BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260602T083000Z DTEND:20260602T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T102958Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/birmingham-bcfc- leadership-briefing-tuesday-2nd-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Birmingham BCFC - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 2nd June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/BCFC.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Birmingham City Football Club\, St. Andrews Stadium\, Cattell Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Andrews Stadium\, Catte ll Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Birmingham City Football Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260603T083000Z DTEND:20260603T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T103350Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-lead ership-briefing-wednesday-3rd-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Wednesday 3rd June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260604T130000Z DTEND:20260604T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T154505Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/developing-your- school-sef-barnsley/ SUMMARY:Developing your school SEF - Barnsley DESCRIPTION:For headteachers and senior leaders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for an interactive course where you will begin develop your own SEF in line w ith the new Ofsted inspection toolkit. During the session you will:\n\n• look\, in depth\, at the new Ofsted toolkit – identifying your school ’s areas of strength and development\;\n• have meaningful discussions – to support your judgements and prepare you for professional discussion s with leaders\, staff and Governors\, about your SEF\;\n• use your unde rstanding of your IDSR – to support the judgements within your SEF\;\n • develop your schools own SEF – giving you time to work through the k ey focus areas in the Ofsted toolkit.\n\nPlease note\, you will need to ac cess your own IDSR during the afternoon.\n\n(Please note: No lunch is prov ided) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Barnsley.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Barnsley\, Tykes Teaching School Alliance\, Unit 5 Great Cliffe Co urt\,\, Barnsley\, S75 3SP\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tykes Teaching School Allia nce\, Unit 5 Great Cliffe Court\,\, Barnsley\, S75 3SP\, United Kingdom;X- APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Barnsley:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260609T130000Z DTEND:20260609T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T105216Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-pm-l eadership-briefing-tuesday-9th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom PM - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 9th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260611T083000Z DTEND:20260611T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T105233Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-for- secondary-schools-leadership-briefing-thursday-11th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom *For Secondary Schools* - Leadership Briefing - Thursda y 11th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260618T083000Z DTEND:20260618T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T105250Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/fairlawns-walsal l-leadership-briefing-thursday-18th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Fairlawns Walsall - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 18th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Fairlawns-Event.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Fairlawns Hotel Walsall\, 178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsall\, West Mid lands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsa ll\, West Midlands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=F airlawns Hotel Walsall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260619T093000Z DTEND:20260619T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T155849Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/appraisal-traini ng-for-appraisers/ SUMMARY:Appraisal training for appraisers DESCRIPTION:For leaders new to appraisal or existing leaders who want to de velop their appraisal practice:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore and Ben Davis for a n engaging and practical session that explores the role of the Appraiser i n delivering a truly effective appraisal process. During this session\, th ey will:\n\n Examine current appraisal models – identifying what works well and what could be strengthened to improve impact.\n Clarify the key roles within the appraisal process and explore how each can contribute to meaningful\, positive outcomes.\n Introduce a coaching-led approach to pe rformance management\, helping shift attitudes and behaviours towards a mo re constructive\, developmental process.\n Develop skills in growth-focus ed conversations\, including how to use effective questioning to support s taff development.\n\n(Includes Lunch) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Fairlawns.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Fairlawns Hotel Walsall\, 178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsall\, West Mid lands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsa ll\, West Midlands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=F airlawns Hotel Walsall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260624T093000Z DTEND:20260624T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T111740Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/herefordshire-le adership-briefing-wednesday-24th-june-2026-2/ SUMMARY:Herefordshire - Leadership Briefing - Wednesday 24th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Shell-Store.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Shell Store Workspace\, Rotherwas Munitions Factory Canary Drive\, Skylon Park\, Hereford\, HR2 6SR\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rotherwas Munitions Factory Canary Drive\, Skylon Park\, Hereford\, HR2 6SR\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE- RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shell Store Workspace:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260625T083000Z DTEND:20260625T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T111836Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-lead ership-briefing-thursday-25th-june-2026-2/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 25th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260630T093000Z DTEND:20260630T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110554Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leicestershire-l eadership-briefing-tuesday-30th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Leicestershire - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 30th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Leicestershire.