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.

This session will give arts organisations the tools they need to work alongside schools to co-create meaningful arts projects that support both creative expression and curriculum goals.

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.

Helping arts organisations understand the secondary curriculum and explore how they can work with schools to create impactful, curriculum-aligned arts projects. Gain valuable insights into the challenges schools face when integrating arts initiatives and strategies for overcoming these hurdles.

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.

Join us for an impactful day of insight, inspiration, and innovation at our Behaviour and SEMH Conference, tailored for school leaders and practitioners dedicated to creating positive change. Through expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities, explore evidence-based strategies to support social, emotional, and mental health needs while transforming behaviour management practices across all settings.

This is a one-day programme aimed at Curriculum and senior leaders and provides the next steps in implementing Pupil book Study.

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. 

Transform your classroom with creative digital tools! This hands-on CPD session introduces podcasting, green screen technology, and video editing—practical and engaging ways to teach critical thinking, teamwork, and digital responsibility.

Empower your school’s arts vision with our FREE online Arts Coordinator Training session, tailored for Primary and Secondary School teachers who lead arts projects and manage partnerships. This session is invaluable for teachers seeking practical and sustainable ways to embed the arts into their curriculum and school identity, all while being mindful of cost-effectiveness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join teachers and TA’s who are part of a new teacher training programme as they share their experiences, and give practical suggestions on how to be more connected and creative in the classroom.

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.  

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

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.