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There are a number of vacancies on the schools forum for Ealing maintained schools, academies and pupil referral unit. Please read full details of vacancies and how to nominate.
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Email nominations by 5pm on Friday 4 October 2024.
Theme: Instructional Leadership- The art of balancing agency, accountability, and trust. Day 1: Thursday 23 January check in at 3pm, pre-conference meeting at 4pm. Day 2: Friday 24 January, 9am – 3pm.
Celebrate Black history month in your school with Eastside’s creative workshops for students to help schools celebrate and deepen their understanding of Black history.
As we enter our 10th year since its creation, we ask council and school staff to complete a short survey on current engagement and future needs from Ealing Grid for Learning.
Don't miss out on our wide range of training for governors, trustees and clerks to develop and enhance knowledge and skills. Share with your governing board. Book places via CPD online.
Free to ELP schools, this 5 part programme for experienced KS1 and 2 teachers aims to empower children by raising the quality of their talk, so that they can speak with confidence. First session 8 October. Reserve your place via CPD online.
Six part course to enhance writing standards by empowering key stage 1 and 2 teachers and English subject leaders with advanced teaching methodologies. Sign up via CPD online
Teach West London are looking to partner with new Ealing schools. Get in touch to find out how you can become a partner or placement school and further information.
Collaboration between ELP and Teach West London supporting primary schools to review science curriculum knowledge linking to scientific enquiry, to prepare students for success at KS3. We ask all primary science leads to complete our questionnaire.
Designed for practising middle managers wishing to develop their skills and experience, improve performance and ultimately prepare for senior management positions. Open to both Ealing school staff and school staff outside of Ealing.
Designed to help you boost your performance as a team member and help you make the transition from working in a team to leading a team. Open to both Ealing school staff and school staff outside of Ealing.
Free 2 day course which aims to give school staff a comprehensive understanding of young people's mental health and the factors that influence their wellbeing. Book via CPD online.
The ELP pilot scheme aims to recruit 12 participants to work in SEND TA roles in schools. Headteachers and senior leaders are invited to join the online briefing 24 September 2 - 2.45pm to find out more.
These 30-minute video sessions offer a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow educators, share best practices, and address any questions. 26 September at 4pm Level 1 Nursery and 30 September at 4 Level 2 Reception.
Online training to equip school governors / trustees with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to ensure their schools are compliant with the UK government’s cybersecurity standards. Book via CPD online.
An opportunity to come together to consider key SEND issues, priorities, and changes to government policy. We recommend that governors/trustees and SENCOs attend together. Book via CPD online.
