BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260908T093000Z DTEND:20260908T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T124436Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/developing-your- school-sef/ SUMMARY:Developing your school SEF DESCRIPTION:For headteachers and senior leaders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for a 90-minute zoom session where you will have an opportunity to begin to d evelop your own SEF in line with the new Ofsted inspection toolkit. During the session you will:\n\n explore the new Ofsted toolkit in depth\, help ing you identify your school's strengths and priorities for development\;\ n consider how to evidence and justify your judgements\, preparing you fo r professional discussions with leaders\, staff and governors\;\n use you r understanding of your IDSR to support and validate the judgements within your SEF\;\n develop your school's own SEF\, working through the key foc us areas within the Ofsted toolkit and apply them directly to your setting .\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:27@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260914T093000Z DTEND:20260914T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T083130Z 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: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:36@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260922T093000Z DTEND:20260922T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T124718Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/delivering-effec tive-inclusive-and-safeguarding-focused-rshe-in-primary-schools/ SUMMARY:Delivering Effective\, Inclusive and Safeguarding- Focused RSHE in Primary Schools DESCRIPTION:Hear from our expert\, Rebecca Jennings\, regarding updates on the statutory\nRSE framework and what effective RSE practice looks like\n\ nDuring the session\, she will address:\n\n the key requirements and rece nt developments within the RSHE\ncurriculum\;\n age-appropriate Relations hips\, Sex and Health Education requirements\;\n emerging safeguarding is sues through RSHE\;\n how to promote healthy relationships\, respect and inclusion\;\n how to navigate challenging conversations with parents and carers\;\n strategies to evaluate and strengthen RSHE provision within yo ur school.\n\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:34@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20260924T163000Z DTEND:20260924T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T091900Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/governor-and-tru stee-training-idsr-ofsted-inspection-readiness/ SUMMARY:Governor and trustee training: IDSR & Ofsted Inspection Readiness DESCRIPTION:Is your Governing board Ofsted ready? Do they understand your s chool’s data and Governance responsibilities?\n\nThis training will prov ide Governing/Trust boards with key messages that they need to know about IDSRs\, along with working through their understanding of the new framewor k and their responsibilities during an inspection.\n\nThis 90 minute train ing session will look at:\n\n what information the IDSR provides\;\n how Governing/Trust boards can identify a school's strengths\, trends and are as for improvement through the IDSR\;\n developing at greater understandi ng of the new Ofsted framework\;\n the role of governance during an inspe ction\;\n practical preparation for inspection conversations.\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:33@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261001T090000Z DTEND:20261001T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T091248Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-th e-new-ofsted-toolkit-essential-information-a-class-teacher-needs-to-know/ SUMMARY:Understanding the New Ofsted Toolkit: Essential information a class teacher needs to know DESCRIPTION:Is your school likely to receive an Ofsted inspection in the ne xt academic year? Do your teaching staff have a clear understanding of the new Ofsted Toolkit\, what it means for teaching and learning\, and the ro le they play during an inspection? \n\nThis 90-minute Zoom course provides a practical overview of the new Ofsted Toolkit\, helping teachers develop a clear understanding of inspection expectations and how these translate into everyday classroom practice. It also explores the principles of high- quality adaptive teaching\, effective scaffolding\, and the key responsibi lities of subject leaders during an inspection.\n\nThe session will cover: \n\n the key features of the new Ofsted Toolkit and inspection expectatio ns\;\n what inspectors are looking for in classrooms and across the schoo l\;\n effective approaches to adaptive teaching and scaffolding that supp ort pupil progress\;\n the knowledge and understanding subject leaders ne ed to demonstrate during an inspection.\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:32@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261006T093000Z DTEND:20261007T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T114105Z 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:20260602T115759Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/herefordshire-le adership-briefing-wednesday-18th-november-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:20260602T115803Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/online-zoom-lead ership-briefing-thursday-26th-november-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 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261201T093000Z DTEND:20261201T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T125040Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-yo ur-idsr-fairlawns/ SUMMARY:Understanding your IDSR (Fairlawns) DESCRIPTION:For headteachers and senior leaders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for an in depth look at what your IDSR tells you. The course will provide you \nwith a full understanding of its content and an opportunity for you to c onsider your next steps and\nschool improvement priorities. During the ses sion you will:\n\n look at how Ofsted will use your IDSR before their vis it – identifying what the data says and possible lines of enquiry\;\n d evelop a comprehensive understanding of your IDSR – allowing you to conf idently deliver training on it to your senior leadership team and staff\;\ n create a governor summary - to enable you to deliver high quality Gover nor training\, developing their understanding of the IDSR and possible que stions which may be asked of them during an inspection.\n\nPlease note\, y ou will need to access your own IDSR during the day. 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:38@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261208T093000Z DTEND:20261208T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T125141Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-yo ur-idsr-bcfc/ SUMMARY:Understanding your IDSR (BCFC) DESCRIPTION:For headteachers and senior leaders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for an in depth look at what your IDSR tells you. The course will provide you \nwith a full understanding of its content and an opportunity for you to c onsider your next steps and\nschool improvement priorities. During the ses sion you will:\n\n look at how Ofsted will use your IDSR before their vis it – identifying what the data says and possible lines of enquiry\;\n d evelop a comprehensive understanding of your IDSR – allowing you to conf idently deliver training on it to your senior leadership team and staff\;\ n create a governor summary - to enable you to deliver high quality Gover nor training\, developing their understanding of the IDSR and possible que stions which may be asked of them during an inspection.\n\nPlease note\, y ou will need to access your own IDSR during the day. 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:39@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART:20261210T093000Z DTEND:20261210T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T125400Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-yo ur-new-idsr-zoom/ SUMMARY:Understanding your new IDSR - ZOOM DESCRIPTION:For headteachers and senior leaders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for an in 90 minute in depth look at what an IDSR tells you.\nThis zoom cours e will provide you with a full understanding of the content of an IDSR\, a llowing you\nto then reflect on what your own your IDSR tells you to consi der your next steps and priorities.\n\nDuring 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 END:VCALENDAR