BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T111500 DTSTAMP:20260413T135717Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/an-introduction- to-evidence-based-practice/ SUMMARY:An introduction to evidence-based practice DESCRIPTION:An introduction to evidence-based practice\nFor new Head Teache rs\, senior and middle leaders:\n\n Join Andrew Pilmore for an in-depth l ook at evidence-based practice in classrooms which can support effective t eaching and learning. During the session you will:\n\n explore significan t theorists - how their work can influence classroom practice\;\n look at the new Ofsted framework – how this links to strong\, reflective classr oom practice\;\n develop an understanding of how the brain works – link ing this to improvement of practice in classrooms\;\n Consider I do\, we do\, you do practice – how this can be successfully implemented in class rooms.\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 9:30am – 11.15am.\nVenue : Online Zoom\nCost: £90 (+VAT) per delegate.\n\n\n{\n "@context": "http s://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course"\,\n "name": "An introduction to ev idence-based practice"\,\n "description": "An in-depth course for new hea d teachers\, senior leaders and middle leaders exploring evidence-based pr actice in classrooms\, including significant theorists\, the new Ofsted fr amework\, how the brain works in learning\, and the 'I do\, we do\, you do ' model."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookin gs/an-introduction-to-evidence-based-practice/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@ type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\ n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "has CourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "An intro duction to evidence-based practice"\,\n "courseMode": "In person"\,\n "startDate": "2026-04-23T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-04-23T1 5:00:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name ": "Fairlawns Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "Post alAddress"\,\n "streetAddress": "178 Little Aston Rd"\,\n "a ddressLocality": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlands"\,\n "postalCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCountry": "GB"\n } \n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https: //drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/an-introduction-to-evidenc e-based-practice/"\,\n "price": "240.00"\,\n "priceCurrency": "G BP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:98@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122656Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/developing-your- school-sef-2/ SUMMARY:Developing your school SEF DESCRIPTION:Developing your school SEF\nFor headteachers and senior leaders :\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore and Julie Pilmore for an interactive course where you will\nwrite your own SEF in line with the new Ofsted inspection toolk it. During the\nsession 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 prepa re you for professional discussions with leaders\, staff and Governors\, a bout your SEF\;\n use your understanding of your IDSR – to support the judgements within your SEF\;\n develop your schools own SEF – giving yo u time to work through the key focus areas in the Ofsted toolkit.\n\nPleas e note\, you will need to access your own IDSR during the day.\n\nDate: Th ursday 30th April 2026 at 9:30am – 3.00pm\, including lunch. \nVenue: Bi rmingham City Football Club\nCost: £240 (+VAT) per delegate\n\n\n{\n "@c ontext": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course"\,\n "name": "Develop ing your school SEF"\,\n "description": "An interactive course for headte achers and senior leaders to develop a school SEF in line with the new Ofs ted inspection toolkit\, using strengths\, development areas\, professiona l discussion\, and IDSR understanding to support judgements."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/developing-your-sch ool-sef-2/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandac ademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@type": "Co urseInstance"\,\n "name": "Developing your school SEF"\,\n "courseMo de": "In person"\,\n "startDate": "2026-04-30T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "e ndDate": "2026-04-30T15:00:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name": "Birmingham City Football Club"\,\n "address ": {\n "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n "streetAddress": "St. An drews Stadium\, Cattell Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Birmingham"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlands"\,\n "postalCode": "B9 4RL" \,\n "addressCountry": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservice s.co.uk/bookings/developing-your-school-sef-2/"\,\n "price": "240.00" \,\n "priceCurrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema. org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/08/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:90@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T150000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122705Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/appraisal-traini ng-for-appraisers/ SUMMARY:Appraisal training for appraisers DESCRIPTION:Appraisal training for appraisers\nFor leaders new to appraisal or existing leaders who want to develop their appraisal practice:\n\n Jo in Andrew Pilmore and Ben Davis for an engaging and practical session that explores the role of the Appraiser in delivering a truly effective apprai sal process. During this session\, they will:\n\n Examine current apprais al models – identifying what works well and what could be strengthened t o improve impact.\n Clarify the key roles within the appraisal process an d explore how each can contribute to meaningful\, positive outcomes.\n In troduce a coaching-led approach to performance management\, helping shift attitudes and behaviours towards a more constructive\, developmental proce ss.\n Develop skills in growth-focused conversations\, including how to u se effective questioning to support staff development.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesda y 5th May 2026 at 9:30 – 3.00pm\, including lunch.\nVenue: Fairlawns (in Aldridge).\nCost: £240 (+VAT) per delegate.\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https ://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course"\,\n "name": "Appraisal training for appraisers"\,\n "description": "A practical course for leaders new to ap praisal\, or existing leaders developing their appraisal practice\, coveri ng effective appraisal models\, the role of the appraiser\, and how apprai sal participants can contribute to meaningful positive outcomes."