Designed to empower and inspire school leaders, fostering a community of forward-thinking educators dedicated to continuous improvement.

This CPD session is led by Sangat Studio and will be on teaching responsible media, designed to integrate character education with digital phronesis.

“A first look at the Birmingham Wellbeing Census data for 2024”. Colin Palmer, Lead for the Birmingham Wellbeing census will be sharing and analysing the finding’s from last year’s survey and also comparing this with trend data over time. Key takeaways for attendees will be around what we are learning city-wide and in localities about what young people are reporting about how they are feeling and key actions for schools. He will also be updating us in terms of developments in whole school wellbeing and mental health measures with a keen eye, as ever, on the important and often little-considered ethical implications of using mental health measures in school”.

This CPD day will focus on some of the most challenging topics that non specialists will face when teaching Chemistry. 

Grief and loss is a universal experience.  Be it loss through death or loss because of change, the feelings and emotions that sit underneath can be similar. Join us in this workshop to explore how schools can best support young people and staff dealing with bereavement and loss and come away with increased confidence for yourself and practical strategies to take away.

When hurting helps. Self -injury and self-destructive behaviours can raise a lot of understanding and, indeed, appropriate anxiety among professionals.  As education staff, we are often drawn to wanting to fix and this is difficult when faced with situation where hurting feels helpful. In this short workshop, we will explore some of the psychology of self-injury which can be really containing for us as staff and go on to explore how schools can support young people through whole school systems and processes.

An opportunity to network with SEND MAT leaders, share good practice and hear from guest speaker David Bartram co Author of the new publication: Beyond Boundaries: Leading Great SEND Provision across a Trust.

This session aims to provide thought leaders, practitioners, and community advocates with insights into the evolving landscape of mental health services for young people, the ethical considerations in measuring wellbeing, and how to empower our communities for resilient mental health support.

This CPD day will focus on some of the most challenging topics that non specialists will face when teaching Physics.

This webinar will present some case studies and a range of informative strategies and ideas to help schools to achieve an outstanding personal development judgement.

Build on the strengths of your school’s reading curriculum to both boost reading outcomes and maximise writing attainment. In the pursuit of excellence, a shift in focus from writing to the writer has enabled some schools to embed a writing for pleasure approach and, in turn, increase writing attainment.

This session is relevant for both Primary and Secondary. Anxiety belongs in every day life. But sometimes, it can become more constant than we would like. This workshop will help you understand a little more about the psychology of anxiety and how you can support pupils in school who may be feeling more anxiety than others.

Primary Teachers and Arts Leads will learn new songs and singing games for the primary school day and how to use them to support teaching and learning, classroom community, development of teamwork, vocal skills and musicianship.

This workshop for Heads and school leaders will help you to: Understand the origins of the imposter phenomenon, help you identify some of the ways this shows up for yourself and others and how it impacts in leadership, increase awareness of ways to help quieten the imposter (and even make an ally of it!) and feel an improved sense of your own value.

meetings will; include relevant updates on policy and practice related to mental and emotional health; bring together information and learning talks from partners across the mental health landscape in Birmingham and beyond; offer access to CPD resources; give an opportunity to meet with colleagues at face to face meetings; offer sustainability to mental health leadership beyond the life of DfE grant funding.

Discover how the arts can be a transformative tool in your teaching practice by joining us for a session designed to show you how to seamlessly integrate arts subjects into your curriculum. This session will offer practical insights on how drama, spoken word, and other creative art forms can directly complement and enhance the teaching of core curriculum topics, making learning more immersive and impactful for your students.

Relevant for both Primary and Secondary school staff, this workshop will provide insights that will help you support your own well-being as you work to support the well-being of others.

This CPD will equip teachers working in primary settings with engaging activities and strategies to deliver high quality dance lessons. Using our new Simply Dance schemes of learning, the session will explore how pupils can develop dance-specific knowledge in relation to the three key areas of choreographing, performing and appreciation.

A briefing held online, each half-term, to help prepare senior leaders for their next school inspection.

