Secondary Leadership and Ofsted

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

Coaching and Mentoring for Middle Leaders: Language for Leaders Programme

In this session, colleagues will learn how to undertake identified support and improve outcomes for pupils through tangible impact. 

Session aims: 

• Mentoring (getting to good)
• Coaching (good to great)
• Difficult conversations

Most suitable for:

• Established Phase Leaders
• Assistant Headteachers
• New to role Deputy Headteachers

Take a look at other sessions in this programme: 

• Middle Leadership Approaches
• Sustaining Impact for Middle Leaders

• Target audience:
• Primary
• Secondary

• Included in package:
• Primary

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

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

Ofsted updates with John Kennedy, HMI for Secondary and Special Schools

Ofsted recently unveiled a set of reforms intended to ease the pressures on teachers and school leaders during inspections. These changes, prompted by feedback from educators, aim to uphold the rigour and accuracy of inspections while reducing stress for those involved.

In our upcoming briefing session, John Kennedy HMI will update school leaders on the significant changes Ofsted is implementing following the Big Listen, and any changes arising from the recent change in Government. Key updates from the latest version of the Ofsted Handbook will be highlighted, including the temporary pause on inspections and a renewed emphasis on wellbeing. The session will provide an overview of recent training programs for Ofsted Inspectors, as well as an analysis of published data since the Summer term. We will delve into Ofsted's key focus on starting with impact and working backwards to intent, with particular attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Additionally, we will review any changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). 

• Target audience:
• Secondary
• Post 16

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

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 training 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

The Education Inspection Framework: Ofsted briefings for schools (behaviour and attitudes/personal development)

Introduction

This 60 minute session will explore the Ofsted framework in relation to the behaviour and attitudes/personal development judgement.

The way that Ofsted inspects schools significantly changed in 2019 with the publication of a  new Education Inspection Framework. There were 24 Ofsted inspections in Hackney last year. Common trends learned from these inspections will be shared. The sessions have been updated to reflect the current changes to inspection and what inspectors are looking for. 

Course overview

These three short sessions senior school leaders will explore Ofsted inspection practice in Primary and Secondary settings. Led by Calvin Henry with up to date, practical experience of inspecting schools across both Primary and Secondary sectors, these sessions will support school leaders to: 

• Understand how Ofsted will evaluate the quality of education and know the different  approach to a Section 5 and a Section 8 inspection. 
• Consider the judgements for Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes,  Personal Development, 6th Form/ EYFS. 
• Prepare for a successful interview with the inspector, including the initial telephone  conversation. 
• Consider how to refine practices and prepare staff for a positive inspection outcome.
• Ensure that school self-evaluation supports the inspection process.

Additional sessions in this series (if you are yet to have a recent Ofsted inspection, we highly recommend that you attend ALL sessions):

Impact and Implementation 

Quality of education: the curriculum

Facilitator: Calvin Henry

• Target audience:
• Primary
• Secondary

• Included in package:
• Primary

The Education Inspection Framework: Ofsted briefings for schools (quality of education: the curriculum)

Introduction

The way that Ofsted inspects schools significantly changed in 2019 with the publication of a  new Education Inspection Framework. There were 24 Ofsted inspections in Hackney last year. Common trends learned from these inspections will be shared. The sessions have been updated to reflect the current changes to inspection and what inspectors are looking for. 

Course Overview

This short session will ensure that senior school leaders and middle leaders will explore Ofsted inspection practice in Primary and Secondary settings. Led by Calvin Henry with up to date, practical experience of inspecting schools across both Primary and Secondary sectors, this session will support school leaders to: 

• Understand how Ofsted will evaluate the quality of education and know the different approach to a Section 5 and a Section 8 inspection. 
• Understand the components of a good or better Quality of Education.
• Define curriculum intent, implementation, and impact.
• Familiarise yourself with the inspection process, particularly the 'deep dive' line of inquiry, and develop strategies for effective self-evaluation and confident engagement with inspections.
• Prepare for a successful interview with the inspector, including the initial telephone conversation. 
• Consider how to refine practices and prepare staff for a positive inspection outcome.
• Ensure that school self-evaluation supports the inspection process.

Additional sessions in this series  (if you are yet to have a recent Ofsted inspection, we highly recommend that you attend ALL sessions):

Leadership and Management: Impact and Implementation

Behaviour and attitudes / personal development 

Facilitator: Calvin Henry

• Target audience:
• Primary
• Secondary

• Included in package:
• Primary

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

What do Governors need to know to ensure the performance management of the Headteacher leads to school improvement?

Course overview 

This session will provide tailored training on the process of conducting the appraisal of  Executive/ Headteachers/ Principals. The session will include training on: 

• The regulations, and why it is crucial for governors to get performance management  right. 

• Ways to ensure the appraisal process drives school/ system improvement by  comparing practises across our schools. 

• Ways to recognise and reward success. 

Who should attend? 

This training is suitable for Governors and Clerks at all school phases.  

Free to all Hackney Schools. £108 incl. VAT for non-Hackney Schools

 Facilitator: Laleh Laverick & Anton Francic

• Target audience:
• Primary
• Secondary

• Included in package:
• Primary
• Governance