Shireland Training
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Where great ideas and great educators come together.
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.
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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.
Upcoming Events
Improving Outcomes for SEND and Diverse Learners Through Inclusive, Technology Enabled Teaching
Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Location: Shireland Training Centre
Price: £120
Purple Mash Day
Date: Friday 19 June, 9:00am to 3:15pm
Location: Shireland Training Centre
Price: Free
Feedback That Moves Learners Forward Through Digital Practice
Date: Thursday 25 June, 3:45 – 4:30pm
Location: Online Webinar
Price: £20
Using technology to support SEND pupils effectively
Date: Wednesday 1 July, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Shireland Training Centre
Price: £99 for one delegate, £149 for two delegates
Expert speakers:
- Martin Bailey – educational technology specialist with over 25 years’ experience as a teacher, computing subject leader, adviser and university lecturer. Known for helping schools use technology, emerging tools and AI in meaningful, creative and inclusive ways.
- Carol Allen – internationally recognised specialist in ICT and inclusion, with extensive experience across mainstream and specialist education. Her work focuses on communication, accessibility and using technology to empower learners of all abilities.
Transition from EYFS to
Year 1 – Using Smart Lumio
Date: Tuesday 13 October, 3:45 – 4:30pm
Location: Online Webinar
Price: £20