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The Birmingham Education Hub Training page provides a range of events and training opportunities hosted by various providers. If you are looking to book onto particular types of events please use the filters below to search by providers.

Training and Events

Keyword
Date
Provider
7th October 2024
Computing Hub

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short course

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...
Start date07 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

8th October 2024
BEP School Improvement

Walkthrus Development Day

We are pleased to welcome Matt Stone, Director of Education & Operations from the Walkthrus Development Team to host our next Walkthrus Development Day. Matt will focus on Instructional Coaching using the Walkthrus Tool Kits. This session will be applicable if you are already using the toolkit or if you want to know more.

£
£175 per person

8th October 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Senior Mental Health Leads Network Meeting

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.

 Birmingham
£
Free for Birmingham Schools

8th October 2024
Computing Hub

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer science

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...
Start date08 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

9th October 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Primary Artslink Network - Empowering Arts in Education: A Dynamic Session for Arts Leads and Headteachers

Join us for an engaging and informative event where Birmingham teachers, artists, and arts organizations come together to explore the exciting possibilities of arts in education. This network aims to foster collaborations, inspire creativity, and strengthen the bond between education and the Arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with passionate Arts Education professionals and discover new partnerships that can enrich your school's curriculum.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp

9th October 2024
Computing Hub

Systems architecture in A Level computer science

Unlock the inner workings of computer systems during this course. Delve into the purpose and function of key system components, gaining insight into how they impact overall performance and functionality. Master the fundamentals of Von Neumann architecture and the fetch-decode-execute cycle. You’ll evaluate the...
Start date09 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration3 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

4 Sessions Starting Oct 2024
BEP School Improvement

WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM NEW HEADTEACHER NETWORK


A package aiming to support new Heads, as well as Heads who are new to Birmingham, to thrive in their first year of Headship.

 Birmingham
£
Free

10th October 2024
Computing Hub

Preparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short course

Avoid unnecessary strain and workload in anticipation of an inspection, by joining this short CPD. You’ll find out what Ofsted are looking for and, just as importantly, what they don’t expect departments to produce – separating evidence from myth. You’ll develop a lean preparation plan, to...
Start date10 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

10th October 2024
BEP School Improvement

New to Subject Leadership

This training will provide an introduction to the key components of effective subject leadership in the primary school setting. It will promote self-evaluation and reflection throughout and provide networking opportunities with other leaders to foster shared learning as well as peer support.

£
£125

14th October 2024
Computing Hub

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computing

If we want to address the gender gap in computing, we need to start during the primary years. Discover research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies which resonate with girls so that computing can be more equitable and inclusive. This course will explore the current gender balance in computing education and delve...
Start date14 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

15th October 2024
Computing Hub

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short course

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...
Start date15 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

3 Sessions Starting Oct 2024
BEP School Improvement

OPENING DOORS TO AMBITIOUS PRIMARY ENGLISH (SPECIALIST LED ENGLISH NETWORK)


This three-part course unpicks the principles of high-quality English pedagogy and instruction, regardless of how English is approached in your school.

 Birmingham
£
£175.00 per person

6 Sessions Starting Oct 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Secondary Drama Network


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

3 Sessions Starting Oct 2024
BEP School Improvement

Specialist Led Network - Languages


The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be delivered by Tracy Williams in conjunction with the MFL hub.

£
Free to Birmingham Schools

17th October 2024
Computing Hub

Leading primary computing - module 3

Advance your practice as subject leader and support teaching staff in your school as you work towards outstanding computing. Learn how to capitalise on your equipment, extend your budget and adapt your curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of all pupils.This course will help established primary computing...
Start date17 Oct 2024
LocationBirmingham
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

17th October 2024
BEP School Improvement

MEETING THE STATUTORY DUTY FOR SUPERVISION IN EYFS

As outlined in the EYFS Framework 2024, schools must put in place supervision for staff who have contact with children and families.

