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Direct Services to Schools

Courses
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.
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
24th March 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£70 for non-RBG schools

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Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) - Training and Guidance

This course is aimed at individuals that organise school trips. It provides a practical overview of what needs to be considered when planning and delivering school trips, both in the UK and abroad.

The training course covers aspects of the law relating to educational visits, risk assessments of visits and administrative requirements associated with off-site activities.

As part of their obligations, schools must have an Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) in post and ensure that they have been suitably trained.

The Department for Education has published updated guidance to help schools understand their obligations when undertaking educational off-site activities and excursions. Please follow the link below to access the guidance:

 

Schools will:

  • be compliant with legislation in relation to off-site activities

Participants will:

  • have greater knowledge, confidence, and ability to act as an EVC
  • have increased competence in risk assessing and managing risks associated with school trips

All school staff responsible for school visits

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
26th March 2026 (10:00am - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Specialist from Foundation Expedition Leadership CIC
Cost
£125 for RBG schools
£155 for non-RBG schools

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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. 
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
21st April 2026 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Venue
Bannockburn Primary School, Plumstead High Street SE18 1HE
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement
Cost
£40 for 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.

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Transition day for all vulnerable students including those with SEND transferring to secondary school in September 2026
Session to exchange information on students transferring to secondary schools.
Pupils will:
  • have a smooth transfer to secondary school with information passed between primary and secondary school SENCOs
Staff will:
  • have accurate and detailed information about students prior to transfer to assist in planning for their needs
Settings will:
  • be able to allocate resources effectively to meet the needs of students transferring, in advance of transfer
Primary and Secondary SENCOs
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
21st May 2026 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Venue
Middle Park Primary School
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
Free to RBG schools
Free for non-RBG schools

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Date
21st May 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Venue
Middle Park Primary School
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
Free to RBG schools
Free for non-RBG schools

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