What do the different course code prefixes mean?
CP = Cross Phase Course (Primary & Secondary)
PR = Primary Course
NQ = NQT Course

How much do these courses cost?
Primary Course (course prefix PR11/PR12)
Primary courses are free to attend for LB Hillingdon schools who have bought into the Primary Advisory Service SLA. Pay as you go rates for Primary courses are set at £300 for full day courses and £150 for half day courses.

NQT courses (course prefix: NQ11/NQ12)
The courses are free to attend for NQTs from LB Hillingdon schools buying into the NQT SLA. Pay-as-you-go rates will apply for all other applicants. These are £140 per full-day session, £90 per half-day session and £55 per twilight session.

Cross-Phase courses (course prefix: CP11/CP12)
The cross-phase Leadership and Management courses are free to schools that have bought into the 2011/12 Leadership and Management SLA. In all other cases pay as you go rates apply but vary due to the differing lengths of course days. Please contact Rachel Macdonald for more details: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Any courses not covered by the service level agreements and pay as you go rates covered above will have their costs included in the course description.

How can I book onto a course?
You need to book online for each course you wish to attend. Simply click the Apply button against the course information. First time users will need to enter their details to register, but for all subsequent bookings you only need to enter your e-mail address and password. A confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address you provide as well as to your school.

Why do I need to provide an e-mail address at the time of booking?
All course confirmations are now delivered by e-mail, as well as further updates we may issue about the course.

I don't have a hillingdongrid.org e-mail address - can I use the school e-mail address to register?
No. Each user account must have a unique e-mail address. You can use a private e-mail address if necessary although we recommend setting up and using a hillingdongrid.org e-mail address if you don't already have one. Using the school's e-mail address to register will cause problems with registration and CPD records. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the School Improvement Service on 01895 556207 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

What do I do if I haven’t received a confirmation?
Confirmation of each course booking should be received immediately after submitting a course application. If you do not receive a confirmation please contact the School Improvement Service on 01895 556207 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I am on a waiting list - what does this mean?
If a course is already full when you apply you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. If we receive cancellations from delagates who are already registered, delagates on the waiting list will automatically be allocated places based on a first come - first served basis.

I need to cancel a booking…
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel a booking. We can then offer your place to another applicant. Contact the School Improvement Service on 01895 552607 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Is my course still running?
Occasionally we may need to cancel or move a course. If this is the case we will e-mail every delegate on the register to inform them the course has been cancelled and to offer an alternative where possible.

Where are the courses held?
The course venue details are clearly indicated on the course information page with a map. They are also included with your e-mail confirmation.

How do I get to the Hillingdon Learning and Development Centre?
Travelling by public transport
Use the London Underground to South Ruislip Station taking the Central Line (this stop is also served by National Rail).
The following buses all serve the local area and stop within 5-15 minutes walk of the training centre.
~ 114 (Ruislip or Harrow) – closest stop: junction with Queens Walk & Victoria Road
~ 282 (Northolt or Eastcote) – closest stop: junction with Long Drive & Field End Rd
~ E7 (Ruislip or Greenford) – closest stop: junction with West End Rd and Station Approach

How do I get to Barra Hall?
Barra Hall, situated within Barra Hall Park, is accessed from Wood End Green Road.
The Hall is within walking distance of the U4 bus route from Uxbridge to Hayes