 Birmingham
£
£75.00

17th October 2024
BEP School Improvement

OFSTED PREPAREDNESS ONLINE BRIEFING: INSPECTION PREPARATION TOOLKIT

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

£
£50.00pp Non Members; Free to BEP Essential / Premier Members

17th October 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Staff Wellbeing Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

21st October 2024
Computing Hub

Assessment of primary computing

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...
Start date21 Oct 2024
LocationCoventry
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

21st October 2024
Computing Hub

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)

A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re...
Start date21 Oct 2024
LocationCoventry
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £205.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

22nd October 2024
Computing Hub

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face

This course will help new primary computing leaders to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. You will learn how best to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to ensure assessment and monitoring is consistent across your school.Identifying where your...
Start date22 Oct 2024
LocationWednesbury
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

22nd October 2024
Computing Hub

Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short course

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.During this CPD, you’ll learn how to get started with the micro:bit, exploring the in-built buttons, LEDs, and sensors for detecting movement, sound,...
Start date22 Oct 2024
LocationWednesbury
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

22nd October 2024
Computing Hub

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - remote

A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re...
Start date22 Oct 2024
Location
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

22nd October 2024
Computing Hub

Preparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short course

Avoid unnecessary strain and workload in anticipation of an inspection, by joining this short CPD. You’ll find out what Ofsted are looking for and, just as importantly, what they don’t expect departments to produce – separating evidence from myth. You’ll develop a lean preparation plan, to...
Start date22 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

22nd October 2024
BEP School Improvement

BEP | Capita Entrust School Education Services Online Briefing

This online briefing will provide Headteachers and Business Managers with an overview of BEP's new education support services, in collaboration with Capita Entrust.

£
Free

3 Sessions Starting Oct 2024
BEP School Improvement

SPECIALIST LED NETWORKS FOR FOUNDATION SUBJECTS - SCIENCE


The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be led by the Science Learning Partnership.

 Birmingham
£
£150.00pp. Discounts available to Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

23rd October 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Lite Senior Mental Health Lead Training

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. 

 Adderley Nursery School
£
£200 per person

24th October 2024
Computing Hub

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer science

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...
Start date24 Oct 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

25th October 2024
Computing Hub

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face

This course will help new primary computing leaders to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. You will learn how best to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to ensure assessment and monitoring is consistent across your school.Identifying where your...
Start date25 Oct 2024
LocationBirmingham
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

25th October 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Arts in Schools Conference 2024

The Arts in Schools conference unites artists, cultural organisations, and teachers to reinforce the impact of arts education.

 Birmingham
£
£85pp

3 Sessions Starting Oct 2024
BEP School Improvement

SPECIALIST LED NETWORKS FOR FOUNDATION SUBJECTS - PHYSICAL EDUCATION


The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be led by Sport Birmingham.

£
£150.00pp. Discounts available to Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

28th October 2024
Computing Hub

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)

A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re...
Start date28 Oct 2024
Location
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

29th October 2024
Computing Hub

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)

A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re...
Start date29 Oct 2024
LocationBirmingham
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6th November 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Role of the link Governor for Wellbeing Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
£50 per person

6th November 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher Pilot

MHFA England are working on a new Youth MHFA Refresher course and are pleased to be able to offer this pilot refresher FREE of charge to Youth MHFAiders that received their certificate up to 3.5 years ago.

 Birmingham
£
FREE for Youth MHFAiders that received their certificate up to 3.5 years ago

6 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Practical Skills and movement within theatre


Elevate your drama teaching with our dynamic session designed to equip educators with essential acting techniques and improvisation strategies. Learn how to guide students in mastering voice, expressive movement, and character development to bring any role to life. Engage in fun and interactive improvisation and role-play exercises that will unleash your students' creativity and build their confidence. Perfect for both novice and experienced drama teachers, this session will provide you with the tools to captivate and inspire your students.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

6th November 2024
HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub

Why should I be excited about Counting Collections?


As a Birmingham Early Years Provider you can access free training and resources in your setting to help all your children with maths.

 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6th November 2024
HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub

Why should I be excited about Counting Collections?


As a Birmingham Early Years Provider you can access free training and resources in your setting to help all your children with maths.

 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6th November 2024
HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub

Heart Stronger Practice Hub West Midlands Childminder Network. Making Music


A networking session for our Childminders in the West Midlands including a session about making music in a home environment.

