Courses by category

Here you can find DPSI courses organised by category. From governance to subject leader courses, you can find the course that's right for you. Please contact Diane for bespoke events, PD days and CPD for groups of schools.
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Leadership

Culture of safeguarding

Culture of safeguarding

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Useful information for school leaders, administrators and DSLs. This two-hour session will help you test out the rigour of safeguarding in your school.

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Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

90 minutes

£95.00 excl. VAT

Up-to-date information about Ofsted inspection for governors and trustees of academy schools.

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Writing for external audiences

Writing for external audiences

90 minutes

£100.00 excl. VAT

Helpful, humorous tips for writing with clarity and confidence. This course is for anyone who writes or proofreads written information that is sent out from school.

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45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 9:30am

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 9:30am

45 minutes

£50.00 excl. VAT

The session provides important updates about Ofsted and school inspection. A must for all school leaders.

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Outstanding Personal Development

Outstanding Personal Development

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Online training for primary and secondary schools. This half-day online course explains the expectations and essentials for high-quality personal development (including PSHE and RSHE) in your school. It provides a detailed insight into how a school’s curriculum and extra-curricular offer can support excellent personal development.

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Early Years - paving the way ahead

Early Years - paving the way ahead

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

An online half-day course for early years teachers and curriculum leaders. This course focuses on curriculum design in the early years.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in English, mathematics and science.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in the foundation subjects.

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 1:15pm

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 1:15pm

45-minutes

£50.00 excl. VAT

The session provides important updates about Ofsted and school inspection. A must for all school leaders.This is a repeat of the 9:30am session on Friday 6 September 2024.

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Curriculum courses

Primary history – 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

Primary history – 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring history face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by HMI subject reviews, subject reports, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in history from early years to Year 6.

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Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

9:15am to 3:30pm

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy, Hereford, would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring early years CPD with Diane Pye.

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Primary Religious Education - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

Primary Religious Education - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring RE face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by HMI subject reviews, subject reports, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in RE from early years to Year 6.

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Assessment in Languages

Assessment in Languages

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Planning for progression in reading and spoken language, this course looks at the curriculum beyond phonics.

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Reading fluency and comprehension

Reading fluency and comprehension

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Developing fluency and comprehension across the primary phase.

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Primary Geography - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

Primary Geography - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring geography face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by the HMI Geography subject review, the geography subject report, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in geography from early years to Year 6.

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in the foundation subjects.

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Assessment in Religious Education

Assessment in Religious Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in English, mathematics and science.

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Assessment in History

Assessment in History

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Geography

Assessment in Geography

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Science

Assessment in Science

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment series.

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Assessment in  Music

Assessment in Music

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Art & Design

Assessment in Art & Design

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Physical Education

Assessment in Physical Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Computing

Assessment in Computing

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Art and Design subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Art and Design subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary art and design. Informed by the HMI research review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at art and design.

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History subject leadership  (with presentation PowerPoint)

History subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course covers curriculum design and progression in primary history. Informed by the HMI research review and the recent history subject report attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at history.

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Geography subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Geography subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary geography. Informed by Ofsted's recent subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at geography.

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Science subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Science subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary science. Informed by the HMI research review and the science subject report, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at science.

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Mathematics subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Mathematics subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary mathematics. Informed by the HMI research review and the mathematics subject report, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at mathematics.

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Music subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Music subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary music. Informed by Ofsted's HMI subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at music.

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Languages subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Languages subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary languages. Informed by Ofsted's subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at languages.

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Religious Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Religious Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary RE. Informed by Ofsted's research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at RE.

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English subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

English subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary English. Informed by the HMI subject research review, the English subject report and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at English.

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Physical Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Physical Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary PE. Informed by Ofsted's HMI research review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at PE.

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Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Full-day 9:00am - 3:00pm

£150.00 excl. VAT

Building a knowledge-rich curriculum in reading, writing and spoken language. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in history. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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