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:The Link Hotel Leicestershire\, Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leices tershire\, LE11 4EX\, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leicestershire\, LE11 4EX\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Link Hotel Le icestershire:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260701T093000Z DTEND:20260701T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T155137Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/effective-transi tion-from-reception-to-year-1/ SUMMARY:Effective transition from reception to year 1 DESCRIPTION:This session is for Year 1 staff. It will support staff to impr ove their knowledge and understanding of EYFS and support planning a flyin g start to Year 1. During this session we will:\n\n develop understanding of assessment in EYFS\;\n explore the areas of learning\, educational pr ogrammes and ELG’s\;\n support meeting the requirement of the EYFS Prof ile Handbook.\n\nThe main purpose of the EYFS profile assessment is to sup port children in a successful transition to key stage 1 by informing the p rofessional dialogue between EYFS and key stage 1 teachers. It should info rm teachers about each child’s stage of development and learning needed. It will help them to plan the key stage 1 curriculum to meet the needs of all children. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260702T083000Z DTEND:20260702T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T105952Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/sandwell-leaders hip-briefing-thursday-2nd-july-2026/ SUMMARY:Sandwell - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 2nd July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/WBA.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:West Bromwich Albion Football Ground\, Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=West Bromwich Albion Football Gro und:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260703T093000Z DTEND:20260703T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110235Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/sheffield-leader ship-briefing-friday-3rd-july-2026-50-special-offer/ SUMMARY:Sheffield - Leadership Briefing - Friday 3rd July 2026 (£50 Specia l Offer) DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Sheffield.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Sheffield\, Aston Hall Hotel\, Worksop Road\, Sheffield\, S26 2EE\ , United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Worksop Road\, Sheffield\, S26 2EE\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sheffield\, Aston Hall Hotel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260706T093000Z DTEND:20260706T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T155917Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/summer-safeguard ing-update-with-matt-sparling/ SUMMARY:Summer safeguarding update with Matt Sparling DESCRIPTION:Given the significant changes proposed for Keeping Children Saf e in Education 2026 and the SEND White Paper by the DfE\, this session wil l look at the key changes and considerations for safeguarding in schools f or September 2026. In the session\, Matt Sparling will cover:\n\n the mai n considerations for schools in KCSIE including the significant changes to part 5: sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges\;\n the expectations of staff and the management of safegua rding including the DSL role\;\n the changes to SEND policy and the incre ased safeguarding awareness for children with SEND\;\n how staff can diff erentiate between SEND needs and safeguarding or child protection concerns .\n\n(Includes lunch) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Fairlawns.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Fairlawns Hotel Walsall\, 178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsall\, West Mid lands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsa ll\, West Midlands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=F airlawns Hotel Walsall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260708T090000Z DTEND:20260708T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T133522Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/finance-briefing -summer-term-wednesday-8th-july-2026-online-zoom/ SUMMARY:Finance Briefing Summer Term - Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Online Zoo m DESCRIPTION:A half-termly strategic update for finance officers\, chief fin ancial officers\, bursars\, business managers and anyone with financial re sponsibility.\n\n\n\n\n These briefings provide valuable information at k ey points in the year to ensure you’re well informed.\n We will also co ver all aspects of finance in depth.\n\nExamples of past content include:\ n\n Undertaking a SEND audit\;\n Managing a deficit budget\;\n Effectiv e finance reporting.\n\nEach half term we cover a new area in detail.\n\n\ n\n\n\nDelegates will receive:\n\n \n Updates on key issues\;\n Useful financial tools\;\n Understanding of changes in reporting requirements an d financial regulations\;\n Clarity on expectations around financial comp liance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you really need to know at key times?\nTh is CPD will provide that key information\, allow time for questions and cr eate a network of fellow professionals who can work with each other. Led b y Andrew Pilmore\, David Bagley ACMA (CEO) and Lee Schofield who have near ly 60 years experience between them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend:\n \n Finance officers\;\n Chief financial officers\;\n Bursars\;\n Busin ess managers\;\n Anyone else with financial responsibility.\n\n \;\n\ n\n\n\n\nFeedback from regular attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n“As a relative newc omer to the education sector\, the finance briefings have proven an invalu able one-stop shop to me. As long as I attend them\, I know exactly what i s coming up and I haven’t missed a deadline or funding opportunity yet. ”\n\nCari HaynesBusiness Manager – Alcester Academy\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Finance Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260709T093000Z DTEND:20260709T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T155946Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/what-does-your-2 026-data-tell-you/ SUMMARY:What does your 2026 data tell you? DESCRIPTION:The Ofsted schedule has a clear steer toward attainment measur es. It is essential that leaders understand their data clearly and can tal k about what it means for their school. This is a workshop with Andrew Pi lmore to support the analysis of this year’s outcomes and consider impl ications for:\n\n school self-evaluation and school improvement planning\ ;\n continuing professional development and informing staff performance m anagement.\n\nBring your data and your cohort data with you for the day. (ie numbers of SEN\, Pupil premium\, EAL etc.)\n\n(including lunch) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Fairlawns.