Key Dates in November 2026

Key events and national days aimed at education professionals in Waltham Forest.

Tuesday 10 November | 9am to 3pm | Thorpe Hall Primary School

Maths Leads Work Group

All Maths leads in Waltham Forest are invited to sign up for a Waltham Forest Teaching for Mastery Work Group. The year our Waltham Forest Work Groups will:

  • Consolidate subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding to prepare for the revised curriculum.
  • Develop understanding of EYFS and building firm foundations from one year group to the next to support you with the new OfSTED framework.
  • Support maths leads to design and implement development plans for their own schools.

Tuesday 24 November | 10am - 12pm

Managing allegations made against people who work with children (LADO)

This training session is for anyone working or volunteering with children, or within agencies that deliver services to children in Waltham Forest, and aims to highlight the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) in managing concerns about suitability and allegations, as well as to develop understanding of the processes for managing allegations against professionals; by the end of the session, participants will have increased confidence in knowing what to do when presented with a child safeguarding allegation against a professional. 

Tuesday 24 November | 5pm | Online

SACRE Board Meeting

A SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education) is a permanent, statutory local body required by law in the UK to advise local authorities on religious education (RE) and collective worship in maintained schools. 

Key Functions

  • Advisory Role: Advises the local council on methods of teaching, classroom materials, and teacher training for RE and collective worship.
  • Syllabus Oversight: Monitors the locally agreed RE syllabus, which must be reviewed every five years.  – WF currently reviewing the RE syllabus for 2026-2031
  • Annual Reporting: Publishes an annual report detailing its activities and progress in local schools. 

Membership Structure

  • In England, a SACRE is made up of four representative groups:
  • Group A: Christian denominations (other than the Church of England) and other local faith and belief traditions.
  • Group B: The Church of England.
  • Group C: Teacher professional associations.
  • Group D: Local authority councillors and representatives. 

Tuesday 24 November | 10am to 12pm

Managing allegations made against people who work with children (LADO)

Provides an overview of the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and the process for managing allegations or concerns about adults who work with children. 

Wednesday 25 November | 9am to 3pm | Buxton Primary School

Maths Lead Work Group

All Maths leads in Waltham Forest are invited to sign up for a Waltham Forest Teaching for Mastery Work Group. The year our Waltham Forest Work Groups will:

  • Consolidate subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding to prepare for the revised curriculum.
  • Develop understanding of EYFS and building firm foundations from one year group to the next to support you with the new OfSTED framework.
  • Support maths leads to design and implement development plans for their own schools.