Off-the peg training courses
I currently offer a variety of pre-written training courses, typical examples of which are outlined below. Although off-the-peg, courses are always tailored where possible to meet your particular requirements. If major alterations are needed, we may need to discuss writing a bespoke course.An Introduction to Safeguarding: Basic Signs & Syptoms. A one day course which gives participants the essential knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child abuse. The course enables participants to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, to act on them appropriately. The course therefore aids the safeguarding of children and ensures settings can meet their legal responsibilities appropriately.
Safeguarding: A Shared Responsibility. Another one day course designed to promote the understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all agencies regarding the safeguarding of children so practitioners understand how to meet their obligation to work together in supporting vulnerable children.
Safeguarding: Specific Responsibility. A two day course for those that are to take a lead role in safeguarding in their work place. The course develops participants' knowledge and skills about multi-agency working to safeguard and promote children's welfare. I ensure that everyone knows exactly what they should do if they have any concerns. I ensure participants can confidently discharge their obligations as directed in 'What to do if you're worried a child is being abused (Dept. Health 2003 and Local Safeguarding Inter-agency Procedures)and what will happen once they have informed someone of their concerns.
Introductory Day for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators. This one day course gives pratitioners essential knowledge and understanding of the role of the SENCo in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and their families. Statutory requirements, underlying principles and best practice as outlined in legislation and relevant, supporting guidance are considered through activity and discussion.
Developing Good Practice for Children with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs. These one day courses are for all those that need to further their knowledge and understanding of the needs of children with Disability and/or Special Educational Needs and the families of such children. The course considers ways in which support can be provided. Through discussion and activity, the implications on practice of legislation and guidance regarding Equal Opportunities, Disability and Special Educational needs are comprehensively considered.
Equal Opportunities: An Introduction for Co-ordinators. This one day course is for those who are Equal Opportunities co-ordinators or those who need to further their knowledge and understanding of issues regarding equality and inclusion. Through activity and discussion I help participants examine types of discrimination and the negative outcomes for children this can have. Implications for practice are explored. Careful consideration is given to the requirements of current legislation and the importance of having appropriate policies and protocols in place to meet legal obligations.
Supporting Emotional Development in Young Children. A one day course for those who need to futher their knowledge and understanding of young children develop emotionally. This course is essential for settings to understand how responses made to children affect emotional well-being now and throughout life.
An Introduction to Young Children's Behavioural Development and the Management of Young Children's Behaviour A one day course for those wishing to learn more about behavioural development in young children and how to manage this using emotionally intelligent strategies that aid emotional development and adaptive behaviours.
An Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage A two day course for those that are new to working with the EYFS or who wish to further develop their knowledge of the EYFS framework and it's implications for practice. All the essential knowledge of working in this sector is covered so participants can feel confident in their work.
Naturally, all courses are highly interactive with a sense of pace, fun and engagement. All learning styles are amply attended to and attention is given to ensuring that key messages are retained for actioning later. Course delivery is highly sensitive to meeting everyone's learning needs.
