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
ART
Primary art network (spring) ART903
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
Using sketchbooks in the primary art curriculum ART904
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 âhabit of useâ 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
Disciplinary literacy in art ART905
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
Primary art network (summer) ART906
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
ASSESSMENT
Year 6 moderation ASS905
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 pupilsâ 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
Year 2 moderation ASS906
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 pupilsâ 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
Knowing the impact of your maths curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS907
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your languages curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS908
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your history curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS909
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your RE curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS910
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your science curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS911
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your D&T curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS912
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your music curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS913
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your art curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS914
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your geography curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS915
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your computing curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS916
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers and subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Knowing the impact of your PE curriculum (ensuring and assuring phase 2) ASS917
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
BUSINESS
Speed meet for office staff BUS901
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
COMPUTING
Primary computing network (spring) COM905
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
Adaptive teaching in computing: promoting inclusion COM906
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
Secondary computing network (spring) COM907
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
Primary computing network (summer) COM908
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
Disciplinary literacy in computing COM909
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
Secondary computing network (summer) COM910
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
Computing leads professional development day COM911
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
DESIGN
New to leading primary D&T DES901
Date and time
14/11/2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Taking on subject leadership can be a daunting task. This course will support new subject leaders in understanding the key principles of design and technology and building their confidence in developing the subject in school. Discussions will centre around ensuring that a robust and well-sequenced curriculum is in place as well as exploring the responsibilities of the role, how to make the best use of subject-specific resources and how to support children to develop a love of design and technology, in and beyond the classroom.
Audience: New subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Primary D&T network (autumn) DES902
Date and time
21/11/2024
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
To start the new academic year we encourage design and technology subject leads to come together to get the latest updates, to unpick key messages and to engage in professional discussion around priorities for the year ahead. This first network will be held face to face in order to welcome new subject leads and to enable effective networking between schools. The focus will be on supporting quality first teaching across the school.
Audience: Subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Secondary D&T drop-in (spring) DES903
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
Primary D&T network (spring) DES904
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
Disciplinary literacy in D&T DES905
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
Primary D&T network (summer) DES906
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
Secondary D&T network (summer) DES907
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
DIGITAL LEARNING
Digital skills for the classroom DLD901
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
Navigating the safe and effective use of AI in the classroom DLD902
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
Accessibility features across a range of digital devices to support children with a range of needs DLD903
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
EARLY CAREER TEACHERS
Creating a culture of learning: routines, responses and relationships ECT901
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
ECT network meeting (spring) ECT902
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
ECT network meeting (summer) ECT903
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
EARLY YEARS
New to leading early years - three day programme EYS905
Date and time
20/11/2024
9:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Format:
Course Outline
The role of the early years leader is both challenging and rewarding, offering the opportunity to inspire and influence others by supporting, guiding and mentoring the quality of teaching and learning for the youngest children. This three-day programme will provide opportunities for new leaders to explore effective ways to develop a shared understanding of what quality practice looks like and effective strategies to improve teaching across a team. It will unpick the knowledge and skills required for the role and support participants to develop a strategic approach to leadership alongside personal leadership skills, behaviours and attitudes.
Session 1: Roles, responsibilities and requirements
Session 2: Self-evaluation and implementing improvement
Session 3: Leading others - developing a culture of trust
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of what it means to be an early years leader. They will have a clearer understanding of their role and responsibilities and a deeper awareness of the leadership skills needed to undertake this diverse role.
Audience: Early years leaders new to role
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : £400
Non-Partner : £550
Developing confident communicators: developing vocabulary in EY and KS1 EYS907
Date and time
19/11/2024
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, we will focus on fostering vocabulary development, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and linguistic concepts, through engaging word games and activities in the early years and Key Stage 1. We'll explore fun and effective strategies to help children build a strong language foundation for academic success and beyond. Let's get started!
