Subject Leader Networks

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Subject Leader Networks 2025/26

This programme is being delivered in partnership with RoSIS and will again be facilitated by colleagues from Rotherham and Sheffield and repeated twice (once in Rotherham and once in Sheffield) each term. This will enable colleagues to attend the session that is most convenient to them, as well as ensuring the quality of the sessions through the collaboration.

Schools who have bought the Sheffield Members Offer will have unlimited access (subject to availability) to this programme. Settings who have not purchased the Sheffield Members Offer can access this programme at £95 per session.

For any queries about the content of the programme or whether your setting has purchased this subscription, please contact enquiries@learnsheffield.co.uk.

Colleagues can book on the sessions below using the booking links.

 

Index to the Subject Networks 2025/26

Art

Autumn
An online resource will be shared highlighting opportunities for schools to keep on top of the ever-changing educational landscape and hear about the latest information from the DfE, Ofsted and other national bodies as well as updates on current thinking, research and pedagogical developments relevant to the curriculum.

To ensure you receive a copy of these resources, please email rosis@rotherham.gov.uk with "Art Information" in the subject line.

Spring
4 February 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
15 April 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

Summer
20 May 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
17 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

More information about these sessions can be found here.

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Computing

To be confirmed

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D&T

To be confirmed

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English

Autumn
13 October 2025, 1.30-3.00pm at Albion House English (Primary) Book Now
21 October 2025, 1.30-3.00pm at Rockingham PDC English (Primary) Book Now

Spring
13 January 2026, 1.30-3.00pm online Book Soon

Summer
4 June 2026, 1.30-3.00pm at Rockingham PDC Book Soon

More information about these sessions can be found here.

Facilitated by: Amy Parry-McDermott from RoSIS

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Geography

Autumn
6 October, 4.00-5.30pm online Book Now

Spring
13 January 2026, 4.00-5.30pm online Book Now

Summer
11 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Learn Sheffield Book Now

Following feedback and the success of last year, we are pleased to also be offering a Geography CPD Day. This will take place at Rockingham PDC on 20 November 2024, 9.00–3.30pm, lunch is provided.

Bookings are open via Book Now

More information about these sessions can be found here.

Facilitated by: Jon Cannell from the Geographical Association

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History

Autumn
12 November 2025, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
20 November 2025, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

Spring
26 February 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
11 March 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

Summer
2 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
10 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

More information about these sessions can be found here.

Facilitated by: Andy Bull from RoSIS

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Languages (KS2)

To be confirmed

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Maths

To be confirmed

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Music
Facilitated by Autumn This session will take place online on 16 October 2025, 4.00-5.30pm Music Subject Leaders | Forge CPD Spring - As part of the RoSIS Early Years Festival, music subject leaders are invited to attend a session at Rockingham PDC on 17 March 2026. This practical session will focus on equipping subject leaders to recognise their subject in action within the early years, within the many different forms it will take. Lunch and networking will be available for those able to join the first session. 17 March 2026, 12.30-1.45 Music Subject Leaders |Forge CPD and repeated at 2.00-3.15pm Music Subject Leaders |Forge CPD at Rockingham PDC. Summer This session will take place online on 18 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm Music Subject Leaders | Forge CPD.

Autumn
This session will take place online on 16 October 2025, 4.00-5.30pm Book Now

Spring
As part of the RoSIS Early Years Festival, music subject leaders are invited to attend a session at Rockingham PDC on 17 March 2026. This practical session will focus on equipping subject leaders to recognise their subject in action within the early years, within the many different forms it will take. Lunch and networking will be available for those able to join the first session.
17 March 2026, 12.30-1.45 at Rockingham PDC Book Now
Repeated 17 March 2026, 2.00-3.15 at Rockingham PDC Book Now

Summer
This session will take place online on 18 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm Book Now

More information about these sessions can be found here.

Facilitated by: Kathryn Hathaway and Becky Stroud from Rotherham & Sheffield Music Hubs

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RE

Autumn
20 October 2025, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
19 November 2025, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

Spring - RE Conference
Primary RE Leaders are invited to join the South Yorkshire RE Conference, hosted by Rotherham SACRE at Rockingham Professional Development Centre on 29 January 2026, 9.00-3.30pm, lunch is provided. Book Now

This day will replace the spring term subject leader network meetings.

Conference focus and detail to be confirmed. will take. Lunch and networking will be available for those able to join the first session.

Summer
3 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
29 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House Book Now

More information about these sessions can be found here.

Facilitated by: Hannah Lambert on behalf of RoSIS and Rotherham SACRE

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Science
Facilitated by April Taylor, RoSIS and teacher at Waverley Junior Academy Autumn: Science Conference - Ignite Curiosity. Inspire Young Minds. Empower Your Teaching. Are you ready to reimagine science teaching in your classroom? Whether you're a seasoned science lead or a new to the subject leader role, this one-day conference is your launchpad to deeper understanding, fresh ideas, and classroom-ready strategies that work. Taking place on 2 October 2025, 8.30-4.00pm at Rockingham PDC, further details are available via this link and bookings are open now via Science Conference 2025 | Forge CPD. Spring This session will take place live online on 28 January 2026, 4.00-5.00pm. Science Subject Leaders | Forge CPD The session will be recorded and available via the Science area on Curriculum | Forge CPD after the event. Summer 29 April 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC. Science Subject Leaders| Forge CPD 24 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion House. Science Subject Leaders | Forge CPD More information about these sessions can be found here

Autumn: Science Conference - Ignite Curiosity. Inspire Young Minds. Empower Your Teaching.
Are you ready to reimagine science teaching in your classroom? Whether you're a seasoned science lead or a new to the subject leader role, this one-day conference is your launchpad to deeper understanding, fresh ideas, and classroom-ready strategies that work. Taking place on 2 October 2025, 8.30-4.00pm at Rockingham PDC, further details are available via this link and bookings are open now Book Now

Spring
This session will take place live online on 28 January 2026, 4.00-5.00pm. Book Now

The session will be recorded and available via the Science area on Curriculum | Forge CPD. after the event.

Summer
29 April 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Rockingham PDC Book Now
24 June 2026, 4.00-5.30pm at Albion HouseBook Now

More information about these sessions can be found here.

Facilitated by: April Taylor, RoSIS and teacher at Waverley Junior Academy

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