Virtual School Training Calendar

Virtual School Training Offer

Welcome to our Virtual School Training offer. We encourage you to book on as many courses as you feel relevant. There is no charge for our training. If you need further information, just get in touch with us and we will assist you, please email: mandy.brazier@staffordshire.gov.uk

Please note: Failure to cancel a booked place within 10 working days of the training, non-attendance will be charged, at £75 for half day and £100 for full day. You are welcome to send a substitute, just let us know.

Early Bird Training Calendar September 2026 to August 2027

Here is our initial Training Offer for the coming academic year, we welcome you to book on to these courses ready for September 2026. Our full offer for the year will be available as soon as we are able, you can download the calendar here:

Early Bird Training Calendar September 26 to August 27.pdf (PDF, 650.09 KB)

Our training calendar 25/26 can be downloaded here:

Training Calendar 26 April 26 to August 26 (PDF, 633.66 KB)

Designated Teacher Training: Supporting the Education of Children in Care and Previously in Care

23 September 2026, 2pm to 4pm and 8 July 2027, 2pm to 4pm

e-PEP Training

10 November 2026, 10am to 11:30am, 3 March 2027, 2pm to 3:30pm and 18 May 2027, 2pm to 3:30pm

RADY Principles Training

To arrange a session, email: adam.blundell@staffordshire.gov.uk

Raising Attainment of Disadvantaged Youngsters

The Autumn term session will be held on 15 October 2026 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, the Spring term session on 18 March 2027 from 10:00am to 11:30am, and the Summer term session on 14 May 2027 from 10:00am to 11:30am.

District Relational Inclusion Network Meeting

The meetings will take place on 3 November 2026 (10am–12pm), 10 November 2026 (1:30pm–3:30pm), 19 November 2026 (9:30am–11:30am), 23 November 2026 (1:30pm–3:30pm), 24 November 2026 (1pm–3pm), and 25 November 2026 (1pm–3pm).

6-day Training for Senior Leaders – Train the Trainer

The meetings will take place on 12 November 2026, 20 January 2027, 10 March 2027, 18 May 2027, 1 July 2027, and 23 September 2027.

Training for Lunchtime Supervisors

Training is arranged at a time that suits your setting

2-day Introduction to Relational and Restorative Practice

The sessions will take place in the autumn term on 26 November 2026 and 3 December 2026 (9am–4pm), and in the spring term on 16 March 2027 and 24 March 2027 (9am–4pm).

WRAP Inclusion and RRP Sessions

The sessions will take place on 15 October 2026 (10am–1pm), 9 November 2026 (10am–1pm), and 10 December 2026 (10am–1pm).

Introduction to Solution-Focused Circles (Early Years and Wraparound Care)

This training is designed for Early Years, wraparound care, and school-aged childcare (SFC) providers in Staffordshire, offering a practical introduction to Relational and Restorative Practice (RRP) to help staff develop skills in supporting children’s behaviour and relationships, and must be booked via email.