Audience: Early Years and KS1 teachers
Phase: Early years and primary
Cost
Partner : £165
Non-Partner : £260
2's in schools network (autumn) EYS908
Date and time
28/11/2024
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
ECTs in early years: developing practice and provision EYS909
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
Developing confident communicators: developing listening, attention and memory skills EYS910
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
Central Durham early years leaders' network hub (spring) EYS911
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 childrenâs learning.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
North Durham (Stanley) early years leaders' network hub (spring) EYS912
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 childrenâs learning.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
South Durham (Teesdale) early years leaders' network hub (spring) EYS913
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 childrenâs learning.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
North Durham (Consett) early years leaders' network hub (spring) EYS914
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 childrenâs learning.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
West Durham early years leaders' network hub (spring) EYS915
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 childrenâs learning.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
South Durham (Spennymoor) early years leaders' network hub (spring) EYS916
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 childrenâs learning.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Dialogic reading: using and sharing stories and texts in the early years EYS917
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 schoolâs 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 childrenâs 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
Developing confident communicators: developing language through play and developing home-learning opportunities EYS918
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 childâs language and communication.
Audience: Early Years and KS1 teachers
Phase: Early years and primary
Cost
Partner : £165
Non-Partner : £260
The reception curriculum in action: the Green Lane journey EYS919
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
2's in schools network (spring) EYS920
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
EYFS profile: moderation of the ELG for understanding the world and expressive arts and design EYS921
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
Ensuring and assuring the early years curriculum in your school EYS922
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
Developing confident communicators: developing oracy and talk EYS923
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
Central Durham early years leaders' network hub (summer) EYS924
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 childrenâs learning and a celebration of achievements.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
North Durham (Stanley) early years leaders' network hub (summer) EYS925
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 childrenâs learning and a celebration of achievements.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
South Durham (Teesdale) early years leaders' network hub (summer) EYS926
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 childrenâs learning and a celebration of achievements.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
North Durham (Consett) early years leaders' network hub (summer) EYS927
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 childrenâs learning and a celebration of achievements.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
South Durham (Spennymoor) early years leaders' network hub (summer) EYS928
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 childrenâs learning and a celebration of achievements.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
West Durham early years leaders' network hub (summer) EYS929
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 childrenâs learning and a celebration of achievements.
Audience: Leaders of early years
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Supporting learning through strong parental partnerships in the early years EYS930
Date and time
11/06/2025
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Parents and carers make a crucial difference to childrenâs 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 childâs education and ideas and strategies to support effective partnership.
Audience: Early years leaders and practitioners
Phase: EYFS
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
2's in schools network (summer) EYS931
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
Developing confident communicators: understanding the essentials of communication and language EYS932
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
Oh to be 2! - for practitioners FND902
Date and time
14/11/2024
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
This course will enable practitioners 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: All practitioners working with 2 year olds
Phase: Early Years
Cost
Partner : £150
Non-Partner : £200
Mix it up: 2, 3 and 4 year olds together FND903
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
Let's go schema spotting! FND904
Date and time
05/02/2025
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Schemas in childrenâs play are such an important concept when it comes to the development of our children, that itâs 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
Reviewing and renewing outdoor provision and practice in early years: a two-part programme FND905
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
Into the 'forest': practical next steps to further develop your Forest Schools approach FND906
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 Schoolsâ 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 participantsâ 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 Schoolsâ approach. Practitioners wishing to embark on their initial Forest Schoolsâ journey should access âIn the forest: A practical introduction to Forest Schoolsâ. 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
Oh to be 2! - for leaders FND907
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
What comes before writing - physical development FND908
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
Exploring outdoor cooking in the early years: simple tried and tested recipes! FND909
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
EDUCATIONAL VISIT
Educational visits coordinator revalidation EVC902
Date and time
02/12/2024
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
Educational visits coordinator training EVC903
Date and time
03/12/2024
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
Educational visits coordinator revalidation EVC904
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
Educational visits coordinator training EVC905
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
Educational visits coordinator revalidation EVC906
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
Educational visits coordinator training EVC907
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
Educational visits coordinator revalidation EVC908
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
Educational visits coordinator training EVC909
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
Educational visits coordinator revalidation EVC910
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
Educational visits coordinator training EVC911
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
ENGLISH
Poetry using visualisation ENG909
Date and time
03/12/2024
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
This session is all about bringing poetry to life through use of images. For many poetry proves to be a daunting challenge and the power of poetry to lift the spirits and tackle some of the big issues that face us all can be lost. Through poetry there is potential for spoken language, reading development and, of course, writing. We will look at how to use graphic representations to explore a range of poetry from classics such as Wordsworth's Daffodils to the nonsensical work of Lewis Caroll. We will tackle much loved poems - such as Tiger Tiger and The Raven and delve into the war poets. Pirates and Highwaymen may also make an appearance! This is a session for any teacher who wants to revitalise poetry teaching.
