Direct Services to Schools

Courses
**Introduction to Safeguarding**
This in person classroom based training is
essential for anyone new to safeguarding and
child protection, if there’s been a gap since
basic training or a safeguarding incident has taken
place. It provides foundational knowledge for
Level 2: Intermediate Safeguarding.
Course Aims: This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to
  • know the different areas of abuse - physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect
  • recognise signs and respond to appropriately
  • understand the significance of following policy and procedure
  • understand role of MASH & LADO
  • whistleblow confidently
Refresher
New childminders & qualified staff
Unqualified staff
Childminding assistants
Apprentices
Governing bodies
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
18th October 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)
Venue
The Woolwich Centre
Tutors
Cost
£20 for RBG schools
£20 for non-RBG schools

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First Aid Paediatric Course

This course will provide participants with training as Paediatric First Aiders within the workplace, incorporating particular skills for the treatment of injured and ill children and babies.

Day 1 will cover working with children aged 8 and above
Day 2 will cover working with babies from birth to 1 and children 1-7 years.

All participants will receive a delegate pack.  It should be noted that there is no examination on the second day, participants will be continually assessed during the course. Attendance is required on both dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded an Emergency First Aid (Children and Babies) certificate, valid for three years.

Pupils will:

  • be safer and have safeguarding needs met in a more appropriate and timely manner

Practitioners will:

  • feel confident and prepared to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise

All interested staff from all schools.

This course is open to anyone wishing to train as a First Aider – especially those working with children and babies.

Candidates must be physically fit with the ability and temperament to undertake First Aid training

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
20th October 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
21st October 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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Date
15th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
16th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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Date
19th March 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
20th March 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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Date
17th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
18th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£210 for RBG schools
£235 for non-RBG schools

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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.

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
21st October 2025 (9:30am - 3:30pm)
2nd December 2025 (9:30am - 3:30pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
Members of the School Improvement Service
Cost
£235 for RBG schools
£285 for non-RBG schools

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Primary RE Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary RE 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 Rahima Choudhury, Curriculum Leader of Guidance at Tallis & Associate RE Lecturer at Goldsmiths, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group.  Rahima has been running a successful primary and secondary RE hub in Greenwich for several years. Rahima is passionate about her subject and wants to share this passion across Greenwich schools.
Sessions will include:
  • Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of RE and identify areas to develop back in school
  • Explore the Foundation of RE and Threshold Concepts; look at sacred stories across beliefs and religions
  • Collaborate and share best practice with RE leads across Greenwich.
  • A close look at progression of different strands of RE from EYFS to YR7
  • A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
  • Understanding what excellence looks like
  • Collaborate on building a bank of high quality resources
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 RE teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
22nd October 2025 (12:00pm - 3:00pm)
Venue
Thomas Tallis School
Tutors
Rahima Choudhury
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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Date
25th March 2026 (12:30pm - 12:00pm)
Venue
East London Mosque
Tutors
Rahima Choudhury
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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