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This programme is suitable for senior leaders, English leaders, phase leaders and class teachers working with Lower KS2, offering a key CPD opportunity to support you in making accurate writing judgements.

Equally, it will support strong validation when discussing school assessments with parents, governors and external visitors, including inspectors. This is particularly important in the light of the current context and the disruption to pupils’ learning over the year, especially in writing.

This programme is suitable for senior leaders, English leaders, phase leaders and class teachers working with Upper KS2, offering a key CPD opportunity to support you in making accurate writing judgements.

Equally, it will support strong validation when discussing school assessments with parents, governors and external visitors, including inspectors. This is particularly important in the light of the current context and the disruption to pupils’ learning over the year, especially in writing.

Data Protection is a living, breathing legislation which requires continuous attention and administration.

This session will focus on the mandatory documents, their purpose, and the best ways to maximise their effectiveness whilst minimising administration time. The documents which will be specifically addressed are Privacy Notices, the Record of Data Processing, Data Processing Agreements and Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Two key questions facing school leaders with regard to the quality of education on offer are, ‘what research do we need to know?‘ and ‘how can we use it in our school?‘

Course objectives:

This one day course will give headteachers and school leaders the opportunity to explore the often impenetrable field of education, including the research underpinning the new inspection framework. The research will be demystified by translating it into practical strategies that can be implemented in school.

Participants will:

• gain a greater awareness of the key concepts that impact on curriculum design including progress, learning, automaticity, limitations of short-term memory, and cultural capital
• explore current research underpinning curriculum design, including cognitive science supporting the progression model etc and consider the 3 I’s in relation to this research
• explore research on meta-cognition and consider practical examples of what this looks like in the classroom
• explore learning & pedagogy practices including deep learning v shallow learning, and turning information into powerful knowledge
• benefit from reflection through reference to a sample of pupils’ work in any chosen subjects using the key questions (supplied) to consider what the provision and practice is like in your school

This course will assist leaders, including headteachers, to understand the implications of the changes to the EYFS Statutory Framework from September 2021. At the end of the session, leaders will have a clear understanding of the changes and what it means for their school.

A new course offered to Humanities subject leaders to support them in understanding the implications of the new Ofsted framework on their leadership role. The new Ofsted Framework focuses on ensuring that learners receive a high-quality education, through the school’s rich curriculum offer. This 1 day course is aimed at empowering History subject leaders to:

• Understand the implications of the new Ofsted framework on their leadership role
• Explore how intent, implementation and impact relate to each other within the context of a school’s History curriculum
• Consider the key elements of a ‘Deep Dive’ in History.
• Evaluate practical ways to drive forward improvements in History.

Leaders will also have the opportunity to consider:

• What knowledge and understanding are pupils expected to gain at each stage of their schooling and in each subject?
• How does our whole-school curriculum hang together?
• How does the school’s context inform the curriculum?
• Do pupils know more and remember more of the planned curriculum? How does this compare to expectations?

NQT 17 – Closing Ceremony: An overview of the year and an opportunity to jointly celebrate your first year as teachers. This will be held in a designated venue e.g. Westminster Abbey, where we will hand out certificates of completion for the first year of teaching.

This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

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Global Education Services Limited (GES LTD), a company established by Raj Mehta, was an approved supplier for phonics training and consultancy under the Department for Education (DfE) Matched Funding Scheme The Importance of Phonics between 2011 and 2013. Since then, the training has been updated to reflect the changes in this area of the curriculum and accountability in the primary education system.

This 1 day training session is based on the core criteria as outlined by the DfE in the recent validation process. It will be delivered in an interactive, multisensory manner with a good balance of theory, information, and practical activities so that attendees develop the necessary expertise to teach phonics effectively.

The aims & objectives for attendees are to:

• understand how the GES’s Simply Letters and Sounds SSP programme supports effective phonics teaching in your school
• acquire the necessary phonics subject knowledge and skills required to deliver high quality phonics lessons
• understand the expected pace and progression for phonics teaching in Reception and KS1 classes to ensure children acquire the phonic knowledge and skills to support successful reading and writing (spelling)
• recognise what effective phonics teaching looks like

The course will cover:

• Phonics knowledge and skills that underpins teaching each of the phases in Letters and Sounds
• the recommended pace, progression and assessment of phonic teaching in GES’s Simply Letters and Sounds Phases Two to Five
• application of phonic skills to reading and writing
• use of 100% decodable books to match the programme
• Implementation – key features of high-quality phonics teaching to include planning, teaching, assessment and tracking pupil progress

The training will be delivered by Raj Mehta who is an expert in phonics and early literacy. She was a communication, language, and literacy consultant for a London local authority. Raj coached, collaborated, and engaged with headteachers, senior leaders, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 staff across schools within the local authority to raise standards.

She has worked both nationally and internationally training leaders, teachers, teaching assistants and parents on phonics and early literacy.

This programme is suitable for newly-appointed Headteachers, Heads of School and experienced Deputy Headteachers aspiring to Headship in the next year to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

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The Education Inspection Framework (EIF) came into effect in September 2019 and was in place for two terms before being paused due to the pandemic. The focus of this framework ensures that learners receive a high-quality education, through the school’s rich curriculum offer.

During the course, leaders will delve into the ‘big questions’ relating to curriculum, explore the research that underpins the EIF and consider the implications for schools. Leaders will also learn how to effectively navigate an inspection within their setting, ultimately building their confidence.

This course will enable school leaders to spend time exploring and understanding the implications of the EIF and  four key judgements: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management.

By the end of this course, leaders will be able to:

• understand the role of leaders’ pre-inspection and during the actual inspection day/s
• consider the rubric of the four-point scale in each of the judgements in the Education Inspection Framework
• demystify the language and terminology used in the framework
• explore what intention, implementation, and impact mean within the context of a school’s curriculum offer
• effectively engage in rich professional dialogue about their school by scrutinising key questions
• explain the roles and responsibilities of middle leaders and teachers in relation to the Quality of Education judgement

Course dates: 30th September & 1st October 2021 (9.30 – 3.30pm each day)

“Incredibly helpful. A comprehensive explanation of the new framework. The trainer is very knowledgeable, clear and direct. I feel more confident about the inspection process.”

Day 2 of a 2 day course: The Education Inspection Framework (EIF) came into effect in September 2019 and was in place for two terms before being paused due to the pandemic. The focus of this framework ensures that learners receive a high-quality education, through the school’s rich curriculum offer.

During the course, leaders will delve into the ‘big questions’ relating to curriculum, explore the research that underpins the EIF and consider the implications for schools. Leaders will also learn how to effectively navigate an inspection within their setting, ultimately building their confidence.

This course will enable school leaders to spend time exploring and understanding the implications of the EIF and  four key judgements: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management.

By the end of this course, leaders will be able to:

• understand the role of leaders’ pre-inspection and during the actual inspection day/s
• consider the rubric of the four-point scale in each of the judgements in the Education Inspection Framework
• demystify the language and terminology used in the framework
• explore what intention, implementation, and impact mean within the context of a school’s curriculum offer
• effectively engage in rich professional dialogue about their school by scrutinising key questions
• explain the roles and responsibilities of middle leaders and teachers in relation to the Quality of Education judgement

Course dates: 30th September & 1st October 2021 (9.30 – 3.30pm each day)

Please see Day 1 to book your place ›

“Excellent content and coverage, delivered very effectively. I feel more prepared for an inspection that is due.”

With the increasing spotlight on middle leaders in the new inspection framework, there is an unambiguous focus on the ability of middle and phase leaders to improve teaching and learning and ultimately, drive forwards whole school improvement.

Leaders are being judged on their ability to develop the role of middle leaders – this includes looking at the quality of training in place to support middle leaders in effectively executing their roles and responsibilities.

Created for subject and or middle leaders across the primary phase of education, this one-day course introduces them to a range of effective strategies, approaches and knowledge that will help them grow in confidence and excel in this important role.

Middle leaders will be empowered to:

• consider the changes to the inspection framework and how this impacts on the school’s curriculum
• understand the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of middle leaders in light of the latest changes to the inspection framework
• use an audit tool to evaluate the Intent, Implementation, and Impact within your curriculum.
• investigate how monitoring can be carried out in the most effective way e.g. planning scrutiny, work sampling, learning walks, pupil interviews and lesson observations
• gain practical tips and ideas on how to effectively execute their role as a subject leader

Statutory requirement for education professionals meeting ‘robust 2-yearly training’ for those with a lead or designated professional role for safeguarding in schools. Having completed basic safeguarding training, this course equips professionals to perform their senior safeguarding function in schools.

Session dates are:

• 6 October  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm
• 7 October  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm

Course content includes:

• Latest legislation and procedures – reflecting the Education Acts and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2021)
• Policy development
• Awareness of multi-agency working
• Information sharing
• The referral processes
• Thresholds or risk analysis within the context of children and young people
• Management of safeguarding with staff and within schools – including the response to sexual violence and sexual harassment
• Challenging topics are also explored from a management level

“Excellent session, very informative and reinforces the message that what we do is so important.”

Statutory requirement for education professionals meeting ‘robust 2-yearly training’ for those with a lead or designated professional role for safeguarding in schools. Having completed basic safeguarding training, this course equips professionals to perform their senior safeguarding function in schools.

Session dates are:

• 6 October  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm
• 7 October  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm

Course content includes:

• Latest legislation and procedures – reflecting the Education Acts and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2021)
• Policy development
• Awareness of multi-agency working
• Information sharing
• The referral processes
• Thresholds or risk analysis within the context of children and young people
• Management of safeguarding with staff and within schools – including the response to sexual violence and sexual harassment
• Challenging topics are also explored from a management level

 Please see Day 1 to book your place ›

“Excellent session, very informative and reinforces the message that what we do is so important.”

This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

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This free session will provide an opportunity for school leaders to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the SIAMS schedule. It will also provide a helpful introduction to SIAMS for any leaders new to Church schools.

Jayne Pavlou is an experienced SIAMS inspector and a member of the Church of England Quality Assessors Group. She also leads on SIAMS for the LDBS.

This course will provide guidance and support to teachers new to the RE leader role with ready-to-use ideas to engage staff and pupils. It will give participants the knowledge and confidence they need to be an effective and inspirational leader of RE. The day will cover:

• Roles and responsibilities of leading RE in a church school
• How to promote and maintain a high profile of the subject within the school
• The law and the national picture for RE
• Understanding the Church of England Statement of Entitlement for RE
• Understanding the key principles that underpin curriculum design
• Understanding the LDBS agreed syllabus

Mary Thorne leads on many of our RE courses. She leads on RE for the LDBS primary schools and runs the RE network meetings.

“I went away feeling encouraged and equipped to carry out my role. Lots to think about, but also lots of great ideas shared.”

This course will assist leaders, including headteachers, to understand the implications of the changes to the EYFS Statutory Framework from September 2021. At the end of the session, leaders will have a clear understanding of the changes and what it means for their school.

This programme is suitable for subject leaders who have completed 2 or more years of successful classroom teaching. It will cover a range of leadership aspects to support you as a middle leader.

Day 1: The starting point – understanding whole school issues

• School context and history
• The role of the Governing Board
• School policies relevant to your role
• Using external school data to drive improvement
• What is your remit and who are your team?
• Knowing and resourcing your subject well
• ‘Championing’ your area of leadership

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School pay and appraisal policies must make performance-related progression the basis for all decisions on pay for classroom teachers and leaders. This session will look at key points from the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document in helping schools develop their approach to teachers’ and school leaders’ pay.

Terri Patterson is the Head of HR at the LDBS and a freelance HR trainer. She has extensive experience of working across all sectors in education.

“Really helpful. I feel much more empowered to use appraisal to support whole school development.”

Day 1 of our 6-day Teaching high quality RE in the primary school programme to support all those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge and skills in teaching RE.

It will provide you with solid subject knowledge across the world faiths, a bank of ideas and strategies to use back in the classroom and motivation to continue being an inspirational teacher of RE.

Day 1: What makes for high quality teaching and learning in RE?

• Enquiry-based learning – what does it look like?
• Creating big theological questions to drive the learning
• Understanding the progression of skills in RE
• Understanding what is meant by a balanced RE curriculum and its significance when teaching and learning
• Planning a unit of learning in RE
• Strategies and ideas to use in the classroom to ensure high quality outcomes

This course can be booked as an individual session. Alternatively, click here to book the entire programme ›

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

The aims and objectives of this course is to equip leaders and senior leaders to effectively monitor the quality of phonics and early reading provision in their schools. The training will cover:

• the application of phonics in reading and spelling
• checking the quality of phonics and early reading teaching
• using data effectively to continually raise standards and identifying key trends in communication and language, phonics and reading links across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• using resources effectively to support high quality teaching, including the use of decodable texts

The training will be delivered by Raj Mehta who is an expert in phonics and early literacy. She was a communication, language, and literacy consultant for a London local authority. Raj coached, collaborated, and engaged with headteachers, senior leaders, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 staff across schools within the local authority to raise standards.

She has worked both nationally and internationally training leaders, teachers, teaching assistants and parents on phonics and early literacy.

• “This course is very good, all very helpful and good to listen to how other teachers/leaders are delivering and closing gaps.”
• “If only Raj Mehta’s courses were free! I would attend them all.”

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

This session is aimed at making your life as easy as possible when processing data. We will look at the different lawful bases for data processing and provide guidance on their use. In addition there will be a special deep dive on consent and how to maximise it’s effectiveness. We will review the what, when and how of re-consent campaigns and also when legitimate interest may be a better option.

These courses are free for schools buying into our Data Protection support package but schools without a package are very welcome to attend, at the advertised cost per session.

This programme is suitable for newly-appointed Headteachers, Heads of School and experienced Deputy Headteachers aspiring to Headship in the next year to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

Click here to book your place ›

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

We know that school self-evaluation is a powerful tool in driving improvement in schools, and when it is done well, it propels school improvement. Underpinning effective self-evaluation is the ability to ask the right questions. A leadership team needs to dig under the surface of the school and really discover what is going on, in order to have an accurate view of the school.

Self-evaluation isn’t new but it is still cited as one of the most time consuming and challenging tasks by many school leaders. Far too often, the discussion around school self-evaluation is overly descriptive and narrative rather than evaluative.

This course is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills and understanding of how to write an evaluative and effective SEF, in line with the criteria of the inspection framework.

They will develop an increased understanding of how an effective SEF can provide a meaningful picture of the school by celebrating strengths and identifying key priorities for improvement. This course is filled with practical tips and hints on how to succinctly evidence where the school is at. It follows the new inspections handbook, breaking each of the judgements down into smaller components and provides key questions for leaders to consider.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• demonstrate an increased knowledge, skills and understanding of how to write an effective SEF
• explain the expectations and requirements of the new inspection framework
• tell the ‘story’ of their school, using key evidence to support
• know what to include in an effective SEF
• understand how to demonstrate the unique contextual factors that impact on provision and practice
• be better skilled at evidencing the quality of education drawing on a wide range of sources
• write evaluatively and succinctly

“This was one of the best courses I have been on in a long time. Fantastic training.”

This session will help anyone with responsibility for the management of support staff to be able to set suitable targets to enhance the performance of teaching assistants, premises and administrative staff and to have an understanding of relevant support staff terms and conditions.

Terri Patterson is the Head of HR at the LDBS and a freelance HR trainer. She has extensive experience of working across all sectors in education.

• “A really practical and helpful course which addressed what I needed to know and told me a lot more too. I can take this into my workplace confidently.”
• “Thanks! Please run this training again.”

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

This practical course focuses on how to teach reading to ensure that pupils make the necessary progress towards achieving greater depth in reading.

A variety of texts will be explored to ensure pupils are offered high quality reading opportunities and extension activities to provide depth and breadth. We will develop good quality questioning to enable pupils to think deeply about the text they are reading and give higher level responses. We will also consider how best to prepare our pupils for the KS2 reading paper.

Course objectives

• to provide depth and breadth through high quality reading opportunities
• to develop good quality questioning to extend pupils’ thinking and analysis of text
• to have a good understanding of the end of KS2 assessment performance descriptors for reading and the requirements of the KS2 reading paper

This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

Click here to book your place ›

Day 2 of our 6-day Teaching high quality RE in the primary school programme to support all those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge and skills in teaching RE. 

It will provide you with solid subject knowledge across the world faiths, a bank of ideas and strategies to use back in the classroom and motivation to continue being an inspirational teacher of RE.

Day 2: Developing secure subject knowledge in Christianity

• Understanding the main beliefs and practices of Christianity
• Understanding the big story of the Bible through eight core concepts
• Exploring the meaning of Advent and Lent
• Exploring the meaning behind Christmas, Easter and Pentecost
• How to effectively teach Biblical text analysis across the primary age-range
• Tackling sensitive issues related to Christianity

This course can be booked as an individual session. Alternatively, click here to book the entire programme ›

This 1/2 day course provides an opportunity for subject leaders and teachers to broaden their understanding of their role as leaders of Design & Technology (DT) as well as that of the subject.

Aims & objectives:

• a clear understanding of DT and its processes
• clarity about the expectations of the National Curriculum
• advice on how to develop a curriculum map for DT

The course will explore the role of the science subject leader and its associated responsibilities. It will cover a range of strategies for fulfilling them; from identifying and promoting effective primary science teaching, to auditing and leading science in your school.

Naomi Hiscock works for the Science Learning Centre London as a trainer, delivering INSET both at The Centre based at the Institute of Education and in schools.

“Really good course – especially being new to science leadership, good to network and share ideas. I feel confident to implement some things back to school now.”

This programme is suitable for subject leaders who have completed 2 or more years of successful classroom teaching. It will cover a range of leadership aspects to support you as a middle leader.

Day 2: Ensuring a quality education for all

• What makes for a quality education and how do we measure impact?
• Understanding the relationship between intent, implementation and impact
• Developing skills in carrying out lesson visits
• Giving effective feedback
• Developing skills in how to have a ‘difficult’ conversation
• Pupils’ attitude and behaviour – promoting positive approaches in your area

Click here to book your place ›

Day 3 of our 6-day Teaching high quality RE in the primary school programme to support all those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge and skills in teaching RE. 

It will provide you with solid subject knowledge across the world faiths, a bank of ideas and strategies to use back in the classroom and motivation to continue being an inspirational teacher of RE.

Day 3: Developing secure subject knowledge in Judaism and Islam

• Understanding the main beliefs and practices of Judaism and Islam
• Exploring the meaning behind the major festivals celebrated within the religion
• Using artefacts to enhance learning
• Strategies and ideas to use in the classroom to ensure high quality outcomes
• Tackling sensitive issues related to the faiths being studied

This course can be booked as an individual session. Alternatively, click here to book the entire programme ›

Ofsted’s new Education Inspection Framework (EIF) came into effect in September 2019. To meet the ‘outstanding’ criteria under the EIF,  schools must first meet ALL aspects of the ‘good’ criteria consistently and securely and then the additional ‘outstanding’ criteria. This heralds a shift from the ‘best fit’ approach used for the ‘outstanding’ criteria in the previous framework.

From September 2021, plans are in place for all formerly exempt schools to be inspected under the EIF (subject to any disruption caused by the pandemic). Schools that have gone the longest since their last inspection will be prioritised.

This course is aimed at giving leaders the time to explore the key principles and research that underpin the EIF. They will delve deeper into the ‘outstanding’ criteria for the four key judgements of the Education Inspection Framework to understand the expectations and scope.

By the end of the course, leaders will:

• consider the rubric of the four-point scale in each of the judgements in the Education Inspection Framework, with a particular focus on ‘outstanding’
• understand the language and terminology used in the framework
• consider the changes to the inspection framework and how these impacts on the school’s curriculum
• understand the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of all leaders in light of the latest changes to the inspection framework
• demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of the scope of the ‘outstanding’ criteria in all four key judgements

This programme is suitable for newly-appointed Headteachers, Heads of School and experienced Deputy Headteachers aspiring to Headship in the next year to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

Click here to book your place ›

This programme is suitable for subject leaders who have completed 2 or more years of successful classroom teaching. It will cover a range of leadership aspects to support you as a middle leader.

Day 3: Leading with a clear vision, preparing for inspection and engaging with all stakeholders

• Leading and managing with a vision
• Preparing for inspection
• Understanding what a ‘deep dive’ might look like
• Engaging the wider community, including parents/carers, in school improvement
• Cultural capital – what does it mean in your context?
• Effective action planning and evaluating impact
• Planning your next steps back in school in your role as a middle leader

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This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

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Day 4 of our 6-day Teaching high quality RE in the primary school programme to support all those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge and skills in teaching RE. 

It will provide you with solid subject knowledge across the world faiths, a bank of ideas and strategies to use back in the classroom and motivation to continue being an inspirational teacher of RE.

Day 4: Developing secure subject knowledge in Hinduism and Sikhism

• Understanding the main beliefs and practices of Hinduism and Sikhism
• Exploring the meaning behind the major festivals celebrated within the religion
• Using artefacts to enhance learning
• Strategies and ideas to use in the classroom to ensure high quality outcomes
• Tackling sensitive issues related to the faiths being studied

This course can be booked as an individual session. Alternatively, click here to book the entire programme ›

Is your school vision really embedded in the life of the school? Is it really having a positive impact on the lives of pupils and adults within your school community? This course will provide the opportunity for up to 3 SLT/GB members to consider how to develop rigorous and robust systems for reviewing the impact of the school’s vision.

Jayne Pavlou is an experienced SIAMS inspector and a member of the Church of England Quality Assessors Group. She also leads on SIAMS for the LDBS.

“An excellent use of information, clarification, idea sharing and inspiring examples.”

This morning session, led by our experienced HR team, will support new and experienced Headteachers in exploring how to effectively manage parental complaints and how to address the challenges they present to management in primary schools.

Terri Patterson is the Head of HR at the LDBS and a freelance HR trainer. She has extensive experience of working across all sectors in education.

• “Very timely as we have to rewrite our policy and have recently had some unusual complaints to deal with.”
• “Thanks for the professional delivery and for giving us lots of useful information to support us if and when handling complaints.”

The only way to 100% mitigate the risk of processing data would be to stop processing it.

As this is not a viable option, the next best thing is to understand and pre-empt what can go wrong so you can mitigate against this. This course will focus on the risks you need to be aware of whenever you make a change to your data and the strategies and documents which can support you in this.

This programme is suitable for newly-appointed Headteachers, Heads of School and experienced Deputy Headteachers aspiring to Headship in the next year to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

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These sessions form part of a unit of learning to support SENCO’s, class teachers and support staff who want to develop an understanding of the  Autism spectrum and how best to support children and their families in any setting. Attending as teams is actively encouraged.

• Session 1: 25 January 2022 @ 9.30 – 12.30am
  This practical and collaborative session will help attendees to understand the main areas of difference for children on the Autism spectrum. It will provide ideas on how to successfully develop the learning environment and curriculum for all learners.
• Session 2: 24 February 2022 @ 9.30 – 12.30am
  Building on Session 1, practitioners will consider ways to include children with Autism in a mainstream classroom. Another practical session providing top tips, resources and quick adaptations the aim of helping you to include children and set them up for success in the mainstream classroom.

This course is offered by the senior leadership team of Kentish Town CE Primary School (Camden). A highly inclusive, outstanding school with 2 additional resource bases, their provision for SEND children was described as ‘exceptional’ by Ofsted in December 2017.

The course leader was fantastic, knowledgeable, current, enthusiastic and informative, sharing practical strategies for the classroom. Really helpful with lots of practical, realistic advice and resources. Great session – thanks!

This course is suitable for senior leaders and teachers leading on spiritual development in their schools. The aims & objectives are to:

• explore a number of different ways of looking at and understanding spirituality
• explore what spirituality looks like across the curriculum
• how to encourage, develop and foster children’s spiritual growth in all aspects of the curriculum and school life
• share ideas on how to develop high quality provision, giving leaders the confidence and resources to go back and try in their own schools

• Mary Thorne leads on many of our RE courses. She leads on RE for the LDBS primary schools and runs the RE network meetings.
• Sally Moore is skilled in mentoring, developing SMSC and promoting positive mental health.

“Thank you so much for the ideas and clarification on many aspects. It was great to be able to share ideas.”

This course is suitable for clergy and church workers leading on spiritual development in their schools. The aims & objectives are to:

• explore a number of different ways of looking at and understanding spirituality
• explore what spirituality looks like across the curriculum
• how to encourage, develop and foster children’s spiritual growth in all aspects of the curriculum and school life
• share ideas on how to develop high quality provision, giving leaders the confidence and resources to go back and try in their own schools

• Mary Thorne leads on many of our RE courses. She leads on RE for the LDBS primary schools and runs the RE network meetings.
• Sally Moore is skilled in mentoring, developing SMSC and promoting positive mental health.

“Thank you so much for the ideas and clarification on many aspects. It was great to be able to share ideas.”

This course is designed for senior leaders and teachers who wish to develop their understanding of the purpose and role collective worship plays in the life of church schools.

The course will address how to deliver engaging and innovative worship across the primary age range focusing particularly on the following areas:

• How to ensure collective worship is an expression of the school’s Christian vision
• The importance of effective partnership working between church and school
• How to plan effective collective worship across a week, term and year
• Developing the role of pupils in planning, leading and evaluating collective worship
• What high quality monitoring and evaluation of collective worship looks like

Reference will be made to the new Church of England statement of expectation and entitlement for collective worship.

This course is designed for clergy and church workers who wish to develop their understanding of the purpose and role collective worship plays in the life of church schools.

The course will address how to deliver engaging and innovative worship across the primary age range focusing particularly on the following areas:

• How to ensure collective worship is an expression of the school’s Christian vision
• The importance of effective partnership working between church and school
• How to plan effective collective worship across a week, term and year
• Developing the role of pupils in planning, leading and evaluating collective worship
• What high quality monitoring and evaluation of collective worship looks like

Reference will be made to the new Church of England statement of expectation and entitlement for collective worship.

“It was a really helpful introduction to collective worship and enabled me to gain a much clearer understanding of the purpose and elements of collective worship.”

Statutory requirement for education professionals meeting ‘robust 2-yearly training’ for those with a lead or designated professional role for safeguarding in schools. Having completed basic safeguarding training, this course equips professionals to perform their senior safeguarding function in schools.

Session dates are:

• 31 January @ 9.30 – 12.30pm
• 01 February  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm

Course content includes:

• Latest legislation and procedures – reflecting the Education Acts and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2021)
• Policy development
• Awareness of multi-agency working
• Information sharing
• The referral processes
• Thresholds or risk analysis within the context of children and young people
• Management of safeguarding with staff and within schools – including the response to sexual violence and sexual harassment
• Challenging topics are also explored from a management level

“Excellent session, very informative and reinforces the message that what we do is so important.”

Statutory requirement for education professionals meeting ‘robust 2-yearly training’ for those with a lead or designated professional role for safeguarding in schools. Having completed basic safeguarding training, this course equips professionals to perform their senior safeguarding function in schools.

Session dates are:

• 31 January  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm
• 01 February  @ 9.30 – 12.30pm

Course content includes:

• Latest legislation and procedures – reflecting the Education Acts and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2021)
• Policy development
• Awareness of multi-agency working
• Information sharing
• The referral processes
• Thresholds or risk analysis within the context of children and young people
• Management of safeguarding with staff and within schools – including the response to sexual violence and sexual harassment
• Challenging topics are also explored from a management level

 Please see Day 1 to book your place ›

“Excellent session, very informative and reinforces the message that what we do is so important.”

This programme is suitable for subject leaders who have completed 2 or more years of successful classroom teaching. It will cover a range of leadership aspects to support you as a middle leader.

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This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

Click here to book your place ›

Day 5 of our 6-day Teaching high quality RE in the primary school programme to support all those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge and skills in teaching RE.

It will provide you with solid subject knowledge across the world faiths, a bank of ideas and strategies to use back in the classroom and motivation to continue being an inspirational teacher of RE.

Day 5: Enriching the RE curriculum : this will involve visiting places of worship, a museum or art gallery and listening and engaging with outside speakers from different faith communities

• Preparing for the visit, the visit itself, follow up learning back in the classroom
• Using outside speakers to enhance learning
• Exploring diversity within a faith tradition
• How to make effective cross-curricular links

This course can be booked as an individual session. Alternatively, click here to book the entire programme ›

This full-day course provides subject leaders and teachers with an in-depth look at the formative and summative assessment of science.

Participants will be provided with a clear understanding of the expectations of the National Curriculum statements and a range of strategies that will enable teachers to confidently make formative assessments to inform their planning, and robust summative assessments on the completion of both science themes and school years.

Naomi Hiscock works for the Science Learning Centre London as a trainer, delivering INSET both at The Centre based at the Institute of Education and in schools.

These sessions form part of a unit of learning to support SENCO’s, class teachers and support staff who want to develop an understanding of the  Autism spectrum and how best to support children and their families in any setting. Attending as teams is actively encouraged.

• Session 1: 25 January 2022 @ 9.30 – 12.30am
  This practical and collaborative session will help attendees to understand the main areas of difference for children on the Autism spectrum. It will provide ideas on how to successfully develop the learning environment and curriculum for all learners.
• Session 2: 24 February 2022 @ 9.30 – 12.30am
  Building on Session 1, practitioners will consider ways to include children with Autism in a mainstream classroom. Another practical session providing top tips, resources and quick adaptations the aim of helping you to include children and set them up for success in the mainstream classroom.

Please see Session 1 to book your place ›

This course is offered by the senior leadership team of Kentish Town CE Primary School (Camden). A highly inclusive, outstanding school with 2 additional resource bases, their provision for SEND children was described as ‘exceptional’ by Ofsted in December 2017.

Fantastic, knowledgeable, current, enthusiastic and informative, sharing practical strategies for the classroom. Great session—thanks Miriam!

Day 6 of our 6-day Teaching high quality RE in the primary school programme to support all those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge and skills in teaching RE.

It will provide you with solid subject knowledge across the world faiths, a bank of ideas and strategies to use back in the classroom and motivation to continue being an inspirational teacher of RE.

Day 6: Promoting religious literacy in the classroom

• Understanding what being religiously literate means
• Teaching religious vocabulary creatively
• Promoting effective talk in the classroom
• Inclusive RE – what does it look like?
• Strategies and ideas to use back in the classroom

This course can be booked as an individual session. Alternatively, click here to book the entire programme ›

Data Protection legislation has given Data subjects unprecedented access to the information held on them by Data Controllers. This has created an environment where requests to controllers are increasingly regular.

This session will focus on ensuring you have a a robust framework in place to easily identify and deal with data requests without them causing undue concern. The specific types of requests which will be addressed are Subject Access, Freedom of Information, Rectification and Restriction of Processing.

This training is for Key Stage 1 teachers to support them in delivering GES’s Simply Letters and Sounds and the spelling programme as outlined in The National Curriculum, English Appendix 1 : Spelling.

This 90 minute online training session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach the spelling programme in KS1 so that it that extends and builds upon children’s phonics knowledge and segmenting skills for spelling.

Course aims & objectives:

• Deepen phonemic and morphological knowledge essential to the teaching of spelling conventions and patterns
• Deepen understanding of how the spelling programme builds upon pupils’ prior phonics knowledge
• Enable teachers to explicitly teach spelling strategies that are applied to high frequency words, subject related vocabulary and individual pupils’ bank of known words
• To understand the teaching sequence and plan progressively for the teaching of spelling conventions whilst providing a cross curricular focus

The course will cover:

• The statutory requirements for Year 2 Spelling programme in the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of the Spelling System
• The teaching sequence for spelling
• Analysis of pupils’ writing samples with a specific focus of the application of phonics and knowledge of spelling

This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

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This in-depth, 1 day course gives subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the progression within the working scientifically skills.

This course will provide subject leaders and teachers with a range of strategies to support the explicit teaching of the ‘working scientifically’ skills to ensure appropriate progression through the school and their integration with scientific enquiry.

Naomi Hiscock works for the Science Learning Centre London as a trainer, delivering INSET both at The Centre based at the Institute of Education and in schools.

Suitable for newly-appointed Headteachers, Heads of School and experienced Deputy Headteachers aspiring to Headship in the next year to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

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This 1/2 day course provides subject leaders and teachers with an introduction to the Design & Technology process.

Participants will investigate and evaluate an existing product and practice a technical skill. They will then develop a design brief and design, make and evaluate a final product.

NOTE: this course will be held at Kentish Town Primary School in Camden and if there is sufficient interest we may be able to offer this to school clusters in other areas.

Please contact us should you like to arrange this for your schools ›

This course provides senior leaders with the opportunity to consider how they might develop their case for excellence. The session will include a contribution from a headteacher of a school which has recently been judged as excellent.

Please note: This course is designed to accommodate two attendees from the same school.

Jayne Pavlou is an experienced SIAMS inspector and a member of the Church of England Quality Assessors Group. She also leads on SIAMS for the LDBS.

“Really helpful in allowing us to reflect where we are at the moment and what to do next.”

This programme explores key areas of leadership within the context of schools in London and provides opportunities for self-reflection on your leadership journey. Topics are grounded in the day-to-day experience of participants and that of the experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who contribute to the course.

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Suitable for newly-appointed Headteachers, Heads of School and experienced Deputy Headteachers aspiring to Headship in the next year to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful school.

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We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

This course is certificated and can serve as evidence of the statutory 2 year training for DSLs. Session dates are:

• 17 May  @ 9.30am – 12.30pm
• 18 May  @ 9.30am – 12.30pm

Both virtual sessions will form the certification of attendance and so attendees will need to be available for both. It covers the following aspects:

• The role and key responsibilities of the DSL
• Understanding key legislation and guidance and discussing messages from recent serious case reviews (SCRs)
• Managing disclosures
• Actions to take when informed of a range of concerns about a child or young person
• Understanding the issues in connection with recording and sharing of information, including that of confidentiality
• Making referrals to external agencies
• Understanding the procedures for allegations against staff, including the Headteacher

“Lynne was extremely informative with excellent up-to-date knowledge to share.”

This course is certificated and can serve as evidence of the statutory 2 year training for DSLs. Session dates are:

• 17 May  @ 9.30am – 12.30pm
• 18 May  @ 9.30am – 12.30pm

Both virtual sessions will form the certification of attendance and so attendees will need to be available for both. It covers the following aspects:

• The role and key responsibilities of the DSL
• Understanding key legislation and guidance and discussing messages from recent serious case reviews (SCRs)
• Managing disclosures
• Actions to take when informed of a range of concerns about a child or young person
• Understanding the issues in connection with recording and sharing of information, including that of confidentiality
• Making referrals to external agencies
• Understanding the procedures for allegations against staff, including the Headteacher

 Please see Day 1 to book your place ›

“Lynne was extremely informative with excellent up-to-date knowledge to share.”

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

This programme is suitable for subject leaders who have completed two or more years of successful classroom teaching. It will cover a range of leadership aspects to support you as a middle leader.

Click here to book your place ›

We are delighted to offer this course as an online training opportunity run by Mental Health First Aid England instructors. 

This online course is split into 4 manageable sessions which are built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. There will also be independent study work between sessions and tutors will be available to support you through these.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First-Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being, the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

It will also help develop the enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and build the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

The first course (4 sessions) will take place in Autumn Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 9th November to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 9th November
• Session 2: 11th November
• Session 3: 16th November
• Session 4: 18th November

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 17th May to secure your place on this course. Once again, kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 17th May
• Session 2: 19th May
• Session 3: 24th May
• Session 4: 26th May

Please provide us your home address in order to receive the learning materials and certificate. Your details is for posting the learning materials purpose only, we will not use your details for any other purpose. 

This 1/2 day course provides subject leaders and teachers with an introduction to the benefits of using outdoor learning to enhance the science curriculum.

Participants will develop their understanding of the benefits of outdoor learning and consider the potential barriers. It will highlight the opportunities for outdoor learning within the Science National Curriculum, demonstrating how it is vital to some topics and beneficial to others.

Part of the time will be spent in the school grounds and therefore participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

NOTE: this course will be held at Kentish Town Primary School in Camden and if there is sufficient interest we may be able to offer this to school clusters in other areas.

Please contact us should you like to arrange this for your schools ›