Upcoming Events

BEP events and training courses cover the latest in government policy change, pedagogy and solutions to shared concerns.

Attending a BEP event or training course ensures that as a school leader you will have the necessary tools to develop and improve your school. Focusing on your school improvement through BEP will offer quality and value for money. Below you will find details of our upcoming courses for every phase and type of school. And, if you think Birmingham Schools could benefit from particular training, we at BEP can do all the hard work for you in sourcing quality trainers and brokering beneficial deals for everyone.

Need help booking an event?

For any event queries or to request more information  please contact Claire Crawley on 0121 794 3993 or events@bep.education

  • Improving Reading Twilight Sessions: Understanding the Reading Curriculum in a group and whole class setting (to include an introduction to reciprocal reading).

    This twilight session explores the reasons for children struggling to achieve ‘expected’ at the end of the Key Stage and how this can be tackled through group reading sessions, based on the structure and strategy of reciprocal reading.


    • Greet Primary School, Percy Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 3ND
      8th May 2019 - 16th October 2019
      16:00 - 18:00
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  • Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary

    A thought-provoking and engaging day of training delivered by National Literacy Trust Consultant Fiona Oakley and expert practitioner and BEP Consultant Jayne Welsh.


    • Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
      18th September 2019
      08:30 - 16:00
    • Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
      19th September 2019
      08:30 - 16:00
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  • Enhanced Offer: Providing Additional Support for Implementation and Accelerating Improvement


    • Providing Additional Support for Implementation and Accelerating Improvement
      18th September 2019 - 18th October 2019
      08:30 - 16:00
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  • Core Offer: Improving Primary Reading 2019/20


    • Core Offer: Improving Primary Reading 2019/20
      18th September 2019 - 18th October 2019
      08:30 - 16:00
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  • Inclusion Core Offer for Schools 2019/20

    This consists of


    • Inclusion Core Offer for Schools 2019/20
      18th September 2019 - 31st December 2020
      08:30 - 16:00
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  • Core Package: Closing The Gap 2019/20 **DUPLICATE**


    • Core Package: Closing The Gap 2019/20
      18th September 2019 - 5th February 2020
      08:30 - 12:30
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  • NewStart School Lead induction and refresher – ‘Mop Up’

    For new schools embarking on BEP’s NewStart approach this induction will help you understand more about the approach, your role, how we will support you and help to see how the NewStart Approach complements the work you are already undertaking in your school to support emotional health and wellbeing.


    • 18th September 2019
      08:30 - 11:30
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  • Learning to Shape Birmingham Conference

    Following on from the huge success of Learning to Shape Birmingham 2018, BEP, Services For Education and Link2ICT are pleased to invite you to this year’s 2 day conference. Learning to Shape Birmingham 2019 will take place on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th September at The National Conference Centre.

    Tickets are available now!


    • 24th September 2019 - 25th September 2019
      08:00 - 16:30
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  • BEP Mental Health Shorts

    Select which course you would like to attend from the list below.


    • School life is a bag of marbles - FREE
      27th September 2019
      07:45 - 09:00
    • Anxiety and the early years - FREE
      27th September 2019
      13:00 - 15:30
    • Gender identity and the classroom - £50
      19th November 2019
      08:30 - 11:30
      - **Please note, this event will be held at the The Beeches 76 Selly Oak Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1LS**
    • Anxiety and attendance (Secondary) AM - FREE
      8th October 2019
      09:00 - 11:30
    • Anxiety and attendance (Primary) PM - FREE
      8th October 2019
      13:00 - 15:30
    • More than mindfulness AM - FREE
      6th December 2019
      09:00 - 11:30
    • More than mindfulness PM - FREE
      6th December 2019
      13:00 - 15:30
    • Exploring self harming behaviours AM - FREE
      15th January 2020
      09:00 - 11:30
    • Exploring self harming behaviours PM - FREE
      15th January 2020
      13:00 - 15:30
    • SEND - ADHD/ASD - FREE
      13th February 2020
      13:00 - 15:30
    • Exam stress AM - FREE
      4th February 2020
      09:00 - 11:30
    • Exam stress PM - FREE
      4th February 2020
      13:00 - 15:30
    • Emojis and empathy AM - FREE
      1st July 2020
      09:00 - 11:30
    • Emojis and empathy PM - FREE
      1st July 2020
      13:00 - 15:30
    • A relational approach to eating AM - FREE
      12th June 2020
      09:00 - 11:30
    • A relational approach to eating PM - FREE
      12th June 2020
      13:00 - 15:30
    • Reflective practice for your school £30
      7th February 2020
      09:00 - 12:00
    • Bereavement and loss AM - FREE
      30th April 2020
      09:00 - 11:30
    • Bereavement and loss PM - FREE
      30th April 2020
      13:00 - 15:30
    • Working with parents who challenge us AM - FREE (Secondary)
      24th October 2019
      09:00 - 12:00
    • Working with parents who challenge us PM - FREE (Primary)
      24th October 2019
      13:00 - 16:00
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  • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary)