In this session we will explore how data informs action and monitoring of SEND provision through lesson visits and book looks. We will also consider how we ensure statutory EHCP provision is consistently in place.

In this session we will explore the impact of providing effective feedback for our learners through a flexible approach to their needs. We will also consider the importance of effective assessment for learning and how this informs planning.

This CPD session is led by BRB and will focus around themes and subjects that arise in Sir David Bintley's production of Still Life at the Penguin Cafe. Teachers will gain confidence in structuring dance lessons for students, including cross-curricular activities which can be utilised in topics such as the environment and global warming. It can be adapted for key stage 2-4 and teachers will be provided with resources and tools to be able to do this.

Designed to empower and inspire school leaders, fostering a community of forward-thinking educators dedicated to continuous improvement.

Network meetings will; include relevant updates on policy and practice related to mental and emotional health; bring together information and learning talks from partners across the mental health landscape in Birmingham and beyond; offer access to CPD resources; give an opportunity to meet with colleagues at face to face meetings; offer sustainability to mental health leadership beyond the life of DfE grant funding.

Giving young people an opportunity to design their own mini museum and explore things that are special to them. Whether it’s a personal item, or something they’ve created, learners can collate their own ideas about what a good exhibition should include.

Grief and loss is a universal experience.  Be it loss through death or loss because of change, the feelings and emotions that sit underneath can be similar. Join us in this workshop to explore how schools can best support young people and staff dealing with bereavement and loss and come away with increased confidence for yourself and practical strategies to take away.

Expand your creative toolkit and gain access to a wealth of teaching resources, lesson ideas, and innovative practices that foster student engagement and achievement.

Leadership of mental health has gained increasing importance in school life. For those stepping in to this role it can be daunting or feel that the role is nebulous with no clear remit.  This, which draws from our more in-depth DfE authorised Senior Mental Health Lead training will equip staff with an understand the role of the Senior Mental Health Lead as defined by the DfE, the 8 areas the Mental Health Leads work across, the role of policy in this area, links to PSHE and SEL and help you to articulate provision in school at both universal and targeted level. This training is not a substitute for the more in-depth Senior Mental Health Leads training.  Delivered by the same team as lead our DfE authorised Senior Mental Health Lead training this session is ideal for those who are relatively new to supporting mental health provision in your setting, part of the wider mental health team in school.  Alternatively where trained staff have moved on, this is an ideal CPD for staff new in to role where your school is not eligible for or has already had a grant from the DfE. 

In this session we will explore how to develop a whole school culture towards SEMH, including more targeted support such as regulation plans and risk assessments.

In this session we work to understand what happens to the brain when it experiences trauma. We will focus on what Social Emotional and Mental Health needs might look like in the classroom and the strategies we can use to support.

The aim of this session is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the designated governor for wellbeing. Whilst this is not a statutory role, it is recommended as good practice in the Governor Handbook. With the roll out of the DfE’s grant and training for the Senior Mental Health Lead and mental health firmly sitting within the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, the need for a designated wellbeing governor is vital.

Step into the future of education with our exciting session on digital innovation and creativity in teaching. In today’s tech-savvy world, it’s crucial to capitalize on children’s interests in technology and social media to deliver curriculum topics in ways that resonate with them. This session will inspire you to confidently integrate digital tools into your teaching practice, making learning more engaging and accessible.

When hurting helps. Self -injury and self-destructive behaviours can raise a lot of understanding and, indeed, appropriate anxiety among professionals.  As education staff, we are often drawn to wanting to fix and this is difficult when faced with situation where hurting feels helpful. In this short workshop, we will explore some of the psychology of self-injury which can be really containing for us as staff and go on to explore how schools can support young people through whole school systems and processes.

This course will enable the Headteacher and EYFS Lead to develop a joint understanding of what quality looks like in early years education.

This workshop for Heads and school leaders will help you to: Understand the origins of the imposter phenomenon, help you identify some of the ways this shows up for yourself and others and how it impacts in leadership, increase awareness of ways to help quieten the imposter (and even make an ally of it!) and feel an improved sense of your own value.