\,\n "ur l": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/appraisal-train ing-for-appraisers/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbsch oolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@t ype": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "Appraisal training for appraisers"\ ,\n "courseMode": "In person"\,\n "startDate": "2026-05-05T09:30:00+ 01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-05-05T15:00:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\ n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name": "Fairlawns Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n "streetAddress ": "178 Little Aston Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlands"\,\n "postalCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCountry": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@ type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co. uk/bookings/appraisal-training-for-appraisers/"\,\n "price": "240.00" \,\n "priceCurrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema. org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/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:99@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T143000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122721Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/school-finance-t raining-for-senior-leaders-or-those-new-to-finance-roles-3/ SUMMARY:School finance training for senior leaders or those new to finance roles. DESCRIPTION:School finance training for senior leaders or those new to fina nce roles.\nA two-day training event for senior leaders\, prospective seni or leaders or those new to finance\, who want a comprehensive understandin g of school finance. An essential introduction into:\n\n how all of the i ncome streams come into school budget\;\n how to plan for expenditure and link this to school improvement priorities\;\n how governance and accoun tability for finance is structured andreported.\n\nDelegates will practice budget planning\, predicting income and expenditure and considering three -to-five year projections.\n\nDates: Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May 20 26\nVenue: Fairlawns Hotel &\; Spa\nCost: £460 (+VAT) per delegate for both dates - one fee\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@ty pe": "Course"\,\n "name": "School finance training for senior leaders or those new to finance roles"\,\n "description": "A two-day training event for senior leaders\, prospective senior leaders\, and those new to finance \, covering school income streams\, expenditure planning\, governance\, ac countability\, budget planning\, forecasting\, and three-to-five year proj ections."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookin gs/school-finance-training-for-senior-leaders-or-those-new-to-finance-role s-3/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademie sservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseIn stance"\,\n "name": "School finance training for senior leaders or thos e new to finance roles"\,\n "courseMode": "In person"\,\n "startDate ": "2026-05-18T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-05-19T14:30:00+01:0 0"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name": "Fairlawn s Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "PostalAddress"\, \n "streetAddress": "178 Little Aston Rd"\,\n "addressLocali ty": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlands"\,\n "pos talCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCountry": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschools andacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/school-finance-training-for-senior-lea ders-or-those-new-to-finance-roles-3/"\,\n "price": "460.00"\,\n "priceCurrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InSto ck"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/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:93@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122729Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/doing-what-matte rs-and-doing-it-well-building-a-high-impact-professional-culture/ SUMMARY:Doing what matters… and doing it well (building a high-impact pro fessional culture) DESCRIPTION:Doing what matters… and doing it well (building a high-impact professional culture)\nFor headteachers and senior leaders:\n\n An excit ing one-day leadership course delivered by Mr Andy Hind to support senior leaders to build a deeper understanding around the principles of a strong professional culture in their school. Over the day\, you will look at deve loping:\n\n an in-depth understanding of professional culture and a visio n for the future\;\n the essential processes for increasing capital and c apacity\;\n understanding what matters: 3 essential domains for a strong\ , professional culture\;\n doing what matters: intentional actions of eff ective leadership\;\n evaluating how the key influences are affecting a s chool’s performance\;\n how to identify blind spots - uncovering common interferences\;\n practical processes\, protocols and tools that increas e capital across a school.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 9:30 – 3.00pm\, including lunch.\nVenue: Fairlawns (in Aldridge)\nCost: £240 (+ VAT) per delegate\n\nThis training is delivered by Mr Andy Hind.\n\nAndy h as over 35 years of educational leadership experience\, including Headship \, National College of Teaching and Leadership Consultancy\, lead facilita tor on NPQML\, NPQSL\, NPQH and NPQEH programmes and OFSTED. He is current ly the Senior Consultant with Enhancing Learning Ltd and is supporting sch ools across the U.K.\, Europe and Asia\, with school improvement and leade rship development.\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@type" : "Course"\,\n "name": "Doing what matters… and doing it well (building a high-impact professional culture)"\,\n "description": "A one-day leade rship course for headteachers and senior leaders focused on building a str ong professional culture in school\, including vision\, increasing capital and capacity\, and understanding the essential domains of a high-impact p rofessional culture."