Primary Computing Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary Computing 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 Tim Lings, the Director of Digital Learning at Heronsgate Primary, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Tim has a wealth of experience teaching and leading computing and has been recognised for the work he has done with digital learning at Heronsgate. He is passionate about working with Computing leads across Greenwich.
The sessions will include:
- Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of Computing and identify areas to develop back in school
- Collaborate and share best practice with Computing leads across Greenwich
- A close look at progression of different strands of Computing from EYFS to YR7
- A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
- Understanding what excellence looks like
- Opportunities to connect between sessions using a digital platform
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 computing teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
** New Funding Provider Portal**
Essential training on how to use the new provider portal for funding claims, booking training and undertaking audits.
- Accurate and timely funding submissions for headcount
- Book training places for your setting
- Carry out Audits to comply with statutory requirements
- Carry out Eligibility checks
Managers and leaders, Business and Finance officers and Childminders
Down Syndrome Support Group: Handwriting and Assistive Technology
Training will include:
- Learning about fine and gross motor skills
- Mark making
- Prewriting shapes
- Letter formation
- Assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development
Pupils will:
- benefit from carefully planned support tailored to meet individual needs
Staff will:
- have increased confidence to support pupils with their fine motor skills development and mark making with a view to developing their handwriting
- have an understanding about the variety of assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development
SENCOs, Teachers, and support staff supporting children with Down Syndrome
Induction for New Governors
This course provides an opportunity for Governors to develop a strong focus on their core strategic functions below:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
- Meeting safeguarding responsibilities
Governors will:
- have a clear understanding of the role for which they have volunteered
- become active participators and effective Governors as quickly as possible
- understand how to get to know their school and how to challenge
- be confident when dealing with written information
- be able to interrogate data
- be confident in managing their accountability responsibilities
- understand their safeguarding role and responsibilities
New or recently appointed/elected Governors
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
11th June 2025 (9:30am - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service