 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

7th November 2024
Computing Hub

Systems architecture in A Level computer science

Unlock the inner workings of computer systems during this course. Delve into the purpose and function of key system components, gaining insight into how they impact overall performance and functionality. Master the fundamentals of Von Neumann architecture and the fetch-decode-execute cycle. You’ll evaluate the...
Start date07 Nov 2024
Location
Duration3 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Deep Dive in Art Departments


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

11th November 2024
Computing Hub

Enriching your Computing Curriculum - A Remote Conference for Teachers in the West Midlands and South-West England

Enriching your Computing Curriculum A Remote Conference for Teachers in the West Midlandsand South-West EnglandJoin the region’s Computing Hubs to explore ways to enrich your computing curriculum and to support the implementation of computing education in your classrooms.Monday 11th November 2024, 13...
Start date11 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration3 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

4 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
BEP School Improvement

Learning to Shape Birmingham Conference 2024


Empowering leaders, connecting our city, driving positive change.

 Birmingham
£
£249 per person

12th November 2024
Computing Hub

Creative digital media projects

As part of a rich computing curriculum offering, digital media development is a creative and highly relevant area of interest to students of all abilities.This CPD supports teachers to develop a range of pedagogical skills, helping them to confidently lead students through inspiring digital projects suitable for KS3...
Start date12 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

13th November 2024
Computing Hub

Assessment of primary computing

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...
Start date13 Nov 2024
LocationWednesbury
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

13th November 2024
Computing Hub

Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your school

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in providing the best computing experience for their pupils using the Teach Computing Curriculum. It will guide leaders through the Teach Computing Curriculum’s design and structure, exploring how it can be implemented within an individual school’s...
Start date13 Nov 2024
LocationBirmingham
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

14th November 2024
Computing Hub

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short course

This short introductory course demonstrates the value that STEM Ambassadors can add to the computing curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Bringing these industry volunteers into the classroom can help make computing more relevant to young people, allowing them to consider computing as a future study and career...
Start date14 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

19th November 2024
Computing Hub

Creative digital media projects

As part of a rich computing curriculum offering, digital media development is a creative and highly relevant area of interest to students of all abilities.This CPD supports teachers to develop a range of pedagogical skills, helping them to confidently lead students through inspiring digital projects suitable for KS3...
Start date19 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

2 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Foundation Senior Mental Health lead Training - Course Code SMHL017 (Nov / Dec 2024)

This course has been quality assured for the DfE senior mental health lead training grant. Course Code: SMHL017. This two-day training course will give Senior Mental Health Leads a firm grounding in the theory and practice of leading and establishing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Structured for the schools or Senior Mental Health Leads in the emerging or foundational stages of building a whole school approach, this training will give you the tools to audit and action plan under the 8 public health principles of a whole school approach and delivered by a highly experienced mental health and educational team.

 MAKE UK Technology Hub
£
£800 per person

3 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
BEP School Improvement

SPECIALIST LED NETWORKS FOR FOUNDATION SUBJECTS - MUSIC

The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be led by Sarah Baker and Keith Farr.

 Birmingham
£
£150.00pp. Discounts available to Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

6 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
BEP School Improvement

SAFEGUARDING BRIEFING: Session 2


Half termly briefings designed to provide Designated Safeguarding Leads and Headteachers with up to the minute safeguarding and child protection information.

£
£30pp per session / Free for BEP Basic, Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

19th November 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Big Brum CPD: Living in the world of Jekyll and Hyde

Big Brum Theatre Company is now offering English and Drama teachers the opportunity to be part of an exploratory CPD based around the story of 'Jekyll and Hyde'. Together, the teachers, Big Brum actors and director will explore the story to make meaning for ourselves. In doing so, we will discovering ways that this and other such classic texts can be opened for young people. 

£
£55.00pp

3 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
BEP School Improvement

SPECIALIST LED NETWORKS FOR FOUNDATION SUBJECTS - ART

The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be led by Andrew Fox.

£
£150.00pp. Discounts available to Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

5 Sessions Starting Nov 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Headroom: Headteacher Support Series

Over the course of 5 face to face sessions with a combination of psycho-education and self-development activities alongside opportunities for reflective supervision within a small group, Headroom is aimed at Heads wanting to develop insight into their own leadership style and process and explore what this means for looking after themselves in their role, school development and change.

 Harborne
£
£395 per person for 5 session series

21st November 2024
BEP School Improvement

SEND Strategic Shorts: A graduated approach: Planning and Implementation

In this session we will explore the use of provision mapping and one-page profiles in supporting teachers to understand and address the individual needs of their learners. We will also consider the strategic deployment of teaching assistants when delivering targeted intervention.  