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices. co.uk/bookings/doing-what-matters-and-doing-it-well-building-a-high-impact -professional-culture/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\ n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drb schoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "Doing what matters… and doing it well (building a high-impact professional culture)"\,\n "courseMode" : "In person"\,\n "startDate": "2026-05-19T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endD ate": "2026-05-19T15:00:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Pl ace"\,\n "name": "Fairlawns Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n "streetAddress": "178 Little Asto n Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlands"\,\n "postalCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCoun try": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/doing-w hat-matters-and-doing-it-well-building-a-high-impact-professional-culture/ "\,\n "price": "240.00"\,\n "priceCurrency": "GBP"\,\n "ava ilability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/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:61@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T110000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133909Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-birmingham-bcfc-tuesday-2nd-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Birmingham BCFC - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 2nd June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Birmingham BCFC - Tuesday 2nd June 2026\n Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date in formation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams acro ss maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlight ing urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any q uestions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/08/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:62@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133913Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-online-zoom-wednesday-3rd-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Wednesday 3rd June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Online Zoom - Wednesday 3rd June 2026\nOu r termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date info rmation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide t imely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department f or Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlight ing urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any q uestions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:63@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133917Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-online-zoom-pm-tuesday-9th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom PM - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 9th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Online Zoom PM - Tuesday 9th June 2026\nO ur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date inf ormation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams acros s maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlight ing urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any q uestions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:64@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T103000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133921Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-for-secondary-schools-online-zoom-thursday-11th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom *For Secondary Schools* - Leadership Briefing - Thursda y 11th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - *For Secondary Schools* - Online Zoom - T hursday 11th June 2026\nFOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS\nOur termly senior leadershi p briefings are a vital source of up-to-date information for headteachers\ , principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and a cademies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritative u pdates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, t he Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDele gates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current develop ments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and governance\n Attendance stra tegies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ pers onal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Sup port – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, del egates benefit from continued support throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly u pdates (or more frequently if needed) highlighting urgent or actionable ne ws and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as neede d.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns—resp onses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:65@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T110000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133923Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-fairlawns-walsall-thursday-18th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Fairlawns Walsall - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 18th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Fairlawns Walsall - Thursday 18th June 20 26\nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-dat e information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings pro vide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Depart ment for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofste d.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insi ght on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government p olicy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership an d governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks a nd updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs par t of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throu ghout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highl ighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts s ent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for a ny questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:66@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260320T143753Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-herefordshire-wednesday-24th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Herefordshire - Leadership Briefing - Wednesday 24th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Herefordshire - Wednesday 24th June 2026\ nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date i nformation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams acr oss maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provid e timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Departmen t for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\ n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government poli cy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and g overnance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching an d learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part o f the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support througho