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Fairlawns Hotel Walsall\, 178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsall\, West Mid lands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsa ll\, West Midlands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=F airlawns Hotel Walsall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260714T093000Z DTEND:20260714T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T155656Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-yo ur-idsr-zoom/ SUMMARY:Understanding your IDSR - ZOOM DESCRIPTION:For headteachers and senior leaders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore f or an in 90 minute in depth look at what an IDSR tells you. This zoom co urse will provide you with a full understanding of the content of an IDSR \, allowing you to then reflect on what your own your IDSR tells you to co nsider your next steps and priorities. During the session you will:\n\n l ook at how Ofsted might use your IDSR before their visit\;\n explore the different areas of the IDSR\;\n consider possible lines of enquiries and what questions these might lead to\;\n think about what information you w ill need to share with your senior leaders and governors so that they have a clear understanding of the content.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260715T093000Z DTEND:20260715T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T160205Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/new-to-eyfs/ SUMMARY:New to EYFS DESCRIPTION:This session is for staff who are new to EYFS. It will support practitioners to develop their knowledge and understanding of EYFS. During this session we will:\n\n develop understanding of the Statutory framewo rk for the EYFS\;\n understand the ways in which EYFS children learn\;\n explore the areas of learning\, educational programmes and ELG’s\;\n u nderstand assessment in EYFS\;\n explore development matters.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260910T093000Z DTEND:20260910T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T160518Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-th e-new-ofsted-framework-bcfc/ SUMMARY:Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC) DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Pilmore for an in-depth exploration of the new Ofst ed Framework. Over the day\, you will spend time exploring:\n\n the impli cations of the new gradings for your school: what does ‘expected standar d’ look like for each category and where does your school sit within the se new gradings\;\n your school SEF – does this provide a concise evalu ation of your school and is it a strong document which you can share with inspectors?\n how to prepare for case sampling: what information Ofsted w ill gather from this to support their judgements\;\n how context may infl uence judgements\;\n what this means in terms of practice in school and p reparation for an inspection.\n\n(Including lunch) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/BCFC.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Birmingham City Football Club\, St. Andrews Stadium\, Cattell Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Andrews Stadium\, Catte ll Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Birmingham City Football Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260917T093000Z DTEND:20260917T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T160805Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-th e-new-ofsted-framework-fairlawns/ SUMMARY:Understanding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns) DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Pilmore for an in-depth exploration of the new Ofst ed Framework. Over the day\, you will spend time exploring:\n\n the impli cations of the new gradings for your school: what does ‘expected standar d’ look like for each category and where does your school sit within the se new gradings\;\n your school SEF – does this provide a concise evalu ation of your school and is it a strong document which you can share with inspectors?\n how to prepare for case sampling: what information Ofsted w ill gather from this to support their judgements\;\n how context may infl uence judgements\;\n what this means in terms of practice in school and p reparation for an inspection.\n\n(Includes lunch) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Fairlawns.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Fairlawns Hotel Walsall\, 178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsall\, West Mid lands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsa ll\, West Midlands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=F airlawns Hotel Walsall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261007T093000Z DTEND:20261007T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T162008Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/school-finance-t raining-for-senior-leaders-or-those-new-to-finance-roles-bcfc/ SUMMARY:School finance training for senior leaders or those new to finance roles (BCFC) DESCRIPTION:A two-day training event for senior leaders\, prospective senio r leaders or those new to finance\, who want a comprehensive understanding of school finance. An essential introduction into:\n\n how all of the in come streams come into school budget\;\n how to plan for expenditure and link this to school improvement priorities\;\n how governance and account ability for finance is structured andreported.\n\nDelegates will practice budget planning\, predicting income and expenditure and considering three- to-five year projections.\n\nBoth dates – one fee.\n(Including lunch) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/BCFC.jpg CATEGORIES:Course LOCATION:Birmingham City Football Club\, St. Andrews Stadium\, Cattell Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Andrews Stadium\, Catte ll Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Birmingham City Football Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261013T090000Z DTEND:20261013T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T133728Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/finance-briefing -autumn-term-tuesday-13th-october-2026-online-zoom/ SUMMARY:Finance Briefing Autumn Term - Tuesday 13th October 2026 - Online Z oom DESCRIPTION:A half-termly strategic update for finance officers\, chief fin ancial officers\, bursars\, business managers and anyone with financial re sponsibility.\n\n\n\n\n These briefings provide valuable information at k ey points in the year to ensure you’re well informed.\n We will also co ver all aspects of finance in depth.\n\nExamples of past content include:\ n\n Undertaking a SEND audit\;\n Managing a deficit budget\;\n Effectiv e finance reporting.\n\nEach half term we cover a new area in detail.\n\n\ n\n\n\nDelegates will receive:\n\n \n Updates on key issues\;\n Useful financial tools\;\n Understanding of changes in reporting requirements an d financial regulations\;\n Clarity on expectations around financial comp liance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you really need to know at key times?