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    Trauma-Inclusive Practice in Early Years

    Date: July 6, 2022 - 1:30 pm UK time

    Session Takeaways:

    1. Ways to tweak practice to better support children who may have experienced trauma
    2. Consider what a trauma inclusive environment looks like in EYFS
    3. Ways to enhance relationships which help children to regulate emotionally

     

    Speaker: Judith Staff

    Judith is a teacher, trainer and consultant. Judith teaches part-time, and also delivers a trauma-informed, violence awareness/prevention programme for children aged 2-6 years.  The programme, funded by the West Midlands Violence Reduction Unit, supports children growing up in areas with high rates of violent crime.

    Suitable for: All staff from education settings working with children 3-8 years

    Format: 60-minute zoom webinar; 45 minutes presentation 15 minutes Q&A

  • 8 Modules

    Raise Learner Aspirations with an Effective Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

    Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be challenging when working with learners in Education. This course will look at each stage of the learner journey to seek opportunities to ensure that all learners are treated in a fair and inclusive manner. This course is suitable for all managers, teachers and support staff and requires no specialist knowledge.
  • 8 Modules

    School Office & Admin Staff: How to Excel in Your Role

    During this course we look at the important role of school office and admin staff and how we can develop skills and strategies to help us enjoy the job and make a big difference to those we work with every day.
  • 1 Module

    The Thrive Approach – What Worked for Us

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  • 2 Modules

    Developing a Whole School Wellbeing Strategy at Tregolls School

    This is a short presentation by Mary Yucel the Mental Health Coordinator at Tregolls School. The presentation outlines the wellbeing strategy introduced at the school. Mary's presentation was shared with mental health leads across Cornwall as part of our work with HeadStart Kernow which is a lottery funded project.  We found the session to be valuable and Mary kindly agreed it could be shared more widely.
  • 8 Modules

    Medical Conditions Training: Epilepsy

    In this course we cover all aspects of Epilepsy – we look at what it is, the most common symptoms you might see and discuss some of the most common types of seizures, including seizures that are not caused by Epilepsy. The different triggers and treatment options are considered as well as Emergency Medication administration (Buccal Midazolam). We use the mnemonic A.C.T.I.O.N to give some advice about what to do when someone is having an Epileptic Seizure. Finally we discuss some of the rare complications linked to Epilepsy and think about the impact of Epilepsy on a child.
  • 7 Modules

    Enhancing Learning Through Sensory Play

    This course will explore the benefits of regular water play and will enhance learning through exciting provision and rich questioning. This course is suitable for school support staff, nursery staff, childminders and teachers.
  • 6 Modules

    Understanding the Role of the DSL

    Every school and college in England must have a Designated Safeguarding Lead. All staff, volunteers and those working on behalf of the school should be aware of who this is, understand the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and know how their role works alongside the DSL to keep children safe. In this course we will explore this important role in more detail, look at how the DSL works to keep children safe, what their responsibilities are and how they work with other agencies. We will also look at the safeguarding responsibilities of every member of staff so that you can feel confident in what to do if you are concerned about a child.
  • 1 Module

    Staff Wellbeing at Redruth Secondary School

    This is a presentation by Mike McGovern the Mental Health Lead Practitioner at Redruth Secondary School on Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing.  Mike's presentation was shared with mental health leads across Cornwall as part of our work with HeadStart Kernow which is a lottery funded project.  We found the session to be valuable and Mike kindly agreed it could be shared more widely.
  • 2 Modules

    Promoting the Mental Health of Male School Staff

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    Why and How to Implement Values Based Interviewing

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  • 8 Modules

    Laugh Your Way to Stronger Connections

    This course is for parents, carers and extended family members who want to learn creative and practical ways to playfully connect with their children. You will learn ideas and strategies for harnessing natural and spontaneous laughter, and discover how to create more opportunities for play, expression and connection.   
  • 5 Modules

    Simple Steps Towards Autism Friendly Classrooms

    This course will help you to understand why classrooms can be difficult places to be and to learn for autistic students. Gray shares with you a range of ideas and changes that we can make to help.
  • 5 Modules

    Teaching Skills Development: High Expectations

    Teachers need to establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect. We should set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
  • 7 Modules

    Having Fun the Sensory Way: Five Ideas to have Fun with Bubbles

    I would like to share with you some practical ideas for encouraging meaningful engagement with people with PMLD. These activities will enhance communication, interaction, curiosity, initiation and good mental wellbeing through having fun with our senses! Through the joint exploration of simple, everyday objects, it is possible to create a sense of awe and wonder, anticipation, excitement and reflection. This course would be suitable for anyone who spends time with people with PMLD and who is looking for some simple yet fun activities to initiate and enhance communication.