ut the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highligh ting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/07/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 Factor y Canary Drive\, Skylon Park\, Hereford\, HR2 6SR\, United Kingdom;X-APPL E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shell Store Workspace:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T103000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133930Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-online-zoom-thursday-25th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 25th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Online Zoom - Thursday 25th June 2026\nOu r termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date info rmation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide t imely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department f or Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlight ing urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any q uestions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:68@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133934Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-leicestershire-tuesday-30th-june-2026/ SUMMARY:Leicestershire - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 30th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Leicestershire - Tuesday 30th June 2026\n Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date in formation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams acro ss maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlight ing urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any q uestions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/05/Leicestershire.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:The Link Hotel Leicestershire\, Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leices tershire\, LE11 4EX\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leicestershire\, LE11 4EX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Link Hotel Leicestershire:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122736Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/effective-transi tion-from-reception-to-year-1-2/ SUMMARY:Effective transition from reception to year 1 DESCRIPTION:Effective transition from reception to year 1\nThis session is for Year 1 staff. It will support staff to improve their knowledge and und erstanding of EYFS and support planning a flying start to Year 1. During t his session we will:\n\n develop understanding of assessment in EYFS\;\n explore the areas of learning\, educational programmes and ELG’s\;\n s upport meeting the requirement of the EYFS Profile Handbook.\n\nThe main p urpose of the EYFS profile assessment is to support children in a successf ul transition to key stage 1 by informing the professional dialogue betwee n EYFS and key stage 1 teachers. It should inform teachers about each chil d’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.\n\nDate: Wed nesday 1st July 2026 at 9:30 – 11:00\n\nVenue:   Zoom  Cost:  £90 (+ VAT) \n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course"\, \n "name": "Effective transition from reception to year 1"\,\n "descript ion": "A session for Year 1 staff to strengthen understanding of EYFS\, as sessment\, areas of learning\, educational programmes\, ELGs\, and the EYF S Profile Handbook\, supporting a successful transition into Key Stage 1." \,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/effect ive-transition-from-reception-to-year-1-2/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type ": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCour seInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "Effective tr ansition from reception to year 1"\,\n "courseMode": "Online"\,\n "s tartDate": "2026-07-01T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-07-01T11:00 :00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "VirtualLocation"\,\n "name": "Online Zoom"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesserv ices.co.uk/bookings/effective-transition-from-reception-to-year-1-2/"\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drb schoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/effective-transition-from-recep tion-to-year-1-2/"\,\n "price": "90.00"\,\n "priceCurrency": "GB P"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:88@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T110000 DTSTAMP:20260204T133938Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/sandwell-leaders hip-briefing-thursday-2nd-july-2026/ SUMMARY:Sandwell - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 2nd July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sandwell - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 2nd July 2026\nOur te rmly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date informat ion for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across mai ntained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timel y and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for E ducation\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n✅ Wh at’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and governan ce\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learn ing\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates \n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the b riefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlighting u rgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent dire ctly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any ques tions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n\n\n\n\nY ou can watch our video below for a glimpse inside a drb Briefing:\n[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co. uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fairlawn-COMP-1.mp4"][/video] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/10/WBA.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Summer Term LOCATION:West Bromwich Albion Football Ground\, Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=West Bromwich Albio n Football Ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T143000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122743Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/summer-safeguard ing-update-with-matt-sparling/ SUMMARY:Summer safeguarding update with Matt Sparling DESCRIPTION:Summer safeguarding update with Matt Sparling\nGiven the signif icant changes proposed for Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and the SEND White Paper by the DfE\, this session will look at the key changes a nd considerations for safeguarding in schools for September 2026. In the s ession\, Matt Sparling will cover:\n\n the main considerations for school s in KCSIE including the significant changes to part 5: sexual violence an d sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges\;\n the expe ctations of staff and the management of safeguarding including the DSL rol e\;\n the changes to SEND policy and the increased safeguarding awareness for children with SEND\;\n how staff can differentiate between SEND need s and safeguarding or child protection concerns.