\nTh is CPD will provide that key information\, allow time for questions and cr eate a network of fellow professionals who can work with each other. Led b y Andrew Pilmore\, David Bagley ACMA (CEO) and Lee Schofield who have near ly 60 years experience between them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend:\n \n Finance officers\;\n Chief financial officers\;\n Bursars\;\n Busin ess managers\;\n Anyone else with financial responsibility.\n\n \;\n\ n\n\n\n\nFeedback from regular attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n“As a relative newc omer to the education sector\, the finance briefings have proven an invalu able one-stop shop to me. As long as I attend them\, I know exactly what i s coming up and I haven’t missed a deadline or funding opportunity yet. ”\n\nCari HaynesBusiness Manager – Alcester Academy\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Finance Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261103T083000Z DTEND:20261103T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110421Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-lead ership-briefing-tuesday-3rd-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 3rd November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261105T093000Z DTEND:20261105T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110638Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leicestershire-l eadership-briefing-thursday-5th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Leicestershire - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 5th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Leicestershire.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:The Link Hotel Leicestershire\, Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leices tershire\, LE11 4EX\, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leicestershire\, LE11 4EX\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Link Hotel Le icestershire:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261110T083000Z DTEND:20261110T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110844Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/fairlawns-walsal l-leadership-briefing-tuesday-10th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Fairlawns Walsall - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 10th November 202 6 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Fairlawns-Event.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Fairlawns Hotel Walsall\, 178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsall\, West Mid lands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 Little Aston Rd\, Walsa ll\, West Midlands\, WS9 0NU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=F airlawns Hotel Walsall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261112T130000Z DTEND:20261112T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110823Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-pm-l eadership-briefing-thursday-12th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom PM - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 12th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261117T083000Z DTEND:20261117T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T110930Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/sandwell-leaders hip-briefing-tuesday-17th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Sandwell - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 17th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/WBA.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:West Bromwich Albion Football Ground\, Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=West Bromwich Albion Football Gro und:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261118T093000Z DTEND:20261118T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T111013Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/herefordshire-le adership-briefing-wednesday-24th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Herefordshire - Leadership Briefing - Wednesday 18th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Shell-Store.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Shell Store Workspace\, Rotherwas Munitions Factory Canary Drive\, Skylon Park\, Hereford\, HR2 6SR\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rotherwas Munitions Factory Canary Drive\, Skylon Park\, Hereford\, HR2 6SR\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE- RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shell Store Workspace:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261119T083000Z DTEND:20261119T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T112212Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-for- secondary-schools-leadership-briefing-thursday-19th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom *For Secondary Schools* - Leadership Briefing - Thursda y 19th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261124T083000Z DTEND:20261124T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T111122Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/birmingham-bcfc- leadership-briefing-tuesday-24th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Birmingham BCFC - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 24th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/BCFC.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Birmingham City Football Club\, St. Andrews Stadium\, Cattell Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Andrews Stadium\, Catte ll Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B9 4RL\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Birmingham City Football Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261126T083000Z DTEND:20261126T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T111151Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-lead ership-briefing-thursday-25th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 26th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up -to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefi ngs provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, an d Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance a nd insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Gover nment policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leader ship and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n T eaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frame works and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\ nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued suppor t throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if neede d) highlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pil more for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/Zoom.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Online\, link to be provided\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, link to be provide d\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online Zoom:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR