drb courses

drb provides practical, expert-led training courses for schools, academies and trusts, helping education professionals stay informed, confident and up to date with the latest sector developments.

A mixture of in person and online ZOOM webinars.

Courses from: £90 +VAT

Expert Training and Professional Development

drb delivers expert-led training and professional development for school leaders, teachers, governors and finance professionals across the education sector.

Our courses combine practical guidance with the latest educational, leadership and financial updates, helping delegates develop skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately within their setting.

From leadership development and curriculum change to financial planning and emerging technologies such as ChatGPT and AI tools, every session is designed to be relevant, engaging and impactful. With flexible delivery options, accessible venues and ongoing support, drb provides high-quality training that supports continuous improvement across schools, academies and trusts.

“drb’s training courses are always informative, engaging and highly relevant to the challenges facing schools today. The sessions provide practical strategies and up-to-date guidance that can be applied immediately within our setting. The quality of delivery and ongoing support is excellent.”
Assistant Headteacher

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Developing your school SEF - Barnsley

Developing your school SEF – Barnsley

June 4, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
£130.00
Appraisal training for appraisers

Appraisal training for appraisers

June 19, 2026
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
£240.00
Effective transition from reception to year 1

Effective transition from reception to year 1

July 1, 2026
9:30 am – 11:00 am
£90.00
What does your 2026 data tell you?

What does your 2026 data tell you?

July 9, 2026
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
£240.00
Understanding your IDSR - ZOOM

Understanding your IDSR – ZOOM

July 14, 2026
9:30 am – 11:00 am
£90.00
New to EYFS

New to EYFS

July 15, 2026
9:30 am – 11:00 am
£90.00
Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC)

Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC)

September 10, 2026
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
£250.00
Understanding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns)

Understanding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns)

September 17, 2026
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
£250.00

Want to organise a course for your local area?

Get in touch with Tracy Davis to discuss costs and dates in organising a course for your school and/or local area.

drb courses FAQ

Our courses are designed for education professionals across schools, academies and trusts, including headteachers, senior leaders, teachers, governors, trustees, school business managers and finance professionals.

drb offers a wide range of professional development courses covering leadership, school improvement, curriculum development, governance, finance, inspection preparation, safeguarding and emerging technologies such as AI and ChatGPT in education.

We provide both face-to-face training and live Zoom webinars, allowing delegates to choose the format that best suits their availability and location.

Our in-person courses are delivered at accessible venues across the Midlands, including Birmingham and Walsall locations. Venue details are included on each course listing.

Yes. Our training is specifically designed to support maintained schools, academies and multi-academy trusts, with content tailored to the latest sector developments and operational challenges.

Yes. Many schools and trusts choose to send multiple delegates to ensure consistent understanding and implementation across leadership, governance and finance teams.

Courses can be booked directly through our website or by contacting the drb team for support with bookings and enquiries.

Yes. Delegates receive relevant course materials, resources and supporting documentation to help apply learning effectively within their own setting.

Absolutely. All drb courses are updated regularly to reflect the latest guidance, policy changes and developments across the education sector.

drb courses are practical, informative and delivered by experienced education specialists with extensive sector knowledge. Our training focuses on providing clear, actionable guidance that delegates can apply immediately within their school, academy or trust.

“A really valuable day to reflect on my school, the context and the IDSR and put it all together. It was valuable to hear responses from others and the examples provided to us.”
School Leader
“I now have a very clear understanding of how to use the IDSR for school Improvement. I will be training up the rest of the leadership team.”
Headteacher
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