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Shireland Training offers high-quality, pedagogy-led professional development for schools, trusts and partners across the sector. Delivered at the Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury or remotely, our programmes are designed to build teaching, leadership and digital skills that can be applied immediately.

Shireland Training – A Microsoft Global Training Partner

What distinguishes us as a Microsoft Global Training Partner (GTP) is our commitment to real-world implementation. Every aspect of our training is anchored in authentic classroom practice. Our programmes are delivered and supported by practising teachers who use these tools daily, allowing us to share genuine examples of how Microsoft 365 is being embedded, adapted and scaled across our schools.

We explore both the benefits and challenges of digital integration, offering practical, workable strategies that educators can apply immediately in their own settings.

As a GTP, we follow the delivery model proposed for Shireland Training.

Our approach is underpinned by the shift from technology-driven approaches to PedTech – a focus on pedagogy first, with technology used purposefully to enhance learning.

Research also shows a growing demand for hands-on support that helps teachers successfully implement digital approaches at both classroom and student level.

Finally, when considering future learning landscapes, the need for a new, future-focused vision for education is clear – one in which schools are fully equipped to prepare every student for the opportunities and demands ahead.


As the only Multi-Academy Trust in the UK with Microsoft Global Training Partner status, we combine real classroom expertise with practical, technology-focused approaches that support meaningful and sustainable school improvement. Our training is led by practising professionals and rooted in our PedTech approach, where pedagogy comes first.

We work with a wide range of partners to deliver:

  • In-person training at the Shireland Training Centre
  • Live remote sessions and webinars
  • On-demand resources and guidance
  • Bespoke training for schools and organisations
  • Ongoing coaching and implementation support

Scroll down to explore upcoming training sessions, both at the centre and online.


Professional Learning Programme – Coming Soon

We are currently developing an exciting new programme of professional learning and implementing a new booking system to make accessing opportunities easier than ever.

New courses, events and partnerships will be announced shortly.

If you would like to hear about new professional learning opportunities, courses and events, email us to register your interest and we’ll keep you updated.


Upcoming Events

Transition from EYFS to
Year 1 – Using Smart Lumio

Date: Tuesday 13 October, 3:45 – 4:30pm
Location: Online Webinar

Price: £20

From Words to Wonder – The Journey from Talk to Reading

Date: Friday 16 October, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Shireland Training Centre

Price: £99 for 1 delegate | £149 for 2 delegates

From Movement to Marks – Physical Development into Writing

Date: Friday 27 November, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Shireland Training Centre

Price: £99 for 1 delegate | £149 for 2 delegates

From Exploration to Equations – Mastery Mathematics In Inside and Outside Environments

Date: Wednesday 13 January, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Shireland Training Centre

Price: £99 for 1 delegate | £149 for 2 delegates