Send us a message 0208 726 6000
Send us a message
""
"Providing innovation, excellence and expertise to schools and academies across London and the South East."
"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
Follow Us
FEATURED
Published: 27th September 2023
This new course supports year 6 teachers to ensure all pupils reach their potential in the KS2 Maths SATs. It covers moderation of pupil achievement in maths, what is needed to achieve the expected standard in the KS2 maths SATs and how to extend ...
Published: 26th September 2023
These new short courses support teachers with maths teaching for specific year groups. Taking place in person at Croydon Clocktower, 16.00 to 17.30. To find out more: Year 5 Maths Cluster – 15th November 2023 Year 4 Maths Cluster – 29th November 2...
Published: 21st September 2023
Led by Croydon’s Educational Psychologists, this programme of supervision for Designated Safeguarding Leads enables DSL’s to bring topics/cases they are concerned about for discussion in a confidential and supportive setting. These sessions receiv...
Published: 20th September 2023
Benefit from the expertise of Croydon School Improvement Advisers to support your head teacher performance management review and ensure that there is an external, objective viewpoint. We provide the practical support and a new perspective. To find...
This new course supports year 6 teachers to ensure all pupils reach their potential in the KS2 Ma...
These new short courses support teachers with maths teaching for specific year groups. Taking pla...
Led by Croydon’s Educational Psychologists, this programme of supervision for Designated Safeguar...
Benefit from the expertise of Croydon School Improvement Advisers to support your head teacher pe...
Published: 19th September 2023
Starting 25th Sept, our course ensures Year 6 teachers are up to date on the statutory requiremen...
Published: 14th September 2023
Meet your statutory requirements and ensure at least one person on your Recruitment Panel has com...
Published: 13th September 2023
This half day course has a practical focus to enable anyone involved in managing staff in educati...
Really good refresher with up to date resources.” Our DSL courses fulfil the statutory requiremen...
Published: 12th September 2023
Published: 11th September 2023
Benefit from an independent perspective with our KS5 ‘drill down’. You can enhance your teaching ...
Published: 7th September 2023
Learn from the local inspections in 2022-23! Our new course is on 4th October 2023 and covers: ...
Day 1 is 3rd Oct 2023 (day 2 is 7th Nov) This new 2 day course enables teachers to understand how...
Published: 5th September 2023
/courses/elsa-supervision-new-monday-group-198755/ We ...
Published: 29th August 2023
There is a statutory requirement for one person on every recruitment panel for school staff to ha...
Published: 24th August 2023
Providing Year 6 teachers with: •an understanding of the statutory requirements for assessing pup...
Published: 15th August 2023
This half day course focuses on recent changes to the “safeguarding” aspects of recruitment. It...
Published: 7th August 2023
For Designated Lead Safeguarding leaders in schools, early years, and colleges who are new to the...
Published: 31st July 2023
Really good refresher with up to date resources.” Our courses fulfil the statutory requirement fo...
Published: 28th July 2023
SEND & Inclusion Briefing for Primary schools – 2nd Oct 2023 14.00 to 16.00 in person at the ...
Published: 25th July 2023
This training will cover the: content taught in Year 6, so Year 7 teachers better understand the ...
Published: 12th May 2023
The next course starts at 9.30am to 16.30am in person at Croydon Clocktower on 6th June. This hig...
Published: 11th May 2023
This CPD event provides Safeguarding Leads with key updates on national and local developments, i...
Published: 10th May 2023
Nobody likes having a difficult conversation, but it is something that everyone has to do at some...
Published: 9th May 2023
Led by our expert, Joyce Lydford, this course will help subject leaders in primary schools know h...
Published: 4th May 2023
The next event focuses on assessment and evidence keeping for computing. We will explore: What a...
Published: 2nd May 2023
We are excited to announce the Early Years children’s book, “5 a Day on Wellbeing Way...
Published: 26th April 2023
Led by our expert, Joyce Lydford, this training will help subject leaders in primary schools carr...
Published: 20th April 2023
Our DSL refresher courses are a great way to update your DSL knowledge and meet the requirements ...
Published: 19th April 2023
Our highly rated DSL courses fulfil the statutory requirement for Designated Safeguarding Lead tr...
Published: 18th April 2023
Led by our “deep dive” expert Joyce Lydford, this course will look at the responsibilities of a ...
Published: 30th March 2023
www.octavopartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Croydon-Services-for-Schools-brochure-Intera...
Published: 27th March 2023
Published: 24th March 2023
25 May 2023 At 16.00 to 17.30 via Zoom The summer term session will focus on evidence keeping and...
Published: 21st March 2023
Keep yourself up to date on the current issues for safer recruitment and how best to respond. Our...
Published: 15th March 2023
This course explores how we build STEAM learning into our primary school curriculum in a meaningf...
Published: 10th March 2023
Published: 9th March 2023
The next event focuses on the resources and strategies available to help the well -being and ment...
Published: 7th March 2023
Drill down into preparing for a deep dive in R.E. during an inspection. Delivered virtually on 3r...
Published: 2nd March 2023
Providing Safeguarding Leads in schools with key national and local updates. Speakers include: Em...
Published: 24th February 2023
What are the risks when children go missing from home or care even for one night? In this session...
Published: 21st February 2023
Focusing on the needs of a specific year group, this training will be in person at Croydon Clockt...
Published: 10th February 2023
This SEND CPD event keeps SENCOs and other key school practitioners up to date with national and ...
Published: 9th February 2023
This short course helps ensure school staff are up to date on the statutory duty of PREVENT. The ...
Published: 8th February 2023
How do you know that your school is compliant? This new course covers key areas such as lawful ba...
Published: 3rd February 2023
Don’t miss the next Primary Maths briefing! This CPD event will be ‘in person’ and includes: ...
Published: 31st January 2023
The next event will include guest speaker Emma Hardy, Communications Director UK Safer Internet C...
Published: 26th January 2023
This CPD event on 21st Feb 2023,16.00 to 17.30 virtually delivered has A focus on how to build on...
Published: 25th January 2023
The next science forum will include : –pedagogies that support children with SEND and EAL The ses...
Published: 20th January 2023
This new course will support year 6 teachers to help ensure their pupils achieve their full poten...
Published: 19th January 2023
What are the risks when children go missing from home or care even for one night? In this new cou...
Published: 10th January 2023
Aimed at senior leaders in schools, this new course ensures you know about what the data protecti...
Published: 5th January 2023
This forum is a wonderful opportunity to meet maths colleagues in person to share good practice, ...
Published: 4th January 2023
Published: 3rd January 2023
This course helps you ensure you can conduct an effective deep dive in maths and know how best to...
Published: 16th December 2022
This new course drills down into the risks when children go missing from home or care even for on...
Published: 13th December 2022
This new course reviews all aspects of data protection in schools. It covers data breaches, cyber...
Published: 9th December 2022
Don’t miss this highly rated course! It enables teachers to conduct an effective deep dive in mat...
Published: 8th December 2022
ELSA training gives Teaching Assistants in all education settings the knowledge and skills they n...
Published: 7th December 2022
This CPD event is for DSLs in schools to keep up to date on local and national issues. The next e...
Published: 6th December 2022
What are the risks? Why does it matter? What should school staff do? This new course drills down ...
Published: 2nd December 2022
This course fulfils the statutory requirement for Designated Safeguarding Lead training. Delivere...
Published: 30th November 2022
This new course covers the role of an Educational Psychologist and how they can support teachers....
Published: 29th November 2022
This course for teachers and school staff, drills down into harmful sexual behaviour in children ...
Published: 25th November 2022
Do you want to understand the deep dive process as per the Ofsted framework? Know how to conduct ...
Published: 23rd November 2022
To meet demand for this highly rated online training course, we have an extra date on offer: 18th...
Published: 21st November 2022
Don’t miss this new course which reviews all aspects of data protection in schools, in particular...
Published: 17th November 2022
ECTs can find out about EPs and how they support a school. Key issues will be covered such as man...
Published: 15th November 2022
This new course for teachers explores how Online Safety fits into the RSE and the wider curriculu...
Published: 14th November 2022
Don’t miss the next event which will cover: EYFS and ways of bringing EYFS experience to l...
Published: 10th November 2022
These Briefings will keep you up to date on the local and national issues which are affecting SEN...
Published: 9th November 2022
Designed for teachers and school staff, this new course drills down into harmful sexual behaviour...
Published: 8th November 2022
This new Data Protection course will look at all aspects of data protection in schools and covers...
Published: 4th November 2022
Due to popular demand we are running this course again on 30th Nov 2022. Click here to secure yo...
Published: 3rd November 2022
Get up to date on assessment requirements, statutory responsibilities for the end of EYFS, KS1 an...
Published: 2nd November 2022
Keep yourself up-to-date with information and guidance, best practice approaches, new initiatives...
Published: 1st November 2022
Covering the risks encountered online by young people, responding to incidents, exploring how Onl...
Published: 20th October 2022
On 15th Nov 2022 at 14.00 to 16.00 A great opportunity for networking and sharing good practice w...
Published: 18th October 2022
Keep yourself up to date on local and national issues. The next event focuses on local issues: Th...
Published: 14th October 2022
At the next event we cover: 2022 primary results and assessment updates Ofsted updates and what w...
Published: 12th October 2022
Our accredited course enables you to keep up to date and aware of current issues for safer recrui...
Published: 7th October 2022
Don’t miss the Autumn Primary Maths Briefing on 19th Oct 2022 at 14:00 – 16:00 (via Zoom). It’s a...
Published: 5th October 2022
We’re delighted to be working with the South London Science Learning Partnership (SLSP) and offer...
Published: 28th September 2022
Online Safety expert Mary Rebelo will be leading this new course for teachers. Covering the risks...
Published: 27th September 2022
Don’t miss the next event on 12 Oct 2022 at 14:00 – 16:00 (online) ! There will be: Discussion an...
Published: 22nd September 2022
Our course for senior leaders reviews trends from recent inspection reports and provides an up- t...
Published: 20th September 2022
Keep yourself up to date and aware of current issues for safer recruitment. Designed as a refresh...
Published: 15th September 2022
Our Safer Recruitment course is the nationally recognised Safer Recruitment Consortium training. ...
Published: 14th September 2022
This informative event keeps DSLs in schools up to date on key issues in school. There are a rang...
Published: 13th September 2022
Don’t miss this new CPD event! Get up to date curriculum, inspection and performance advice, the ...
