Equality Diversity and Inclusion(EDI) Network
During these sessions members of staff responsible for inclusion, EDI and safeguarding can come together and discuss what approaches and challenges they are facing at their school to address the needs of their community.
These meetings are particularly useful for colleagues with responsibility for inclusion, or for those who would like the opportunity to network with other colleagues about developing approaches to inclusion, EDI and safeguarding.
We hope by working collaboratively in this way, we will most effectively support Greenwich pupils and ensure that we are providing equitable, safe and inclusive schools for them.
Pupil will:
- benefit from learning about equality, diversity and inclusion.
Leaders will:
- benefit from sharing approaches and resources which promote and secure equality, diversity and inclusion in their schools
Schools will:
- benefit by securing strong equality, diversity and inclusion provision
Colleagues from all phases. Particularly suitable for those with responsibility for Inclusion, EDI and/or safeguarding.
Date
30th September 2025 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Date
10th February 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
TBC
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Date
21st April 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
TBC
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
New to the EYFS: Understanding Best Practice for Teaching and Learning
This is a 2-part course, providing an in-depth look at best practice in the EYFS including:
- Understanding the statutory requirements of the EYFS curriculum
- Creating an environment that really enables learning for children and adults
- Developing manageable assessments, including the EYFS profile
- Building an effective team
Participants will have the opportunity to explore current research and deepen their understanding of how they can provide the best early years experience for their children.
Feedback from previous participants:
"The course has enabled me to develop my knowledge further..." Class Teacher
"As someone new to not only early years but teaching as a whole, I found it helped me to understand the process and goals of the early years..." School based student
"The course has provided a lot of info and increased my knowledge..." Deputy Head
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision which will meet their needs
Practitioners will:
- increase their knowledge of EYFS pedagogy and how they can effectively deliver this in their setting
Settings will:
- make links with other settings and share effective practice through wider networking
Support Staff, ECTs, Qualified Teachers who are new to the EYFS, or Senior Leaders and staff who want to develop their understanding of EYFS pedagogy and practice.
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders' Network Meeting
This is a discussion-focused meeting that links to current EYFS developments both nationally and locally. Leaders are able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Feedback from previous participants:
"Extremely informative, as always."
"I find these meetings valuable to keep up to date on issues and to talk with colleagues working with the same or similar age."
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision
Practitioners will:
- benefit from being given important updates relating to EYFS statutory guidance
Settings will:
- make links with other settings across the Local Authority and will share effective EYFS practice through wider networking
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
4th November 2025 (1:15pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Date
24th February 2026 (1:15pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Date
2nd June 2026 (1:15pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£40 for non-RBG schools
For 2025/2026, schools that subscribe to the Greenwich Learning Partnership have full access to all leadership networks at no additional cost. Non-subscribing schools may be charged for attendance at certain network sessions.
Educate Against Racism (EAR) Curriculum Network
During these sessions leaders can explore curriculum intents and resources to consider how they can meet the diverse experiences of the children and families in our schools.
This network is open to all schools in Royal Borough of Greenwich, and we welcome EYFS, Primary and Secondary colleagues.
These meetings are particularly useful for colleagues with responsibility for the curriculum or for those who would like the opportunity to network with other colleagues about developing a racially equitable curriculum.
We hope by working collaboratively in this way, we will most effectively support the students of Greenwich and ensure that we are delivering the best possible curriculum and enrichment opportunities for them.
Pupils will:
- benefit from experiencing a racially equitable curriculum in their school.
Curriculum leaders will:
- benefit from sharing approaches and resources for racial equitable curricular.
Schools will:
- benefit by securing racial equitable curriculum provision.
EYFS, Primary and Secondary Curriculum leaders
Date
4th November 2025 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
St Alfege with St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Date
24th February 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Newhaven School - Newhaven Gardens SE9 6HR
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Date
9th June 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement