Upcoming Courses

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

NQT 13 – Promoting poetry in the classroom: This practical session will consider ways to develop teachers’ own subject knowledge and enjoyment of poetry. It will look at techniques to help lift poetry off the page to enhance children’s response to poems and to support children in writing their own poetry. Please bring with you a poem you remember from your childhood and one that you have used successfully (in any way) with your class.

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

NQT 14 – Teaching Christianity: This session will look at key Christian festivals and different approaches to teaching them to pupils in KS1 and KS2. There will be an opportunity to discuss strategies and to look at a range of resources and artefacts to support effective teaching of these festivals.

Mary Thorne leads on our Middle Leadership course and many of our RE courses. She is an experienced trainer of Middle Leaders in the UK, leads on RE for the LDBS primary schools and runs the RE network meetings.

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

• 17 May  @ 1.30 – 4.30pm
• 18 May  @ 1.30 – 4.30pm

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  @ 1.30 – 4.30pm
• 18 May  @ 1.30 – 4.30pm

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

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

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.”

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

NQT 15 – Teaching science – a practical approach: This practical session will provide teachers with the opportunity to take part in a range of science activities that can easily be adapted for use back in school. There will be an opportunity to share your experiences of teaching science with colleagues.

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.

Data Protection legislation requires continual attention and administration.

This session will focus on the mandatory data protection documents and the best way to maximise their effectiveness, whilst also minimising administration time. The documents which will be specially addressed are; Privacy Notices, the Record of Data Processing, Data Processing Agreements (including data sharing with PTA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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. 

Initially advertised as a 2-day face-to-face training course, 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 Summer Term One on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 20th April to secure your place on this course. Kindly note that all sessions will be held from 9.30am – 12.30pm:

• Session 1: 20th April
• Session 2: 22nd April
• Session 3: 27th April
• Session 4: 29th April

We will then be repeating this course (4 sessions) again in Summer Term Two on the following dates. Please book Session 1 on 24th 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: 24th May
• Session 2: 26th May
• Session 3: 8th June
• Session 4: 10th June

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 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.

NQT 16 – Teaching World Faiths: This session will look at the key tenets and festivals of the world faiths. We will also cover sensitivities relating to each faith. There will be an opportunity to discuss strategies and to look at a range of resources and artefacts to support effective teaching of RE.

Mary Thorne leads on our Middle Leadership course and many of our RE courses. She is an experienced trainer of Middle Leaders in the UK, leads on RE for the LDBS primary schools and runs the RE network meetings.

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

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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