Audience: Subject leaders and teachers
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Teaching from a text ENG910
Date and time
13/01/2025
1:30 PM - 4:00 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
Secondary English network (spring) ENG911
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
Primary English network (spring) ENG912
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
Reading for primary English subject leads ENG913
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
Opening doors: challenging texts for all ENG914
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
Secondary English network (summer) ENG915
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
Dust off the encyclopaedias: tackling the challenge of non-fiction ENG916
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
Primary English network (summer) ENG917
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
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging briefing (autumn) EDI902
Date and time
14/11/2024
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
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging briefing (spring) EDI903
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
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging briefing (summer) EDI904
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
GEOGRAPHY
Secondary geography network: KS3 success (spring) GEO904
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
Primary geography network (spring) GEO905
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
Disciplinary literacy in geography GEO906
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
Secondary geography network: looking ahead to 2025-26 GEO907
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
HISTORY
Primary history network (spring) HIS903
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
Secondary history network (spring) HIS904
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
Disciplinary literacy in history HIS905
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
Secondary history network (summer) HIS906
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
Primary history network (summer) HIS907
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
Planning an effective history unit HIS908
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
Unpicking chronology in history HIS909
Date and time
18/02/2025
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Building childrensâ 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
LEADERSHIP
Maintained head teachers' network (autumn) HTO906
Date and time
14/11/2024
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 12/11/2024.
Audience: Head Teachers
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : 0
Special school head teachers' briefing (autumn) HTO907
Date and time
21/11/2024
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
Head teachers' briefing (spring) HTO908
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
Writing your school SEF HTO909
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
Head teachers' briefing (spring) HTO910
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
Ready for your inspection? HTO911
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
Maintained head teachers' network (spring) HTO912
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
Maintained head teachers' network (spring) HTO913
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
Special school head teachers' briefing (spring) HTO914
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
Developing your School Improvement Plan (SIP) HTO915
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
Head teachers' briefing (summer) HTO916
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
Head teachers' briefing (summer) HTO917
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
Special school head teachers' briefing (summer) HTO918
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
Ready for your inspection? HTO919
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
Maintained head teachers' network (summer) HTO920
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
Maintained head teachers' network (summer) HTO921
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
How Ofsted inspects personal development LEA906
Date and time
18/11/2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
All children in maintained mainstream and special schools are expected to be taught the basic curriculum which includes the National Curriculum, Religious Education and age-appropriate relationships and sex education. However, the schoolsâ curriculum should go beyond this and support the pupils to develop in diverse ways so that they are prepared for their adult life and how to engage with and contribute to society. Schools provide many opportunities for pupils to practice these developing skills as part of their personal development. During this session, we will review personal development and how it can be promoted and developed through the whole curriculum. You will have an opportunity to reflect on the opportunities that are available in schools to develop the personal development of pupils and how to weave ideas together across the curriculum. You will also have time to reflect on what this means for you and your school and to consider your next steps.
