Direct Services to Schools

Courses
**Greenwich Childminder Network**
This in person forum provides a termly opportunity for childminders and childminding assistants to come together for
  • peer-to-peer networking & support
  • receive updates
  • share best practice
  • Supervised Toothbrushing Programme - training & kits provided for participating childminders
  • other themes - funding & Ofsted
Forum Aims: This forum equips participants with knowledge & skills to
  • share best practice policies & procedures
  • maintain high professional standards
  • keep children at the heart of practice
Childminders
Childminding Assistants
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
16th April 2026 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
Free for non-RBG schools

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**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
Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person
Nominated Individuals
Key Members of Governing Bodies

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
25th April 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 for non-RBG schools

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Date
9th July 2026 (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Cost
£60 for RBG schools
£60 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
7th May 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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*Paediatric 1st Aid

Dynamo Concise will provide the Level 3 course in partnership with Highfield (the awarding body). Their aim is to deliver top quality training services in Paediatric First Aid

The training consists of an online theory which participants will need to complete ahead of the day and the practical itself. The online theory will be sent in advance once you have booked on the course. Please note if you do not  complete the online training ahead of the day, you will not be able to take part and will still be charged the full amount.  

Please note due to limited numbers we can only allow one member of staff per setting to attend

  • Aims and principles of first aid.
  • Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures.
  • Basic life support (CPR).
  • Management of the unconscious casualty.
  • Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked.
  • How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries.
  • Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses, including fractures, dislocation, head injuries, epilepsy and diabetes.
  • Managing asthma attacks and choking.
  • Legal aspects of first aid at work – record keeping and use of equipment

PVIs and Childminders

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
9th May 2026 (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£55 for RBG schools
£55 for non-RBG schools

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Date
3rd June 2026 (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Cost
£55 for RBG schools
£55 for non-RBG schools

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Date
20th June 2026 (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£55 for RBG schools
£55 for non-RBG schools

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Date
8th July 2026 (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Venue
Woolwich Town Hall
Tutors
Cost
£55 for RBG schools
£55 for non-RBG schools

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