Primary Leadership and Ofsted
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Child Protection Conferences and Core Group Meetings
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
CP Conferences and Core Group meetings are the key elements of effective plans. Delivered by Independent Reviewing Officers this input will describe the process of plan management and the expectations on schools/settings as safeguarding partners.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Children’s Voice and Participation
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Children have the right to be involved in decisions that affect their lives. This session will give DSLs practical tools to work with children and secure their voices in safeguarding processes and their education
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Disciplinary Literacy with Alex Quigley
Join this focused online session designed for assessment leads in primary schools to explore how disciplinary literacy can enhance teaching and learning across subjects. Led by insights from Alex Quigley's expertise, the session will delve into practical strategies for embedding literacy skills into assessment practices. Discover ways to bridge gaps in vocabulary, reading, and writing, and support pupils in developing subject-specific literacy.
This interactive session is ideal for leaders seeking actionable approaches to close literacy gaps and improve outcomes in their schools.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Included in package:
- Primary
£108.00
(incl. VAT)Early Help/MASH
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Hackney Education’s MASH Officer will describe the practice of managing contacts, decision making and ongoing support available to schools/settings when they contact the MASH. There will be a description of thresholds and Early Help.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Gangs and Extra-Familial Risk
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
A termly input from Hackney's Community Gangs Team. DSLs will gain insight and understanding of the vulnerabilities and risk children and young people face in relation to child on child abuse, the gangs contexts and support and interventions provided by CGT.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Hackney Forest School Lead Accredited Training Level 2
COURSE STRUCTURE
- First initial training consists of 5 Day immersive week
- Reunite for 4 days for a full packed 2 days of practical skills - woodworking, fire making and cooking. Followed by 2 days of ethos and learning
- Each Level 2 Trainee receives an individual, supportive on-site visit
- Portfolio development: one year from the initial training week to develop their portfolio. Six Forest school sessions are required as evidence
- Trainees will also be required to organise their first aid training during this period, which is not included in the cost of the course
- Hand in portfolio of evidence, one year on from initial training week, or sooner
- Discount off for trainees booking onto cpd training workshops coordinated by HFS
Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants: This qualification is intended for those who wish to become an assistant Forest School Leader or intend to become a Forest School leader in the future, developing knowledge practical skills suitable for the role.
All of our Forest School training courses are certified by ITC First, who are approved by and meet the requirements of the Forest School Association.
Hackney Forest School Lead Accredited Training Level 3
COURSE STRUCTURE
- First initial training consists of 5 Day immersive week
- Reunite for 4 days for a full packed 2 days of practical skills - woodworking, fire making and cooking. Followed by 2 days of ethos and learning.
- Each Level 3 Trainee receives an individual, supportive on-site visit
- Portfolio development: one year from the initial training week to develop their portfolio. Six Forest school sessions are required as evidence
- Trainees will also be required to organise their first aid training during this period, which is not included in the cost of the course
- Hand in portfolio of evidence, one year on from initial training week, or sooner
- Discount off for trainees booking onto cpd training workshops coordinated by HFS
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders: This qualification is intended to provide the skills and knowledge required to set up and deliver safe and effective Forest School programmes, for those who wish to become Forest School Leaders. Download the qualification specification here.
All of our Forest School training courses are certified by ITC First, who are approved by and meet the requirements of the Forest School Association.
HR insights for Senior Leaders, Middle Leaders and School Business Managers
- Disciplinary and grievance: This session is designed to help school leaders conduct an appropriate investigation and disciplinary hearing, and understand the different sanctions that employees may be given. We will look into our policy to explore best practice and ensure procedures are fair, and consistent. You will also understand what happens when an employee raises a grievance, how to investigate and the appeals process.
- Safer Recruitment and Selection: This workshop will provide an overview of how to ensure your school’s recruitment and selection processes are compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The course will include a summary of the statutory guidance associated with safer recruitment and selection in schools. There will be an overview of safer recruitment and selection processes and also looking at how to carry out the correct safeguarding checks including online searches.
- Capability: This session will enable you to deal with under-performance issues within your school. You will learn to understand the difference between capability and conduct issues and how to deal with them informally and formally.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Included in package:
- Primary
£108.00
(incl. VAT)Managing Allegations
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Managing allegations against staff and volunteers can be a complex environment. This session, delivered by the LADO, will give DSLs insight into the process, the role of the Local Designated Officer and effective case management.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Online Safety
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Delivered by the Safeguarding in Education Team this session will explore the nature of children’s engagement with the online environment and school/setting’s responsibilities regarding filtering and monitoring.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Policies and Procedures
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Schools and settings must have an effective safeguarding and child protection policy. This session will explore policy writing and the intersection with the safeguarding children partnership.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Safeguarding Disabled Children
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better train DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Safeguarding disabled children brings particular complexities. This session delivered by the Garden School’s DSL who will give practical guidance on how to ensure children’s experiences are understood and their active participation in safeguarding processes is secured.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Trauma Informed Practice
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
TIP is one of Hackney’s key focuses. This session, delivered by the Re-Engagement Unit, gives an overview of the concepts, research and practice opportunities alongside the impact for children experiencing trauma.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)VAWG and Domestic Abuse
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Termly session delivered by Hackney Domestic Abuse Intervention Service focused on risks to women and children experiencing domestic abuse, the contexts of risk and the support and interventions available via DAIS.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary
From £0.00
(incl. VAT)Young Hackney Health and Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Team
Introduction
Part of a series that offers additional training sessions to DSLs in Hackney covering safeguarding specific issues. A modular approach covering safeguarding specific issues as detailed in KCSIE 24 that will better training DSLs to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil this challenging role.
Course Overview
Young Hackney provides a wide range of services to children and schools/settings. This is an opportunity for DSLs to gain a better understanding of the role of Young Hackney and their Early Help offer.
- Target audience:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post 16
- Included in package:
- Primary