\n\nDate:  6th July 2026 at Fairlawns Hotel\, Walsall \n\nTime:   9:30 to 2:30pm (including lunch )\n\nCost:     £240 (+VAT) per delegate\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https:/ /schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course"\,\n "name": "Summer safeguarding upda te with Matt Sparling"\,\n "description": "A safeguarding update covering proposed changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026\, SEND White Paper developments\, staff expectations\, the DSL role\, and safeguarding considerations for children with SEND."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsand academiesservices.co.uk/bookings/summer-safeguarding-update-with-matt-spar ling/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademi esservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseI nstance"\,\n "name": "Summer safeguarding update with Matt Sparling"\,\ n "courseMode": "In person"\,\n "startDate": "2026-07-06T09:30:00+01 :00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-07-06T14:30:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name": "Fairlawns Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n "streetAddress": "178 Little Aston Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlands"\,\n "postalCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCountry": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@ty pe": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk /bookings/summer-safeguarding-update-with-matt-sparling/"\,\n "price" : "240.00"\,\n "priceCurrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https ://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/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:79@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260107T144510Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/finance-briefing -summer-term-wednesday-9th-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\n\nCost:\n£100 + VAT per delegate\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:103@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T143000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122755Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/what-does-your-2 026-data-tell-you/ SUMMARY:What does your 2026 data tell you? DESCRIPTION:What does your 2026 data tell you?\nThe Ofsted schedule has a c lear steer toward attainment measures. It is essential that leaders unders tand their data clearly and can talk about what it means for their school. This is a workshop with Andrew Pilmore to support the analysis of this ye ar’s outcomes and consider implications for:\n\n school self-evaluation and school improvement planning\;\n continuing professional development and informing staff performance management.\n\nBring your data and your co hort data with you for the day. (ie numbers of SEN\, Pupil premium\, EAL e tc.)\n\nDate: Thursday 9th July 2026 (Fairlawns in Aldridge)\n\nTime: 9.30 to 14:30am (including lunch)\n\nCost:   £240 (+VAT) per delegate\n\n\n {\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course"\,\n "name": "What does your 2026 data tell you?"\,\n "description": "A workshop helpi ng school leaders analyse 2026 outcomes data and consider implications for school self-evaluation\, improvement planning\, continuing professional d evelopment\, and staff performance management."\,\n "url": "https://drbsc hoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/what-does-your-2026-data-tell-you /"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Sch ools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesse rvices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInsta nce"\,\n "name": "What does your 2026 data tell you?"\,\n "courseMod e": "In person"\,\n "startDate": "2026-07-09T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "en dDate": "2026-07-09T14:30:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": " Place"\,\n "name": "Fairlawns Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n "streetAddress": "178 Little As ton Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion" : "West Midlands"\,\n "postalCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCo untry": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\ n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/what- does-your-2026-data-tell-you/"\,\n "price": "240.00"\,\n "priceC urrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/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:104@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122801Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-yo ur-idsr-zoom/ SUMMARY:Understanding your IDSR - ZOOM DESCRIPTION:Understanding your IDSR - ZOOM\nFor headteachers and senior lea ders:\n\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for an in 90 minute in depth look at what an IDSR tells you. This zoom course will provide you with a full understandin g of the content of an IDSR\, allowing you to then reflect on what your ow n your IDSR tells you to consider your next steps and priorities. During t he session you will:\n\n look at how Ofsted might use your IDSR before th eir visit\;\n explore the different areas of the IDSR\;\n consider possi ble lines of enquiries and what questions these might lead to\;\n think a bout what information you will need to share with your senior leaders and governors so that they have a clear understanding of the content.\n\nDate: Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 9:30am – 11am\n\nVenue: Zoom\n\nCost:  £90   webinar (+VAT) per delegate.\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org" \,\n "@type": "Course"\,\n "name": "Understanding your IDSR - ZOOM"\,\n "description": "A 90-minute Zoom course for headteachers and senior leade rs explaining what an IDSR contains\, how Ofsted may use it before a visit \, possible lines of enquiry\, and what leaders and governors need to unde rstand from it."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk /bookings/understanding-your-idsr-zoom/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "u rl": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseI nstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "Understanding y our IDSR - ZOOM"\,\n "courseMode": "Online"\,\n "startDate": "2026-0 7-14T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-07-14T11:00:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "VirtualLocation"\,\n "name": "Zoom"\,\ n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/under standing-your-idsr-zoom/"\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer "\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/u nderstanding-your-idsr-zoom/"\,\n "price": "90.00"\,\n "priceCur rency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n } \n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:105@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122809Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/new-to-eyfs-2/ SUMMARY:New to EYFS DESCRIPTION:New to EYFS\nThis 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 Stat utory framework for the EYFS\;\n understand the ways in which EYFS childr en learn\;\n explore the areas of learning\, educational programmes and E LG’s\;\n understand assessment in EYFS\;\n explore development matters .\n\nDate: Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 9:30 – 11:00\n\nVenue:   Zoom  Cost:  £90 (+VAT) \n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@ty pe": "Course"\,\n "name": "New to EYFS"\,\n "description": "A course for staff new to EYFS covering the statutory framework\, how EYFS children le arn\, areas of learning\, educational programmes\, ELGs\, assessment\, and Development Matters."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices .co.uk/bookings/new-to-eyfs-2/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organiza tion"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "htt ps://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "New to EYFS"\,\n "cou rseMode": "Online"\,\n "startDate": "2026-07-15T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-07-15T11:00:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type" : "VirtualLocation"\,\n "name": "Zoom"\,\n "url": "https://drbsc hoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/new-to-eyfs-2/"\n }\,\n "of fers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandaca demiesservices.co.uk/bookings/new-to-eyfs-2/"\,\n "price": "90.00"\,\ n "priceCurrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org /InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:106@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T143000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122816Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-th e-new-ofsted-framework-bcfc/ SUMMARY:Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC) DESCRIPTION:Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC)\nJoin Andrew Pilm ore for an in-depth exploration of the new Ofsted Framework. Over the day\ , you will spend time exploring:\n\n the implications of the new gradings for your school: what does ‘expected standard’ look like for each cat egory and where does your school sit within these new gradings\;\n your s chool SEF – does this provide a concise evaluation of your school and is it a strong document which you can share with inspectors?\n how to prepa re for case sampling: what information Ofsted will gather from this to sup port their judgements\;\n how context may influence judgements\;\n what this means in terms of practice in school and preparation for an inspectio n.\n\nDate: Thursday 10th September 2026 at 9:30am – 2.30pm (including l unch).\n\nVenue: Birmingham City Football Club.\n\nCost: £240 (+VAT) per delegate.\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Course "\,\n "name": "Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC)"\,\n "descr iption": "An in-depth course exploring the new Ofsted framework\, includin g the implications of new gradings\, school self-evaluation\, preparation for case sampling\, and how school context may influence judgements."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understandi ng-the-new-ofsted-framework-bcfc/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@type": "Organ ization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": " https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasCourseInstanc e": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "Understanding the new Ofsted framework (BCFC)"\,\n "courseMode": "In person"\,\n "startDa te": "2026-09-10T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026-09-10T14:30:00+01 :00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name": "Birmin gham City Football Club"\,\n "address": {\n "@type": "PostalAd dress"\,\n "streetAddress": "St. Andrews Stadium\, Cattell Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Birmingham"\,\n "addressRegion": "West M idlands"\,\n "postalCode": "B9 4RL"\,\n "addressCountry": "G B"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "ur l": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-t he-new-ofsted-framework-bcfc/"\,\n "price": "240.00"\,\n "priceC urrency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/08/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:107@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T143000 DTSTAMP:20260309T122822Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-th e-new-ofsted-framework-fairlawns/ SUMMARY:Understanding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns) DESCRIPTION:Understanding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns)\nJoin Andrew Pilmore for an in-depth exploration of the new Ofsted Framework. Over the day\, you will spend time exploring:\n\n the implications of the new gra dings for your school: what does ‘expected standard’ look like for eac h category and where does your school sit within these new gradings\;\n y our school SEF – does this provide a concise evaluation of your school a nd is it a strong document which you can share with inspectors?\n how to prepare for case sampling: what information Ofsted will gather from this t o support their judgements\;\n how context may influence judgements\;\n what this means in terms of practice in school and preparation for an insp ection.\n\nDate: Thursday 17th September 2026 at 9:30am – 2.30pm (includ ing lunch).\n\nVenue: Fairlawns Hotel (Aldridge).\n\nCost: £240 (+VAT) pe r delegate.\n\n\n{\n "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n "@type": "Cour se"\,\n "name": "Understanding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns)"\,\n "description": "An in-depth course exploring the new Ofsted framework\, i ncluding the implications of new gradings\, school self-evaluation\, prepa ration for case sampling\, and how school context may influence judgements ."\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/unde rstanding-the-new-ofsted-framework-fairlawns/"\,\n "provider": {\n "@t ype": "Organization"\,\n "name": "DRB Schools & Academies Services"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/"\n }\,\n "hasC ourseInstance": {\n "@type": "CourseInstance"\,\n "name": "Understan ding the new Ofsted framework (Fairlawns)"\,\n "courseMode": "In person "\,\n "startDate": "2026-09-17T09:30:00+01:00"\,\n "endDate": "2026- 09-17T14:30:00+01:00"\,\n "location": {\n "@type": "Place"\,\n "name": "Fairlawns Hotel Walsall"\,\n "address": {\n "@type" : "PostalAddress"\,\n "streetAddress": "178 Little Aston Rd"\,\n "addressLocality": "Walsall"\,\n "addressRegion": "West Midlan ds"\,\n "postalCode": "WS9 0NU"\,\n "addressCountry": "GB"\n }\n }\,\n "offers": {\n "@type": "Offer"\,\n "url": "https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/understanding-the-n ew-ofsted-framework-fairlawns/"\,\n "price": "240.00"\,\n "price Currency": "GBP"\,\n "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n }\n }\n}\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/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:80@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T110000 DTSTAMP:20260107T144516Z 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\n\nCost:\n£100 + VAT per delegate\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:69@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T103000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134005Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-online-zoom-tuesday-3rd-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 3rd November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Online Zoom - Tuesday 3rd November 2026\n Our termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date in formation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams acro ss maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlight ing urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any q uestions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:70@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134010Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-leicestershire-thursday-5th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Leicestershire - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 5th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Leicestershire - Thursday 5th November 20 26\nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-dat e information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings pro vide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Depart ment for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofste d.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insi ght on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government p olicy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership an d governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks a nd updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs par t of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throu ghout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highl ighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts s ent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for a ny questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/05/Leicestershire.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:The Link Hotel Leicestershire\, Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leices tershire\, LE11 4EX\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, Leicestershire\, LE11 4EX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Link Hotel Leicestershire:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134015Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-fairlawns-walsall-tuesday-10th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Fairlawns Walsall - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 10th November 202 6 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Fairlawns Walsall - Tuesday 10th November 2026\nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to- date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership tea ms across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Dep artment for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Of sted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and i nsight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Governmen t policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teach ing and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection framework s and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support th roughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) hi ghlighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alert s sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore fo r any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/Fairlawns.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:72@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134018Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-online-zoom-pm-thursday-12th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom PM - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 12th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Online Zoom PM - Thursday 12th November 2 026\nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-da te information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings pr ovide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Depar tment for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofst ed.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and ins ight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership a nd governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teachin g and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs pa rt of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support thro ughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) high lighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:89@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134022Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/sandwell-leaders hip-briefing-tuesday-17th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Sandwell - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 17th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sandwell - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 17th November 2026\nOu r termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date info rmation for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide t imely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Department f or Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n ✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government polic y and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and go vernance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and u pdates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughou t the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highligh ting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sen t directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for an y questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n\n\ n\n\nYou can watch our video below for a glimpse inside a drb Briefing:\n[ video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://drbschoolsandacademiesservic es.