This new virtual CPD event will include: Up to date curriculum, inspection and performance advice...
Published: 8th September 2022
Great news! We are launching a Teaching and Learning forum for teaching and learning strategic le...
This new course will help teachers in preparing for a deep dive in science as outlined in the Ofs...
Published: 6th September 2022
Essential for any teacher new to teaching Year 6! You’ll get a great understanding of the statuto...
Published: 2nd September 2022
Share good practice, strategies and ideas to add value to your Post 16 curriculum offer and achie...
Published: 1st September 2022
Don’t miss our new course for senior leaders in schools which reviews trends from recent inspecti...
Published: 23rd August 2022
At our first face to face session since Covid we will focus on physical computing – you’ll have a...
Published: 17th August 2022
Benefit from our highly rated DSL training for Senior / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads in s...
Published: 9th August 2022
Keep yourself up to date and aware of current issues for safer recruitment with our new course. D...
Published: 20th July 2022
Published: 18th July 2022
You can purchase annual contracts for support for services such as HR, IT, Governance advice and ...
Published: 15th July 2022
Published: 13th July 2022
Published: 12th July 2022
The next accredited course is 6th October 2022. There is a statutory requirement for one person o...
Published: 7th July 2022
This new course will help you in preparing for a deep dive in science as outlined in the Ofsted f...
Published: 24th June 2022
Good news! The Sept 2022 service & support contracts are available for purchase through the O...
Published: 16th June 2022
An independent viewpoint? Practical support? Help with the documentation? drafting of objective...
Our schools HR team can support you with head teacher recruitment – support with the recruitment ...
Published: 11th May 2022
Do you need an external view? Independent investigation into a staff situation? Our team of educa...
Published: 6th May 2022
This new Governor training course enables governors and trustees to understand their role and res...
Published: 7th April 2022
Our courses are delivered virtually ( half day 9.30am to 1pm) and fulfil the statutory requiremen...
Published: 5th April 2022
Summer term Post 16 forum date announced – 16th June 2022! The Post 16 Forum is an essential part...
Published: 31st March 2022
ELSA training for staff gives schools an effective way to support emotionally vulnerable pupils. ...
Published: 30th March 2022
Delivered virtually, this CPD event provides updates on local and national initiatives, projects ...
Published: 23rd March 2022
Safer recruitment refresher training is for delegates who have completed the accredited safer rec...
Published: 17th March 2022
Published: 9th March 2022
The next forum is virtual, on 17th March 2022. The focus will be on Evaluating the Spring term, A...
Published: 3rd March 2022
The next course starts 27th April 2022 Delivered by the Octavo / Croydon Council Educational Psyc...
Published: 2nd March 2022
Governors need to be up to date on safeguarding issues that could arise in their schools and thei...
Published: 1st March 2022
This virtual CPD event has speakers from Croydon’s Education Safeguarding team, Lead Lucy Faithfu...
Published: 25th February 2022
Getting off to a Good start with Handwriting -4th March 2022 This face-to-face training will pro...
Published: 11th February 2022
Great news! You can now purchase your annual service contracts for April 2022 through the Octavo ...
We are delighted to offer two dates for the highly rated nationally recognised training programme...
Published: 10th February 2022
This virtual course is designed for leaders and managers in schools by the Octavo School HR exper...
Published: 8th February 2022
Book your place now! You can book as a delegate or book a place for your Croydon school to meet d...
Published: 3rd February 2022
Ensure you are up to date on the statutory duty of PREVENT, the local context and the indicators ...
The next safeguarding forum focuses on local and national risk. What are the safeguarding risk fo...
Published: 2nd February 2022
As a new head teacher in Croydon, a monthly support meeting with an education development expert/...
Published: 1st February 2022
Trustees and Governors are increasingly becoming involved in both the investigation of parental c...
Published: 28th January 2022
Don’t miss the next virtual Croydon Teacher Recruitment Fair on 28th Feb 2022! This event is for ...
Published: 27th January 2022
Published: 25th January 2022
Are you confident in doing a deep dive process for history in your school? Learn how to do this e...
Published: 20th January 2022
Our DSL training fulfils the statutory requirement for accredited training and receives great fee...
Meet other RE coordinators to share good practice, find out about new resources, shared prioritie...
Published: 19th January 2022
Octavo Governance external reviews are highly rated for their professionalism, depth, collaborati...
Published: 18th January 2022
A date for your diary! The Spring term CPD event for teachers leading MFL in primary schools is ...
Published: 13th January 2022
This new CPD event is packed with content for Post 16 teachers and leaders including the Sixth Fo...
Join colleagues at the next Zoom event 4pm on 26th Jan 2022 for: Seize the day – how can we build...
Published: 12th January 2022
Governors will have an overview of key safeguarding issues in schools and a clear understanding o...
Published: 11th January 2022
This virtual course will help delegates prepare for a deep dive in primary school Geography durin...
Published: 6th January 2022
Designed for leaders and managers in schools by the Octavo School HR experts, this course will he...
How can the Board effectively support and challenge the effectiveness of the school’s SEND provis...
Published: 4th January 2022
This new virtual course helps you and your school prepare for a deep dive in primary history duri...
Published: 16th December 2021
This virtual forum is a great opportunity for sharing good practice with primary school computing...
