and prepare our vulnerable children and young people with transition

 

Settings will: 

  • be able to satisfy a school’s Governing Body that the Designated Teacher is meeting their statutory obligations
  • develop more robust systems and support for improving the outcomes of Looked After Children

Designated Teachers for Looked After Children and delegated staff, pastoral staff and SENCOs

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
16th September 2025 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Royal Greenwich Virtual School Staff
Cost
Free to RBG schools
Free for non-RBG schools

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Primary Geography Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary Geography 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 Pete Dickinson, the Geography Lead at Alex Mcleod, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Pete has experience of teaching and leading Geography at both primary and secondary schools and is passionate about working with other Geography leads across Greenwich.
The sessions will include: 
  • Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of Geography and identify areas to develop back in school
  • Collaborate and share best practice with Geography leads across Greenwich
  • A close look at progression of different strands of Geography from EYFS to YR7
  • A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
  • Understanding what excellence looks like
  • Online opportunities to keep in touch between sessions
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 Geography teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
23rd September 2025 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Discovery Primary School
Tutors
Peter Dickinson
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
3rd February 2026 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Tutors
Peter Dickinson
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
5th May 2026 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Tutors
Peter Dickinson
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing 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
24th September 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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Primary English Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite English 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.
We encourage subject leaders with all levels of experience to join us.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
14th October 2025 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Heronsgate Primary School
Tutors
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
27th January 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Wingfield Primary School
Tutors
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
19th May 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
Henwick Primary School
Tutors
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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