£
£45.00 per person

21st November 2024
BEP School Improvement

Teacher SEND Shorts: Adaptive Teaching (modelling and scaffolding)

Regular opportunities to access training for teachers in supporting pupils with SEND in the classroom. In this session we will focus on high quality, adaptive teaching for learners with SEND. We will explore evidence-based research in effective modelling and classroom strategies for scaffolding learning.

£
£45pp

25th November 2024
Computing Hub

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short course

This short introductory course demonstrates the value that STEM Ambassadors can add to the computing curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Bringing these industry volunteers into the classroom can help make computing more relevant to young people, allowing them to consider computing as a future study and career...
Start date25 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

25th November 2024
BEP School Improvement

Good Practice Leadership Webinar: Headteacher well-being - How not to burn out!

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

£
Free to Essential, Premier & Premier plus Members. £75pp to Non & Basic Members.

26th November 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Senior Mental Health Leads Network Online Meeting

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
Free for Birmingham Schools

26th November 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Sangat Studios CPD: Responsible media and cyber phronesis

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

£
£55.00pp

26th November 2024
Computing Hub

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computing

If we want to address the gender gap in computing, we need to start during the primary years. Discover research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies which resonate with girls so that computing can be more equitable and inclusive. This course will explore the current gender balance in computing education and delve...
Start date26 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

26th November 2024
Computing Hub

Systems architecture in A Level computer science

Unlock the inner workings of computer systems during this course. Delve into the purpose and function of key system components, gaining insight into how they impact overall performance and functionality. Master the fundamentals of Von Neumann architecture and the fetch-decode-execute cycle. You’ll evaluate the...
Start date26 Nov 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration3 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

28th November 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Bereavement & Loss Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

29th November 2024
Computing Hub

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face

This course will help new primary computing leaders to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. You will learn how best to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to ensure assessment and monitoring is consistent across your school.Identifying where your...
Start date29 Nov 2024
LocationCoventry
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

2nd December 2024
Computing Hub

Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, working towards grades 1 – 3 in GCSE computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding...
Start date02 Dec 2024
LocationCoventry
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

3rd December 2024
Computing Hub

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - remote

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...
Start date03 Dec 2024
Location
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

3rd December 2024
Computing Hub

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short course

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...
Start date03 Dec 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

3 Sessions Starting Dec 2024
BEP School Improvement

SPECIALIST LED NETWORKS FOR FOUNDATION SUBJECTS - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be led by Daniel Martin.

£
£150.00pp. Discounts available to Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

5th December 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Self Harm Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

9th December 2024
Computing Hub

Getting started in Year 6 - short course

This course provides a comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught at Year 6 and understand how they fit into the wider Teach...
Start date09 Dec 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration3 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

10th December 2024
Computing Hub

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short course

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...
Start date10 Dec 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

2 Sessions Starting Dec 2024
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid 2 day Adult Course

With Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training you will be accessing the very best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course available. Our training is grounded in research and developed with clinical practitioners. It is proven to increase MHFAiders® confidence in supporting people with mental health issues. With our new offer, training doesn’t stop when the course comes to an end. We provide continuous support for MHFAiders® – well beyond your initial certification – so you are confident, empowered and motivated to carry out your role.

 Adderley Nursery School
£
£300pp. £250pp for BEP Member Schools (Basic to Premier Members)

6 Sessions Starting Dec 2024
Birmingham Arts School

Exploring Expressive Drawing Techniques


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

12th December 2024
Computing Hub

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - remote

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...
Start date12 Dec 2024
Location
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

16th December 2024
Computing Hub

Introduction to primary computing - face to face

Computing in primary schools is a practical, creative, and knowledge-rich subject. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started teaching computing in your school whether you’re an early career teacher or would like to improve your understanding of how to teach computing.This CPD...
Start date16 Dec 2024
LocationWalsall
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

16th December 2024
Computing Hub

Introduction to primary computing

Computing in primary schools is a practical, creative, and knowledge-rich subject. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started teaching computing in your school whether you’re an early career teacher, or would like to improve your understanding of how to teach computing.This...
Start date16 Dec 2024
LocationWalsall
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

