Supporting neurodivergent children of any age who are at an early stage of development
— SEN
Grounded in a developmentally appropriate approach, this session focuses on meeting children where they are—recognising that progress is not defined by age, but by individual developmental journeys.
Attendees will explore strategies tailored to diverse needs, including engagement, communication support, play-based and multi-sensory approaches to teaching and learning
This training will encourage attendees to feel confident, build connection and support teaching and learning for children who are at an early development stage.
All
Understanding Challenging Behaviour and Strategies that work
— Behaviour
To receive a bank of behaviour classroom behaviour management strategies
To develop understanding of how to ‘read’ behaviours and respond in the moment.
To develop behaviour analysis skills to inform planning and make reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEND.
All
Primary DT Subject Leader Network
— Design & Technology
This event, hosted by a D&T consultant with extensive experience, intends to meet the needs and expectations of both newly appointed and experienced D&T subject leaders. The event will include
updates on professional development opportunities
- current initiatives
- collaborative time to network with colleagues to enable the sharing of hints, tips and recommended resources.
Early Years & Primary
RAEYPH (Rochdale Association of Early Years and Primary Headteachers) Steering Group
— Leadership & Management
The Steering group is made up of representative Headteachers from each collaborative and a nursery Headteacher.
Early Years & Primary
Primary Computing Subject Leader Network
— ICT
Each term the subject leader network meeting has a different theme and each session is highly influenced by current curriculum and technology exploration and developments.
We hope the sessions will enable you to keep on top of these developments and help to inform your subject leadership role and classroom planning.
· Help you to keep up to date with national and local developments including resources
· Share examples of ways in which schools have built and developed their school curriculum for Computing, including planning in cross curricular opportunities.
· Provide you with the opportunity to network with teachers from other schools and share experiences, approaches and resources.
· Explore an aspect of the computing curriculum in more detail.
Early Years & Primary
Educational Visits Advisory Service – Visit Leader Training: Practical Risk Management for Educational Visits
— Health & Safety
Hands on risk management for educational visits away from the school site.
This full day training course is designed for teachers and school staff who lead or support educational visits.
It provides a practical introduction to effective visit planning and risk management, making it particularly suitable for new and aspiring Visit Leaders, including ECT's.
All
Attendance Leaders
— Attendance
Primary and Secondary Staff
All
RAEYPH (Rochdale Association of Early Years and Primary Headteachers) Steering Group
— Leadership & Management
The Steering group is made up of representative Headteachers from each collaborative and a nursery Headteacher.
The group is jointly chaired and meets at least once each half term (additional meetings are sometimes arranged) and as well as planning the termly Headteacher conferences.
Early Years & Primary
Paediatric First Aid & Emergency First Aid at Work (12-Hour Blended Course)
— Health & Safety
This course combines the 12-hour Paediatric First Aid qualification with the 6-hour Emergency First Aid at Work, enabling you to achieve two nationally recognised qualifications in one day (plus online learning), rather than attending separate courses.
Designed specifically for those working in education and childcare settings, this course equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to respond effectively to emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
You will complete a 6-hour online learning module at your own pace prior to attending a 6-hour face-to-face practical session, where you will apply your skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
The link for the online learning module will be sent in good time prior to the practical session
All
SEND/SEMH: Essential Introduction for All Staff
— SEN
Focus: Core understanding of SEND/SEMH, terminology, needs and inclusive practice.
Goal: Build confidence in recognising needs and supporting children effectively.
• Audience: All staff across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Special & Post‑16, including teaching, support and leadership teams.