Designated Teacher Training
Designated Teachers play a vital role in supporting the education of children in care and those with a social worker. Regular training is a statutory requirement and ensures that Designated Teachers remain up to date with guidance, best practice, and emerging research.
Our training is designed to be practical, thought-provoking, and directly relevant to your role in school.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Upcoming Training Sessions
Designated Teacher Reflective Practice Group
Thursday 13 November 2025 | 4:00pm–5:00pm | In Person
This is an interactive discussion space for designated teachers and DSLs to bring cases and experiences from their respective school settings.
The session will be led by educational psychology specialists and area leads to support the application of learning from training sessions (e.g. DT/ DSL Forums) into practice, as well as enable sharing of good practice alongside solution-focused discussion and problem-solving together on ‘stuck’ cases and issues relating to our vulnerable cohorts in their education settings.
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Richmond & Kingston, Twickenham Civic Centre, 44 Richmond Road, Ground Floor -Multi-Purpose Room (F)
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RBWM, Windsor Youth Community Centre, Alma Road, Windsor (Meeting Room)
👉 Register for Richmond and Kingston here.
Designated Teacher Forum
Tuesday 9th December 2025 | 4:00pm–5:30pm | Online (Google Meet)
Attachment Aware Transitions
Post 16 Designated Teacher Training for Kingston, Richmond, and RBWM
Tuesday 13 January 2026 | 9:00am–11:00am | Online (Google Meet)
👉 To register please email Michael Guard.
Designated Teacher Forum
Tuesday 20 January 2026 | 4:00pm–5:30pm | Online (Google Meet)
Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seeking Children and Young People
Designated Teacher Workshop
Thursday 12 February 2026 | 4:00pm–5:00pm | In Person
This is an interactive discussion space for designated teachers and DSLs to bring cases and experiences from their respective school settings.
The session will be led by educational psychology specialists and area leads to support the application of learning from training sessions (e.g. DT/ DSL Forums) into practice, as well as enable sharing of good practice alongside solution-focused discussion and problem-solving together on ‘stuck’ cases and issues relating to our vulnerable cohorts in their education settings.
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Richmond & Kingston, Twickenham Civic Centre, 44 Richmond Road, Ground Floor -Multi-Purpose Room (F)
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RBWM, Windsor Youth Community Centre, Alma Road, Windsor (Meeting Room)
👉 Register for Richmond and Kingston here.
Designated Teacher Forum
Tuesday 17 March 2026 | 4:00pm–5:30pm | Online (Google Meet)
The impact of trauma on children’s brain development and functioning: updates and implications for educational settings
Designated Teacher Forum
Thursday 30 April 2026 | 4:00pm–5:30pm | Online (Google Meet)
Oracy Part 1: What is Oracy and why does it matter for children with a social worker?
Designated Teacher Network Meeting
Tuesday 19 May 2026 | 4:00pm–5:00pm | In Person
This is an interactive discussion space for designated teachers and DSLs to bring cases and experiences from their respective school settings.
The session will be led by educational psychology specialists and area leads to support the application of learning from training sessions (e.g. DT/ DSL Forums) into practice, as well as enable sharing of good practice alongside solution-focused discussion and problem-solving together on ‘stuck’ cases and issues relating to our vulnerable cohorts in their education settings.
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Richmond & Kingston, Twickenham Civic Centre, 44 Richmond Road, Ground Floor -Multi-Purpose Room (F)
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RBWM, Windsor Youth Community Centre, Alma Road, Windsor (Meeting Room)
👉 Register for Richmond and Kingston here.
Designated Teacher Forum
Thursday 18 June 2026 | 4:00pm–5:30pm | Online (Google Meet)
Oracy Part 2: How can I start to build an Oracy rich learning environment?
Attachment Aware Schools Award Celebration Event
Thursday 2 July 2026 | 9:30am–3:00pm | The Lensbury Conference Centre
More information to come.
👉 Registration opens soon!