Audience: Head teachers and senior leaders
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Special school leaders' focus meeting (autumn) LEA907
Date and time
11/12/2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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 PMLD. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss current thinking and share best practice amongst the special school community.Â
Audience: Special school senior leaders
Phase: Special
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
What Ofsted is saying about geography LEA908
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 Ofstedâs research review of Geography, which focuses on what a high-quality education in Geography looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about languages LEA909
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 Ofstedâs 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
Secondary senior leaders' network (spring) LEA910
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
What Ofsted is saying about D&T LEA911
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 Ofstedâs 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
NPQ next steps LEA912
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
What Ofsted is saying about English LEA913
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 Ofstedâs research review of English, which focuses on what a high-quality education in English looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about maths LEA914
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 Ofstedâs research review of maths, which focuses on what a high-quality education in maths looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
Special school senior leaders' network (spring) LEA915
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
What Ofsted is saying about science LEA916
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 Ofstedâs research review of science, which focuses on what a high-quality education in science looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about computing LEA917
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 Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about history LEA918
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 Ofstedâs research review of history, which focuses on what a high-quality education in history looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about music LEA919
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 Ofstedâs research review of music, which focuses on what a high-quality education in music looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
Special school leaders' focus meeting (spring) LEA920
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.Â
Audience: Special school senior Leaders
Phase: Special
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Primary deputy head teachers' network (spring) LEA921
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
What Ofsted is saying about art LEA922
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 Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about RE LEA923
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 Ofstedâs 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
What Ofsted is saying about PE LEA924
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 Ofstedâs research review of PE, which focuses on what a high-quality education in PE looks like. We will also explore findings from Ofstedâs 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
Secondary senior leaders' network (summer) LEA925
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
Special school senior leaders' network (summer) LEA926
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
Primary deputy head teachers' network (summer) LEA927
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
Special school leaders' focus meeting (summer) LEA928
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.Â
Audience: Special school senior Leaders
Phase: Special
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
MATHS
Primary maths network (spring) MAT904
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
KS2 primary maths quest MAT905
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
Secondary maths network (spring) MAT906
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
Secondary maths network (summer) MAT907
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
Primary maths network (summer) MAT908
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
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
New to leading primary languages MFL901
Date and time
15/11/2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Taking on subject leadership can be a daunting task. This course will support new subject leaders in understanding the key principles of languages and building their confidence in developing the subject in school. Discussions will centre around ensuring that a robust and well-sequenced curriculum is in place as well as exploring the responsibilities of the role, how to make the best use of subject-specific resources and how to support children to develop a love of languages, in and beyond the classroom.
Audience: New subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Primary languages network (autumn) MFL902
Date and time
25/11/2024
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
To start the new academic year we encourage language subject leads to come together to get the latest updates, to unpick key messages and to engage in professional discussion around priorities for the year ahead. This first network will be held face to face in order to welcome new subject leads and to enable effective networking between schools. The focus will be on supporting quality first teaching across the school.
Audience: Subject leaders
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Primary languages network (spring) MFL903
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
Primary languages network (summer) MFL904
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
Secondary languages network (summer) MFL905
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
MUSIC
Primary music network (spring) MUS903
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
Secondary music network (spring) MUS904
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
Disciplinary literacy in music MUS905
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
Primary music network (summer) MUS906
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
Secondary music network (summer) MUS907
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
PASTORAL
Having a voice: opportunities for CYP in County Durham PAS903
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
Developing SMSC in your school PAS904
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
Parental engagement workshop PAS905
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 childâs educational journey and overall development, but getting it ârightâ isnât easy. In this session, âLearning with Parentsâ will explore the difference between parental engagement and parental involvement, address the barriers that parents face when engaging with their childâs 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
Attendance webinar (spring) PAS906
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.Â
Audience: Head teachers, senior and pastoral leaders
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Understanding challenging behaviour for TA's PAS907
Date and time
04/02/2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Format:
Course Outline
This two-part programme looks at unpicking childrenâs 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 childrenâs behaviour in terms of regulation, environmental and whole school adaptions.
Audience: HLTAs and TAs
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £150
Non-Partner : £200
Attendance webinar (summer) PAS908
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
Making the most of Compass + PAS909
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
PE
Disciplinary literacy in PE PHY900
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
Primary PE network (summer) PHY901
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
Engaging and inclusive, high-quality physical education: invasion games PHY905
Date and time
26/11/2024
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Format:
Course Outline
This CPD has been designed by the Football Association and Education Durham to support the professional development of teachers and assistants who deliver PE in schools. The practical course aims to develop the confidence and competence of delegates to plan and deliver high-quality physical education lessons, supporting pupil progress across key skills and knowledge in INVASION GAMES across Key Stages 1-4. Delegates will be guided through theoretical principles and practical physical activity ideas for invasion games, including adaptive teaching opportunities, while contributing to the holistic and personal development of pupils.
Audience: Subject leaders, teachers and TAs
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : 0
Secondary PE network (autumn) PHY906
Date and time
28/11/2024
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Autumn network meetings are designed to support subject leaders to prepare for the year ahead. Participants will explore subject specific updates such as Ofsted deep dive findings and highlights from subject associations and consider what this means for the leadership of their subject. Participants will be supported to identify priorities for 2024-2025 and will discuss action planning to ensure that priorities can be addressed in a timely manner. The opportunity to network with colleagues across a range of schools will be key, so participants can discuss best practice and troubleshoot in between network meetings.
Audience: Subject leaders
Phase: Secondary
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Delivering high-quality curriculum dance (primary) PHY907
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
Secondary PE network (spring) PHY908
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
Primary PE network (spring) PHY909
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
Developing skills and knowledge in primary curriculum gymnastics PHY910
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 pupilsâ 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
Special school and maintained SEND physical education network (spring) PHY911
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
Primary curriculum gymnastics: progression in rolling PHY912
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
Secondary PE network (summer) PHY913
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
SAQ's Early Essential Movement Programme and Embedded Mechanics of Movement PHY914
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 delegateâs 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
Special school and maintained SEND physical education network (summer) PHY915
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
Boxercise instructors course PHY916
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
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
RSHE: How to confidently teach the changes of the adolescent body at KS2 PDS905
Date and time
21/11/2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
It is now a requirement that schools deliver âadolescent changesâ 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 childrenâs 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
RSHE subject lead workshop: discuss, collaborate and share PDS906
Date and time
05/12/2024
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
Active citizenship and pupil voice: the importance of citizenship education within personal development PDS907
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
Primary PSHE network (spring) PDS908
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
Primary RSHE: positive parental engagement PDS909
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
RSHE secondary leaders' network (spring) PDS910
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
Promoting British values in North East schools PDS911
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, pupilsâ 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
RSHE: teaching consent and permission seeking to primary-aged pupils PDS912
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 âtouchâ, 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 ânoâ.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
How good is your character education? PDS913
Date and time
29/04/2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
âCharacter 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.â This quote from the Jubilee Centreâs 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. âSchools that prioritise the teaching of character are like sticks of rock: wherever you cut them, character is at their heart.â
Audience: Senior leaders and teachers
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
RSHE: How to confidently teach the changes of the adolescent body at KS2 PDS914
Date and time
21/05/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Format:
Course Outline
It is now a requirement that schools deliver âadolescent changesâ 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 childrenâs 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
Primary PSHE network (summer) PDS915
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
RSHE subject lead workshop: discuss, collaborate and share PDS916
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
RSHE Secondary Leaders' network (summer) PDS917
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
RE
Primary RE network (summer) REL900
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
Secondary RE network (summer) REL901
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
Secondary RE network (spring) REL905
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
Primary RE network (spring) REL906
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
Hinduism and ensuring progression in RE REL907
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
Disciplinary literacy in RE REL908
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
SAFEGUARDING
Designated teachers new to role CLA902
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
Designated teacher network (spring) CLA903
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
Designated teachers new to role CLA904
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
Designated teacher network (summer) CLA905
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
Designated safeguarding leads: developing safeguarding practice in schools DSL901
Date and time
19/11/2024
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
Designated safeguarding leads' network (autumn) DSL902
Date and time
26/11/2024
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 28/11/2024.
Audience: Designated safeguarding leads
Phase: Cross-phase
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Designated safeguarding leads' network (autumn) DSL903
Date and time
28/11/2024
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 26/11/2024.
Audience: Designated safeguarding leads
Phase: Cross-phase
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £130
Designated safeguarding leads: developing safeguarding practice in schools DSL904
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
Designated safeguarding leads: developing safeguarding practice in schools DSL905
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
Designated safeguarding leads' network (spring) DSL906
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
Designated safeguarding leads' network (spring) DSL907
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
Designated safeguarding leads: developing safeguarding practice in schools DSL908
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
Designated safeguarding leads: developing safeguarding practice in schools DSL909
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
Designated safeguarding leads' network (summer) DSL910
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
Designated safeguarding leads' network (summer) DSL911
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
Website audit workshop SCP901
Date and time
20/11/2024
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
Safer recruitment SCP902
Date and time
25/11/2024
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
Online safety including the 360 degree online safety review tool SCP903
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
Online safety SCP904
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
Safer recruitment SCP905
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
Website audit workshop SCP906
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
Online safety SCP907
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
Safer recruitment SCP908
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
Data Protection Officer Network SCP910
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
Data Protection Officer Network SCP911
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
SCIENCE
Primary science network (spring) SCI903
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
Secondary science network (spring) SCI904
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
Disciplinary literacy in science SCI905
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
Primary science network (summer) SCI906
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
Secondary science network (summer) SCI907
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
Digging deeper into disciplinary knowledge in science (Y5/6) SCI910
Date and time
27/11/2024
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Format:
Course Outline
Recent reports such as Ofstedâs Finding the Optimum and EEF's Improving Primary Science, highlight the importance of working scientifically in developing childrenâs science understanding and engagement. This course will explore their recommendations and support you to become more confident in using the skills in every science lesson. Explore how to make links to real life science scenarios that children can apply the WS skills to. We will also look at the different types of science enquiry and how they link to your substantive knowledge whilst considering progression and assessment within your key stage. Please note this course is also offered for Y1/2 and Y3/4 teachers.
Audience: Classroom teachers
Phase: Primary
Cost
Partner : £120
Non-Partner : £160
Getting your head around mixed-aged science groups SCI911
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
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Communication and interaction: using structure and visuals to support CYP with social communication differences SEN907
Date and time
03/12/2024
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Format:
Course Outline
This course will support staff in schools to increase knowledge, skills and confidence around the use of visuals and structure to support independence and learning. In this session, we will explore the use of visuals to build routines and manage transitions. We will also consider how to support attention and independence using practical âshoebox/workstationâ tasks. By the end of this course, practitioners will have developed a greater understanding of how we can develop the physical environment, visual structures, Â workstation approaches and task design to support learners with social communication differences.
Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £160
Making sense of complex needs using simple frameworks SEN908
Date and time
05/12/2024
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Format:
Course Outline
This course is currently being developed in partnership with Newcastle Universityâs Doctorate of Applied Educational Psychology. 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 â 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.Â
Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £160
Cognition & learning: identifying & meeting the needs of CYP with memory difficulties SEN909
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 pupilâs memory and develop their retention and recall skills. Delegates will also explore a range of revision techniques that can enhance pupilâs learning and academic performance.
Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £160
Communication and interaction: understanding and supporting the responses of CYP with social communication differences/autism SEN910
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.Â
Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £160
SEMH: supporting pupils who self-harm (primary) SEN911
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
Enhancing quality-first teaching through the psychology of learning SEN912
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 Universityâs 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 â 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.Â
Audience: Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
Phase: All
Cost
Partner : 0
Non-Partner : £160
Communication and interaction: supporting young people with speech language and communication needs (including Development Language Disorder) in secondary schools SEN913
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 âWhat is speech, language, and communication?â and âWhat is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?â 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
SEMH: identifying and meeting with needs of CYP with attention difficulties/ ADHD SEN914
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 pupilâs 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
SEMH: supporting CYP with loss and bereavement SEN915
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
Cognition and learning: understanding executive functioning and developing learner independence SEN916
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 whoâs 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 learnerâs 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
SEMH: supporting pupils who self-harm (secondary) SEN917
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
Communication and interaction: supporting children with speech language and communication needs (including Developmental Language Disorder) in primary schools SEN918
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 âWhat is speech, language, and communication?â and âWhat is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?â 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
Developing engaged, motivated and confident learners SEN919
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
Cognition and learning: supporting CYP through assistive technology SEN920
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 Peopleâs 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
Supporting staff development through solution circles (and more) SEN921
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 practitionersâ 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
SEMH: identifying and meeting the needs of CYP who are anxious SEN922
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 pupilâs 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
TEACHING & LEARNING
Meaningful metacognition TLA901
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
Adaptive teaching TLA902
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
AI let's get creative TLA903
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. Â 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