Published: 14th December 2021
Safer Recruitment training starting 20th Jan 2022 (via Zoom) Our School HR experts deliver this h...
Published: 9th December 2021
We’re offering a support package for new head teachers which includes x 1 support meeting per mon...
Published: 8th December 2021
This training course looks at how the Board can effectively support and challenge the effectivene...
Published: 7th December 2021
This new forum is for Post-16 leaders and Sixth form leadership teams to help develop leadership ...
Published: 1st December 2021
Keep up to date on the local and national issues and latest thinking through participating in our...
Published: 30th November 2021
Join this new course which looks at preparing for a deep dive in primary maths as outlined in the...
Published: 25th November 2021
This CPD event is for Post-16 leaders and Sixth form leadership teams and includes: Up to ...
Published: 24th November 2021
This highly rated CPD session ensures Clerks stay up to date on the key issues that are currently...
Published: 23rd November 2021
9th December 2021 –virtual event Don’t miss this new CPD event for teachers leading MFL in...
Published: 18th November 2021
This virtual CPD event enables Governors to be up to date on the key governance & educational...
Join this virtual course to ensure you are up to date on observations and assessment, EYS and Rec...
Our new DSL training and DSL refresher training courses fulfil the statutory requirement for accr...
Published: 11th November 2021
There are just a few spaces left and so do book now! Benefit from updates on assessment requireme...
www.octavopartnership.org/blog/sitting-on-a-governor-panel-what-does-that-mean/ Caroline Davies g...
Published: 10th November 2021
On 29th November we are running again the Making Sense of Autism training which will give you a b...
Book now to secure your place at the Autumn Term virtual meeting which shares information, best p...
Published: 4th November 2021
The Autumn computing leads CPD virtual event is on 9th Nov 2021. Don’t miss out! Get updates on ...
Are you up to date on Governing Board HR responsibilities? Are you a new governor and would like ...
Published: 3rd November 2021
For existing, new or aspiring post-16 leaders to help develop leadership and strategy in achievin...
Published: 21st October 2021
“it was very informative & really helpful” – Croydon Head Our DSL training courses are highly...
Our highly rated statutory moderation service for KS1 and KS2 is available now for purchase. Advi...
Published: 20th October 2021
Diversity & Inclusion is high on the agenda but what does this mean for governance? Don’t mis...
Published: 19th October 2021
Don’t miss the next Safeguarding Forum on 10th November 2021. This virtual event focuses on “Loc...
A revised version of the Pay Policy for School Teachers is available, following consultation with...
Published: 14th October 2021
Don’t miss the next Primary Maths CPD event on 19th Oct 2021 at 14.00 to 16.00. Get updates on cu...
The spotlight is on Governing Boards’ accountability for the impact of Pupil Premium funding and ...
Published: 13th October 2021
Don’t miss the next accredited course which starts 20th Jan 2022. Our School HR experts deliver t...
Published: 12th October 2021
This new event offers teachers the chance to look in more depth at how to strengthen the developm...
Published: 7th October 2021
The focus of this informative CPD event will be: National and International Risks – the imp...
Published: 6th October 2021
Our external reviews of governance have enabled governing bodies to improve and develop. If you w...
Don’t miss the next CPD computing leads event on 9th Nov 2021 at 16.00 to 17.45. Get updates on c...
Published: 30th September 2021
How do you ensure governance meetings run to time? Cover all of the agenda? Important decisions a...
The next event is 19th Oct at 2pm. This virtual CPD event gives updates on local and national ini...
Published: 29th September 2021
Our IT SIMS expert Kenny explains how to prepare for the autumn 2021 census in his latest guide, ...
Published: 28th September 2021
This new virtual course looks at preparing for a deep dive in primary English reading, all aspect...
Published: 23rd September 2021
An insight into the modern-day Chair’s role in strategic leadership and in ensuring accountabilit...
Published: 21st September 2021
This training is essential for any teacher new to Year 6 and returning to ensure a thorough under...
Published: 16th September 2021
We’re offering a new annual support package for Croydon academies from our Education Development ...
Published: 15th September 2021
This course ensures that you know what processes should be followed and the questions you should ...
Published: 14th September 2021
Our education development advisers support Croydon schools with an independent viewpoint and prac...
Published: 13th September 2021
Click here to view the HR Newsietter
Published: 10th September 2021
Completing our safer recruitment course enables your school to meet the statutory requirement for...
Published: 9th September 2021
How prepared are you for an Ofsted Inspection? This course develops Governor knowledge of Ofsted’...
If your school is moderated by Croydon Council, then why not join us to find out more about using...
Published: 7th September 2021
We deliver DSL training virtually, ensuring you are up to date on the recent changes in regulatio...
Published: 2nd September 2021
Are you up to date on the changes to the Schools Admissions Code? This course, delivered virtual...
This virtually delivered course is a quick way to learn about what progression looks like for KS1...
This new termly Network event supports MFL teachers and MFL co-ordinators in Primary schools meet...
Published: 22nd July 2021
Our DSL training courses are delivered virtually and have had excellent feedback. They cover the...
“The session was excellent. Very engaging and trainer has expert knowledge” “The presentation was...
www.octavopartnership.org/courses/ofsted-what-governors-need-to-know-144805/ With Ofsted inspecti...
This new forum helps teachers to strengthen the development of primary languages in their school ...
Published: 14th July 2021
With the spotlight on financial management and having robust internal controls, this new course f...
Bookings are open for the online briefings and forums. Offering a great opportunity to improve s...
Published: 8th July 2021
Our highly rated safeguarding training for governors is delivered by a safeguarding expert. We co...
Stay up to date with the revised framework for 2021-22, key changes and with learning from previo...
Published: 6th July 2021
Our highly experienced HR for schools team delivers accredited safer recruitment training and sup...
Published: 25th June 2021
A great way to get an overview of the curriculum and what progression looks like for KS1 and KS2 ...
“Really helpful and an excellent course” Croydon head teacher – May 2021 This refresher co...
Published: 16th June 2021
it was very informative & really helpful – 2021 feedback from 2x Croydon Secondary Sch...
Published: 10th June 2021
We are working with the London Thames Maths Hub on the Mastering Number programme for Reception, ...
Published: 9th June 2021
Having your service & support contracts with us means that you are assured of reliable, respo...
Published: 28th May 2021
Final international travel joint guidance and school staff – 27 May
Published: 25th May 2021
The focus of the next safeguarding forum for school staff with safeguarding responsibilities is m...
Published: 19th May 2021
“A very good online DSL training course “ –Croydon head 12th May 2021 “Really helpful and an exce...
Published: 11th May 2021
Great news! 2 new courses to provide you with an overview of the curriculum and what progression ...
Published: 5th May 2021
How do you know that you are meeting the needs of the most able children in each subject? How do ...
Published: 29th April 2021
The next safeguarding forum on 10th June 2021 will cover this challenging topic. There will also...
Great news – the CPD subscription is available for the Early Years forum : 2 staff can atte...
Published: 22nd April 2021
5th May 9.30am to 3pm www.octavopartnership.org/courses/online-designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-r...
Good news! The next event is 25th May 2021 at 4pm to get your update on current issues, new initi...
These courses fulfil the statutory requirement for training and are delivered by an accredited tr...
Recruitment Event – 24 May 2021 updated
Published: 1st April 2021
SENCO’s don’t miss this CPD event which will keep you up to date with national and local policy p...
Published: 25th March 2021
Don’t miss the new course starting in June 2021: Making Judgements about Writing standards for Ye...
To ensure continuity of your high quality support, put your 1st April 2021 service contracts and ...
Published: 16th March 2021
To find out more about the wide range of services available to schools, please go to: https://new...
Published: 11th March 2021
Great news! We have new courses on Understanding the Writing standards for Year 6 and Year 2 teac...
At this new CPD event for nursery teachers, reception teachers and early years leaders, you can s...
Published: 2nd March 2021
The 1st April annual support and CPD contracts for schools are ready to renew. This year you can ...
Published: 12th February 2021
The focus of the next Safeguarding Forum on 11th March 2021 will be ‘Respect and Safety’ C...
Published: 4th February 2021
Would you like to be up to date on local and national initiatives, projects and resources in Prim...
Our course fulfils the statutory requirement for training every two years. We deliver the refresh...
Published: 27th January 2021
Don’t miss the next Maths Briefing, online, on 10th Feb. Share good practice, improve subject kn...
Published: 20th January 2021
EAL or SEND? How do you discriminate between learning delays impacted by EAL or underlying SEN di...
Don’t miss the virtual Croydon Teacher Recruitment Fair on 3rd Feb 2021. This event is for anyone...
Published: 12th January 2021
What do we do as educators do to ensure that all of our children and young people have a strong s...
Find out about the latest HR news for schools e.g. COVID, Pay, Brexit, NQT induction, Criminal re...
Published: 5th January 2021
This new course gives an overview of the Ofsted framework, what’s changed, is changing and the im...
Published: 22nd December 2020
The online Designated Safeguarding Lead training courses meet the statutory requirement for DSL t...
Published: 15th December 2020
The annual support and CPD contracts for schools will be ready to purchase in February 2021. For ...
Published: 11th December 2020
This is the annual event for meeting Croydon schools and exploring teaching opportunities. There ...
Published: 9th December 2020
Our Safer Recruitment Course is the nationally recognised Safer Recruitment Consortium training. ...
Published: 25th November 2020
This remote training course is essential for any teacher new to teaching Year 6 or returning to t...
Published: 11th November 2020
Don’t miss out on our new ‘twilight’ virtual courses to support primary school teachers in delive...
A training session to challenge thinking about teaching and learning strategies. Evidence based. ...
Published: 26th October 2020
The online refresher Designated Safeguarding Lead meets the statutory requirement for DSL trainin...
The theme of the next Safeguarding Forum for DSLs is the ‘Continuing and growing risks for young ...
Published: 22nd October 2020
To support teachers new to teaching Year Groups: Reception, Year 2 and Year 6, we offer an in dep...
Published: 15th October 2020
Book your slot for DSL training or safeguarding refresher training for school staff before the be...
Published: 7th October 2020
This fabulous new course will use the Design Technology Association’s resources to provide delega...
Published: 6th October 2020
Designed for Teachers, TAs, SENCOs and Inclusion staff, this online course provides the practical...
Published: 1st October 2020
Delivered online, this course shows you how to successfully lead science in primary schools. It f...
Published: 29th September 2020
Teaching computing in schools in current times – this new online course covers: • The implication...