Arts Partnership Showcases provide headteachers with a chance to observe live arts practice in schools, meet arts organizations, and discuss how to integrate these practices into their own settings.

In this session we will consider the difference between parental involvement and parental engagement, perspectives and challenges, exploring the ‘co-production ladder’ and reviewing current practice in your setting.

In this session we will explore how to engage your parents in the learning of their children to directly impact on their academic progress and attainment. We will consider the use of language, communication tools and parental experience of professional conversations.

Network meetings will; include relevant updates on policy and practice related to mental and emotional health; bring together information and learning talks from partners across the mental health landscape in Birmingham and beyond; offer access to CPD resources; give an opportunity to meet with colleagues at face to face meetings; offer sustainability to mental health leadership beyond the life of DfE grant funding.

If you’re a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®), take the MHFA Refresher course every three years to: Keep your awareness of mental health support current, update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it, practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan and receive access to MHFAider® Support and Benefits for three years.

Top tips for getting Primary school pupils ready for Secondary School and Secondary schools ready for Primary aged pupils.

This session is relevant for both Primary and Secondary. Anxiety belongs in every day life. But sometimes, it can become more constant than we would like. This workshop will help you understand a little more about the psychology of anxiety and how you can support pupils in school who may be feeling more anxiety than others.

High quality interactions are central to effective early years practice and ensuring all children make progress.

This CPD session is led by IKON Gallery. This will be an inspiring session for teachers in which we will explore the importance of art galleries as spaces for active learning and engagement. Participants will respond directly to Ikon's exhibition programme, with an interactive tour of the galleries, followed by a practical, artist-led session. The focus will be on empowering young people to take ownership of galleries and other public art spaces, with the confidence to respond to contemporary artwork and develop their own creative 'voice'.

Arts Partnership Showcases provide headteachers with a chance to observe live arts practice in schools, meet arts organizations, and discuss how to integrate these practices into their own settings.

Relevant for both Primary and Secondary school staff, this workshop will provide insights that will help you support your own well-being as you work to support the well-being of others.

Grief and loss is a universal experience.  Be it loss through death or loss because of change, the feelings and emotions that sit underneath can be similar. Join us in this workshop to explore how schools can best support young people and staff dealing with bereavement and loss and come away with increased confidence for yourself and practical strategies to take away.

This course, for early years teachers, leaders and practitioners, will help you to you to improve the learning environment and deliver purposeful and engaging continuous provision to enhance children's learning and development.

The aim of this session is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the designated governor for wellbeing. Whilst this is not a statutory role, it is recommended as good practice in the Governor Handbook. With the roll out of the DfE’s grant and training for the Senior Mental Health Lead and mental health firmly sitting within the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, the need for a designated wellbeing governor is vital.

A webinar designed to help you take a fresh look at the 'how to' of conducting effective school evaluation and monitoring with some new and innovative ideas presented to inspire and generate new thinking.

Network meetings will; include relevant updates on policy and practice related to mental and emotional health; bring together information and learning talks from partners across the mental health landscape in Birmingham and beyond; offer access to CPD resources; give an opportunity to meet with colleagues at face to face meetings; offer sustainability to mental health leadership beyond the life of DfE grant funding.

In this session we will explore the complimentary roles of teachers and TAs and the importance of a relational approach in ensuring effective teamwork. We will consider differing models of deployment in the classroom, how TAs can add value to what teachers are already doing and how we can prepare our TAs to reach intended outcomes for specific learners.

In this session we will explore how to remain proactive and attuned to the bigger picture. We will support you to streamline your strategic priorities for SEND as you move forward into the next academic year.  

When hurting helps. Self -injury and self-destructive behaviours can raise a lot of understanding and, indeed, appropriate anxiety among professionals.  As education staff, we are often drawn to wanting to fix and this is difficult when faced with situation where hurting feels helpful. In this short workshop, we will explore some of the psychology of self-injury which can be really containing for us as staff and go on to explore how schools can support young people through whole school systems and processes.