17th December 2024
Computing Hub

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer science

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...
Start date17 Dec 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

17th December 2024
Computing Hub

Getting started in Year 6 - short course

This course provides a comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught at Year 6 and understand how they fit into the wider Teach...
Start date17 Dec 2024
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration3 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6th January 2025
Computing Hub

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remote

This course will help computing subject leaders to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to provide professional support and development to others.Following on from module 1 this course will enable you to identify and plan for improvement in your school.  This will involve developing a...
Start date06 Jan 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

4 Sessions Starting Jan 2025
BEP School Improvement

EYFS: LANGUAGE OF LEARNING


A handbook to provoke, provide and evaluate language development. This training course includes three live webinars plus one day observation and will cover the foundations, inner workings and implementation of Language Learning in EYFS. This is much more than just a course. Prepare to engage, refine and showcase excellence.

£
£249.00 per school

9th January 2025
BEP School Improvement

Good Practice Leadership Webinar: Outstanding personal development

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.

£
Free to Essential, Premier & Premier plus Members. £75pp per session to Basic & Non Members.

13th January 2025
Computing Hub

Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remote

Effective teaching of computer science results from strong subject knowledge, and a detailed grasp of effective pedagogy. This evidence-based CPD will help you to develop your classroom practice, focused on the broadening and deepening of classroom pedagogy, helping you to get the best from...
Start date13 Jan 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

13th January 2025
Computing Hub

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remote

This course will help computing subject leaders to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to provide professional support and development to others.Following on from module 1 this course will enable you to identify and plan for improvement in your school.  This will involve developing a...
Start date13 Jan 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

14th January 2025
BEP School Improvement

BEP English Conference

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.

£
£150.00pp

15th January 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Managing Anxiety Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

4 Sessions Starting Jan 2025
BEP School Improvement

Deputy Headteacher Network


A package designed to support Deputy Headteachers, to develop in their role.

 Birmingham
£
£269.00 per person

6 Sessions Starting Jan 2025
BEP School Improvement

SAFEGUARDING BRIEFING: Session 3


Half termly briefings designed to provide Designated Safeguarding Leads and Headteachers with up to the minute safeguarding and child protection information.

£
£30pp per session / Free for BEP Basic, Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

22nd January 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Ex Cathedra Singing Schools CPD for Primary School Teachers

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.

£
£55.00pp

6 Sessions Starting Jan 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Collaborative Projects


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

23rd January 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Imposter Syndrome Workshop

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.

 Adderley Nursery School
£
£125 per person

4 Sessions Starting Jan 2025
BEP School Improvement

PUPIL BOOK STUDY - READING


Understand how this highly-acclaimed evaluative toolkit reveals how well the curriculum, teaching and learning is impacting on pupils’ reading comprehension and word recognition; know more about the 8 essential spotlights that affect and influence how well pupils read; and learn how to implement this in your school to identify
reading strengths and limitations across the school.

£
£249.00 per school

29th January 2025
Computing Hub

An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science - remote

Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network.Learn about the different components of...
Start date29 Jan 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

4 Sessions Starting Jan 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Secondary Dance Network


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

30th January 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Senior Mental Health Leads Network Meeting

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.

 Venue TBC
£
Free for Birmingham Schools

2 Sessions Starting Feb 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Foundation Senior Mental Health lead Training - Course Code SMHL017 (Feb / March 2025)

This course has been quality assured for the DfE senior mental health lead training grant. Course Code: SMHL017. This two-day training course will give Senior Mental Health Leads a firm grounding in the theory and practice of leading and establishing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Structured for the schools or Senior Mental Health Leads in the emerging or foundational stages of building a whole school approach, this training will give you the tools to audit and action plan under the 8 public health principles of a whole school approach and delivered by a highly experienced mental health and educational team.

 MAKE UK Technology Hub
£
£800 per person

4th February 2025
Computing Hub

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short course

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...
Start date04 Feb 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

4th February 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Primary Artslink Network - Unlocking the Power of Arts in the Curriculum: Practical Approaches for Teachers

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.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp

6 Sessions Starting Feb 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Technical theatre and design


A comprehensive session designed to support educators in delivering in-depth analysis and evaluation of professional live theatre productions. Gain insights into the crucial roles of directors, designers, and technicians in creating compelling performances, and have the opportunity to meet members of different departments working at The Rep, giving you practical advice to impart onto your students, who may be keen to start a career in a backstage element of the theatre.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

5th February 2025
Birmingham Arts School

One Dance UK CPD: Delivering High-Quality Dance in Primary Education

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.

£
£55.00pp

5th February 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Staff Wellbeing Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

6th February 2025
BEP School Improvement

OFSTED PREPAREDNESS ONLINE BRIEFING: INSPECTION PREPARATION TOOLKIT

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

£
£50/pp or Free for BEP Members ( Basic+)

6th February 2025
Computing Hub

An Introduction to algorithms, programming and data in computer science - remote

Take your first steps towards teaching computer science and establish a foundational knowledge of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how algorithms are designed and how programs are written to provide clear instructions to machines. Learn about the binary system used by computers to store and...
Start date06 Feb 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration6 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

2 Sessions Starting Feb 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Youth Mental Health First Aid 2-day course - February 2025

The Youth Mental Health First Aid 2-day course is an internationally recognised training course designed to teach Primary and Secondary colleagues how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health in young people and provide help on a first aid basis. The focus is on promoting young people’s emotional wellbeing and the factors that help safeguard and protect them. 

 Adderley Nursery School
£
£300pp. £250pp for BEP Member Schools (Basic to Premier Members)

13th February 2025
Computing Hub

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short course

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...
Start date13 Feb 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

13th February 2025
Computing Hub

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short course

Isaac Computer Science is an exciting, free learning platform, aimed at supporting students with the subject knowledge required for GCSE and A Level. During this short course, you’ll learn about the features available on the Isaac Computer Science platform, including how to:create a group (if you have your...
Start date13 Feb 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration1 Hour
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

13th February 2025
BEP School Improvement

Teacher SEND Shorts: Feedback and Flexibility

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.

£
£45pp

13th February 2025
BEP School Improvement

SEND Strategic Shorts: A graduated approach: reviewing, tracking and monitoring

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.

£
£45pp

18th February 2025
Computing Hub

An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer science - face to face

Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network.Learn about the different components of...
Start date18 Feb 2025
LocationBirmingham
Duration1 Day
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

26th February 2025
HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub

West Midlands Childminder Network - Promoting Physical Development


Finding enjoyable moments to promote and develop Physical Development for all our children in any environment.

 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

4 Sessions Starting Feb 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Deep Dive into Exam boards and moderation (GCSE/BTEC) - Online Session


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

£
£45pp (per session)

3rd March 2025
Computing Hub

Assessing computational thinking in primary schools - short course

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computingComputational thinking lies at the heart of the national curriculum. It includes the key building blocks for success in computing such as using abstraction to simplify problems, or how...
Start date03 Mar 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6 Sessions Starting Mar 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Print Making & Mixed Media


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

6 Sessions Starting Mar 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Collaborative approaches and devising techniques


A focused session on devising drama. Explore effective strategies for guiding students in the creation of original performances through collaborative work. Learn how to utilise stimuli to inspire and develop creative ideas, fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment. This session is designed for drama educators aiming to enhance their curriculum with innovative approaches to devising. Gain practical techniques to support students in generating, refining, and presenting their own theatrical works.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

6th March 2025
BEP School Improvement

Good Practice Leadership Webinar: Poverty Proofing - key findings and recommendations

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

£
Free to Essential, Premier & Premier plus Members. £75pp to Non & Basic Members.

6th March 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Senior Mental Health Leads Network Meeting

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.

 Venue TBC
£
Free for Birmingham Schools

7th March 2025
Computing Hub

Assessing computational thinking in primary schools - short course

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computingComputational thinking lies at the heart of the national curriculum. It includes the key building blocks for success in computing such as using abstraction to simplify problems, or how...
Start date07 Mar 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

7th March 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Birmingham Museums Trust CPD: Mini Museum: Helping Pupils to Plan their own Exhibitions

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.

£
£55.00pp

11th March 2025
Computing Hub

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short course

This short introductory course demonstrates the value that STEM Ambassadors can add to the computing curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Bringing these industry volunteers into the classroom can help make computing more relevant to young people, allowing them to consider computing as a future study and career...
Start date11 Mar 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

13th March 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Stan's Cafe CPD - Devising in the Classroom with Students

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

£
£55.00pp

13th March 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Bereavement & Loss Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

5 Sessions Starting Mar 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Headroom: Headteacher Support Series

Over the course of 5 face to face sessions with a combination of psycho-education and self-development activities alongside opportunities for reflective supervision within a small group, Headroom is aimed at Heads wanting to develop insight into their own leadership style and process and explore what this means for looking after themselves in their role, school development and change.

 Harborne
£
£395 per person for 5 session series

6 Sessions Starting Mar 2025
BEP School Improvement

SAFEGUARDING BRIEFING: Session 4


Half termly briefings designed to provide Designated Safeguarding Leads and Headteachers with up to the minute safeguarding and child protection information.

£
£30pp per session / Free for BEP Basic, Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

2 Sessions Starting Mar 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid 2 day Adult Course

With Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training you will be accessing the very best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course available. Our training is grounded in research and developed with clinical practitioners. It is proven to increase MHFAiders® confidence in supporting people with mental health issues. With our new offer, training doesn’t stop when the course comes to an end. We provide continuous support for MHFAiders® – well beyond your initial certification – so you are confident, empowered and motivated to carry out your role.

 Birmingham
£
£300pp. £250pp for BEP Member Schools (Basic to Premier Members)

24th March 2025
Computing Hub

Higher attainment in computer science - meeting the challenges of the exams

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing for their GCSE exams in computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding of...
Start date24 Mar 2025
LocationCoventry
Duration5 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

24th March 2025
Computing Hub

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short course

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your school. Drawing on the evidence of recent inspections...
Start date24 Mar 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

26th March 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Lite Senior Mental Health Lead Training

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. 

 Venue TBC
£
£200 per person

31st March 2025
Computing Hub

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short course

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your school. Drawing on the evidence of recent inspections...
Start date31 Mar 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration90 Minutes
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

6 Sessions Starting Apr 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Approaches to text/ Adapting texts


A comprehensive session on text-based drama. Educators will delve into the study and performance of scripted plays, including techniques for adapting texts like Shakespeare to resonate with modern audiences. Gain insights into analysing playwrights' intentions and dramatic techniques, equipping you to make theatre relevant and engaging for students studying classic and contemporary texts alike. Explore strategies to bring characters to life through interpretation and performance, fostering a deep understanding of theatrical conventions and storytelling methods. This session empowers drama teachers to guide students in discovering the timeless themes and universal truths within dramatic literature.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

3rd April 2025
BEP School Improvement

Teacher SEND Shorts: SEMH: Behaviour as a form of communication

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.

£
£45pp

3rd April 2025
BEP School Improvement

SEND Strategic Shorts: Strategic approach to supporting SEMH.

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.

£
£45pp

3rd April 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Role of the link Governor for Wellbeing Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
£50 per person

8th April 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Primary Artslink Network - Digital Innovation in Education: Harnessing Technology for Creative Teaching

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.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp

9th April 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Self Harm Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

9th April 2025
BEP School Improvement

UNDERSTANDING QUALITY AND MONITORING TO DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN THE EYFS

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

 Birmingham
£
£150 per school (Incl. 2 members of staff)

4 Sessions Starting Apr 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Influence of African and Caribbean dance techniques on modern dance


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

28th April 2025
Computing Hub

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computing

If we want to address the gender gap in computing, we need to start during the primary years. Discover research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies which resonate with girls so that computing can be more equitable and inclusive. This course will explore the current gender balance in computing education and delve...
Start date28 Apr 2025
LocationRemote Delivered CPD
Duration2 Hours
FeesFree
SubsidyComputing Subsidy up to - £0.00
 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

29th April 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Imposter Syndrome Workshop

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.

 Adderley Nursery School
£
£125 per person

1st May 2025
BEP School Improvement

SEND Strategic Shorts: Parental Engagement from non-engagement to co-production

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.

£
£45pp

1st May 2025
BEP School Improvement

Teacher SEND Shorts: Parental Engagement

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.

£
£45pp

6th May 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Senior Mental Health Leads Network Online Meeting

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
Free for Birmingham Schools

8th May 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid Refresher - online

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
£150 per person

8th May 2025
BEP School Improvement

Good Practice Leadership Webinar - Transition Y6 to Y7

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

£
Free to Essential, Premier & Premier plus Members. £75pp to Non & Basic Members.