Published: 25th September 2020
Due to popular demand we are adding more Designated Safeguarding Lead online training dates for O...
Art as a discrete subject, has been in decline in primary schools over recent years. OFSTED is in...
Published: 22nd September 2020
This new online course on curriculum leadership covers the responsibilities of the MFL lead in pr...
Don’t miss the next safeguarding forum which focuses on the growing risks for young people during...
Published: 18th September 2020
Save money by purchasing annual subscriptions for high quality termly CPD sessions e.g. Safeguard...
Published: 16th September 2020
The first Autumn SEND and Inclusion Briefing focuses on the Return to School for SEND Pupils. Thi...
Published: 11th September 2020
Use the expertise of Croydon’s school effectiveness advisers to support the head teacher performa...
Published: 10th September 2020
Safer Recruitment training is a statutory requirement for schools. Our nationally recognised safe...
Published: 4th September 2020
Due to popular demand we have added more Designated Safeguarding Lead training dates for Sept: 18...
Published: 3rd September 2020
Using Makaton signs and symbols has been shown to make a huge difference to children with no spee...
Published: 1st September 2020
/courses/online-how-to-avoid-a-poor-safeguarding-inves...
Published: 14th August 2020
Click on the link to access the latest Government advice on NQT induction. https://www.gov.uk/gov...
The latest Employment Circular, issued by the National Employers for local government services on...
Published: 23rd July 2020
We have two excellent newly qualified teacher ( NQT ) training programmes for you to choose from ...
Published: 22nd July 2020
Available now is the NQT team’s expertise in ensuring consistent benchmarking standards for NQT i...
Our DSL refresher training has been adapted for online delivery and will be available throughout ...
Published: 1st July 2020
Renew your 1st Sept service contracts Our annual service contracts and CPD subscriptions startin...
Published: 26th June 2020
Croydon’s LADO provides insight into the pitfalls of safeguarding investigations for schools. Thi...
Published: 17th June 2020
We have adapted our course for new DSLs to online delivery. Tailored to include the latest natio...
Published: 11th June 2020
Young people with ASD may find home learning particularly challenging. This easy to read guide by...
Leaving Year 11 during COVID-19 can be a very difficult time for a young person. This is a “must...
Published: 5th June 2020
A “not to be missed” guide for parents and carers to help them get children ready to return to pr...
Published: 4th June 2020
Written for parents and carers of primary school age children, this guide has some great ideas on...
Written by Educational Psychologists, this leaflet provides a straightforward guide for teachers ...
Published: 19th May 2020
Good news! The NaSENCO award is back in Croydon and starting 22nd Sept 2020. This is an essential...
Published: 13th May 2020
We have adapted our course for online delivery. Tailored to include the latest national safeguar...
Published: 6th May 2020
We understand that at this difficult time, it is proving more challenging for NQT students to be ...
Published: 30th April 2020
Octavo is pleased to announce its’ acquisition by Croydon Council. Octavo’s contact and address d...
Published: 6th April 2020
Final Joint statement – Covid-19 guidance – notice periods for teachers and school le...
Additional LGA schools guidance 3 April 2020
NJC Circ Coronavirus and Social Distancing and PPE 03Apr20
Local guidance to schools, colleges and other education settings in Croydon Safeguarding Covid 1...
Please view the Early Help and Children’s Social Care : Policy statement on contact during COVID-...
Published: 2nd April 2020
Safeguarding Principles during COVID 19
Published: 1st April 2020
Please find our guide here: A quick guide to the Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Meetings ...
Published: 31st March 2020
Please click the link to view our Coronavirus Critical Incident : Guidance for school staff Coron...
Published: 24th March 2020
NJC Circ Coronavirus and Critical Workers 23Mar20
Covid19 – With school closures and the continuing uncertainty, we have decided to postpone the Oc...
Published: 20th March 2020
Final LGA Workforce guidance on school closure – Covid-19 (1)
Coronavirus : Support & Guidance for Parents/Carers https://www.croydoneducationpartnership.o...
Published: 19th March 2020
We are following government guidance and switching to a default position of working from home. We...
Published: 18th March 2020
As a precautionary measure we are postponing all of the Octavo training courses scheduled for Apr...
Published: 17th March 2020
With the information about Covid 19 changing daily, here is essential guidance for governing bodi...
Published: 12th March 2020
This exciting new course gives teachers the essential knowledge to develop pupil handwriting skil...
Published: 11th March 2020
Don’t miss the new Year 4 Multiplication tables check administration briefings coming to you in A...
Published: 3rd March 2020
/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus_advice_for_edu...
Published: 13th February 2020
What happens when you take 5 School Governors from Croydon, drop them in the town of Joensuu, Fin...
Published: 11th February 2020
The Spring Best practice forums have a maths focus with a spotlight on arithmetic fluency and wil...
Published: 31st January 2020
Good news! we are offering the certificated course again starting 8th June 2020. This 3 day cour...
Published: 30th January 2020
Our 1st April 2020 annual service contracts and CPD subscriptions are ready for you to renew. The...
Published: 21st January 2020
Brexit and employment of overseas workers Following Brexit, there will be a transition period unt...
Published: 20th January 2020
Increase in the holiday pay reference period from 12 weeks to 52 weeks The reference period for c...
Published: 16th January 2020
Contract of Employment change From 6 April 2020, all employees and workers must be given a...
Published: 17th December 2019
These workshops help staff supporting SEND provision in primary and secondary settings develop kn...
Published: 11th December 2019
Our SIMS support team give you top tips on how to prepare for the Spring 2020 Pupil Census and wh...
Published: 5th December 2019
Renew your Octavo Service Contracts Our 2020 service contracts will be available to renew from mi...
Published: 28th November 2019
As a safeguarding lead, you can face significant challenges and emotions. Regular supervision ena...
Published: 13th November 2019
“BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS” Croydon Headteachers’ Association (CHTA) and the Octavo Partnership are d...
Published: 6th November 2019
Skills for Life programmes teach children how to cope with everyday difficulties, how to communic...
Published: 28th October 2019
Dear Colleague Octavo Safeguarding Policy I am writing to confirm that like you, we in Octavo tak...
Published: 17th October 2019
Get more from SIMs: the next London CAPITA SIMS ROADSHOW is on 12th Nov 2019 Free SIMS hea...
Published: 10th October 2019
We are delighted to offer this highly rated nationally recognised training programme to become an...
Published: 8th October 2019
A half day training course specifically for middle leaders exploring the different challenges mid...
Published: 2nd October 2019
SIMS parental engagement solutions Join Capita SIMS and Octavo Partnership on 18th Novembe...
Published: 1st October 2019
Don’t miss the Best Practice forums for primary school teachers which focus on teaching practice,...
Published: 20th September 2019
Octavo Partnership is pleased to announce that it is in negotiation with Croydon Council to move ...
Published: 18th September 2019
Making good selection choices when recruiting teachers and school staff has never been so importa...
Published: 17th September 2019
HR policies updated by the Octavo HR experts and agreed with the Unions for schools to use are: R...
Published: 12th September 2019
Due to popular demand we have scheduled an extra training date for the Ofsted framework course **...
School Workforce Census, pupil data management and school MIS training available. To find out m...
Published: 11th September 2019
With the Ofsted framework expectations for curriculum, don’t miss out on the ‘whole school approa...
The highly rated training programme to become an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant starts agai...
Published: 5th September 2019
As with many ‘labels’ around mental health and neurological conditions, there is debate about the...
Octavo’s SIMs expert Kennedy Bhagwan has put together “How to” guides for schools to ensure they ...
Published: 12th August 2019
Just announced – Aspire, build and connect with Lego training course led by Nurture UK is on 26...
Published: 1st August 2019
Designated Safeguarding lead refresher training 9.30am to 1pm sessions running every 6 weeks. Fo...
Published: 24th July 2019
Published: 18th July 2019
This is a great option for teachers and support staff to help pupils who are experiencing emotion...
Published: 11th July 2019
The KS2 national curriculum test conversion tables are now available on GOV.UK. To learn more abo...
ELSAs (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants) make a positive impact on the emotional wellbeing o...
Published: 4th July 2019
The revised version of the Pay Policy is now available and all Croydon community schools are affe...
Don’t miss these new courses! Designed and delivered by the experts at Octavo to prepare you for ...
Published: 21st June 2019
More choice for NQTs! There will be 2 newly qualified teacher ( NQT ) Octavo Partnership training...
Published: 20th June 2019
Octavo Partnership wishes Winterbourne Girls’ Junior School every success at the TES school award...
Octavo’s service contracts and CPD subscriptions for the period 1st September 2019 to 31st August...
Published: 6th June 2019
We have now made available online the Croydon KS1 and KS2 moderation handbooks. They can be found...
Published: 23rd May 2019
Starting 24th September 2019 A series of short courses designed for middle leaders to really have...
Published: 3rd May 2019
Octavo Partnership are delighted to announce a new initiative to help qualified teachers return t...
Published: 11th April 2019
This year’s theme is #SafeAtSchool. NurtureUK is asking schools to share their nurture work...
Published: 4th April 2019
SENCO Essentials is a course for Primary and Secondary settings and is highly relevant for all st...
Published: 1st April 2019
Significant safeguarding challenges can arise daily in schools. Being a safeguarding lead is a de...
Published: 21st March 2019
Primary school head teachers at Octavo’s first curriculum conference were united in their praise ...
Published: 13th March 2019
A Governor skills audit encourages the Board to bolster resources in the areas of key strategic i...
New support staff pay scales will apply from April 2019. There have been significant changes to t...
Published: 26th February 2019
We offer fabulous flexible CPD annual subscription packages for training in Safeguarding, SEN, En...
Good news! We have launched our annual support contracts for HR, IT, Finance and Governance suppo...
Published: 6th February 2019
The following changes to mark schemes for KS1 and KS2 have been announced. Key stages 1 and 2 Eng...
Published: 17th January 2019
There will be new legislative requirements about information resulting in some payslip changes. I...
The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave (Amendment)) Regulations 2018...
The Apprenticeship scheme is not just for people who are starting out on a career, but can also b...
Published: 1st November 2018
Could you be the teacher to make a difference to the young people of Croydon We are delighted to ...
Published: 26th September 2018
There is a statutory requirement for schools to provide supervision and support for their safegua...
Our Top Ten Tips for an NQT Meet with your mentor every week, even if you feel that you are too b...
Whilst it is important the process is carried out as carefully and accurately as possible, it doe...
Published: 13th September 2018
It’s a new term, new faces, new opportunities and inevitably new challenges. Cathy Brearley...
Published: 11th September 2018
The need for additional checks on whether staff were disqualified from working with children beca...
Published: 22nd June 2018
In Croydon, the new Single Point of Contact for Early Help and Children’s Social Care is now up a...
Published: 20th June 2018
We are pleased to announce that our NQT Services for the academic year 2019-20 are now available ...
Published: 16th May 2018
The European Union General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come into effect Friday 25 May 2018...
Published: 30th April 2018
Octavo congratulates Elmwood Infant and Nursery School on its fantastic achievement! The Croydon ...
Published: 19th March 2018
More teachers than ever before are turning to Croydon for careers in teaching, as last month’s te...
Published: 7th March 2018
You will no doubt be aware of the up and coming General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which ...
Published: 20th February 2018
Having joined us at the beginning of the year, Abigail Lammas, CEO of Octavo Partnership, introdu...
Published: 6th February 2018
‘I’m not sure, let’s google it’ is probably one of the most used phrases in today’s world. Within...
Published: 24th January 2018
Teacher recruitment is important in every corner of the country at the moment. We are all aware o...
Published: 16th January 2018
Gender equality reporting and equal pay have been widely debated topics over the last couple of y...
Published: 19th December 2017
Dear All This is my last news letter before I disappear into the world of City of London Guiding...
Published: 7th December 2017
NFF statement from Justine Greening 14/9/17 From: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/justine-...
Published: 5th December 2017
What are the revisions to primary assessment frameworks? 2017-18 sees further revisions to the KS...
Published: 30th November 2017
Governance That Works For Everyone On Saturday 14 October, Octavo’s Governor Services team hosted...
Published: 28th November 2017
In many ways, resource deployment is where school improvement and finance meet. The door between ...
Published: 16th November 2017
What does a ‘Responsible Officer’ do? A responsible officer is an independent advisor who works w...
Published: 8th November 2017
No doubt, there were a few sighs of relief once the school census was completed last month. Howev...
The Board of the Octavo Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of Abigail Lammas as...
Published: 17th October 2017
Octavo Partnership has recently been accredited as a Good Employer by Croydon Good Employer. To m...
Published: 12th October 2017
School Business Managers and office staff are often juggling a number of different tasks, issues ...
Published: 3rd October 2017
The beginning of the academic year doesn’t just see an influx of new pupils but of new teac...
Published: 26th September 2017
With the October census looming, here at Octavo we thought it would be helpful to flag up a few a...
Published: 12th September 2017
Every teacher will remember their NQT year. A teacher’s first year is probably one of the most cr...
Published: 5th September 2017
Welcome back to the new academic year! Hopefully you are all refreshed and feeling ready for the ...
Published: 27th July 2017
Welcome to the summer term! Whilst this is a term dominated by tests and exams we also appreciate...
Published: 27th June 2017
Attendance is central to every school for it is fundamental to a child’s social, academic and emo...
Groupcall Xporter We have been notified by some of our school customers that they have been conta...
Published: 20th June 2017
The move to academy status has been a core strand of education policy for many years now, and the...
Published: 13th June 2017
The New General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) What is GDPR? The GDPR, which stands for Genera...
Published: 6th June 2017
The general election is nearly upon us, which will determine the direction the education sector ...
Airsupply: The Inspiration behind the company An investor-backed entrepreneur has launched a revo...
Published: 25th May 2017
E-Learning Tender Request The Requirement Octavo Partnership would like to enhance its services t...
Published: 23rd May 2017
We strongly believe that the first twelve months of a teacher’s career are not only the most dema...
Published: 15th May 2017
Tips for protecting your school As you are no doubt aware there was a major cyber attack affectin...
Published: 10th May 2017
Governance that works for Everyone As governors, we have a passion for improving the education an...
Published: 5th May 2017
Recruiting staff, both temporary and permanent, is an ongoing challenge for schools and academies...
Published: 4th May 2017
7 ways to maximise your Pupil Premium FSM funding There’s no such thing as a free lunch! Or is th...
Published: 16th December 2016
The long-awaited announcement from the government on Wednesday regarding the new national funding...
Published: 15th December 2016
We are delighted to announce that the next Headteacher Breakfast Meeting, facilitated by Croydon ...
Published: 6th December 2016
Further to the article our very own CEO we have more news on the funding front. Be sure to read ...
Published: 29th November 2016
It is a beautiful day here at Octavo’s offices! It’s November, the weather is crisp, the su...
Published: 28th November 2016
The NCTL have launched a new portal, the Teacher Self Service, which holds your teacher details i...
On Tuesday 8th November we opened the doors to our brand new training room for the very first tim...
For the third consecutive year Octavo Partnership and CHTA will be hosting our annual teacher rec...
Literacy Centre Support Referrals Octavo’s Literacy Centre is now accepting referrals for p...
Published: 22nd July 2016
We’ve made it to the end of an extraordinary year! There has been change and uncertainty in this ...
Published: 17th May 2016
Our Academy Conversions specialist can help! For the past 10 years Stephen has worked as an educa...
Published: 27th July 2015
Changes for 2016-17 From 1st September 2016, Octavo will no longer be handling orders or enquirie...