Current Courses
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- Curriculum Leadership Programme (Primary)
Analyse, plan, and lead your team effectively with this course for subject and curriculum leaders. Understand your responsibilities and how to drive change, confidently evaluate your curriculum area, and create strategies to improve student outcomes.
Learn how to stretch and challenge your team to make a real impact. *This course is free for LA maintained schools and costs £150 per person for schools in a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).*
Tuesday 14th October 2025 1.30pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday 25th November 2025 1.30pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday 27th January 2026 1.30pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 1.30 1.30pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday 7th July 2026 1.30pm - 4.15pm
For further information click here.
- Leadership Development Programme
Leaflet
This course covers theoretical input and practical application sessions in a ‘Learn that….’ and ‘Learn how to….’ model of development, built around planning and implementing a project linked to Department Development Plans/School Development Plans to ensure priorities have the best chance of success.
If you would like to sign up for the 2025/26 programme, please complete this form.
- Leadership for School Managers
School Managers have a role in creating an environment where their team members are aware of the school’s objectives, and the specific role they play in achieving them. This programme is aimed at equipping School Managers with the skills and confidence to lead teams to establish direction and drive innovation.
Developed by Senior Leaders from Advantage Teaching School Alliance, this programme will benefit managers and aspiring managers working within exams, finance, HR, premises, administration, IT and other non-teaching roles.
For further information, and to book, click here.
- Managing Behaviour
Managing the behaviour of secondary school students ranks highly amongst those who work in schools as one of the most challenging aspects of their job. Whilst we all know that the majority of children behave well, there will always be a small number who need more careful management to ensure compliance with the rules. Support staff play a vital role in the running of schools, including managing the behaviour of young people. This course is designed to upskill them and provide them with the confidence to effectively manage student behaviour.
If you would like to sign up for the 2025/25 programme, please complete this form.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Our Youth MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider. Youth Mental Health First Aiders have: An in depth understanding of young people's mental health and factors that affect wellbeing. Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.
If you would like to sign up for the 2025/26 programme, please complete this form.
Research School
- Oldham Deputies
Following the success of last year’s Research Digest Programme for Primary Deputies, we are pleased to announce an opportunity to continue our collaboration in 2025-26.
If you would like to sign up for the 2025/26 programme, please complete this form.
- An Evidence Informed Approach to Developing your Pupil Premium Strategy
Equip your school with a high-impact Pupil Premium Strategy.
Our two-part workshop helps school leaders create an evidence-informed plan that
delivers meaningful, measurable outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Go beyond compliance and build a strategy that's specific to your school and aligned with your
wider priorities.
Monday 20th October 2025 9.30am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 11th November 2025 1.30pm - 4.30pm
For further information click here.
- Developing excellence in teaching assistants
Elevate your classroom practice and increase your impact on pupil progress with a
professional development course for Teaching Assistants in Oldham Primary and
Secondary schools. The training will focus on practical, evidence-based strategies,
including effective interaction, literacy support, and collaboration with teachers.
Tuesday 18th November 2025 9.00am - 3.30pm
Wednesday 21st January 2026 9.00am - 3.30pm
Thursday 12th March 2026 9.00am - 3.30pm
For further information click here.
- Implementation and Impact Programme for Deputies and Headteachers
This programme helps headteachers and deputies focus on effective, long-term school
improvement instead of trying to fix everything at once. You'll work together to write
your School Evaluation Form (SEF) and School Development Plan (SDP), sharing
challenges and gaining confidence in using evidence-based strategies.
The course will also help you align key school documents to improve your workload and give you a solid, well-planned SDP. *This course is free for LA maintained schools and costs £150 per person for schools in a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)*
Tuesday 21st October 2025 9.30am - 12.30pm
Friday 16th January 2026 9.30am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 22nd April 2026 9.30am - 12.30pm
For further information click here.
