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
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Assessment Leader Network
An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:
- Statutory assessment requirements
- National reporting documentation
- Resources and materials available to support assessments
- Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection
Pupils will:
- benefit from accurate assessment approaches
Practitioners will:
- have access to precise and accurate data analysis approaches to support school improvement
Settings will:
- benefit from assessment processes which are robust and support self-evaluation
Assessment Leaders for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Primary schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
20th November 2025 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools
£50 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
21st May 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£40 for RBG schools
£50 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.
Using your school and pupil contextual information to support your school priorities (Primary)
During this session governors will have an opportunity to:
- Understand how the Inspection Dashboard Summary Report (IDSR) is used by Ofsted when preparing for a school inspection
- Become familiar with how data is calculated and presented in the IDSR
- Have an opportunity to look at their own school's IDSR and consider questions they may want to raise with leaders
- Find out about key accountability measures for primary schools
- Consider best practice in assessment processes in primary schools
Governors will develop strategies for:
- interrogating key school accountability measures
- effective questioning of leaders based on data presented
- identifying school improvement evidenced by in-school data
All Royal Greenwich Primary School Governors
Date
27th November 2025 (8:30am - 10:00am)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Early communication strategies for autistic children: Intensive Interaction and More Than Words
This course provides an introduction to Intensive Interaction techniques and the rationale for using these with autistic pupils. Practical application in a school setting is provided.
The course also covers the core ideas and strategies behind the More Than Words approach for early communication.
Pupils will:
- be supported to develop communication skills using Intensive Interaction
Practitioners will:
- gain an in-depth knowledge of how Intensive Interaction can help autistic children to develop communication skills
Settings will:
- be supported by staff who are confident about the rationale and theory behind Intensive Interaction and have a basic understanding of the More Than Words approach
Staff supporting autistic students in schools, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants.