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Introduction
Development Learning & at Dukes
At Dukes, our dedication to fostering a passion for learning permeates every aspect of our mission. It stands as one of the four core values guiding our daily efforts. While our focus is on instilling this love of learning in our students, it’s crucial to remember that we, too, must actively nurture it within ourselves.
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, ongoing education is not merely advantageous—it is essential. Those who embrace lifelong learning are better positioned to grasp new opportunities, ensuring that both they and their organisations remain ahead of the curve. This is why we believe that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) holds value for every member of the Dukes community. Learning not only equips us to adapt to novel concepts and situations but also empowers all those we engage with, including the young people in our care.
Consider Michelangelo, who famously declared, “Ancora imparo” (“I’m still learning”) in his later years. This sentiment encapsulates the spirit of curiosity and humility that propels the greatest innovators—an ethos we aspire to embody and share with all.
Development Learning & Framework Our
Whatever your role in the Dukes family, our programmes are designed to help you deepen your skills, gain confidence, and become a more effective professional.
Our Learning & Development Framework encourages this kind of growth in a variety of ways. Our programmes may help you find greater clarity of purpose, or gain insight on how to help your colleagues thrive; alternatively, you might acquire the technical skills to manage finances or lead on Data Protection.
When these principles are developed with an attitude of Aspiration & Engagement in an individual – or an organisation – then outstanding performance naturally occurs.
The Dukes Hub Learning
Please login to our new Learning Hub, a space where we can come together and share our love of learning.
In the words of our founder and chairman
Aatif Hassan,
“When you bring people together who share a common purpose and a common set of principles, extraordinary things really do happen.”
The new hub combines our core pillars of Dukes L&D, namely Courses and Communities. With its intuitive search capabilities, navigating through our resources and courses is both efficient and user-friendly.
Through the Courses section, the Hub acts as our central portal for accessing, booking, and certificating training opportunities.
Tapping into the wealth of knowledge across our network, the Communities section of the new Hub leverages the expertise that we have across the Dukes Family. It enables collaboration through forums and allows communities to form and share ideas. Our nurseries, schools, colleges, and the Dukes Plus organisations can share best practices and collaborate beyond face-to-
face interactions. Through its library of assets, you can search for what you need as well as share your best materials with colleagues. It will therefore become, over time, the store of the best educational material and content across the group.
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Catch Up in Your Own Time
Access a range of e-learning modules, L&D sessions and key notes from the Dukes Conference 2025 – all available at your convenience’.
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Courses Overview
Dukes offers learning and development opportunities in four key areas:
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4 On Demand Learning /47 Operations /41
An extensive range of workshops, training days and long-term courses are available in each area. Together, our programmes offer something for everyone at Dukes – no matter what their role or level of seniority.
W ednesdayWEBINARS
Most Wednesday’s in term time, expect an engaging, relevant and informative bitesize online webinar.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) & Wellbeing
Join us for our new Wednesday Webinar Series, running across the Autumn and Spring terms, designed to support all school staff in developing practical, evidence-based approaches to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and staff wellbeing.
From understanding Dyspraxia, Speech & Language needs, and Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance to supporting students with dual SEND and EAL needs, this series equips educators with strategies to create inclusive, supportive classrooms.
Complementing this, our wellbeing webinars tackle key challenges facing staff today from overcoming imposter syndrome and procrastination to managing sleep, stress, and difficult conversations. Each session is packed with actionable strategies, reflective insights, and real-world tools to build confidence, resilience, and a thriving school culture.
Let’s learn, reflect, and grow.
Fast Facts
WHO?
Teachers, TAs, school leaders, and all staff passionate about inclusion and wellbeing.
WHEN?
Wednesdays throughout the academic year.
Leadership & Management
Foundations of Leadership
OVERVIEW:
At Dukes, we emphasise self-leadership, rooted in selfawareness and regulation, as the cornerstone of effective leadership. In both work and life, our ability to thrive fluctuates. Yet, how we consistently show up is crucial, whether in a nursery, school, college, or business setting. Fortunately, with self-leadership practices, we can enhance our performance consistently. The workshop consists of five explorations designed to deepen your understanding of self-awareness, self-regulation, and their significance in leadership:
1. Human Connection: Reflect on the power of simple human connections in shifting energy and focus.
2. Attention & Awareness: Delve into how attention can enhance decision-making by providing greater choice.
3. Being at Your Best: Explore the importance of recognizing when you’re at your best and how it impacts leadership.
4. Mindtraps: Examine factors contributing to being “not at your best” and understand the behaviours that follow.
5. Our Response: Learn strategies to increase the frequency of being “at your best.”
OBJECTIVES:
Know and understand the Dukes common language around core principles of leadership
Gain an understanding of how attention can be used to access greater levels of choice in decision making. Have greater self-awareness and understanding of the impact we have on others.
Understand the need to self-regulate and access strategies to self-regulate effectively.
WHO?
All staff
WHEN?
27th November 2025 - Madrid
19th February 2026 – Lisbon 26th March 2026 – Athens
Additional courses may be available on request or online.
All sessions will take place between 09:00 - 17:00 CET.
TESTIMONIALS:
“This course helped me to self regulate and find solutions when facing uncomfortable situations. Thank you so much. Great tutoring and very powerful insights. I just loved it.”
Community Coordinator (CommCo) Development Event
OVERVIEW:
The Community Coordinator Development Event brings together CommCos from across the Dukes family to connect, reflect and collaborate. This session is designed to celebrate the impact of community-building efforts while creating space to shape the future of the role and plan ahead with purpose.
OBJECTIVES:
To share good practice, ideas, and successes across our diverse settings.
To reflect on the evolution and impact of the CommCo role, and explore opportunities for its continued development.
To plan proactively for the year ahead, aligning community initiatives with local and group-wide priorities.
WHO?
Community Coordinators (CommCos)
WHEN?
17th November 2025 (online) 16.30 -18.30 CET
Leadership & Management Workshop Series: Discovery Insights Personality Profiling Workshop
OVERVIEW:
This one-day workshop introduces the Insights Discovery model of behaviours and personal profiles to develop self-awareness which is key to the success of every individual.
OBJECTIVES:
Participate in a psychometric tool based on the psychology of Carl Jung
Learn how to use the results to help better understand oneself and make the most of the relationships that affect them in the workplace
Investigate who we are as individuals - strengths and challenges, communication preferences and motivations and how our behaviour may affect those around us.
Leadership & Management Workshop Series: Managing Feedback and Conversations with Colleagues
OVERVIEW:
This interactive workshop covers the basics of managing conversations and seeks to make ‘would be’ challenging and difficult conversations less so.
OBJECTIVES:
Learn the three core frameworks used across Dukes to manage conversations and give feedback
Get the opportunity to practise and embed these tools in role play scenarios
Share ideas and best practice with peers and staff across the Dukes community
Leadership & Management Workshop Series: Building Trust & Managing Teams (Online)
OVERVIEW:
An interactive workshop exploring the principles of team formation and effectiveness, building trust in teams and the art of delegation.
OBJECTIVES:
Learn how to form teams effectively, how to create a climate of trust and empowerment
Understand what the key elements are to maximise team effectiveness and productivity
Learn the art of delegation
3rd December 2025 (online), 10.00 to 16.00
16th January 2026 (online), 10.00 to 16.00
Staff in (or looking to step into) a leadership and/or management position
WHEN?
20th March 2026, 10.00 to 16.00
dates are subject to change if necessary.
Leadership & Management Workshop Series: Communicating with Impact (Online)
OVERVIEW:
This one-day workshop explores tools and techniques for building confidence in communication and presenting as an individual and as part of a team with purpose and clarity.
OBJECTIVES:
Learn tools and techniques to enhance confidence to find a unique presentation style
Develop self-awareness, purposeful communication and foster trust.
Leadership & Management Workshop Series: Managing Performance & Appraisal
OVERVIEW:
This workshop looks at how to manage people so that they can perform at their best.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand how to manage appraisals effectively To develop an understanding around performance management
Learn how to embed a high-performance coaching culture in line with Dukes Teacher Standards and the Dukes Values
‘Senior Leaders’ Development Day
OVERVIEW:
The Senior Leaders Development Events and Days will bring together Senior Leaders from across the Dukes European family of schools as well as the Dukes’ Europe Board of Directors.
OBJECTIVES:
Provide our senior leaders with an enriching experience which allows space for reflection and collaboration.
Foster a sense of shared purpose by aligning all Senior Leaders with Dukes’ strategic priorities for the year ahead.
Provide a platform for open dialogue, where leaders can exchange insights, share updates from across the organisation, and build connections that strengthen collaboration across the Dukes family.
WHO?
All staff
WHEN?
16th February 2026, 10.00 to 16.00
WHO?
Staff in leadership or management positions
WHEN?
24th April 2026 (online), 10.00 to 16.00
WHO?
Heads & Principals, Heads of Business, Directors
WHEN?
18th September 2025, 10:30 - 12:30 CET (online)
4th and 5th February 2026, 10.00 - 17.00 CET – Madrid (face to face)
27th April 2026, 10:30 - 12:30 CET (online)
Teaching & Learning
International Baccalaureate
IB – Business Management Teaching Quantitative Techniques in Business Management for Paper 2
OVERVIEW:
This course focuses on practical strategies for teaching quantitative skills required in Paper 2.
OBJECTIVES:
To deepen teachers’ understanding of the quantitative skills required for IBDP Business Management Paper 2.
To equip participants with practical strategies for teaching data analysis and interpretation within a business context.
To explore effective ways to integrate quantitative techniques into classroom activities and assessments.
To build teacher confidence in preparing students for external assessment using real-world business data.
IB – Business Management Paper 1 May 2026 Pre-release Statement – IB DP Business Management
OVERVIEW:
This course guides teachers through the analysis and teaching of the May 2026 Paper 1 pre-release statement.
OBJECTIVES:
To familiarise teachers with the May 2026 pre-release case study content and context.
To develop strategies for teaching the application of business management theory to the case study.
To develop strategies for teaching the application of business management theory to the case study.
To share tools and resources for effective exam preparation linked to the pre-release material.
WHO?
IB Business Management / Economics teachers and interested staff
WHEN? 12/09/2025 (online) 17.00 – 20.00 CET
WHO?
