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We are pleased to announce that there will be a variety of Professional Development 2025-2026 for colleagues working alongside Children In Care, Previously in Care and Children with a Social Worker. We provide a three-tiered offer of advice, support and guidance to settings and schools to promote the educational achievement of children in our care. Our Professional Development offer uses digital delivery, face to face and sometimes a hybrid combination to support our widening audiences.
We are pleased to announce that our next Conference for all Professionals working with our children will be on 3 December 2025, see flyer for more details. Virtual School Conference Flyer (PDF, 38 KB)
For session details please see CPD Calendar 2025-26 (PDF, 238 KB)
CPD videos
(Video links will be added as content becomes available.)
Professional Development Calendar 2024/2025
| Month | Course Name | Online/ Venue | Where to Book |
|---|---|---|---|
September | |||
| 18 | Breakfast Briefing | Cliftonville Hotel Cromer 08:00- 10:00 | Email: virtual.schools@norfolk.gov.uk to book your place |
| 19 | Breakfast Briefing | Kings Centre Gt Yarmouth 08:00- 10:00 | Email: virtual.schools@norfolk.gov.uk to book your place |
| 20 | Breakfast Briefing | Online with MS Teams 08:00- 10:00 | Email: virtual.schools@norfolk.gov.uk to book your place |
| 26 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield | King's Centre, Norwich 09:30- 16:30 | Book The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield 26 Sep |
October | |||
| 9 | TA Network | The Nest, Norwich, NR10 3AQ | Book TA Network 9 Oct |
| 15 | Designated Teacher Training | King's Centre 13:30- 15:30 | Book Designated Teacher Training 15 Oct |
| 16 | No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) | Online with MS Teams 14:00-16:00 | Book No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs)16 Oct |
| 17 | Modern Slavery/Human Trafficking | Online with MS Teams 15:30-17:30 | Book Modern Slavery/Human Trafficking 17 Oct |
| 17 | PEPS | Kings Centre Norwich 14:00- 16:00 | Book PEPS 17 Oct |
| 24 | Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education | Knights Hill King's Lynn 13:00- 16:00 | Book Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education 24 Oct |
November | |||
| 5 | Catch Up Literacy for supporting reading with UASC learners | Online with MS Teams 09:30- 12:30 | Book Catch Up Literacy for supporting reading with UASC learners 5 Nov |
| 7 | Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education | King's Centre Gt Yarmouth 10:00- 13:00 | Book Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education 7 Nov |
| 13 | TA Network | Knights Hill 13:00- 15:00 | Book TA Network 13 Nov |
| 14 and 15 | Supporting Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler | Kings Centre Norwich 09:30- 16:30 | Book Supporting Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler 14 & 15 Nov |
| 14 | Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education | Willow Centre 10:00- 13:00 | Book Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education 14 Nov |
| 20 | No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) | Online with MS Teams 14:00- 16:00 | Book No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) 20 Nov |
| 20 | Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice with speaker Paul Dix | Online with MS Teams 16:00- 17:30 | Book Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice with speaker Paul Dix 20 Nov |
| 25 | Young People Affected by Intimate Partner Abuse | Online with MS Teams 15:30- 17:30 | Book Young People Affected by Intimate Partner Abuse 25 Nov |
December | |||
| 3 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield | King's Centre 09:30- 16:30 | Book The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield 3 Dec |
January 2025 | |||
| 14 | Designated Teacher Training | Willow Centre 09:30- 11:30 | Book Designated Teacher Training 14 Jan |
| 29 | TA Network | The Nest 13:00- 16:00 | Book TA Network 29 Jan |
February 2025 | |||
| 5 | TA Network | Knights Hill King's Lynn 13:00- 15:00 | Book TA Network 5 Feb |
| 5 | Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice with speaker Paul Dix | Online with MS Teams 16:00- 17:30 | Book Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice with speaker Paul Dix 5 Feb |
| 6 | FGM/Breast Ironing/Flattening | Online with MS Teams 15:30- 17:30 | Book FGM/Breast Ironing/Flattening 6 Feb |
| 12 | No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) | Online with MS Teams 15:30- 17:3o | Book No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) 12 Feb |
March 2025 | |||
| 5 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield | Kings Centre Norwich 09:30-16:30 | Book The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield 5 March |
| 6 | Honour Based Abuse/Forced Marriage | Online with MS Teams 15:30-17:30 | Book Honour Based Abuse/Forced Marriage 6 March |
| 12 | No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) | Online with MS Teams 15:30- 17:30 | Book No Labels Needed! (Supporting children with complex speech needs) 12 March |
| 27 and 28 | Supporting Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler | King's Centre Norwich 09:30- 16:30 | Book Supporting Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler 27 & 28 |
May 2025 | |||
| 14 | Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice with speaker Paul Dix | Online with MS Teams 16:00- 17:30 | Book Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice with speaker Paul Dix 14 May |
| 21 | TA Network | The Nest Norwich 13:00- 15:00 | Book TA Network 21 May |
| 22 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield | King's Centre Norwich 09:30- 16:30 | Book The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield 22 May |
June 2025 | |||
| 11 | TA Network | Knights Hill 13:00- 15:00 | Book TA Network 11 June |
| 19 and 20 | Supporting Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler | King's Centre Norwich 09:30- 16:30 | Book Supporting Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler 19 & 20 Jun |
Professional Development Calendar 2025/2026
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May 2025
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | TA Network | The Nest Norwich 13:00-15:00 | 21 May 2025 |
| 22 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor with Jo Schofield | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30-16:30 | 22 May 2025 |
June 2025
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | TA Network: ADHD and Neurodiversity | Knights Hill King's Lynn 13:00-15:00 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 19 and 20 | Supporting UASC in Day to Day Trauma Informed Practice with Veronika Dobler | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30-16:30 | 19 & 20 Jun 2025 |
| 24 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Harford Community Centre Norwich 13:00 to 15:30 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| 24 | Equity Through Oracy: The Oracy Curriculum as a Leveller for Learners | Online with MS Teams 15:45 to 17:00 | 24 Jun 2025 |
September 2025
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Breakfast Briefing | Willow Centre Norwich 08:00 to 09:30 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 16 | Breakfast Briefing | Ffolkes Arms Hillington King's Lynn 08:00 to 09:30 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 18 | Breakfast Briefing | Kings Centre Great Yarmouth 08:00 to 09:30 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 23 | Working with Cultural and Geographical Risk Factors - Young People Affected by Intimate Partner Abuse | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:30 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 30 | Norfolk Virtual School and PIXL Network Focus: Primary Exemplification Materials | Online with MS Teams 15:30 - 16:15 | 30 Sep 2025 |
October 2025
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Supporting the Education of Children in Kinship Care | Online with MS Teams 09:30 to 11:00 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Supporting the Education of Children in Kinship Care | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:00 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Willow Centre Norwich 09:30 to 11:30 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30 to 16:30 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 13 | Supporting Children with a Social Worker in Education | Online with MS Teams 09:30 to 11:00 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 16 | Working with Cultural and Geographical Risk Factors - Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking | Online with MS Teams - 15:30 to 17:30 | 16 Oct 2025 |
November 2025
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | TA Network King's Lynn: An Introduction to Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice | Ffolkes Arms Hillington King's Lynn 13:00 to 15:00 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Online with MS Teams 09:30 to 11:30 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| 12 | TA Network: An introduction to Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice | The Nest Norwich 13:00 to 15:00 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| 19 | TA Network: An Introduction to Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice | Kings Centre Great Yarmouth 13:00 to 15:00 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 26 | Supporting Children with a Social Worker in Education | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:00 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 27 | Working Towards Education Employment and Training; supporting care experienced young people in their education, employment and training journey | County Hall Norwich 10:00 to 13:00 | 27 Nov 2025 |
December 2025
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Norfolk Virtual School Conference - Stepping into your power | John Innes Centre Norwich 08:30 to 15:30 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Working with Cultural and Geographical Risk Factors - Incels and Misogyny | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:30 | 9 Dec 2025 |
January 2026
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Norfolk Virtual School and PIXL Network Focus: Primary English Planning | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 16:15 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 21 | Sensory Inclusion: Using movement breaks to support learners | Norwich venue to be confirmed 12:30 to 15:00 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 22 | The Power of Play | Norwich Family Hub (Hunter Road, Norwich NR3 3PY Phone: 01603 303359) 09:30 to 11:00 | 22 Jan 2026 |
February 2026
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30 to 16:00 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Working with Cultural and Geographical Risk Factors - FGM / Breast Ironing / Flattening | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:30 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Kings Centre Great Yarmouth 13:30 to 15:30 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 12 | Supporting the Education of Children in Care | Harford Community Centre Norwich 13:30 to 16:00 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 26 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Online with MS Teams 13:30 to 15:30 | 26 Feb 2026 |
March 2026
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Supporting the Education of Children in Kinship Care | Online with MS Teams 09:30 to 11:00 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 4 | TA Network | Ffolkes Arms Hillington King's Lynn 13:00 to 15:00 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Supporting the Education of Children in Kinship Care | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:00 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Supporting UASC in Day-to-Day Trauma Informed Practice | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30 to 16:30 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Working with Cultural and Geographical Risk Factors - Honour Based Abuse / Forced Marriage | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 17:30 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 | TA Network Norwich | The Nest Norwich 13:00 to 15:00 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 | TA Network | Kings Centre Great Yarmouth 13:00 to 15:00 | 18 Mar 2026 |
April 2026
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Supporting Children with a Social Worker in Education | Online with MS Teams 09:30 to 11:00 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 23 | Working Towards Education Employment and Training; supporting care experienced young people | Priory House King's Lynn 10:30 to 13:00 | 23 Apr 2026 |
May 2026
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Supporting the Children in Care in Education | Harford Community Centre Norwich 13:30 to 16:00 | 5 May 2026 |
| 18 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Ffolkes Arms Hillington King's Lynn 13:30 to 15:30 | 18 May 2026 |
| 19 | Norfolk Virtual School and PIXL Network Focus: KS2 Spellings | Online with MS Teams 15:30 to 16:15 | 19 May 2026 |
June 2026
Date | Course name | Online / venue | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Designated Teacher Role and Responsibilities | Online with MS Teams 09:30 to 11:30 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 5 | The Journey of the Unaccompanied Minor | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30 to 16:00 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 10 | TA Network King's Lynn | Ffolkes Arms Hillington King's Lynn 13:00 to 15:00 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 17 | TA Network Norwich | The Nest Norwich 13:00 to 15:00 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 17 | Sensory Inclusion: Using movement breaks to support learners | Norwich venue to be confirmed 12:30 to 15:00 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 24 | TA Network Great Yarmouth | Kings Centre Great Yarmouth 13:00 to 15:00 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 25 and 26 | Supporting UASC in Day-to-Day Trauma Informed Practice | The King's Centre Norwich 09:30 to 16:30 | 25 & 26 Jun 2026 |
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