TRAINING AND CPD
Featured training & CPD
SEND and Inclusion Conference: Removing Barriers to Learning – Inclusive Practice for All
Event date - January 16, 2025
Event time - 9:00 am
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NCCE: Programming with the Micro:bit
Event date - November 15, 2024
Event time - 9:30 am
Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit. This course is for computing subject ... Read more
All upcoming training & CPD
Live online events
November 2024
Wed 13 Nov 2024
01:30 PM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
The network meetings will support you with developing a high quality curriculum, evaluating the quality of teaching and learning, supporting and mentoring colleagues, and assessing the attainment and progress of students.
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Thu 14 Nov 2024
01:30 PM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
This course will not only be an opportunity to network with maths subject leaders from across the borough but it will also deliver high quality CPD based on the latest research.
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Tue 19 Nov 2024
01:00 PM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (2 hours, 30 minutes)
Free to schools based in LBBD. This course is suitable for practitioners who would like to develop their skills on observing young children in the EYFS. It will also explore the importance of adult quality interactions to support children’s learning and development.
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Wed 20 Nov 2024
09:30 AM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (1 day)
The ‘Good Autism Practice’ training has been developed by the AET to support all practitioners working with children and young people on the autism spectrum in mainstream and specialist settings to develop their practice.
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Thu 21 Nov 2024
05:30 PM GMT - 06:30 PM GMT (1 hour)
Governing bodies have a role to play in ensuring the safeguarding of children, including online safety. This course will help governors understand their role and how to support the school with regards to online safety.
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Tue 26 Nov 2024
01:00 PM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (2 hours, 30 minutes)
The Crafting Non-Fiction Writing in Year 6 course will clarify the requirement for this type of writing at the 'greater depth' standard, through exploring the statements on the Teacher Assessment Framework in relation to writing. Participants will analyse writing at the 'greater depth' standard and consider how best to teach the craft of non-fiction writing.
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Wed 27 Nov 2024
10:30 AM GMT - 11:15 AM GMT (45 minutes)
A workshop to support your use of Integris in school, covering the standard admin reports.
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Thu 28 Nov 2024
01:30 PM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
Professional forum for subject leader development, updates and sharing good practice.
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Wed 4 Dec 2024
05:30 PM GMT - 07:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
A certificate of Accreditation will be awarded to governors who have successfully demonstrated that they have the knowledge and experience needed to complete the Level 2 self-assessment booklet after module 6.
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Thu 12 Dec 2024 - Thu 27 Feb 2025
01:00 PM GMT - 05:00 PM GMT (12 weeks)
This twilight course seeks to give staff, who are new to being the RE subject leader, in their primary school, an introduction to the roles and responsibilities involved in leading RE; ensuring they are ready for their work in the year ahead as effective middle leaders.
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Wed 8 Jan 2025
10:30 AM GMT - 11:30 AM GMT (1 hour)
A workshop to help schools prepare for the January Census.
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Wed 8 Jan 2025
05:30 PM GMT - 07:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
A certificate of Accreditation will be awarded to governors who have successfully demonstrated that they have the knowledge and experience needed to complete the Level 2 self-assessment booklet after module 6.
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Thu 9 Jan 2025
10:30 AM GMT - 11:15 AM GMT (45 minutes)
Free for schools subscribed to our MIS package. A workshop to help schools prepare for the January Census using Integris.
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Tue 28 Jan 2025
04:00 PM GMT - 06:00 PM GMT (2 hours)
This secondary religious education network meeting offers the opportunity to share updates, receive subject support, and share best practice.
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Tue 28 Jan 2025
05:30 PM GMT - 07:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
A certificate of Accreditation will be awarded to governors who have successfully demonstrated that they have the knowledge and experience needed to complete the Level 2 self-assessment booklet after module 6.
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Wed 5 Feb 2025
10:30 AM GMT - 11:15 AM GMT (45 minutes)
A workshop to support your use of Integris in school, covering the attendance module.
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Wed 5 Feb 2025
01:30 PM GMT - 03:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
We will discuss how to embed fieldwork into the geography curriculum. We will explore the range of techniques available to us and how to use them in the school grounds and local area. We will also look at how virtual fieldwork can support the development of children's skills and enhance first-hand fieldwork experiences. This will be a participatory and interactive session.
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Thu 6 Feb 2025
10:30 AM GMT - 11:15 AM GMT (45 minutes)
A workshop to support your use of Integris in school, covering the attendance reports.
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Fri 7 Feb 2025 - Fri 28 Mar 2025
10:00 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (8 weeks)
The L3 OCN London Dyslexia and Dyscalculia qualification (accreditation pending) is designed for educators, support staff, and other professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of dyslexia and dyscalculia. The course provides practical strategies for identifying and supporting individuals with these specific learning difficulties. We hope that delegates will carry onto further specialist training.
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Wed 12 Feb 2025
05:30 PM GMT - 07:30 PM GMT (2 hours)
A certificate of Accreditation will be awarded to governors who have successfully demonstrated that they have the knowledge and experience needed to complete the Level 2 self-assessment booklet after module 6.
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The CPD team
Mike Ormerod
Position: Head of Central Services and Operations and Safeguarding Strategic Lead
Mike is our interim Head of Central Services and Operations and is responsible for ensuring the central services team provides first class administrative and systems support to the organisation. Read more
Kate Gooding
Position: Senior School Improvement Adviser, Primary, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Kate is a Senior School Improvement Adviser with over 30 years’ experience of teaching and senior leadership in inner London schools. Kate is also the appropriate body lead and moderation manager at BDSIP. Read more
Martin Grant
Position: Associate School Improvement Partnership Adviser
I am a serving headteacher with over 25 years of experience of teaching and leadership in inner-city schools, both in London and ... Read more
How we can help your school
Thought leadership
2025 Place of Worship Competition
Barking & Dagenham SACRE is pleased to announce, in conjunction with BDSIP the 2025, Visit a Place of Worship Competition. We invite schools across Barking & Dagenham to explore beliefs and celebrate diversity through ... Read article
Adela Kay Research: Pressing Issues Affecting Young People in our Community: Literacy Attainment Gaps, Youth Violence, and Unique Challenges
Adela Kay, Assistant Headteacher at Aspire Virtual School, has conducted in-depth research on a variety of pressing issues affecting children and young people within our community. For September's research, you’ll find summaries and ... Read article
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