IB Business Management / Economics teachers and interested staff
WHEN? 05/03/2026 (online) 17.00 – 20.00 CET
IB – Business Management The New IB DP Business Management Extended Essay
OVERVIEW:
Explore the updated expectations and guidance for the Business Management Extended Essay.
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the updated requirements and assessment criteria of the Business Management EE.
To explore effective supervision practices, including topic refinement and question development.
To guide students in conducting research, applying business concepts, and structuring their essay.
To review examples and marking standards to support consistency and academic rigor.
WHO?
IB Business Management / Economics teachers and interested staff
WHEN?
15/01/2026 (online) 17.00 – 20.00 CET
IB - Economics Paper 1 Exam Technique – Focus on Real-World Examples in IB DP Economics
OVERVIEW:
This course equips teachers with strategies to help students master Paper 1 exam technique, with a strong emphasis on integrating real-world examples.
OBJECTIVES:
To strengthen teaching approaches for Paper 1 with a focus on exam structure and timing.
To equip students with the ability to integrate real-world examples into economic analysis and evaluation.
To support development of high-level essay writing skills under exam conditions.
To review assessment criteria and share examples of successful student responses.
IB
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Economics Paper 3 (HL Only)
Exam Technique –
Policy Recommendations in IB DP Economics
OVERVIEW:
Focused on Higher Level students, this course provides guidance on tackling Paper 3 with confidence.
OBJECTIVES:
To clarify the structure and demands of Paper 3 for Higher Level students.
To enhance teaching of data analysis and economic modelling in policy contexts.
To develop students’ ability to craft well-reasoned and realistic policy recommendations.
To align classroom strategies with current Paper 3 assessment standards.
WHO?
IB Business Management / Economics teachers and interested staff
WHEN? 15/09/2025 (online) 17.00 – 20.00 CET
WHO?
IB Business Management / Economics teachers and interested staff
WHEN? 16/09/2025 (online) 17.00 – 20.00 CET
IB - Economics
The New IB DP Economics Extended Essay
OVERVIEW:
This course explores the revised structure and expectations of the Economics Extended Essay.
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the revised EE requirements and marking criteria specific to Economics.
To guide students in identifying suitable research questions and data sources.
To support economic analysis and evaluation within an academic research framework.
To ensure supervisors are confident in providing effective feedback and guidance.
IB – Extended Essay Extended Essay – 1-Day Workshop for DPCs, EE Coordinators, and Interested Teachers
OVERVIEW:
This full-day workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the new Extended Essay guide (first teaching 2025). With a generic focus across subjects, it ncludes guidance on supporting the new interdisciplinary EE.
OBJECTIVES:
To provide a comprehensive overview of the new EE guide (first teaching 2025).
To explore best practices for supervising EEs across all subjects, including the new interdisciplinary EE.
To clarify updates to assessment criteria, documentation, and ethical guidance.
To support school leaders and coordinators in creating a consistent, high-quality EE process.
WHO?
IB Business Management / Economics teachers and interested staff
WHEN?
16/01/2026 (online) 17.00 – 20.00 CET
WHO?
Diploma Programme Coordinators, EE Coordinators, and any teachers involved in the EE process.
WHEN?
01/12/2025 – Lisbon
9.00 – 17.00 GMT
03/12/2025 – Bucharest
9.00 – 17.00 EET
W ednesdayWEBINARS
DCD (Dyspraxia) - Supporting Students in the Classroom
OVERVIEW:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of DCD, commonly referred to as dyspraxia, and how it impacts students’ learning and daily activities. Participants will learn practical strategies to support students,ensuring they can effectively engage in classroom activities and develop essential skills. The course aims to equip teachers with tools to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand DCD: Gain a comprehensive understanding, including the characteristics of a DCD learner, how it affects motor coordination and the common signs to look out for in students.
Identify Challenges: Learn to identify the main challenges faced by students with dyspraxia, including difficulties with fine and gross motor skills, organisation, handwriting, coordination, and processing information.
Implement Practical Strategies: Discover and apply practical strategies, tools, and resources that support the development of motor skills, organisation, and academic performance.
WHO? SENDCOs, Teachers
WHEN?
26th November 2025, 17.30 – 18.30 CET
Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)
OVERVIEW:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA), focusing on the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to school avoidance. Participants will learn how to identify early signs, understand the underlying causes, and implement effective strategies to support students in overcoming these challenges. The course aims to equip teachers with practical tools to create a supportive and inclusive school environment that encourages regular attendance and engagement.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand EBSNA: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on students’ academic and social development.
Implement Support Strategies: Learn and apply a range of evidence-based strategies to support students experiencing EBSNA, focusing on reducing anxiety and improving school attendance.
Collaborate with Families: Develop skills to work collaboratively with families and other professionals to create a consistent and supportive approach to managing EBSNA.
Speech and Language Difficulties
OVERVIEW:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of speech and language difficulties, focusing on the challenges faced in the early development of language skills. Participants will learn how to identify and support students with speech and language disorders, ensuring they can effectively communicate and succeed academically. The course aims to equip teachers with practical strategies to create an inclusive classroom environment that addresses the diverse needs of students with speech and language difficulties.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand Speech and Language Difficulties: Gain a comprehensive understanding of various speech and language disorders, including their characteristics and impact on students’ learning and social interactions.
Implement Effective Strategies: Learn and apply a range of evidencebased teaching strategies to support students with speech and language difficulties in a school setting.
Collaborate with Specialists: Develop skills to work collaboratively with speech-language specialists and other professionals to create a consistent and supportive approach to managing speech and language difficulties.
SENDCOs, Secondary School and Upper Primary teachers
WHEN? 4th March 2026, 17.30 – 18.30 CET
WHO? SENDCOs, Primary Teachers
WHEN? 5th November 2025, 17.30 – 18.30 CET
SEND and EAL
OVERVIEW:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the intersection between Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL), with some key differences outlined. Participants will learn about the unique challenges faced by students who have both SEND and EAL needs, and how to implement effective strategies to support their learning and development. The course aims to equip teachers with practical tools to create an inclusive classroom environment that addresses the diverse needs of these students.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand the Intersection: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how SEND and EAL needs interact and impact students’ learning and behaviour.
Implement Effective Strategies: Learn and apply a range of evidence-based strategies to support students with both SEND and EAL needs, focusing on improving language proficiency and academic performance.
Create an Inclusive Environment: Develop skills to foster an inclusive classroom environment that supports the diverse needs of all learners, particularly those with SEND and EAL.
Understanding EP and Specialist Diagnostic Reports
OVERVIEW:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of Educational Psychologist (EP) and Specialist Diagnostic reports, focusing on how to interpret and utilise the information provided to support students effectively. Participants will learn about the structure of EP reports, common terms and statistics used, and how to apply the recommendations in a practical classroom setting. The course aims to equip teachers with the skills to make informed decisions based on EP assessments.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand EP and Specialist Diagnostic Reports: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and content of EP reports, including key terms and statistical measures.
Interpret Findings: Learn how to interpret the findings and recommendations in EP and Specialist Diagnostic reports to support students’ learning and development 2.
Apply Recommendations: Develop skills to apply the recommendations from educational reports in a practical classroom setting, ensuring effective support for students.
WHO?
SENDCOs, Teachers
WHEN?
Session 1: 1st October 2025 17.30 – 18.30 CET
Session 2: 28th January 2026, 17.30 – 18.30 CET
WHO?
SENDCOs, Teachers
WHEN? 4th Febuary 2026, 17.30 – 18.30 CET
See additional resources on the hub on page 51 where previous recorded webinars are listed.
Early Years Pedagogical Principles Programme
OVERVIEW:
This series of online sessions is aimed at introducing the Early Years core Pedagogical Principles, a shared approach across all of our unique settings that underpins what we believe to be outstanding pedagogical practice. For an hour each month through open discussions, collaborative workshopping and practical activities you will explore each of these principles, investigate how you are currently applying them in your settings and create a practical action plan to improve on your practice.
OBJECTIVES:
Create a deep understanding of each of the 10 Core pedagogical principles
Share experiences and expertise with colleagues from across the group and create a bank of top tips and best practice.
Use the opportunity to review practice in your own setting and take practical actions to improve and expand the experience for the children you teach.
MODULES:
Our 10 Pedagogical Principles
1: Child centred learning
2: Enabling environment
3: A lifelong love of play
4: True observation
5: Practical life skills
6: Broad curriculum, fluid approach
7: Communication and language
8: Community and connections
9: Respect
10: Resilience
WHO?
This monthly series of online bitesize workshops is aimed at senior educators who want to challenge the practice in their settings, or any educator who wants to deepen their understanding of (or refresh and reinvigorate their approach to) these core pedagogical concepts and challenge their own in-setting practice.
WHEN?
Module 1: 16th October 2025
Module 2: 27th November 2025
Module 3: 15th January 2026
Module 4: 29th January 2026
Module 5: 26th Febuary 2026
Module 6: 19th March 2026
Module 7: 23rd April 2026
Module 8: 21st May 2026
Module 9: 11th June 2026
Module 10: 2nd July 2026
All workshops run between 14:00 - 15:00
Please note: Please be aware that this series of online courses are intended to form a complete programme over the year and the certificate will be provided on completion of all modules. In signing up you are committing to attend the session each month, complete practical take away activities and review with your head teacher and feedback on your findings in the next session. These sessions, though on zoom, will be interactive and include break out discussions in smaller groups.
Safeguarding Pastoral, Wellbeing &
W ednesdayWEBINARS
Wednesday Webinar: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Silence Your Inner Critic
OVERVIEW:
Ever felt like you don’t deserve your success despite all evidence proving otherwise? You’re not alone! This webinar explores Imposter Syndrome—a common phenomenon where individuals doubt their abilities and feel like frauds despite their accomplishments. This experience can negatively impact confidence and mental wellbeing. You’ll gain insights into recognizing and overcoming imposter feelings and, most importantly, practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, own your achievements, and build lasting confidence.
OBJECTIVES:
What Imposter Syndrome is and why it happens. The impact and signs of Imposter Syndrome. The five types of imposters - do you recognize yourself? Strategies to shift your mindset and embrace self-belief.
WHO?
All staff
WHEN? 11th March 2026, 17.30-18.30 CET
Wednesday Webinar: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Boost Your Winter Wellbeing
OVERVIEW:
Do the shorter, darker days leave you feeling drained, low, or unmotivated? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than just the “winter blues”; it’s a real, treatable condition. In this webinar, you’ll uncover what SAD is, why it happens, and how to recognize its signs. Most importantly, you’ll learn practical strategies to boost your mood, maintain energy, and protect your mental wellbeing through the darker months. Take charge and thrive year-round!
OBJECTIVES:
A clear understanding of SAD and its effects. How to recognize the signs and symptoms.
Potential risk factors and causes.
Effective self-care and treatment strategies.
Wednesday Webinar: Sleep Well, Live Well
OVERVIEW:
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up feeling you can’t face the day? Consistent and prolonged poor sleeping habits are negatively impacting both our physical and mental health. Today’s ‘always on’ society is making it harder and harder to switch off and give our brain and bodies the down time they need to thrive. This webinar will explain why sleep goes wrong and what we can do about, explore the connection between stress and sleep and share insights from the science of sleep to empower you to take the steps to help you sleep well to live well.
OBJECTIVES:
The science behind sleep and its impact on mental wellbeing
Why sleep goes wrong
How to beat the 3pm slump
Steps to establish a healthy sleep routine (that starts first thing in the morning!)
Strategies to improve sleep quality throughout the day
WHO? All teaching staff WHEN? 14th January 2026, 17.30-18.30 CET
WHO? All staff WHEN? 12th November 2025, 17.30-18.30 CET
Wednesday Webinar:
Unlocking Your Resilience: Thriving Through
Challenges
OVERVIEW:
Life is full of challenges and change. Building resilience is the key to navigating them with confidence. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, professional transitions, or the ups and downs of daily life, resilience helps you stay strong, adaptable, and motivated. This webinar explores what resilience truly means, uncovers the science behind it, and provides practical tools to manage stress, reframe challenges, and strengthen emotional agility.
OBJECTIVES:
A clear understanding of resilience and how it applies to everyday life
Simple techniques to manage stress and stay calm under pressure
Effective strategies to adapt and thrive in times of change
Building supportive relationships and positive connections
Wednesday Webinar:
Wednesday Webinar: From Stuck to Start: Breaking Free from Procrastination
OVERVIEW:
We’ve all been there - putting off important tasks, feeling overwhelmed, and stressing about deadlines. Procrastination isn’t just a bad habit; it can also negatively impact mental health. This engaging webinar explores why we procrastinate, how it affects wellbeing, and how to break the cycle. Leave empowered to tackle procrastination, reclaim productivity, and find a sense of calm.
OBJECTIVES:
A clear understanding of what procrastination is and why we do it
Insights into how procrastination impacts mental health and wellbeing
Practical strategies to conquer procrastination and boost productivity
Positive strategies to enhance motivation and stay on track
WHO? All staff WHEN? 8th October 2025, 17.30-18.30 CET
WHO? All staff WHEN? 21st January 2026, 17.30-18.30 CET
Wednesday Webinar:
Managing Behaviour That ChallengesPractical Strategies for the Classroom
OVERVIEW:
Challenging behaviour can disrupt learning, drain teacher energy, and affect the whole classroom environment. In this practical and supportive webinar, we’ll explore effective, evidence-based strategies to manage and reduce behaviour that challenges—while maintaining a calm, inclusive, and respectful learning space.
OBJECTIVES:
Consider the root caused of challenging behaviour and communication strategies to de-escalate difficult situations
Boundary setting and why boundaries are central to creating psychological safety, positive behaviour reinforcement
How to look after our own wellbeing when managing difficult situations
Wednesday Webinar:
Teaching RSE/PSHE as a non-specialist
OVERVIEW:
RSE/PSHE is a fast-moving subject made more complex by the ever-growing divide between what adults think children and young people know and do, and what they actually know and do. Teaching PSHE without specialist training can be challenging for teachers who are used to being subject experts. Our research shows that many teachers worry about their lack of knowledge and being able to create a safe, inclusive space for meaningful debate and discussion.
OBJECTIVES:
Navigate and manage challenging/sensitive topics and conversations
Set appropriate boundaries
Respond to questions skilfully
Become an expert facilitator
We will explore common challenges, share ready-to-use strategies and resources, and increase the confidence of anyone tasked with teaching RSE/ PSHE as a non-specialist.
WHO?
Teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, and anyone involved in classroom or behaviour support.
WHEN?
15th October 2025, 17.30-18.30 CET
WHO?
Teachers, teaching assistants, tutors.
WHEN?
24th September 2025, 17.30-18.30 CET
Wednesday Webinar: Managing Difficult Conversations
OVERVIEW:
Whether it’s addressing a student’s behaviour, giving tough feedback to a colleague, or navigating a sensitive issue with a parent—difficult conversations are an inevitable part of school life. But handled well, they can lead to growth, understanding, and stronger relationships.
This practical and reflective webinar will explore the key principles of managing challenging conversations with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
OBJECTIVES:
Prepare for emotionally charged or sensitive conversations
Have strategies to stay calm, grounded and professional under pressure
Communicate with empathy while holding firm boundaries
Deal with defensiveness, resistance, or emotional responses
Listen to understand and be clear in their communication
Look after themselves before, during, and after difficult interactions
Walk away with renewed confidence, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of how to have tough conversations that are kind, clear, and constructive.
Wednesday Webinar: Q&A Pastoral Care
OVERVIEW:
This is an open session for staff to ask any pastoral care questions they might have. Ideally questions should be sent in advance but feel free to join and ask live.
WHO?
School leaders, teachers, pastoral staff, support staff, and anyone who finds challenging conversations triggering.
WHEN?
19th November 2025, 17.30-18.30 CET
WHO? All staff
WHEN?
25th Febuary 2026, 17.30-18.30 CET
Safeguarding Development Events
OVERVIEW:
These online events bring together safeguarding leads and professionals from across Duke Europe to discuss and share ideas about how we can support and safeguard our communities.
OBJECTIVES:
To share best practice, case studies and ideas
To build a safeguarding community across Dukes Europe
To ensure that safeguarding is a top priority in all our schools
WHO?
Safeguarding leads, all interested staff
WHEN?
04/11/2025 (online)
16.30 – 18.30 CET
23/02/2026 (online) 16.30 – 18.30 CET
Please note: This is an external course so you will be sent further links to formally register with MHFA once your request for an event place has been approved.
Operations
HR Development Events (Online)
OVERVIEW:
Join colleagues from across the Dukes family for a collaborative and enriching development session. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow members of the HR and People team, share best practices, and explore key updates that impact our work. Together, we’ll discuss current challenges, celebrate what’s working well, and support one another in finding practical, people-focused solutions.
23rd Febuary 2026
10.30 – 12.30 CET and 23rd April 2026
10.30 – 12.30 CET
Sales, Marketing & Admissions
Best Practice Admissions –The Parent Experience Journey from Enquiry to Enrolled
OVERVIEW:
Explore the complete parent journey from first contact to enrolment.
OBJECTIVES:
Understanding key touchpoints and communication strategies
Share best practices to ensure a seamless, positive parent experience
How to build trust and drive conversions.
Mastering Admissions Sales
OVERVIEW:
A practical session focused on enhancing sales techniques within the admissions process.
LEARN HOW TO: handle enquiries
conduct impactful school tours close with confidence—while keeping the family’s needs at the centre of everything that you do.
Event Planning & Management
OVERVIEW:
This session provides tools and strategies for planning and executing high-impact events—from open days to bespoke family visits.
LEARN HOW TO:
Align events with school branding Drive attendance
Measure your success
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN?
12/09/2025 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN? 22/10/2025 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN?
13/11/2025 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
MarComms I: From Good to Great – Preparing and Sourcing Content
OVERVIEW:
Master the art of sourcing, creating, and curating compelling content that reflects your school’s unique story.
OBJECTIVES:
Learn techniques for creating engaging visual and written materials across digital and print channels.
WHO?
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN? 28/11/2025 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
MarComms II: Conversion Management & How to Nurture
OVERVIEW:
This session focuses on turning interest into enrolment.
DISCOVER EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR:
Lead nurturing
Personalised communication
Managing the admissions funnel to boost conversion rates.
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN? 16/12/2025 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
MarComms III: Social Media & Campaign Strategies and Tactics
OVERVIEW:
Learn how to develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns, with a focus on social media.
THIS SESSION COVERS:
Audience segmentation
Content calendars
Paid advertising
Understanding your metrics for success.
WHO?
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN? 09/01/2026 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
School Visual Touchpoints (Visual Merchandising)
OVERVIEW:
Discover how your school’s physical and digital visual elements influence perception and decision-making.
THIS SESSION COVERS:
This session explores visual merchandising strategies— from signage to displays—that enhance brand identity and support enrolment goals.
WHO?
Admissions & Marketing and Headteacher / Senior Leaders
WHEN? 10/02/2026 (online) 10.30 – 12.30 CET
On Demand Learning
e-Learning offering
Challenge for All
OVERVIEW: This fully practical course is designed to equip all staff with a range of effective techniques to use in the classroom straight away to provide a classroom where all pupils are challenged through high quality and effective scaffolding.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1-4
DURATION: 40 mins
Cognitive Load Theory
OVERVIEW: This course will share what is involved in CLT and, more importantly, how it impacts on pupil performance in the classroom. Specific classroom-based teaching ideas will be offered so as to avoid the so-called ‘overload’ and therefore allow pupils to learn more effectively.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1- 4
DURATION: 40 mins
Feedback and Marking
OVERVIEW: Done effectively, formative feedback is one of the most effective techniques we know to improve outcomes, but it needs to be actionable and precise but above all acted on by the pupils themselves to reveal measurable improvement. This session will offer ways to ensure that our feedback approaches and meets these demands.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1 - 4
DURATION: 55 mins
Questioning
OVERVIEW: This session will focus on questioning techniques and when to use them in a lesson. It will offer approaches to questioning that can suit the start, during and end of lessons. Fundamentally any question strategy should reveal what pupils do and don’t know and understand and this should then trigger some action.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1 - 4
DURATION: 45 mins
Re-Thinking Differentiation
OVERVIEW: This session will explore new thinking about how we move away from a ‘teach to the middle’ approach and instead look at more effective provisions for the mixed ability class.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1 - 4
DURATION: 45 mins
Stretch and Challenge
OVERVIEW: The course is fully practical and will explore effective classroom approaches to stretching and challenging your most able students and embedding thinking skills.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1 - 4
DURATION: 35 mins
Explore our wide-ranging e-learning catalogue, with modules across AI & Technology, Leadership & Management, Teaching & Learning, Wellbeing & Support, and more.
Cooperative Learning 1
OVERVIEW: Why Cooperative Learning? Part One of this course will explore the considerable potential benefits of Cooperative Learning.
WHO: Levels KS2 and above
DURATION: 30 mins
Cooperative Learning 2
OVERVIEW: What is Cooperative Learning? Part Two of this course will introduce the concept of reusable, content-void Cooperative Learning Interaction Patterns (CLIP).
WHO: Levels KS2 and above
DURATION: 30 mins
Cooperative Learning 3
OVERVIEW: Catch1Partner: The Basics - Part Three of this course will demonstrate how to effectively and enjoyably embed your first Cooperative Learning Interaction Pattern into your class.
WHO: Levels KS2 and above
DURATION: 45 mins
Cooperative Learning 4
OVERVIEW: Catch1Partner: Rapid Recall - Part Four of this course will show you how to train your students in concepts, vocabulary, definitions and simple procedures to mastery level.
WHO: Levels KS2 and above
DURATION: 45 mins
Supporting Autism in Mainstream Schools
OVERVIEW: The course will explain what autism is and how it can present in schools. It will provide a range of effective interventions to use when supporting an autistic child both as a classroom teacher, and as a Teaching Assistant providing one-to-one support, to help make educational settings more predictable for autistic children and to help them regulate their emotions.
WHO: For teachers and those provding one-to-one support in KS1 - 4
DURATION: 3 hours
The Ultimate Guide to Behaviour Management
OVERVIEW: This course provides a range of strategies and techniques that are effective in helping to reduce the incidents of poor behaviour in the classroom so that you can develop a successful enviroment for learning.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1 - 4
DURATION: 40 mins
Supporting Special Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia in the Mainstream Classroom
OVERVIEW: This course will explain what Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulty is and how can it impact on progress at School. It will provide realistic strategies for supporting students who present with difficulties relating to impaired or slower processing speeds in a mainstream classroom. It will also provide practical approaches to creating resources that are accessible for Dyslexic children.
WHO: Teaching and Teaching Assistants of all ages
DURATION: 2 hours and 15 mins
AI in the Classroom
OVERVIEW: This course will provide a practical guide to enhancing student’s learning using AI. It will demonstrate how AI can support learning, classwork, homework, revision and working with SEN / EAL pupils. It will demonstrate how to apply free AI tools in your classroom teaching.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS1 - 5
DURATION: 2 hours
Supporting the Development of Revision and Exam Skills
OVERVIEW: This course will explain the principles of retrieval practice and offer a range of activities to utilise retrieval practice in lessons and for revision. It will proviode a clear explanation of the most effective ways to check for the understanding of all students in a lesson and provide effective revision strategies for students to use in lessons and at home.
WHO: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in KS3, 4 and 5
DURATION: 2 hours and 40 mins
Supporting ADHD in Mainstream Schools
OVERVIEW: This course will explain what ADHD is and how it can impact on progress at school. It will demonstrate practical approaches for best practice classroom support for ADHD presentation and explain how to de-escalate conflict with highly impulsive students.
WHO: Teaching and Teaching Assistants of all ages
DURATION: 1 hour and 40 mins
Helping Children to Manage Their Anxiety
OVERVIEW: This course will explore the biological and psychological explanations of anxiety and provide a range of highly effective techniques and whole class teaching approaches that reduce anxiety and build resilience, with explanations of why these work.
WHO: For all age groups.
DURATION: 3 hours and 30 mins
Growth Mindset
OVERVIEW: This course will demonstrate the difference between a ‘fixed’ and a ‘growth’ mindset and provide effective strategies for nurturing a growth mindset in your classrooms and encouraging independence. It will also equip you to support and shift those students with a very ‘fixed’ mindset.
WHO: KS1-KS4
DURATION: 47 mins
Effective Time Management Strategies
OVERVIEW: Practical and realistic strategies and tips for managing your time so that you can feel more in control of your workload and your time.
WHO: Teaching and Teaching Assistants of all ages
DURATION: 45 mins
Effective Use of Teaching Assistants
OVERVIEW: This course will explore the role of teaching assistants, the teacher’s role in supporting teaching assistants and how a teaching assistant can assist teaching. It will provide strategeis for providing effective support in and out of the classroom.
WHO: Teaching and Teaching Assistants of all ages
DURATION: 20 mins
Address Your Stress
OBJECTIVE: This module will encourage you to take a moment, broaden your perspective and deepen your understanding of what stresses you. Then, pick up the tools, skills and knowledge to manage those stressors.
OVERVIEW: An e-learning module covering what stress is and how to manage it.
AUDIENCE: All staff
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
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UN Global Compact Academy e-Learning modules on Sustainability
How to Understand and Take Action on the Global Goals
OVERVIEW:
This interactive 30-minute course introduces the 17 global goals and 10 principles of the Un global compact guiding staff in integrating these into their business. Learn 4 practical steps to integrate these into your roles.
OBJECTIVE:
Increase an understanding of how to adopt the UN sustainable development goals in the workplace.
AUDIENCE:
Sustainability champions, all interested staff, business development.
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Biodiversity Fundamentals: The Business Case for Action
OVERVIEW:
1 hour course explores the biodiversity crisis, its impact on business and the critical role companies play in fostering a net zero, nature-positive, and socially just society. Gain insights into key biodiversity concepts, conservation approaches and the business case for action, supported by real world examples form pioneering companies.
OBJECTIVE:
Increase understanding of the importance of using our outdoor space to support biodiversity.
AUDIENCE:
Sustainability champions, all staff with an interest in sustainability.
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
The Net Zero Standard
OVERVIEW: 20-minute interactive foundation course introduces the net zero standard – the first framework for corporate net-zero target settings aligned with climate science. Learn how to set sciencebased net zero targets to align near and long term goals with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C.
OBJECTIVE:
To increase understanding on what net zero means and how it is measured.
AUDIENCE:
Sustainability champions, all staff with an interest in sustainability.
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
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Speaker Sessions
Lessons from the World’s Highest Performing Education Systems
Lucy Crehan
Lessons from Europe
Aatif Hassan and David Fitzgerald
Inspirational Leadership Inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’
Paul Warwick
AI In Education - The Good The Bad and The Ugly
Bradley Busch
Mental Health: Comparison, Competition and Connection
Dr Tara Porter
Hearts, Hands and Help
Professor Guy Claxton
State Education Sector ChangesWhat They Mean for the Independent Sector
Jonathon Simons
Mental Health And Schools: For Better And Worse
Dr Tara Porter
What I’ve Learnt from Cognitive Science Researchers this Year
Bradley Busch
Teach Us Consent
Chanel Contos
Surviving The Labyrinth - Strategies for Stress Management
Paul Warwick
Curiosity, Investigation and Discovery
Alice Sharpe
Building Emotional Regulation for Whole School Wellbeing
Alicia Drummond
Dukes Conference 2025 Keynote Speech
Aatif Hassan
Panel Discussions
The Future of Education - Panel
Professor Guy Claxton, Lucy Crehan, Dan Fitzpatrick & Libby Nicholas.
Cyber Security Panel at Dukes Conference 2025
Jason Hart, Joe Pindar & Peter Hull.
Use of AI and Innovation in Education Panel Discussion at Dukes Conference 2025
Dan Fitzpatrick, Bradley Busch & David Goodhew.
Dukes Plus Conference Session InvestIn and Summer Boarding Courses.
EYFS Panel at Dukes Conference 2025
Liz Pemberton, Alice Sharp, Jo Allen & Rik McShane.
Explore the Principles of Leadership & Personal Mastery Panel Discussion at Dukes Conference 2025
Maya Raichoora, Paul Warwick & Ricky Tavares.
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Coordinators & Collaborative Learning
Coordinators & Collaborative Learning
Dukes Community Coordinators
One of the core benefits to being part of the Dukes family is our ability to collaborate, share and learn from each other. This collaboration is driven and fostered by the Dukes Community Coordinators.
Community Coordinators bring the community together and facilitate innovation and learning, hosting meetings to share new thinking, establishing best practice, sharing ideas, and solving problems together. For more information, please visit the individual community pages on the Dukes Hub.
2025
/ 2026
will
be the
first year that we develop this approach in Europe, it is an exciting opportunity for cross collaboration.
For example, communities in Europe in 2025/2026 could include;
• Early Years – all staff and leaders
• Primary – all staff and leaders
• Secondary – all staff and leaders
• IB – those responsible for the IB Curriculum
• HR leaders
• Marketing and Admissions – all staff and leaders
• Finance leaders
This list is not exhaustive.
Dukes Teach Meets
TeachMeets are a great opportunity to network, share ideas and to both provide and receive inspiration for good practice. The purpose of TeachMeets is to work together for better continued professional development and mutual support.
TeachMeets are mainly held online, allowing for a wider community to attend. However, sometimes the TeachMeets are face-to-face and are combined with bespoke training from external facilitators.
If your community has a coordinator then they are responsible for organising the TeachMeet. If you don’t have a coordinator but are still keen to organise one, then please use the Dukes Hub Community Page as a starting point.
Collaborative Groups
Our collaborative groups provide thought leadership for Dukes on important topics. These Groups focus on best practice in their area and then share this with the community. We have collaborative groups in the following areas currently:
Early Years Group (Rik McShane)
AI Group (David Goodhew)
EDI Group (TBC)
Sustainability Champions Group (Sally Cornelius)
DYLA Group (David Goodhew)
The Dukes Learning Hub
The Dukes Hub is a space where we can come together, connect with one another and share our love of learning.
The Hub is created for our people by our people and is split into two main areas: namely courses and communities.
COMMUNITIES
Communities refers to how we connect and collaborate with one another. The new hub allows us to do this in two ways; through sharing and downloading resources and through forums where you can ask and answer questions of your colleagues and collaborate beyond the face to face.
COURSES
The Courses section gives you access to training opportunities where you will find a huge variety of courses, workshops, programmes, events, webinars and e-learning. These are designed to deepen your skills, gain confidence and competence in your role, and become a more effective professional.
There are also forums connected to each resource and each course on the hub allowing you to interact further with the community and your learning.
This is your community so please reach out if you have a question or something to suggest.