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Education Continuing Professional Development

All adults working in schools and settings benefit from high-quality professional learning. Our advisors are actively involved in research to ensure that our CPD offer is current and relevant to the needs of schools. This ongoing research, as well as partnerships with key national organisations has informed our offer for 2024-2025.

We offer a range of courses, networks and programmes covering almost all areas of the curriculum and all phases, meeting the development needs of leaders, teachers, and teaching support staff. Our CPD is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and virtual training.

For more information and to book our CPD offer for 2024-2025, please email us at CPD@durham.gov.uk

Education Durham course directory

Date and time

12/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

11/03/2025

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Sketchbooks are an essential part of the art and design curriculum and developing a ‘habit of use’ for these should be developed in Key Stage 1 and 2. This session is designed to give participants the confidence to use sketchbooks to support the learning journey. It will explore how sketchbooks can be used to help pupils to think, generate ideas, and experiment, and to allow teachers to track individual progress, and review and revisit ideas. This course will look at art history using a diverse range of practitioners, to show how ideas are generated in a range of professions through drawing/sketching. The practical hands-on 'making' element in this course will model how to encourage the creative process to staff and pupils and will allow participants to develop their own practical skills through experiencing some of the ways that learners could use their sketchbooks. Participants will be encouraged to bring along examples of books from their own school setting, to share with others in a supportive and non-judgemental way. Following the course, participants will have access to a wide range of relevant and useful resources through a padlet board.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

28/04/2025

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

11/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

10/03/2025

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This session provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet and talk about evidence within pupils’ books and to moderate their judgements in relation to end of key stage standards. Guidance will be given around using the statutory Teacher Assessment Frameworks to assess reading, writing and maths. Experienced moderators will be on hand to facilitate discussions and share any key messages around assessment.

Audience: Classroom teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

10/03/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This session provides an opportunity for Year 2 teachers to meet and talk about evidence within pupils’ books and to moderate their judgements in relation to end of key stage standards. In the absence of statutory assessment requirements, participants will be supported to make accurate teacher assessments against age-related expectations in reading, writing and maths. There will be a focus on whether pupils are demonstrating that they are on track to meet expectations by the end of the year and how teachers can know and articulate this. Experienced moderators will be on hand to facilitate discussions and share any key messages around assessment.

Audience: Classroom teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

20/05/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in maths, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

03/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in languages, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

05/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in history, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

09/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in RE, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

12/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in science, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

17/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in D&T, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

23/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in music, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

24/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in art, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

26/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in geography, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

01/07/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in computing, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place. 

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

03/07/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Since the publication of the Ofsted inspection framework in 2019, schools have focused time and energy around the development of their curricula and subject implementation in the classroom. As Ofsted moves towards focusing on the impact of the curriculum, we are encouraging head teachers and subject leaders to come together to consider how we can tell if the curriculum is having an impact. Using insights from recent Ofsted inspections, we will reflect upon how we can ensure progress is being made and the planned curriculum content and sequence is leading to positive impact in learning. Together we will discuss whether we are asking the right questions around our curriculum design and lesson content, whether teaching approaches are working well and, perhaps most importantly whether the questions we ask of the children around what they have learnt and remembered really give us insight into how the curriculum is working. Prior to this course, the course facilitator will be in touch to ask you to bring evidence that shows impact in PE, so good practise can be shared and collaborative discussions can take place.

Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

09/07/2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Office staff in schools play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. They are the administrative backbone, managing everything from student records to communication with parents and staff coordination. This drop-in opportunity will enable office staff to meet key contacts across the Council so they can put faces to names and know the right people to contact, in a range of different situations. The intention is that office staff are able to maintain and develop efficient and effective administrative processes, supported by the right people, which will directly impact upon the overall functioning of your school.

Audience: Office staff

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

28/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

30/01/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Adaptive teaching underpins effective classroom practice. It ensures an inclusive classroom where all learners can thrive and make progress. This course explores what adaptive teaching is and how teachers can employ these techniques in computing lessons. Attendees will leave the session with a better understanding of how adaptive teaching can be applied to any teaching context but with specific techniques and examples to support the teaching of computing.

Audience: Subject leaders and teachers of computing

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

06/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Following on from the autumn network, spring network meetings focus on classroom implementation and progression, particularly with exam classes. In addition to hearing key updates, subject leaders will be supported to consider how well the curriculum is working across the school and how monitoring activities such as learning walks, work scrutinies, pupil and staff voice can be used to inform next steps. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

02/06/2025

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

10/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity to strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

18/06/2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

New for 2025 A personal and professional development day for computing leads. This full day will look at aspects of the primary computing curriculum in detail. The day will offer a range of practical workshops for computing leads to participate in with a view to reviewing and developing their knowledge of the curriculum. Examples of workshops will include unplugged activities, primary coding (KS1 and KS2), effective use of digital devices etc (full workshop list will be issued nearer the date).

Audience: Subject leaders and teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

10/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In response to feedback from secondary D&T leaders, the spring term network will take the form of a drop-in session. This will enable subject leaders to join an online meeting between the times below and speak to Mike Nelson about queries, to discuss action plans and review next steps. You may wish to discuss curriculum implementation and progression, exam preparation, subject monitoring and/ or VEX competition entries. Please apply and our business support team will be in touch with a link to join the drop-in call.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

19/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

28/04/2025

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

05/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

25/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

06/03/2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Crafting digital content is an integral component of a comprehensive digital literacy curriculum. This workshop day will provide a diverse array of sessions encompassing a wide spectrum of digital media production. The content will prove beneficial for educators involved in teaching digital media production, as well as those tasked with creating digital media to enhance their school or setting's visibility online. Select from workshops on digital audio, digital film-making and digital photography and learn how to use these to best effect in the classroom.

Audience: Teachers and HLTAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

20/03/2025

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this session attendees will cover the ethics of Artificial Intelligence: is using AI cheating? This session will cover key points such as: responsible use of AI tools by students and educators; addressing potential biases in AI algorithms; ensuring data privacy and security; things to think about when writing an acceptable use policy for AI. Crucially, by attending this session you'll gain the knowledge and resources to navigate the ethical and safe use of AI in your school community. Attendees will learn how to make effective use of AI in the classroom including what makes a good generative statement, the features and benefits of the various tools and quick tips to make your teaching life easier and more productive. Attendees will learn about large language model tools, generative images and emerging developments in the field of AI.

Audience: Senior leaders, classroom teachers, HLTAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

04/06/2025

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The devices you have in your school/setting have a range of accessibility features designed to support learners, whatever their needs. Through this course, you will explore these built-in features within digital devices, learning how to locate and activate them to promote more independent learning. Attendees will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to customize existing devices enhancing their ability to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Understanding available features and how learners can independently utilise them can significantly reduce teacher workload.

Audience: Subject leaders, classroom teachers, HLTAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

30/01/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This programme will consider the key principles and practices to create a positive and productive learning culture in the classroom. This is a key area of development for those new to teaching who are learning the craft of creating a culture of learning in their lesson setting. The sessions will focus on the routines necessary to create a culture of learning. It will consider strategies and techniques to deal with low-level disruption and also behaviours that concern us in the classroom. Running through the sessions will be the importance of developing positive and production relationships with your children and young people.
The focus of this programme is to equip a new teacher with the approaches, techniques and strategies of creating a culture of learning in their lesson setting. The expectation is that teachers will trial practical strategies in their classrooms and be able to reflect on how they impacted on their students' learning and behaviours. This programme is aimed at new teachers so this will provide a safe and inclusive platform to discuss strengths, positives and areas for development in their journey as a novice teacher in the classroom.
The benefits for the school

Audience: Early career teachers and teachers in their first five years

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £195

Non-Partner : £285

 

Date and time

12/03/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face-to-face session is an opportunity for early career teachers to network with each other and share experiences. The network meetings are informal sessions intended for you to meet with other ECTs and receive support and guidance from the Education Durham team. The sessions provide a valuable source of updates and a forum to raise and discuss issues that are relevant during the early stages of your teaching career. It will compliment your early career framework-based training and create links with other new teachers in the local area. ECTs can also seek advice and guidance from more experienced teachers and those who have experience in the induction process of early career teachers.

Audience: Early Career Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

12/06/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face-to-face session is an opportunity for early career teachers to network with each other and share experiences. The network meetings are informal sessions intended for you to meet with other ECTs and receive support and guidance from the Education Durham team. The sessions provide a valuable source of updates and a forum to raise and discuss issues that are relevant during the early stages of your teaching career. It will compliment your early career framework-based training and create links with other new teachers in the local area. ECTs can also seek advice and guidance from more experienced teachers and those who have experience in the induction process of early career teachers.

Audience: Early Career Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

23/01/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course, for ECTs working in early years, will provide opportunities to explore ethos and culture within your school for EYFS and how this shapes provision and practice. Sharing effective practice is a focal point for these sessions. In response to feedback, we will look at supporting other adults, curriculum development, the learning environment and establishing a realistic structure and routine. Participants will benefit from focused support on current issues and an increased understanding of age-related expectations, adapting to the needs of children and being able to talk about their provision and practice with confidence. The school will benefit from staff having a deeper understanding of effective provision and practice in the EYFS. Participants will be able to articulate their rationale behind their practice.

