drb Schools and Academies Services are experts in working within the education sector, acting as your trusted adviser with children and young people at the heart of what we do.
We develop bespoke professional development for teachers and leaders. We deliver a wide range of training from EYFS, subject leader support, subject specific training, RSE, attendance and preparation for Ofsted. We look forward to meeting you in person or via our Zoom training events.
2024
April
EYFS: Developing High Quality Interactions
Tuesday 9th April 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Published on 8th September: Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning states that:
- Communication and language are fundamental to every aspect of young children’s thinking and learning. The rate of children’s development depends on their interactions with adults.
- Every interaction between a practitioner and a child is a teaching opportunity. The quality of interactions is likely to be more important than the quantity. Communication and language also provide the foundations for later literacy skills.
This training will explore how to develop high quality interactions. We will consider the key approaches and skills needed to support children effectively.
Dates: 9th April 2024 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Cost: £80 (+VAT)
EYFS: Effective Continuous Provision, Observation and Assessment – Amanda Picken
Friday 19th April 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm
This session will support delegates to review approaches to continuous provision and approaches to observation and assessment. The session will explore:
- What is Continuous provision?
- How to engage children in continuous provision;
- Observation and assessment in the EYFS Framework;
- Effective observations;
- Approaches to assessment;
- Effective moderation.
Dates: 19th April 2024 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Cost: £80 (+VAT)
60 minute SEF with Evaluate-Ed
Thursday 25th April | 9.00am to 12.00pm
We are delighted to introduce Evaluate-Ed. They have developed a simple school improvement process of: Review, Plan & Do. Their easy-to-use system guides you through questions and pre-populated answers that produce a deep review into your school.
Delegates will leave the session with:
- an in-depth SEF and actionable development points;
- the ability to produce reports for every aspect of school and trust life, including: SEND, Safeguarding, Faith inspections, Early Years, Governance, Headteacher Reports and more;
- a clear view of the strengths and areas of development across your school, college or trust.
- free access to Evaluate-Ed’s platform for a full term.
Date: Thursday 25th April
Venue: Fairlawns – 9.00am to 12.00pm
Cost: £120 (+VAT) per delegate
Primary: Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Update
Tuesday 30th April 2024 | 09:30 – 11:00am
Essential updates on RSE with Rebecca Jennings including:
- RSE requirements/rationale
- Update around Gender questioning Children
- Alleviating Parental concerns
- Sensitive topis and how to address these
- Creating a safe learning environment for pupils and staff delivering an inclusive curriculum
- Techniques in answering challenging questions from pupils
- Questions
Dates: Tuesday 30th April 2024 | 09:30 – 11:00am
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Cost: £80 (+VAT)
May
School finance training for senior leaders or those new to finance roles.
Wednesday 1st May and Thursday 2nd May 2024 | 9.30 to 15:30
- A two day training event for senior leaders, prospective senior leaders or those new to finance, who want a comprehensive understanding of school finance. An essential introduction into:
- how all of the income streams come into school budget;
- how to plan for expenditure and link this to school improvement priorities;
- how governance and accountability for finance is structured and reported.
- Delegates will practice budget planning, predicting income and expenditure and considering three to five year projections.
Dates: Wednesday 1st May and Thursday 2nd May 2024.
Venue: Fairlawns Hotel & Spa, Walsall.
Cost: £450 (+VAT) per delegate for both dates – one fee.
BARE Leadership…because life is complex enough
Tuesday 7th May 2024
An essential leadership course for all leaders or potential leaders. A taster session to the BARE leadership programme covering the first of four modules. The Bare Essentials will:
- acquaint leaders whether new or experienced, with the bare essentials of leadership;
- explore the principles of the module: ‘be here, be connected and be curious’.
- take practical examples back to school.
- You can find a brief overview of the programme here.
Venue: Fairlawns Hotel, Walsall – 9.30-12:30
Cost: £120 (+VAT) per delegate
July
Safeguarding update for September
Tuesday 9th July 2024 | 9:30 to 3:30pm (including lunch)
- A one-day course, facilitated by Matt Sparling.
- Benefits for senior leaders and DSLs:
- comprehensive understanding of the content and interpretation of Keeping Children Safe in Education, not simply the substantive changes;
- a full suite of slides that can be used to deliver to staff and governing bodies in September;
- suggestions for relevant information that can be used to help staff understand and discharge their role as set out in KCSIE;
- allow Senior Leaders ways to ensure staff have read and understood KCSIE and schools safeguarding policy including hints and tips to support staff with KCSIE and safeguarding information.
- information relevant to the locality or safeguarding partnership for delegates.
Date: Tuesday 9th July 2024 at Fairlawns Hotel, Walsall
Time: 9:30 to 3:30pm (including lunch)
Cost: £230 (+VAT) per delegate
What does your 2024 data tell you?
Tuesday 16th July (Fairlawns) | 9.30 to 14:30 (including lunch)
- A workshop to support the analysis of this year’s outcomes and consider implications for:
- school self-evaluation
- school improvement planning
- continuing professional development
- staff performance management
Date: Tuesday 16th July (Fairlawns)
Time: 9.30 to 14:30am (including lunch)
Cost: £230 (+VAT) per delegate
Safeguarding update for September
Wednesday 17th July 2023 | 9:30 to 3:30pm (including lunch)
- A one-day course, facilitated by Matt Sparling.
- Benefits for senior leaders and DSLs:
- comprehensive understanding of the content and interpretation of Keeping Children Safe in Education, not simply the substantive changes;
- a full suite of slides that can be used to deliver to staff and governing bodies in September;
- suggestions for relevant information that can be used to help staff understand and discharge their role as set out in KCSIE;
- allow Senior Leaders ways to ensure staff have read and understood KCSIE and schools safeguarding policy including hints and tips to support staff with KCSIE and safeguarding information.
- information relevant to the locality or safeguarding partnership for delegates.
Date: Wednesday 17th July 2023 at Hereford FC
Time: 9:30 to 3:30pm (including lunch)
Cost: £230 (+VAT) per delegate
What does your 2024 data tell you?
Thursday 18th July 2024 (BCFC) | 9.30 to 14:30 (including lunch)
- A workshop to support the analysis of this year’s outcomes and consider implications for:
- school self-evaluation
- school improvement planning
- continuing professional development
- staff performance management
Date: Thursday 18th July 2024 (BCFC)
Time: 9.30 to 14:30am (including lunch)
Cost: £230 (+VAT) per delegate
