Direct Services to Schools

Courses
Refresher: Understanding Access Arrangements (AAs)

This course will provide information about:

  • the rationale for and overview of Access Arrangements
  • a wide range of different types of Access Arrangements
  • identifying pupil needs
  • the process of applying for Access Arrangements and collating evidence
It will also discuss:
  • what cognitive processing is and the demands of the secondary curriculum on pupils' cognitive processing skills
  • best practice in implementing a whole school approach to Access Arrangements while keeping the child at the heart of the process


At the end of the session, you will be clear in:

  • your understanding of the JCQ requirements
  • when and for whom you will need to make reasonable adjustments
  • how to organise pupils for Access Arrangements assessment
  • knowing what evidence to collate when applying for Access Arrangements
  • knowing what is needed for the JCQ inspection

Exams Officer, SENCOs, Access Arrangements Coordinators, SLT, Invigilators

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
10th December 2025 (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£50 for non-RBG schools

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Supporting Autistic Children in Primary (x5 weeks)
This 5-day course includes the following:
Week 1
  • What is Autism?  The diagnosis and our experiences.
Week 2
  • Sensory processing and strategies to support.
Week 3
  • Communication and strategies to support.
Week 4
  • Accessing the curriculum - strategies
Week 5
  • Managing behaviour, emotion and anxiety difficulties
Pupils will:
  • be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction, and access to all areas of the curriculum
Practitioners will:
  • have a deeper understanding of autism, and how it affects children and their families
  • be equipped with a range of strategies to support children with autism in mainstream primary school
Settings will:
  • have staff who have a greater understanding of best practice in relation to autistic children, as well as the sensory difficulties they experience which can affect their ability to be included
Staff supporting autistic pupils in primary schools, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
8th January 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
15th January 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
22nd January 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
29th January 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
5th February 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
£200 for non-RBG schools

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Date
17th April 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
24th April 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
1st May 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
8th May 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
15th May 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
£200 for non-RBG schools

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First Aid at Work - Requalification

This 2 day course will review the knowledge, skills and objectives necessary for First Aid.

This will include CPR, resuscitation, bandaging, burns, and other First Aid issues.  A copy of the latest edition of the First Aid at Work manual will be provided and the new certificate will be valid for three years.

Attendance is required on both dates.

Candidates can now requalify up to 28 days after the expiry but must produce their First Aid at Work certificate on the first day of the course as proof of eligibility.

Practitioners will:

  • be up-to-date and confident in their ability to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise at work

Those renewing their Health and Safety Regulations, First Aid at Work certificate

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
100% of attendees to have completed feedback, would recommend this course.
Date
8th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
9th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£240 for RBG schools
£265 for non-RBG schools

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Date
15th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
16th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£240 for RBG schools
£265 for non-RBG schools

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First Aid at Work

This course provides participants with all the knowledge, skills, and objectives necessary to act as First Aiders within the workplace.

The First Aid at Work certificate is awarded by the First Aid Industry Body in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and is valid for three years.  A copy of the latest edition of a First Aid manual and delegate pack will be provided for each participant.

Attendance is required on all 3 dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded the HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

Practitioners will:

  • be confident and prepared to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise at work

 

All interested staff from all schools. This course is open to anyone wishing to train as a First Aider.

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
12th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
13th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
14th January 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£355 for RBG schools
£365 for non-RBG schools

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Date
29th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
30th June 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
1st July 2026 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Eltham
Tutors
A qualified NUCO registered trainer registered with Ofqual
Cost
£355 for RBG schools
£365 for non-RBG schools

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