Audience: Early career teachers in EYFS

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £195

Non-Partner : £285

 

Date and time

31/01/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Supporting communication and language in early years and Key Stage 1 is crucial for children's overall development. It helps them to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to understand others, to build essential listening and comprehension skills, to develop vocabulary and, ultimately, to succeed in school. This suite of courses is designed to unpick the many elements and strands of communication and language. Join us for some or all of these sessions to understand how to best support communication and language skills from EYFS to KS1. In this session, discover how to boost young children's listening and attention skills, including memory, in our course! Learn effective techniques to help them focus, remember, and follow sequences and to begin to understand the link to phonological awareness.

Audience: Early Years and KS1 teachers

Phase: Early years and primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

04/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the spring term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they are supporting their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

05/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the spring term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they are supporting their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

06/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the spring term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they are supporting their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

12/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the spring term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they are supporting their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

13/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the Spring term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they are supporting their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

13/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the spring term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they are supporting their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

13/03/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Dialogic reading is the process of having a dialogue with children around the text they are reading. This twilight session will showcase one school’s approach to dialogic reading and demonstrate how it can be implemented simply and effectively across nursery and reception.
It will provide participants with an overview of dialogic reading and the research behind this approach. It will share how the school selected their book spine and, using this, introduced a simple progressive approach to dialogic reading focussing on the love of reading and the development of children’s vocabulary, language, reading skills and confidence. Through presentation, discussion and hands on exploration of the approach across the early years provision, participants will come away with a clear understanding of dialogic reading and practical strategies as to how an effective approach can be implemented in their own setting.

Audience: Early years leaders and practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

18/03/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Supporting communication and language in early years and Key Stage 1 is crucial for children's overall development. It helps them to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to understand others, to build essential listening and comprehension skills, to develop vocabulary and, ultimately, to succeed in school. This suite of courses is designed to unpick the many elements and strands of communication and language. Join us for some or all of these sessions to understand how to best support communication and language skills from EYFS to KS1. In this session, explore how play can boost a child's language skills. We'll dive into different types of play like doll play, role play, small world scenarios etc. You'll discover how each type of play can help a child develop their language abilities and how these can be extended into Key Stage 1. Through simple activities and games, we'll show how you can develop a home learning offer to support parents to support their child’s language and communication.

Audience: Early Years and KS1 teachers

Phase: Early years and primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

25/03/2025

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

A strong and purposeful curriculum is the core of effective early years practice. This course focuses on how one school has approached curriculum design and implementation, ensuring that the offer for children is purposeful, meaningful and fun! The session will be delivered through practical examples, sharing of ideas and an exploration of the reception environment where the curriculum is brought to life. Participants will come away with practical examples of how to strengthen the early years curriculum design and implementation in their school.

Audience: Early years leaders and practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

03/04/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The Early Years team have introduced a termly network meeting to support all schools that have two-year-olds accessing their nursery. The network will enable you to become part of an Early Years community that will support and guide all developments. You will have the opportunity to share practice, address common objectives and challenges as they arise.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: Early Years

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

30/04/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Submission of EYFS Profile assessment data is a statutory requirement. This course will share key messages regarding this statutory assessment and will allow participants to explore and moderate assessment judgements against the Early Years Goals for the following areas of learning and development: • Understanding the World • Expressive Arts & Design. This session would be particularly useful for practitioners new to early years. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the EYFS Profile assessment and a moderated interpretation with regard to the Early Learning Goals. This course will support schools to build accurate assessments at the end of EYFS.

Audience: Early years leaders and practitioners, especially those new to EYFS

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

07/05/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

It is important that school leaders have a firm understanding of what a high-quality early years curriculum looks like and how this can be developed and embedded in their own context. This course will support headteachers and their early years leaders to explore this. It will provide an overview of national policy and Ofsted guidance in relation to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the early years. Time will be dedicated to unpicking and evaluating the quality of the early years curriculum in your school and action planning for improvement. The day will be both informative and interactive allowing headteachers to work closely with their early years leaders in further developing the quality of their early years curriculum. Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the early years, an audit to support quality evaluation and an action plan to implement in school. This course is open to both head teachers and early years leads to attend so two places must be booked - Rachel you may want to reword (red bit) when you come to do the directory

Audience: Head teachers and early years leaders

Phase: Early Years and primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

09/05/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Supporting communication and language in early years and Key Stage 1 is crucial for children's overall development. It helps them to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to understand others, to build essential listening and comprehension skills, to develop vocabulary and, ultimately, to succeed in school. This suite of courses is designed to unpick the many elements and strands of communication and language. Join us for some or all of these sessions to understand how to best support communication and language skills from EYFS to KS1. Speaking well is crucial for children's success in school and life. It helps them express themselves, understand others, and do better academically and socially. This session will focus on developing oracy skills and understanding various types of talk, fostering a talk-rich learning environment. Time will be spent unpicking and encouraging social communication.

Audience: Early Years and KS1 teachers

Phase: Early years and primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

13/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the summer term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they have supported their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning and a celebration of achievements.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

14/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the summer term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they have supported their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning and a celebration of achievements.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

15/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the summer term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they have supported their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning and a celebration of achievements.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

21/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the summer term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they have supported their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning and a celebration of achievements.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the summer term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they have supported their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning and a celebration of achievements.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Alongside providing national and local updates, the summer term cluster network will allow early years leaders to meet with their geographical neighbours to explore current early years policy in relation to their own context. The discussion focus of the session will allow participants to share how they have supported their team in developing high quality interactions. This will allow for further exploration of individual school journeys and will allow for the sharing of ideas, resources, challenges and impact on children’s learning and a celebration of achievements.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

11/06/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Parents and carers make a crucial difference to children’s outcomes, this is why working in partnership is central to the early years foundation stage (EYFS). This course will explore how positive relationships can be built, maintained and developed to enhance learning for children in the early years. Practical examples and case studies will be shared throughout the session. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the important role parents play in their child’s education and ideas and strategies to support effective partnership.

Audience: Early years leaders and practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

10/07/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The Early Years team have introduced a termly network meeting to support all schools that have two-year-olds accessing their nursery. The network will enable you to become part of an Early Years community that will support and guide all developments. You will have the opportunity to share practice, address common objectives and challenges as they arise.

Audience: Leaders of early years

Phase: Early Years

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

27/06/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Supporting communication and language in early years and Key Stage 1 is crucial for children's overall development. It helps them to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to understand others, to build essential listening and comprehension skills, to develop vocabulary and, ultimately, to succeed in school. This suite of courses is designed to unpick the many elements and strands of communication and language. Join us for some or all of these sessions to understand how to best support communication and language skills from EYFS to KS1. Understanding the fundamentals of communication and language is essential. Effective communication encompasses both verbal and non-verbal cues, as well as the strategic use of visuals to enhance comprehension. Through this session we will explore the foundational aspects of communication, along with strategies and activities to support understanding and talking.

Audience: Early Years and KS1 teachers

Phase: Early years and primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

21/01/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will support practice and reflection enabling you to revise and implement strategies to support mixed age groupings. It will provide theory and guidance to upskill knowledge and implement support for effective practice. Discussions spotlight the challenges for children and adults working with mixed age groups and investigate the benefits of working with mixed age groups.

Audience: EYFS leaders and practitioners

Phase: Early Years

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

05/02/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Schemas in children’s play are such an important concept when it comes to the development of our children, that it’s worth taking the time to understand them so you can facilitate them when you see them. This course will explore how to observe schemas, look at resources available for children and how to extend their experiences. We will explore the understanding of schematic play and learning in a way that links to child development.

Audience: Early years practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

03/04/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Take time out as a group with other EYFS practitioners to review and reflect upon your current outdoor provision and practice. Begin by refreshing your knowledge around the importance and impacts of outdoor play and learning. Using photos/site map from your setting/school you will have the opportunity to step back and explore your current outdoor area/provision and develop ideas to review and renew your area. Session 2 provides an opportunity to re-group and further reflect on actions you have taken so far. You will have time to discuss possible developments within your own outdoor area, sharing photos and the positive impacts these changes have had. We will explore practical ideas, activities and resources that could further enhance and renew your outdoor provision linked to all areas of your curriculum. Participants will leave with a wide range of ideas to help renew their own outdoor area. They will have a working action plan individual to their school/setting to help support the development of their own outdoor area. This course will enable schools and settings to further enhance their outdoor learning offer for early years children.

Audience: Early years leaders and practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £150

Non-Partner : £200

 

Date and time

15/05/2025

1:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is aimed at schools and settings that have already embarked on their Forest Schools’ journey and would like to explore further possibilities, deepen practice and embed the approach. The session will be held on an established Forest Schools site and will provide a range of practical, hands-on experiences aimed at extending participants’ knowledge and skill in relation to the development of opportunities within their own contexts. Please note this course is only suitable for those with a prior knowledge of the Forest Schools’ approach. Practitioners wishing to embark on their initial Forest Schools’ journey should access ‘In the forest: A practical introduction to Forest Schools’. Participants will leave with a wider range of skills that can be used in supporting and strengthening Forest Schools in their own context.

Audience: Early years practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

11/06/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will enable leaders to peak into the training practitioners receive, to gain knowledge to be better equipped in having a greater understanding of the natural development of a two year old. We will explore what you need to provide high-quality experiences for two year olds. The training will be a combination of a variety of techniques to inspire, explore and reflect on your current practice. It will challenge your thinking with a focus on rich learning environments, development and communication and behaviour with a greater understanding of the statutory requirements for two year olds.

Audience: Leaders of two year old provision

Phase: Early Years

Cost

Partner : £150

Non-Partner : £200

 

Date and time

19/06/2025

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

So much development needs to happen before children are physically ready to hold a pen or pencil and `write`. During this session we will consider the types of physical movement opportunities and experiences children need to become physically literate. We will explore the benefits of being physically active and how this underpins their later, wider development. Environmental and genetic factors which will influence physical development will be explored. Finally, we will consider an effective approach to the development of movement skills within the setting. This session will have some practical elements. Please dress to take part in light physical activity.

Audience: EYFS leaders and practitioners

Phase: Early Years

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

26/06/2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Do you currently do any outdoor cooking with your children? Would you like to explore the idea of cooking with your children in the outdoors? This course will provide you with some simple ideas and recipes to take away to explore the benefits of outdoor cooking with your children. The session will be delivered outdoors and will explore how you could develop some simple ideas within your own setting, with practical advice and support. You will even get the opportunity to test out your outdoor cooking skills! Participants will leave with a wider range of ideas for outdoor cooking ready to implement in their own school or setting. This course will enable schools and settings to further enhance their outdoor learning offer for early years children.

Audience: Early years practitioners

Phase: EYFS

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

10/02/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course should be completed by EVCs every three years after undertaking the full EVC training course. It will help to refresh knowledge, give up to date guidance, support delegates to reflect on school systems and procedures and will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits in line with employer and national guidance. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £95

Non-Partner : £140

 

Date and time

11/02/2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is for all staff new to the role. It will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits and off-site activities in line with national guidance and current best practice, and thus help fulfil their health and safety obligations. It will cover planning a visit, underpinning legal framework and the systems and procedures required to coordinate outdoor learning within the establishment. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £270

 

Date and time

17/03/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course should be completed by EVCs every three years after undertaking the full EVC training course. It will help to refresh knowledge, give up to date guidance, support delegates to reflect on school systems and procedures and will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits in line with employer and national guidance. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £95

Non-Partner : £140

 

Date and time

18/03/2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is for all staff new to the role. It will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits and off-site activities in line with national guidance and current best practice, and thus help fulfil their health and safety obligations. It will cover planning a visit, underpinning legal framework and the systems and procedures required to coordinate outdoor learning within the establishment. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £270

 

Date and time

08/05/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course should be completed by EVCs every three years after undertaking the full EVC training course. It will help to refresh knowledge, give up to date guidance, support delegates to reflect on school systems and procedures and will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits in line with employer and national guidance. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £95

Non-Partner : £140

 

Date and time

09/05/2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is for all staff new to the role. It will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits and off-site activities in line with national guidance and current best practice, and thus help fulfil their health and safety obligations. It will cover planning a visit, underpinning legal framework and the systems and procedures required to coordinate outdoor learning within the establishment. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £270

 

Date and time

14/07/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course should be completed by EVCs every three years after undertaking the full EVC training course. It will help to refresh knowledge, give up to date guidance, support delegates to reflect on school systems and procedures and will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits in line with employer and national guidance. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £95

Non-Partner : £140

 

Date and time

15/07/2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is for all staff new to the role. It will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools' educational visits and off-site activities in line with national guidance and current best practice, and thus help fulfil their health and safety obligations. It will cover planning a visit, underpinning legal framework and the systems and procedures required to coordinate outdoor learning within the establishment. Self-study materials are released two weeks prior to the live session therefore the closing date will be earlier than five working days.

Audience: External visits coordinators

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £270

 

Date and time

13/01/2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Are you making the most of the texts you use with your classes? This asynchronous session is designed for early career teachers and any who may lack confidence when using a text to plan engaging English lessons. The session will explore a number of different texts highlighting how each could be used as a starting point for high quality language, reading or written work. By sharing a number of strategies and techniques that can be used across a range of texts teachers will finish the session with a bank of ideas to use when working from their own chosen texts.

Audience: Teachers in the first five years

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

14/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Following on from the autumn network, spring network meetings focus on classroom implementation and progression, particularly with exam classes. In addition to hearing key updates, subject leaders will be supported to consider how well the curriculum is working across the school and how monitoring activities such as learning walks, work scrutinies, pupil and staff voice can be used to inform next steps. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

16/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

29/01/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This programme will provide you with the tools you need to explore in depth what is happening with reading across your school. Across the sessions, we will look at engagement and the importance of talk, assessment and the crucial role that fluency places in developing confident readers and explore strategies to support comprehension. The final session will be an opportunity to work on individual implementation plans using the information gathered over the previous sessions to identify key priorities for your school.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £260

Non-Partner : £380

 

Date and time

27/03/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Recently, OFSTED published their subject report for English - Telling the Story. Within this schools are encouraged to select the books they use as core texts on the basis of their literary merit. This session has been created to support teachers in selecting and using those high quality texts in the primary classroom . It will  provide teachers with an overview of Bob Cox's recent book - Opening Doors to Ambitious Primary English - and allow us to unpick some of the key messages around using challenging texts with all pupils. By providing some insight into the  much acclaimed Opening Doors approach, teachers will be encouraged to reflect on their current book selection and  consider whether these books support children in  exploring some of the key concepts, themes and ideas of literature. Together we will unpick the approaches suggested and explore how these could be included in your own school's reading curriculum. Participants will leave the session with a good understanding of the Opening Doors approach,  a desire to use challenging texts with all pupils,  and a wealth of text suggestions, ideas and strategies to use in their own classrooms.

Audience: Subject leaders and class teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

01/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity to strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

01/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Encyclopaedias are defunct - the internet has all but made them redundant. And yet children pore over their pages and become immersed in the wealth of information they can contain. So much of the non fiction material we use in primary school is narrative based that children are often unsure how to tackle the more traditional non-narrative non fiction. Many of the struggles they have around reading when moving into KS3 stem from their lack of familiarity with 'textbook' style texts. But we can begin to address this by dusting off those encyclopaedias and looking at how to actively engage with these texts types. This asynchronous session is ideal for early career teachers and is designed to support them in developing their toolkits of activities to support reading using non fiction texts.

Audience: Teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

02/07/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

17/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The session will share the latest information on the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation in education reflecting on the current climate. Focusing on potential changes to policy and guidance, we will look at current law, where to access training and support, relevant research, curriculum resources and whole school interventions and approaches.

Audience: Head teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

19/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The session will share the latest information on the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation in education reflecting on the current climate. Focusing on potential changes to policy and guidance, we will look at current law, where to access training and support, relevant research, curriculum resources and whole school interventions and approaches.

Audience: Head teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

30/01/2025

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The spring term network meeting is intended to look in detail at how we sequence and structure successful curriculum at KS3, taking into account key themes from geography studies such as sustainability, GIS and fieldwork. It is intended that this session is a sharing of best practice and subject leads should bring with them examples from their own context. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

18/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of maps and fieldwork, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

28/04/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

30/06/2025

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This summer term network meeting will provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on requests of geography leads to support with areas for development they are looking at for the coming year. In addition we will share good practice around Ofsted subject conversations using colleagues who have had recent experiences to support each others development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

04/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

05/02/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Following on from the autumn network, spring network meetings focus on classroom implementation and progression, particularly with exam classes. In addition to hearing key updates, subject leaders will be supported to consider how well the curriculum is working across the school and how monitoring activities such as learning walks, work scrutinies, pupil and staff voice can be used to inform next steps. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

28/04/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

11/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

19/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Successful history units depend largely on well-thought out plans that incorporate prior knowledge alongside the new learning. We also need to ensure that planning is cohesive and follows a logical sequence, not just for the unit itself, but across the history curriculum. In this session, we will explore how to plan history units that have coherence and are underpinned by disciplinary concepts along with substantive knowledge to maximise the history that you teach.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

18/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Building childrens’ mental timelines is important in developing their ability to contextualise different periods of history. In this course, we will look at different activities and resources that can help children make connections between different people, places and events across both KS1 and KS2. Practical examples will be given and time will be allocated to look at your own curriculum to see where and how chronology is taught.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

14/01/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This briefing offers a valuable opportunity for head teachers to receive updates and insights on current issues, developing legislation and new initiatives as well as challenges on the horizon. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss individual school priorities and network with their peers. Please note that this briefing is also taking place on 16/01/2025.

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

15/01/2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

New and established head teachers will be supported to consider how each judgement in the Ofsted framework informs the self-evaluation of their school. Head teachers will be supported to finalise the format and content of their school self-evaluation. A workshop will take place on the morning of each day, and participants will have the opportunity to spend the afternoon session working on their own school self-evaluation supported by Education Durham leadership advisors who will be at hand, across the afternoon, for individual advice and guidance. It is anticipated that following the training, head teachers will have an up to date, accurate section of the school self- evaluation completed in draft form by the end of each day. To support the writing of your school self-evaluation, there is an opportunity for deputy head teachers to join head teachers in the afternoon of each session free of charge. Session 1 The Quality of Education Session 2 Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development Session 3 Leadership and Management and EYFS.

Audience: Head teachers

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £400

Non-Partner : £550

 

Date and time

16/01/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This briefing offers a valuable opportunity for head teachers to receive updates and insights on current issues, developing legislation and new initiatives as well as challenges on the horizon. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss individual school priorities and network with their peers. Please note that this briefing is also taking place on 14/01/2025.

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

28/01/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course has been designed for school leaders who are preparing for the next Ofsted inspection of their school. Drawing upon the most recent messages from Ofsted and inspections of schools in the county, leadership advisors will look at each aspect of the inspection framework and the implications for leaders. Practical activities and discussion will be the main forms of delivery. Following the course, further support can be arranged with one of our leadership advisors as required.

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

11/03/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This is an opportunity to engage in professional discussion with a specific focus on areas of challenge for maintained schools in Durham. These sessions provide leaders with the chance to partake in robust and informative professional discussions around some of the day-to-day issues that heads are facing, with opportunities to shape how Education Durham can support schools moving forward. Please note that this network is also taking place on 13/03/2025.

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

13/03/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This is an opportunity to engage in professional discussion with a specific focus on areas of challenge for maintained schools in Durham. These sessions provide leaders with the chance to partake in robust and informative professional discussions around some of the day-to-day issues that heads are facing, with opportunities to shape how Education Durham can support schools moving forward. Please note that this network is also taking place on 11/03/2025

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

18/03/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This briefing offers a valuable opportunity for head teachers to receive updates and insights on current issues, developing legislation and new initiatives as well as challenges on the horizon. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss individual school priorities and network with their peers.

Audience: Special School Head Teachers

Phase: Special

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

27/03/2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Using information gathered from school self-evaluation, new and established head teachers will be supported to understand how to effectively write an accurate and concise school improvement plan, with clear measurable milestones and costings. Participants will explore the links between key documents in the school improvement cycle and be able to identify key priorities for their school improvement plan. How to monitor and evaluate progress towards school improvement priorities will also be considered. Different formats for school improvement planning will also be shared.

Audience: Head teachers

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

20/05/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This briefing offers a valuable opportunity for headteachers to receive updates and insights on current issues, developing legislation and new initiatives as well as challenges on the horizon. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss individual school priorities and network with their peers. Please note that this briefing is also taking place on 22/05/2025

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This briefing offers a valuable opportunity for headteachers to receive updates and insights on current issues, developing legislation and new initiatives as well as challenges on the horizon. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss individual school priorities and network with their peers. Please note that this briefing is also taking place on 20/05/2025

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

17/06/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This briefing offers a valuable opportunity for head teachers to receive updates and insights on current issues, developing legislation and new initiatives as well as challenges on the horizon. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss individual school priorities and network with their peers.

Audience: Special School Head Teachers

Phase: Special

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

18/06/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course has been designed for school leaders who are preparing for the next Ofsted inspection of their school. Drawing upon the most recent messages from Ofsted and inspections of schools in the county, leadership advisors will look at each aspect of the inspection framework and the implications for leaders. Practical activities and discussion will be the main forms of delivery. Following the course, further support can be arranged with one of our leadership advisors as required.

Audience: Head teachers and senior leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

24/06/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This is an opportunity to engage with professional discussion with specific focus on areas of challenge for maintained schools in Durham. These sessions provide leaders the chance to partake in robust and informative professional discussions around some of the day-to-day issues that heads are facing, with opportunities to shape how Education Durham can support schools moving forward. Please note that this network is also taking place on 26/06/2025.

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

26/06/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This is an opportunity to engage with professional discussion with specific focus on areas of challenge for maintained schools in Durham. These sessions provide leaders the chance to partake in robust and informative professional discussions around some of the day-to-day issues that heads are facing, with opportunities to shape how Education Durham can support schools moving forward. Please note that this network is also taking place on 24/06/2025.

Audience: Head Teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

15/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of Geography, which focuses on what a high-quality education in Geography looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s Geography subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of Geography that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for Geography.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

22/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of languages, which focuses on what a high-quality education in languages looks like. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for languages.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

28/01/2025

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

This face to face networking opportunity for senior leaders in secondary schools draws colleagues together from around the region. Sessions are focused on the sharing of expertise, experiences and best practice linked to priority areas around all aspects of leadership. The network includes input on local and national developments, Ofsted and DfE updates and focuses on subject areas, for example CEIAG. Participants will have the opportunity to establish new links and gain valuable learning to support the effectiveness of leadership in their school.

Audience: Secondary senior leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

29/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of D&T, which focuses on what a high-quality education in D&T looks like. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for D&T.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

30/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

New for 2024-2025 This course is an opportunity for NPQ graduates to come together to reflect on their learning, to review the impact of their programmes and to identify next steps from a professional learning perspective. We will revisit EEF's implementation cycle and consider what this looks like in your day-to-day roles and provide an opportunity for collaborative and individual sense-making around professional growth. We welcome all NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLL and NPQLBC graduates who have secured their qualifications since the new framework was introduced in 2021.

Audience: All NPQ graduates

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

05/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of English, which focuses on what a high-quality education in English looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s 2024 English subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of English that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for English.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

11/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of maths, which focuses on what a high-quality education in maths looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s maths subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of maths that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for maths.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

12/02/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face-to-face networking opportunity is for senior leaders in special schools. Sessions are focused on the sharing of experiences and best practice linked to priority areas around all aspects of leadership. The network includes input on local and national developments, Ofsted and DfE updates and research of interest to leaders. It is an opportunity for leaders in specialist provision to share practice in developing their quality of education and designing, implementing and monitoring specialist curriculum models to meet the needs of special education settings.

Audience: Special school senior leaders

Phase: Special

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

19/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of science, which focuses on what a high-quality education in science looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s science subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of science that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for science.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

05/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of computing, which focuses on what a high-quality education in computing looks like. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for computing.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

12/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of history, which focuses on what a high-quality education in history looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s history subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of history that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for history.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

19/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of music, which focuses on what a high-quality education in music looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s music subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of music that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for music.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

25/03/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face-to-face meeting opportunity is for leaders in special schools. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of leadership that is specifically relevant to those leading in specialist provisions. This term the focus will be on assessment and moderation. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss current thinking and share best practice amongst the special school community. 

Audience: Special school senior Leaders

Phase: Special

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

26/03/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face to face networking opportunity for deputy head teachers in primary schools is focused on the sharing of experiences and best practice linked to priority areas around all aspects of leadership. The network includes input on local and national developments, Ofsted and DfE updates and research of interest to leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to establish new links and gain valuable learning to support the effectiveness of leadership in their school. In addition to the three sessions, you will be invited to join a Teams forum which provides a space for sharing resources, updates and the opportunity for question and answer.

Audience: Deputy head teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

26/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of art and design, which focuses on what a high-quality education in art and design looks like. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for art and design.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

02/04/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of RE, which focuses on what a high-quality education in RE looks like. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for RE.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

09/04/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

We appreciate that it can be hard for teachers and leaders to keep up to date with the latest research and guidance around subjects. With this in mind, we have created a series of virtual sessions that unpick the latest from Ofsted around each subject. In this session, we will support you to unpick Ofsted’s research review of PE, which focuses on what a high-quality education in PE looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofsted’s PE subject report, which evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of PE that Ofsted inspectors have seen across the county. You will have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider next steps for PE.

Audience: Senior leaders and subject leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

30/04/2025

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

This face to face networking opportunity for senior leaders in secondary schools draws colleagues together from around the region. Sessions are focused on the sharing of expertise, experiences and best practice linked to priority areas around all aspects of leadership. The network includes input on local and national developments, Ofsted and DfE updates and focuses on subject areas, for example CEIAG. Participants will have the opportunity to establish new links and gain valuable learning to support the effectiveness of leadership in their school.

Audience: Secondary senior leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

21/05/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face-to-face networking opportunity is for senior leaders in special schools. Sessions are focused on the sharing of experiences and best practice linked to priority areas around all aspects of leadership. The network includes input on local and national developments, Ofsted and DfE updates and research of interest to leaders. It is an opportunity for leaders in specialist provision to share practice in developing their quality of education and designing, implementing and monitoring specialist curriculum models to meet the needs of special education settings.

Audience: Special school senior leaders

Phase: Special

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

25/06/2025

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face to face networking opportunity for deputy head teachers in primary schools is focused on the sharing of experiences and best practice linked to priority areas around all aspects of leadership. The network includes input on local and national developments, Ofsted and DfE updates and research of interest to leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to establish new links and gain valuable learning to support the effectiveness of leadership in their school. In addition to the three sessions, you will be invited to join a Teams forum which provides a space for sharing resources, updates and the opportunity for question and answer.

Audience: Deputy head teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

02/07/2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This face-to-face meeting opportunity is for leaders in special schools. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of leaderslip that is specifically relevant to those leading in specialist provisions. The focus for this meeting will be confirmed nearer the time as new priorities emerge. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss current thinking and share best practice amongst the special school community. 

Audience: Special school senior Leaders

Phase: Special

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

21/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will invite also colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

07/02/2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

New for 2024-2025 Do you have budding mathematicians in Year 5 and Year 6? Could your pupils pip others to the post through a series of fluency, reasoning and problem solving missions? If so, our new maths quest is for you! Bring along a team of 4 pupils for a competitive but fun quest led by colleagues in the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. Pupils will need a packed lunch but drinks and biscuits will be provided. A maximum of 20 schools can enter so book now!

Audience: Y5 and Y6 teachers and children

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £180

 

Date and time

18/02/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Following on from the autumn network, spring network meetings focus on classroom implementation and progression, particularly with exam classes. In addition to hearing key updates, subject leaders will be supported to consider how well the curriculum is working across the school and how monitoring activities such as learning walks, work scrutinies, pupil and staff voice can be used to inform next steps. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

19/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity to strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

01/07/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

20/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will invite also colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

25/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

30/06/2025

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity to strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

06/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will invite also colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

04/03/2025

9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Spring into our spring network training, tailored to enhance your choral programmes through the Secondary Singing Framework. Exchange and enhance your key stage 3 planning with practical, innovative tips and explore the cutting-edge realm of Planning with AI, revolutionising music education. This session offers a fusion of creativity and technology, providing new insights to inspire and advance your teaching methods.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

02/06/2025

9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

04/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

24/06/2025

9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Celebrate the art of musical mastery in our summer network, where you can learn new instruments through peer-led Instrumental Learning CPD sessions. Evaluate and refine your Music Development Plans, aligning them with your educational objectives. Engage deeply with the Secondary Singing Framework, integrating it effectively into your curriculum. This vibrant forum is the ideal setting to develop, share, and enrich your music teaching experience.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

07/01/2025

9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

Children and young people have a right to have their voices heard in all matters affecting them (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child). In spite of this, not all young people have the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions or feel listened to. In this pre-recorded session, members of County Durham's Youth Council will outline ways that children and young people can get involved in initiatives such as the Youth Council, UK Youth Parliament, Make Your Mark and the Big Debate so they are able to contribute to wider society, locally, regionally and nationally.

Audience: Pastoral leaders

Phase: Primary and secondary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

08/01/2025

9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Format:

Course Outline

SMSC education is a vital part of school life; enabling children and young people to grow holistically. What does it mean in practise though, and how well can you identify how SMSC is embedded in your school's culture and ethos? In this pre-recorded session, you will be supported to reflect upon your school's current approach to SMSC and consider the extent to which you support children to be prepared to navigate the complexities of the world with empathy, integrity, and cultural competence.

Audience: Head teachers and senior leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

27/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Schools recognise the significant role that parents/carers play in shaping their child’s educational journey and overall development, but getting it ‘right’ isn’t easy. In this session, ‘Learning with Parents’ will explore the difference between parental engagement and parental involvement, address the barriers that parents face when engaging with their child’s learning and encourage participants to think through the barriers faced in school. Time will be taken to review how to address these barriers and to make a short and medium term plan to identify how to work on addressing these barriers.

Audience: Senior leaders and pastoral leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

31/01/2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Join us on 31 January 2025 for a spring term attendance webinar where schools and agencies will showcase examples of effective practice and interventions to improve attendance. Head teachers and pastoral leaders will have the opportunity to ask questions around attendance and absence procedures in their own school contexts. 

Audience: Head teachers, senior and pastoral leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

04/02/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This two-part programme looks at unpicking children’s behaviour and possible causes, responses, and approaches to support pupils. Participants will learn how attachment impacts education and recognise barriers faced by children in respect of learning. Session 1 focuses on behaviour as a means of communication and how staff can respond and communicate with pupils. Session 2 focuses on approaches to support children’s behaviour in terms of regulation, environmental and whole school adaptions.

Audience: HLTAs and TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £150

Non-Partner : £200

 

Date and time

16/06/2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Join us on 16 June 2024 for a summer term event on improving attendance. The session will focus on local area challenges and consider key issues for future action planning with agencies from the attendance alliance. Head teachers and pastoral leaders will have the opportunity to ask questions around improving attendance in their own school contexts.

Audience: Head teachers, senior and pastoral leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

01/07/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Many schools are now using Compass+ to support their careers programme and evaluate progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks of best practice. In light of this, and given the importance of impactful careers guidance and support, we have partnered with the Career and Enterprise Company (CEC) to deliver some further training in how to ensure you getting the most for the Compass + tool and resources. This training is designed for schools currently using Compass+ but would also be a perfect opportunity for any schools who are considering using this free tool to come along and find out how other schools are working with this and what it potentially has to offer

Audience: Secondary SLT and careers leads

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

02/06/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

17/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

16/01/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This full day course, suitable for all levels of teaching including new to delivering curriculum dance in PE, will guide delegates through KS1 and KS2 medium term curriculum dance planning and delivery. Delegates will experience dance teaching warm up, skill and knowledge development activities, linked directly to progression across year group phases and units of work. Delegates will develop their understanding of curriculum dance planning and delivery to build pupil choreography and performance. Core task and units of work will be fully demonstrated to showcase exactly how to deliver a complete dance unit of work, with several examples and resources modelled to show progression across year groups.

Audience: Subject leaders, teachers and TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £280

 

Date and time

06/02/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Spring network meetings focus on the  moderation and assessment of examination based physical education. In addition to hearing key local and national updates, leaders will be supported to work collaboratively to view pupil assessed work, facilitating moderation and scrutiny discussions. Delegates will be asked to bring mark schemes, work exemplars and student examples (anonymised) which they wish to share. The network will take on a workshop style, where delegates can troubleshoot together.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

13/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

18/02/2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This full day course guides delegates through KS1 and KS2 medium term curriculum gymnastics delivery. Delegates will explore teaching pedagogy and gymnastic activities to develop pupils’ skills and knowledge. They will develop an understanding of sequence development, working through the core task units of work using effective delivery tools. Designed to build teaching capacity and capability in the delivery of quality physical education in schools, this CPD session is suitable for all levels of teaching competency. Combining theory and practical activity, the session outlines clear planning and progression in the delivery of gymnastics with modelled examples of activities and pedagogical approaches ensuring staff can apply their learning back in their own setting.

Audience: Subject leaders, teachers and TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £280

 

Date and time

20/02/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This termly network will provide an opportunity for physical education subject leaders and practitioners working within special school education and practitioners supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream school settings, to share and collaborate models of successful practise. In this face to face session, delegates will continue to share dialogue with each other and the lead inclusion teacher around the challenges they face in ensuring a positive and inclusive PE curriculum is delivered in their school. Troubleshooting, models of practise, ideas, resources and adaptive aids will be shared. Particular areas of SEND focus may evolve, bespoke to the needs of the delegate group. Subject leaders will be encouraged, within this supportive group, to monitor the quality of their PE curriculum and its impact, scoping areas for positive development.

Audience: Subjet leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

06/03/2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This focused primary curriculum gymnastics course will guide delegates through the principles of travelling in gymnastics through ROLLING. The progressive developmental phases of each skill will be broken down to demonstrate skill and knowledge progression. School pupils will aid the demonstration of rolling technique with the advisor advising how teachers may support pupils and how to ensure safety within the movements. Whilst this course may be attended in isolation, it is recommended that delegates have attended the primary gymnastics CPD course prior, which will have secured an understanding of gymnastic skill progression including travelling like a gymnast and weight bearing to support 'readiness to roll'. Delegates will receive teaching tool resources used in the session to support their pedagogical approach to teaching gymnastics.

Audience: Subject leaders, teachers and TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £280

 

Date and time

07/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. Discussions will focus around subject development and moderation including the wider offer of School Sport, Physical Activity and Wellbeing agendas.  Emerging subject-specific guidance for the year ahead may be shared and opportunities to strengthen networks across schools will be provided to share best practice.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

03/04/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This theoretical course with practical demonstration is suitable for all primary and early years teachers, assistants and sports coaches working with early years or primary settings. It aims to develop a delegate’s understanding of essential movement patterns that all children should experience to develop physical, motor neurological efficiency- promoting child development. Course discussion will include the physical and co-ordination difficulties early years and primary age pupils demonstrate now leading to coordination and physical movement difficulties as well as un readiness to learn and engage in other academia. Delegates will receive: • A comprehensive SAQ Resource Book and video summarising SAQ® eEMP Training for children • Downloadable resource EMP movement pattern cards and listening warm up • Detailed videos of each of 10 movements • Gross motor skill assessments • Curriculum planning ideas and transitioning to fundamental movements.

Audience: Subject leaders, teachers, TAs, EYFS practitioners and sports coaches

Phase: EYFS and primary

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £280

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This termly network will provide an opportunity for physical education subject leaders and practitioners working within special school education and practitioners supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream school settings, to share and collaborate models of successful practise. Delegates will continue to share dialogue with each other and the lead inclusion teacher around the challenges they face in ensuring a positive and inclusive PE curriculum is delivered in their school. Troubleshooting, models of practise, ideas, resources and adaptive aids to support particular focused SEND will be agreed by the network group. In this final network of the academic year, subject leaders will be encouraged to reflect upon the successes of their PE curriculum programme and individual or cohort pupil progress, they will share ideas for development including scoping professional development opportunities for teaching staff and subject leaders within SEND PE.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

08/07/2025

8:45 AM - 4:45 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This Boxercise Instructor course delivered by Boxercise UK is designed to meet the needs of teachers and instructors who would like to gain a foundation in the fundamental techniques of boxing for fitness and coaching. These skills can then be used to teach classes and enhance your PE curriculum and school sport provision. The aim of the Boxercise Instructor course is to ensure delegates can competently coach the basics of Boxercise to a participant, allowing them to work out safely, gaining a skill within movement. On completion of the course attendees will be able to deliver a Boxercise style class or use the skills learnt for supporting fitness and personal training in others including children and young people. The Boxercise Instructor course is a foundation course suitable for PE teachers and sport staff looking to engage children in fun physical activity. The course charge also includes additional 'Boxercise for Kids' resources.

Audience: PE teachers and sports coaches

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £175

Non-Partner : £225

 

Date and time

21/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This after school 1.5 hour session aimed at senior leaders and classroom teachers will help colleagues to better understand the term active citizenship, highlight where it fits within curriculum subjects and provide examples of how pupil voice can be incorporated into school life. As a result of attending this session, participants will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of active citizenship and become aware of a variety of opportunities for schools to enhance their citizenship and pupil voice provision.

Audience: Senior leaders, subject leaders, teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

22/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will also invite colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

04/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Parents and carers are the prime educators of their children. This course will support schools to meaningfully engage with parents and carers around RSHE. Exploring innovative strategies to inform, involve and communicate with confidence. Approaches will enable parents to gain understanding and contribute to policy and curriculum content when needed. As an outcome of attending this course, delegates will understand the purpose of parental engagement in the context of RSHE, including the statutory legislation in relation to parental involvement in RSHE. The school will have access to the latest guidance and information covering parental engagement, including the legal requirements a school must meet with parent & carer consultation.

Audience: Head teachers, senior leaders, subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

06/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This interactive network is an opportunity for RSHE leads to join an interactive discussion. It will be theme based in response to relevant issues and linked to RSHE statutory guidance. There will be opportunities to examine challenges and their solutions, share good practice, and view new RSHE resources. Outcomes include: strengthened links and communication between schools, keeping connected with the RSHE support provided and to join in round table discussions with colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

11/03/2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Schools have a responsibility to support pupils to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part in public life as adults (Ofsted, 2022). This twilight session explores what this means for school leaders and how through the curriculum, assemblies, visits, discussions and literature, pupils’ levels of understanding of fundamental British values can be developed. By the end of the session, participants should feel more confident in identifying opportunities to celebrate democracy, liberty, the rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance to support the personal development of their pupils.

Audience: Senior leaders and teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

08/04/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This two-part course will explore how to teach and define consent with primary aged children, starting with addressing learning barriers, including problematic behaviours, and then exploring planned and embedded learning that enables pupils to seek and refuse consent. Participants will consider key concepts such as ‘touch’, claiming their rights, the language of consent and how to teach appropriate behaviours and assertive communication surrounding consent. Delegates will explore the role self-esteem plays in ensuring children can set boundaries around safe touch, including saying ‘no’.The course will explore safe learning environments to facilitate the teaching of consent, contributing to an effective positive school culture.

Audience: Subject leaders, teachers, HLTAs, TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

29/04/2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

“Character virtues should be reinforced everywhere: on the playing fields, in classrooms, corridors, interactions between teachers and pupils, in assemblies, posters, head teacher messages and communications, staff training, and in relations with parents and families.” This quote from the Jubilee Centre’s Framework for Character Education in Schools set up why it is important that we spend time exploring how schools are developing their character education provision. This session will support participants to reflect on current provision, and to explore some of the tools and resources available to support with its development. “Schools that prioritise the teaching of character are like sticks of rock: wherever you cut them, character is at their heart.”

Audience: Senior leaders and teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

21/05/2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

It is now a requirement that schools deliver ‘adolescent changes’ in mandatory Health Education before the onset of puberty, to ensure all pupils feel prepared for the changes that will take place. Delegates will: consider what content needs to be covered before pupils leave primary school; know the importance of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for delivering sensitive topic area; explore how to assess children’s readiness using pupil voice; increase their knowledge base on the changes that take place during puberty, physically and emotionally; have the opportunity to participate in group activities to explore a range of pedagogical approaches, supporting children to learn about the changes that take place. The school will have trained teaching staff to deliver the requirements of the compulsory aspects of the Health Education statutory guidance in relation to delivering the changes that take place during puberty.

Audience: Subject leaders, teachers, HLTAs, TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

10/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

26/06/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This half-day workshop will give RSHE leads the opportunity to review resources and network with other leads. An RSHE specialist will facilitate discussions, take questions and explore some of the key components that contribute to an effective RSHE curriculum throughout the afternoon session.

Audience: Senior leaders, subject leaders, teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

03/07/2025

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This interactive network is an opportunity for RSHE leads to join an interactive discussion. It will be theme based in response to relevant issues and linked to RSHE statutory guidance. There will be opportunities to examine challenges and their solutions, share good practice, and view new RSHE resources. Outcomes include: strengthened links and communication between schools, keeping connected with the RSHE support provided and to join in round table discussions with colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

26/06/2025

3:45 AM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

03/07/2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

12/02/2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Following on from the autumn network, spring network meetings focus on classroom implementation and progression, particularly with exam classes. In addition to hearing key updates, subject leaders will be supported to consider how well the curriculum is working across the school and how monitoring activities such as learning walks, work scrutinies, pupil and staff voice can be used to inform next steps. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

18/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will invite also colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

06/03/2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The course will support all colleagues teaching religious education in primary schools to develop subject knowledge and confidence. The day will be divided into two parts. Part 1 NATRE will deliver training around the following unit questions from the 2020 Durham Agreed Syllabus for RE: What do Hindus believe? How do Hindus worship at home? (includes worship in the home and mandir and Diwali celebration) Part 2: the session will focus on implementation of Hinduism into the religious education curriculum and ensuring progression in religious education.

Audience: Subject leaders and teachers

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

02/06/2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

14/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is aimed at new to role designated teachers or those who feel they would benefit from a refresher. As this is a statutory role we will cover all of the legal requirements that schools must put in place for children who are looked after or previously looked after. We will share the Durham CLA Policy introduced in 2021, and discuss the use of Pupil Premium Plus funding for this cohort of children. We will touch upon the PEP process, however PEP clinics run throughout the year and are led by Sarah Blenkinsopp. If you are unsure of the process and the new to role training does not coincide with the child's PEP date please contact sarah.blenkinsopp@durham.gov.uk for advice.

Audience: Designated teachers new to role

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

06/02/2025

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This network meeting is an opportunity to share good practice, discuss issues of concern and update schools on developments in working with Looked After Children, and Previously Looked After Children. Further details with regards to guest speakers or focused development will be shared in advance.

Audience: All designated teachers

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

22/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is aimed at new to role designated teachers or those who feel they would benefit from a refresher. As this is a statutory role we will cover all of the legal requirements that schools must put in place for children who are looked after or previously looked after. We will share the Durham CLA Policy introduced in 2021, and discuss the use of Pupil Premium Plus funding for this cohort of children. We will touch upon the PEP process, however PEP clinics run throughout the year and are led by Sarah Blenkinsopp. If you are unsure of the process and the new to role training does not coincide with the child's PEP date please contact sarah.blenkinsopp@durham.gov.uk for advice.

Audience: Designated Teachers new to role

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

18/06/2025

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This network meeting is an opportunity to share good practice, discuss issues of concern and update schools on developments in working with Looked After Children, and Previously Looked After Children. Further details with regards to guest speakers or focused development will be shared in advance.

Audience: All designated teachers

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : 0

 

Date and time

13/02/2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Format:

Course Outline

This course covers the broad safeguarding responsibilities of schools with an emphasis on the Durham safeguarding model. The course forms part of a blended offer alongside training delivered by the Durham Safeguarding Children's Partnership to develop safeguarding leads knowledge and understanding. Focus during this session is placed on safeguarding in its widest context within the current Ofsted Inspection framework and the role of the designated safeguarding lead within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Using the Section 11 audit tool, the session will consider how to create and develop an effective safeguarding culture across the school provision. It will provide an overview of up to date feedback from serious case reviews, offer resource and guidance materials supported by input from relevant local agencies. Pre-course self study materials will be provided one week before the live event. You only need to attend this training every two years.

Audience: Experienced and new safeguarding leads and senior leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner :

Non-Partner : £225

 

Date and time

05/03/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course covers the broad safeguarding responsibilities of schools with an emphasis on the Durham safeguarding model. The course forms part of a blended offer alongside training delivered by the Durham Safeguarding Children's Partnership to develop safeguarding leads knowledge and understanding. Focus during this session is placed on safeguarding in its widest context within the current Ofsted Inspection framework and the role of the designated safeguarding lead within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Using the Section 11 audit tool, the session will consider how to create and develop an effective safeguarding culture across the school provision. It will provide an overview of up to date feedback from serious case reviews, offer resource and guidance materials supported by input from relevant local agencies. Pre-course self study materials will be provided one week before the live event. You only need to attend this training every two years.

Audience: Experienced and new safeguarding leads and senior leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner :

Non-Partner : £225

 

Date and time

12/03/2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Format:

Course Outline

This network meeting is for existing safeguarding and deputy safeguarding leads. The session will offer up to date local and national information along with hot topics and an opportunity to reflect on current issues impacting on practice. Sessions may include input from relevant agencies / partners. The aim of this network meeting is to: equip safeguarding leads with local and national up to date safeguarding messages; provide a forum to share Education Durham safeguarding partnership news; encourage a two way flow of information between the partnership and those working in schools in order to develop practice and procedures at a local level; and to strengthen knowledge on key emerging safeguarding topics through input from outside agencies and experts. Please note that this network is also taking place on 13/03/2025.

Audience: Designated safeguarding leads

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

13/03/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This network meeting is for existing safeguarding and deputy safeguarding leads. The session will offer up to date local and national information along with hot topics and an opportunity to reflect on current issues impacting on practice. Sessions may include input from relevant agencies / partners. The aim of this network meeting is to: equip safeguarding leads with local and national up to date safeguarding messages; provide a forum to share Education Durham safeguarding partnership news; encourage a two way flow of information between the partnership and those working in schools in order to develop practice and procedures at a local level; and to strengthen knowledge on key emerging safeguarding topics through input from outside agencies and experts. Please note that this network is also taking place on 12/03/2025.

Audience: Designated safeguarding leads

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

21/05/2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Format:

Course Outline

This course covers the broad safeguarding responsibilities of schools with an emphasis on the Durham safeguarding model. The course forms part of a blended offer alongside training delivered by the Durham Safeguarding Children's Partnership to develop safeguarding leads knowledge and understanding. Focus during this session is placed on safeguarding in its widest context within the current Ofsted Inspection framework and the role of the designated safeguarding lead within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Using the Section 11 audit tool, the session will consider how to create and develop an effective safeguarding culture across the school provision. It will provide an overview of up to date feedback from serious case reviews, offer resource and guidance materials supported by input from relevant local agencies. Pre-course self study materials will be provided one week before the live event. You only need to attend this training every two years.

Audience: Experienced and new safeguarding leads and senior leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner :

Non-Partner : £225

 

Date and time

11/06/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course covers the broad safeguarding responsibilities of schools with an emphasis on the Durham safeguarding model. The course forms part of a blended offer alongside training delivered by the Durham Safeguarding Children's Partnership to develop safeguarding leads knowledge and understanding. Focus during this session is placed on safeguarding in its widest context within the current Ofsted Inspection framework and the role of the designated safeguarding lead within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Using the Section 11 audit tool, the session will consider how to create and develop an effective safeguarding culture across the school provision. It will provide an overview of up to date feedback from serious case reviews, offer resource and guidance materials supported by input from relevant local agencies. Pre-course self study materials will be provided one week before the live event. You only need to attend this training every two years.

Audience: Experienced and new safeguarding leads and senior leaders

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner :

Non-Partner : £225

 

Date and time

02/07/2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Format:

Course Outline

This network meeting is for existing safeguarding and deputy safeguarding leads. The session will offer up to date local and national information along with hot topics and an opportunity to reflect on current issues impacting on practice. Sessions may include input from relevant agencies / partners. The aim of this network meeting is to: equip safeguarding leads with local and national up to date safeguarding messages; provide a forum to share Education Durham safeguarding partnership news; encourage a two way flow of information between the partnership and those working in schools in order to develop practice and procedures at a local level; and to strengthen knowledge on key emerging safeguarding topics through input from outside agencies and experts. Please note that this network is also taking place on 03/07/2025.

Audience: Designated safeguarding leads

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

03/07/2025

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This network meeting is for existing safeguarding and deputy safeguarding leads. The session will offer up to date local and national information along with hot topics and an opportunity to reflect on current issues impacting on practice. Sessions may include input from relevant agencies / partners. The aim of this network meeting is to: equip safeguarding leads with local and national up to date safeguarding messages; provide a forum to share Education Durham safeguarding partnership news; encourage a two way flow of information between the partnership and those working in schools in order to develop practice and procedures at a local level; and to strengthen knowledge on key emerging safeguarding topics through input from outside agencies and experts. Please note that this network is also taking place on 02/07/2025.

Audience: Designated safeguarding leads

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

22/01/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The 360-degree safe tool is a free tool to help a school to evaluate their online safety policy and practice. It allows a school to benchmark their provision against others and identify and prioritise areas for improvement. The course will cover the benefits of undertaking a 360 safe review, how the tool can support you to improve, and the importance of making the process a team effort. We will also include a general update on things you should consider in terms of online safety. This course is aimed at subject leads and senior leaders who are using the 360 safe online self-review framework to improve online safety in their organisation. Attendees will learn about the tool, how it works and who should be involved in the process.

Audience: Head teachers and senior leaders with responsibilty for online safety

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

29/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This termly online safety training will ensure those working with children are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital landscape securely. It will provide an up-to-date knowledge of the threats to children online, and how to reduce these risks. We will educate staff on relevant topics, including new and emerging online harms, and give teachers the knowledge to teach students about online safety. Together, we can create a secure digital environment for your school, staff, and pupils.

Audience: Senior leaders and class teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

19/02/2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This training is designed for staff involved in the recruitment process in schools and settings. The key objective is to be able to identify the features of staff recruitment that help deter and prevent the appointment of unsuitable staff. There will be an opportunity to review policy and procedures linked to safer recruitment in the school or setting as well as reviewing the recruitment procedure to ensure safeguarding and promoting a culture of vigilance.

Audience: All staff associated with the recruitment process

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

08/04/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will give head teachers and senior leaders the chance to review the DfE requirements for school websites. It will go on to consider what aspects of the site will be examined by Ofsted, and what needs to be considered to get the best possible outcome. Course participants will have the opportunity to view examples of both compliant and non-compliant sites. it will also include a workshop element where participants will be encouraged to work through an audit tool to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their own school websites. Support and advice will be available on updates and changes. Participants will need to bring along a device in order to access their school website.

Audience: Head teachers and senior leaders

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

14/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This termly online safety training will ensure those working with children are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital landscape securely. It will provide an up-to-date knowledge of the threats to children online, and how to reduce these risks. We will educate staff on relevant topics, including new and emerging online harms, and give teachers the knowledge to teach students about online safety. Together, we can create a secure digital environment for your school, staff, and pupils.

Audience: Senior leaders and class teachers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

04/06/2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This training is designed for staff involved in the recruitment process in schools and settings. The key objective is to be able to identify the features of staff recruitment that help deter and prevent the appointment of unsuitable staff. There will be an opportunity to review policy and procedures linked to safer recruitment in the school or setting as well as reviewing the recruitment procedure to ensure safeguarding and promoting a culture of vigilance.

Audience: All staff associated with the recruitment process

Phase: Cross-phase

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260

 

Date and time

13/01/2025

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

These network sessions are aimed at supporting Data Protection Officers to enhance their expertise, stay compliant, and develop a strong professional network, all of which contribute to more effective data protection management.
Knowledge sharing and best practices: DPOs can exchange insights on data protection trends, challenges, and solutions.
Regulatory updates: discussions on the latest developments in data protection laws and regulations.
Problem-solving and collaboration: networking provides opportunities to discuss specific challenges and seek advice or solutions from others who may have faced similar issues.
Awareness of industry tools and resources: these meetings may also introduce DPOs to new tools, technologies, and resources that can improve their data protection efforts.
Peer support and advocacy: engaging with a network of DPOs helps build a community that can collectively advocate for better data protection practices and influence industry standards or regulatory changes.

Audience: Data Protection Officers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

06/05/2025

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

These network sessions are aimed at supporting Data Protection Officers to enhance their expertise, stay compliant, and develop a strong professional network, all of which contribute to more effective data protection management.
Knowledge sharing and best practices: DPOs can exchange insights on data protection trends, challenges, and solutions.
Regulatory updates: discussions on the latest developments in data protection laws and regulations.
Problem-solving and collaboration: networking provides opportunities to discuss specific challenges and seek advice or solutions from others who may have faced similar issues.
Awareness of industry tools and resources: these meetings may also introduce DPOs to new tools, technologies, and resources that can improve their data protection efforts.
Peer support and advocacy: engaging with a network of DPOs helps build a community that can collectively advocate for better data protection practices and influence industry standards or regulatory changes.

Audience: Data Protection Officers

Phase: All

Cost

Partner :

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

23/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

In this network, participants will have the opportunity to discuss what is working well and the challenges they are facing in a supportive, professional environment. As well as updates, we will share practical ideas around implementation in the classroom, including the use of AI, and with a focus on knowing whether your curriculum is having an impact. The network will also cover CPD opportunities for colleagues back in school to ensure that teaching and learning is consistent across all classrooms. We will invite also colleagues who have experienced an Ofsted inspection to share insights into the process.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

20/02/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Following on from the autumn network, spring network meetings focus on classroom implementation and progression, particularly with exam classes. In addition to hearing key updates, subject leaders will be supported to consider how well the curriculum is working across the school and how monitoring activities such as learning walks, work scrutinies, pupil and staff voice can be used to inform next steps. Participants will also explore strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity across the curriculum to ensure that each student can reach their potential.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

28/04/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Disciplinary literacy refers to the ability to read, write, think and communicate in different subjects. It is essential for developing subject-specific understanding, academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. In this series of recorded videos, subject leaders will gain insights into the key features of reading and writing in their subjects, which can be used for whole-school CPD. Through accessing these videos, schools can be confident that subject leaders are promoting appropriate reading and writing across the curriculum to support effective literacy development.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £50

Non-Partner : £80

 

Date and time

21/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The summer network provides an opportunity for colleagues to meet together to share updates and look ahead to what is coming over the horizon. Participants will share their successes from across the year and support one another in tackling further challenges that have arisen. There will be opportunities for colleagues to engage in coaching conversations to support with articulating the impact of their curriculum and to identify next steps moving forward.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

24/06/2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Summer network meetings provide subject leaders with a key opportunity to review the impact of their curriculum over the year and to consider next steps for 2025-2026. There will be a focus on strategies to promote learning in KS3 and emerging subject-specific guidance will be shared. Colleagues will have the opportunity strengthen networks across schools and to share best practice between colleagues.

Audience: Subject leaders

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £130

 

Date and time

25/03/2025

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Teaching science can be a challenge, especially when working with mixed age groups. This course will provide a framework to support mixed age groups for you to use back in the classroom (Y1 &Y2, Y3 &Y4, Y5& Y6) and look at ways to ensure progression and avoid repetition in your science lessons. We will look at a range of strategies that support adaptations within the classroom to help you work with the range of abilities within a mixed age range classroom.

Audience: Leaders of science

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £120

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

15/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course combines the latest research with practical tips and strategies to support memory and learning. Expect lots of tips and practical strategies to enhance pupil’s memory and develop their retention and recall skills. Delegates will also explore a range of revision techniques that can enhance pupil’s learning and academic performance.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

30/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will support staff to better understand some of the responses they might see from CYP with Social Communication Differences/Autism. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore strategies to identify unmet needs, to identify how adults can adapt their approaches, and to develop supportive, organised strategies for helping students to manage their own responses in a safe way. Delegates will explore evidence-based approaches and there will be opportunities throughout to discuss how these might be adapted within their own setting. 

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

30/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course supports staff working in schools to increase their knowledge, confidence, and skills in responding to incidents of self-harm, and to understand the positive impact that staff can make in school. It covers the key issues relating to self-harm and explores underlying reasons for self-harm. By the end of the course, practitioners will have increased their understanding of self-harm and confidence in approaching this issue, including how to respond to disclosures. They will also be supported to consider how best to provide ongoing support students in the school setting, including areas such as managing risk and work effectively with other services.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

06/02/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course is currently being developed in collaboration with students on Newcastle University’s Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology programme. Whilst many of our courses are aimed at supporting school staff in their approach to CYP with additional needs, this one is focused on the every-day learning that benefits all children – that which takes place through Quality First Teaching (QFT). The course will explore the relationship between psychology and pedagogy in a way that is clear, relevant, and accessible. Participants will be introduced to a range of psychologically-informed concepts, all of which can be directly and practically applied with the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning experience of all. 

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

04/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The course will be delivered by speech and language specialists and cover key questions such as ‘What is speech, language, and communication?’ and ‘What is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?’ It will cover the processes involved in successful verbal communication, and the varying presentations of children with speech, language and communication needs, including potential DLD. It also provides some key guidance for creating communication friendly classrooms and using Quality First Teaching approaches. By the end of this course, practitioners will have developed a greater understanding what speech, language and communication is, be able to identify children in your school who may present with these needs, and be able to use effective approaches to support speech, language and communication in your classroom.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

04/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will support staff in schools to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence around identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people with attention difficulties/ADHD. By the end of the course, staff will better understand factors which may contribute to attention difficulties, and they will be better able to identify pupil’s individual needs in this area. They will also have developed knowledge around the graduated approach and needs-led support offer where attention difficulties are identified, including the neurodevelopmental pathway process. Finally, this course will cover a range of evidence-based strategies, approaches, and adjustments that can be implemented to support children and young people with attentional difficulties/ADHD in the classroom.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

13/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course supports staff working in schools to develop their knowledge, confidence and skills in supporting children who have been bereaved or experienced loss. Staff will gain an awareness of the grief process, how this affects children and young people and how to support them in school. By the end of the course, staff will better understand how loss and bereavement can impact a child or young person, as well as some of the key issues and principles in communicating about death and grief, both with individual children and with the whole school community.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

18/03/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will support staff to better understand the nature of Executive Functioning (EF) and its impact on learner independence. EF includes several higher-level cognitive skills that people use to control and coordinate their thinking and action. Learners with weaker EF tend to be reliant on adult support to keep on task and coordinate appropriate actions to work towards a goal. EF should particularly be a consideration when working with CYP with Autism, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or who’s experience of caregiving has been negative or disrupted. This course will provide an overview of the types of thinking which are included in EF, and introduce ways to assess a learner’s EF strengths and weaknesses. There will be opportunities to consider and discuss effective ways to provide support for learners with difficulties in EF. A key aim of the session is for school staff to feel confident in supporting children and young people to become more independent through a focus on EF.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

10/04/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course supports staff working in schools to increase their knowledge, confidence, and skills in responding to incidents of self-harm, and to understand the positive impact that staff can make in school. It covers the key issues relating to self-harm and explores underlying reasons for self-harm. By the end of the course, practitioners will have increased their understanding of self-harm and confidence in approaching this issue, including how to respond to disclosures. They will also be supported to consider how best to provide ongoing support students in the school setting, including areas such as managing risk and work effectively with other services.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: Secondary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

29/04/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

The course will be delivered by speech and language specialists and cover key questions such as ‘What is speech, language, and communication?’ and ‘What is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?’ It will cover the processes involved in successful verbal communication, and the varying presentations of children with speech, language and communication needs, including potential DLD. It also provides some key guidance for creating communication friendly classrooms and using Quality First Teaching approaches. By the end of this course, practitioners will have developed a greater understanding what speech, language and communication is, be able to identify children in your school who may present with these needs, and be able to use effective approaches to support speech, language and communication in your classroom.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

01/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course provides practitioners with an introduction to some psychologically informed ideas that can help to developing engaged, motivated, and confident learners. Engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus and moves them to more critical thinking. Motivated learners take responsibility and initiative, show curiosity and a willingness to try, put forth genuine effort, and take pride in their work. A learner who is confident is more willing to learn, challenge themselves, and has better resilience in the face of difficult transitions like changing schools. By the end of this course, staff members will have improved knowledge of a range of psychological theories relating to engagement, motivation and confidence (e.g. self-efficacy and growth mindset), as well as some practical strategies to foster them in the classroom.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

07/05/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This online session is aimed at educators who would like to increase their knowledge of assistive technology. The course offers an introduction to the world of assistive technology and how it can be used to support Children and Young People’s access to learning. The course aims to explore key questions such as: What is assistive technology? Who might benefit from using assistive technology approaches in the classroom? What free accessibility tools are available to support learners with additional needs? How do schools access assistive technology assessment/advice to further support children and young people with bespoke needs?

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

05/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course explores ways of effectively supporting staff development within schools and colleges. It provides a research-informed overview of some of the key approaches to professional development, and considers their differing capacity for increasing professional autonomy. Drawing on psychology and making links to staff wellbeing and resilience, it focuses mainly on methods that can effectively support practitioners’ self-reflection and collaborative problem-solving, providing a brief introduction to the concept of professional supervision. Finally, it introduces Solution Circles as one method that can be used to structure purposeful group dialogue, and ultimately, to support professional practice within school communities. By the end of this course, staff members will understand the benefits of adopting means of staff development that boost autonomy and support collaboration, and should feel confident in their ability to introduce and run Solution Circles in their school or college.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

24/06/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This course will support staff in schools and colleges to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence around identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people who experience anxiety. By the end of the course, staff will be supported to understand the factors that contribute to anxiety, identify pupil’s individual needs, plan appropriate outcomes, and implement effective, evidence-based strategies. As part of your attendance on this course, you will also be introduced to a range of helpful, anxiety-based resources that can be used in schools and colleges.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Phase: All

Cost

Partner : 0

Non-Partner : £160

 

Date and time

06/01/2025

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This programme is designed to introduce and explore research informed understanding of metacognition and effective development of metacognitive strategies. Built into the programme is opportunities for reflection, application of knowledge to own context and development of practice. Participants will be encouraged to consider how they can plan successful implementation. During this programme, participants will: develop understanding of metacognition; explore how to use metacognition to support learning and memory; identify successful strategies to support metacognition; apply learning to own school context; review current practice and plan next steps. This programme provides a balance of pre-recorded, face to face and virtual learning to maximise potential for developments in school to be relevant and bespoke to each participants needs. There is the opportunity to share practice, trial strategies and approaches and evaluate the next steps for your school. The content will enable participants to share learning, reflect and support school improvement that focuses on metacognitive approaches that are embedded in whole school developments.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £195

Non-Partner : £285

 

Date and time

14/01/2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

This programme will explore adaptive practice- what it means, how to put it into practice and why it is needed. This is in response to feedback gathered from delivery this year along with school based CPD which has highlighted the need to address how and why schools are developing this. The purpose of effective adaptive teaching is to ensure that learning is being supported, scaffolded and planned for. These sessions unpick the terminology, approaches, rationale and impact of adaptive practice. The pre-recorded sessions can be accessed at participants convenience and focus on knowledge, approaches and successful practice. Each participant can work at their own pace to ensure full understanding and application of the information shared. They will develop a good understanding of effective approaches that are adaptive and responsive to the needs of pupils and staff in their school.

Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and TAs

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £195

Non-Partner : £285

 

Date and time

11/04/2025

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Format:

Course Outline

Education Durham have once again partnered with the ever-popular Adam Bushnell to explore how generative AI can be use as a tool for imagination and creativity in the classroom. Participants will leave the session enthused and with a host of ideas and resources to try out in the classroom. A chance to work alongside like-minded colleagues, to share experiences of using AI in the primary classroom and who are keen to explore further the potential of AI as a great resource and powerful teaching tool. Impact for school - Schools need to be embracing this fast moving technology. By upskilling teachers to be able to use AI effectively to motivate and support learning a school is demonstrating that they are looking to the future and embracing change.  This session is designed for classroom teachers to support them in using AI in the classroom not as a gimmick but as an essential and effective tool for learning.

Audience: Teachers in the first five years

Phase: Primary

Cost

Partner : £165

Non-Partner : £260