2 Sessions Starting May 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Foundation Senior Mental Health lead Training - Course Code SMHL017 (May / June 2025)

This course has been quality assured for the DfE senior mental health lead training grant. Course Code: SMHL017. This two-day training course will give Senior Mental Health Leads a firm grounding in the theory and practice of leading and establishing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Structured for the schools or Senior Mental Health Leads in the emerging or foundational stages of building a whole school approach, this training will give you the tools to audit and action plan under the 8 public health principles of a whole school approach and delivered by a highly experienced mental health and educational team.

 MAKE UK Technology Hub
£
£800 per person

20th May 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Managing Anxiety Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

6 Sessions Starting May 2025
BEP School Improvement

SAFEGUARDING BRIEFING: Session 5


Half termly briefings designed to provide Designated Safeguarding Leads and Headteachers with up to the minute safeguarding and child protection information.

£
£30pp per session / Free for BEP Basic, Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

21st May 2025
BEP School Improvement

THE ROLE OF THE ADULT IN EYFS; WHY ARE INTERACTIONS SO POWERFUL?

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

 Birmingham
£
£75.00pp

4th June 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Staff Wellbeing Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

4th June 2025
HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub

West Midlands Childminder Network - Supporting Self Regulation


Come along to learn and share evidence based strategies to support our youngest learners with their self-regulation.

 Birmingham
£
Fees can vary, see page for more details

17th June 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Bereavement & Loss Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

17th June 2025
BEP School Improvement

A Place to Learn: Understanding and creating an effective learning environment in early years

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.

 Birmingham
£
£75pp

18th June 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Role of the link Governor for Wellbeing Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
£50 per person

2 Sessions Starting Jun 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Youth Mental Health First Aid 2-day course

The Youth Mental Health First Aid 2-day course is an internationally recognised training course designed to teach Primary and Secondary colleagues how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health in young people and provide help on a first aid basis. The focus is on promoting young people’s emotional wellbeing and the factors that help safeguard and protect them. 

 Birmingham
£
£300pp. £250pp for BEP Member Schools (Basic to Premier Members)

19th June 2025
BEP School Improvement

Good Practice Leadership Webinar: How to effectively evaluate and monitor your school?

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.

£
Free to Essential, Premier & Premier plus Members. £75pp per session to Basic & Non Members.

6 Sessions Starting Jun 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Approaches to Practitioners


Explore influential figures like Stanislavski, Brecht, Boal, and Artaud, gaining a deep understanding of their revolutionary techniques and philosophies. Learn practical methods for applying these theories in student-led productions and classroom exercises, enhancing both performance skills and critical analysis. Discover how to empower students to embody characters authentically, challenge theatrical conventions, and engage audiences through innovative staging and performance techniques. This session is ideal for educators seeking to enrich their teaching with insights from pioneering practitioners, fostering creativity, and deepening students' appreciation for diverse theatrical approaches.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

25th June 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

Senior Mental Health Leads Network Meeting

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.

 Venue TBC
£
FREE for Birmingham Schools / £50pp for non Birmingham schools

4 Sessions Starting Jun 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Engaging Males in Dance


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

26th June 2025
BEP School Improvement

Teacher SEND Shorts: TA deployment

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.

£
£45pp

26th June 2025
BEP School Improvement

SEND Strategic Shorts: SEND Development Planning

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.  

£
£45pp

6 Sessions Starting Jul 2025
BEP School Improvement

SAFEGUARDING BRIEFING: Session 6


Half termly briefings designed to provide Designated Safeguarding Leads and Headteachers with up to the minute safeguarding and child protection information.

£
£30pp per session / Free for BEP Basic, Essential, Premier & Premier Plus Members

2nd July 2025
BEP Mental Health & Wellbeing

BEP Mental Health Four Fundamentals - Self Harm Online Training

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.

 Zoom (Online)
£
1 FREE place for Basic, Essential or Premier BEP Members / £75 for non BEP Members

6 Sessions Starting Jul 2025
Birmingham Arts School

Sketchbooks & Creative Artist Analysis


These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. With in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus.

 Birmingham
£
£45pp (per session)

Training on Birmingham Education Hub