    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary) 02/10/19
      2nd October 2019
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary) 27/11/19
      27th November 2019
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary) 29/01/20
      29th January 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary) 18/03/20
      18th March 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary) 13/05/20
      13th May 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Secondary) 17/06/20
      17th June 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
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  • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary)


    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary) 03/10/19
      3rd October 2019
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary) 28/11/19
      28th November 2019
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary) 30/01/20
      30th January 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary) 19/03/20
      19th March 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary) 14/05/20
      14th May 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
    • Community of Practice Behaviour Leads (Primary) 18/06/20
      18th June 2020
      07:45 - 08:45
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  • Curriculum Support October – Day 1 Top Level

    Day 1 – A top level view of the curriculum.  For headteachers, deputy headteachers and Chairs of Governors.The aim of Day 1 is to help you gain a ‘top level’ view of the quality of the curriculum in your school.  This will include developing an understanding of curriculum design, how to make connections across intent, […]


    • Day 1 - Venue: Make UK, Unit 6, Noble Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
      9th October 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • Curriculum Support October – Day 2 Deep Dive

    Day 2 – A deep dive into the curriculum.  For curriculum leaders, including assistant Head Teachers and subject leaders.The aim of Day 2 is to explore the ‘deep dive’ approach to developing the curriculum.  This training will help subject leaders gain an understanding of curriculum models, including knowledge-based approaches, as well as implementing the vision of […]


    • Day 2 - Venue: 76 Selly Oak Rd, Birmingham B30 1LS
      10th October 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • Twilight for TAs – Making the Most of Your Talented Teaching Assistants

    Teaching Assistants can hear about the Straight to Teaching route, how it works and why it might be suitable for them.  They will also receive information regarding the support they could expect from Swanshurst regarding access to our ITT training and other support, resources to take away, and ask questions and clarify anything at the […]


    • Making the Most of Your Talented TAs
      10th October 2019
      16:00 - 17:30
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  • Inference: Making the Invisible Visible

    An inspiring and interactive day of training delivered by national reading expert Tony Whatmuff.


    • Inference: Making the Invisible Visible
      18th October 2019
      08:30 - 16:00
    • Inference: Making the Invisible Visible
      11th October 2019
      08:30 - 16:00
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  • Priority Schools Only, Curriculum Support – Top Level Day 1

    For headteachers, deputy headteachers and Chairs of Governors.The aim of Day 1 is to help you gain a ‘top level’ view of the quality of the curriculum in your school.  This will include developing an understanding of curriculum design, how to make connections across intent, implementation and impact and how this links to a curriculum […]


    • Priority Schools - Day 1: Make UK, Unit 6, Noble Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
      23rd October 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • Priority Schools Only, Curriculum Support – Deep Dive Day 2

    For curriculum leaders, including assistant Head Teachers and subject leaders.The aim of Day 2 is to explore the ‘deep dive’ approach to developing the curriculum.  This training will help subject leaders gain an understanding of curriculum models, including knowledge-based approaches, as well as implementing the vision of the school into curriculum, planning and assessment.  The […]


    • Priority Schools - Day 2: The Beeches, 76 Selly Oak Rd, Birmingham B30 1LS
      24th October 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • Curriculum Support November – Day 1 Top Level

    Day 1 – A top level view of the curriculum.  For headteachers, deputy headteachers and Chairs of Governors.The aim of Day 1 is to help you gain a ‘top level’ view of the quality of the curriculum in your school.  This will include developing an understanding of curriculum design, how to make connections across intent, […]


    • Day 1 - Venue: Make UK, Unit 6, Noble Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
      12th November 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • Curriculum Support November – Day 2 Deep Dive

    Day 2 – A deep dive into the curriculum.  For curriculum leaders, including assistant Head Teachers and subject leaders.The aim of Day 2 is to explore the ‘deep dive’ approach to developing the curriculum.  This training will help subject leaders gain an understanding of curriculum models, including knowledge-based approaches, as well as implementing the vision of […]


    • Day 2 - Venue: Make UK, Unit 6, Noble Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
      13th November 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • The 5 strands of reading [Core]

    The 5 strands of reading; how children read, why they struggle and what we can do about it.


    • The 5 strands of reading [Core]
      14th November 2019
      08:30 - 16:30
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  • Curriculum Support December – Day 1 Top Level

    Day 1 – A top level view of the curriculum.  For headteachers, deputy headteachers and Chairs of Governors.The aim of Day 1 is to help you gain a ‘top level’ view of the quality of the curriculum in your school.  This will include developing an understanding of curriculum design, how to make connections across intent, […]


    • Day 1 - Venue: Make UK, Unit 6, Noble Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
      4th December 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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  • Curriculum Support December – Day 2 Deep Dive

    Day 2 – A deep dive into the curriculum.  For curriculum leaders, including assistant Head Teachers and subject leaders.The aim of Day 2 is to explore the ‘deep dive’ approach to developing the curriculum.  This training will help subject leaders gain an understanding of curriculum models, including knowledge-based approaches, as well as implementing the vision of […]


    • Day 2 - Venue: Make UK, Unit 6, Noble Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
      5th December 2019
      09:00 - 16:00
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