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fairlawn-COMP-1.mp4"][/video] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/10/WBA.jpg CATEGORIES:Leadership Briefing Autumn 2026 Term LOCATION:West Bromwich Albion Football Ground\, Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Halfords Ln\, West Bromwich \, B71 4LF\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=West Bromwich Albio n Football Ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T123000 DTSTAMP:20260320T143805Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-herefordshire-wednesday-18th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Herefordshire - Leadership Briefing - Wednesday 18th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Herefordshire - Wednesday 18th November 2 026\nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-da te information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings pr ovide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Depar tment for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofst ed.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and ins ight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership a nd governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teachin g and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs pa rt of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support thro ughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) high lighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/07/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 Factor y Canary Drive\, Skylon Park\, Hereford\, HR2 6SR\, United Kingdom;X-APPL E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shell Store Workspace:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T103000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134029Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-for-secondary-schools-online-zoom-thursday-19th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom *For Secondary Schools* - Leadership Briefing - Thursda y 19th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - *For Secondary Schools* - Online Zoom - T hursday 19th November 2026\nFOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS\nOur termly senior leade rship briefings are a vital source of up-to-date information for headteach ers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools a nd academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provide timely and authoritati ve updates from key bodies including the Department for Education\, Ofqual \, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted.\n✅ What’s Covered?\n Delegates will receive expert guidance and insight on the most current dev elopments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government policy and education reforms \n School funding and finance\n Leadership and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support throughout the term:\n\n\n Week ly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlighting urgent or actionabl e news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as n eeded.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns— responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:75@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134033Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-birmingham-bcfc-tuesday-24th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Birmingham BCFC - Leadership Briefing - Tuesday 24th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Birmingham BCFC - Tuesday 24th November 2 026\nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-da te information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams across maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings pr ovide timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Depar tment for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofst ed.\n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and ins ight on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government policy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership a nd governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teachin g and learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs pa rt of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support thro ughout the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) high lighting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sent directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2024/08/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:76@drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T103000 DTSTAMP:20260204T134038Z URL:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/bookings/leadership-brief ing-online-zoom-thursday-26th-november-2026/ SUMMARY:Online Zoom - Leadership Briefing - Thursday 26th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Briefing - Online Zoom - Thursday 26th November 2026 \nOur termly senior leadership briefings are a vital source of up-to-date information for headteachers\, principals\, and senior leadership teams ac ross maintained schools and academies.\nLed by drb\, these briefings provi de timely and authoritative updates from key bodies including the Departme nt for Education\, Ofqual\, the Standards and Testing Agency\, and Ofsted. \n✅ What’s Covered?\nDelegates will receive expert guidance and insigh t on the most current developments in:\n\n\n Assessment\n Government pol icy and education reforms\n School funding and finance\n Leadership and governance\n Attendance strategies\n Early Years provision\n Teaching a nd learning\n Pupils’ personal development\n Inspection frameworks and updates\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Support – Included in Every Briefing\nAs part of the briefing package\, delegates benefit from continued support through out the term:\n\n\n Weekly updates (or more frequently if needed) highlig hting urgent or actionable news and guidance.\n Time-sensitive alerts sen t directly via email as needed.\n Direct access to Andrew Pilmore for any questions or concerns—responses guaranteed within 24–48 hours.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drbschoolsandacademiesservices.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2025/04/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:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR