Training & Events
Upcoming Courses for 2012:
1. SAFEGUARDING AND SUPERVISION COURSE ~ London: 2nd & 30th May.
2. DESIGNATED PERSON TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS ~ London: 9th & 10th May.
3. SAFEGUARDING MANAGEMENT COURSE ~ London: 9th May – 11th July.
4. SAFER RECRUITMENT WORKSHOP ~ London: 21st June.
Details of each Course:
1. SAFEGUARDING AND SUPERVISION COURSE – London 2nd & 30th May
10.00am – 2.00pm, Weds 2nd May & Weds 30th May 2012
A 2-day course held at Quaggy Children’s Centre, a location central to South London Boroughs.
Led by Karen Fishwick, qualified Early Years Practitioner, experienced trainer and professional development mentor.
Are you a supervisor who . . .
- Is interested in developing the practice of your practitioners?
- Wants to ensure that you and your team are meeting their safeguarding duties?
- Is keen to ensure that supervision is a safe, secure and professional meeting?
- Finds that the content of supervision can sometimes be repetitive and ‘stuck’?
- Has supervisees whose practice concerns you?
If so then this course has been designed for you!
This course is for those who have a supervisory responsibility that requires them to meet regularly with Early Years Practitioners to talk about their work, those who are responsible for the ‘output’ of others including those who hold the Designated Person position. It will take place over 2 short days 3 to 4 weeks apart and includes practical assignments.
Key Benefits of Attending
Be completely up to date with current policy and practice guidelines for implementing supervision
- Explore how to promote the growth and development of the individual in terms of emotional and professional maturity, and therefore develop practice in your setting
- Build on your awareness of the signs/clues there may be that indicate risky safeguarding practice
- Understand how to create a positive environment that promotes safer, reflective practice
- Look at a framework for Supervision that support everyone to meet the requirements of their job description and the responsibilities of their role
- Develop a policy for supervision with clear written agreements for all parties
- Practice and therefore develop the necessary skills required for high standards of supervision
Cost & How to Book:
Places are £80 + VAT per participant
To book your place contact Jolanta on 07956 876 075 or email us via our Contact page
2. DESIGNATED PERSON TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS – London 9th & 10th May 2012
This comprehensive two-day programme is intended as an introduction to senior school staff who hold the designated role and those who might deputise for them or are part of a ‘designated team’.
The course is also a useful refresher for those who have not updated their training within the last 2 years.
The course addresses the full range of the designated responsibilities, draws upon a multi-agency perspective and complies fully with legal requirements; including those directed by the Local Safeguarding Children Board to work with statutory agencies and other partners.
Why it matters
Your Governors and school staff have the statutory duty to safeguard all pupils and to promote their welfare and wellbeing.
The DfE expectation is that staff who fulfil the designated role will be trained on induction and that their training will be updated at least once every two years.
The Trainers
The trainers who will deliver this course are Catherine Rushforth and John Guest.
Catherine has worked within the education sector for many years, is a qualified social worker and continues to work in practice with families, alongside training and professional development. John is a qualified social worker with extensive experience of managing professional support services to schools and was previously the lead officer for safeguarding in an inner London authority.
Cost: £300 + VAT per delegate
Venue: London venue tbc
To book your place contact Jolanta on 01932 576 418 or 07956 876 075 email us via our Contact page
3. SAFEGUARDING MANAGEMENT COURSE – London 9th May – 11th July.
9.30am – 4.30pm on: Weds 9th May, Tues 29th May, Mon 18th June, Weds 11th July.
A comprehensive 4-day appraisal held at Quaggy Children’s Centre, a location central to South London Boroughs.
Led by Karen Fishwick, qualified Early Years Practitioner, experienced trainer and professional development mentor.
Calling all Managers, Supervisors and those holding the Designated Person role – times are changing fast!
This course has been specifically designed to guide you through a comprehensive appraisal of your responsibility to safeguard children and their families. The course intention is to highlight common organisational blind-spots and expand professional competence to a completely new level. We aim to leave you with a new confidence in embracing and actively contributing to the development of your practitioner team and your inter-disciplinary network.
Key Benefits of Attending:
- You will be completely up to date with the government agenda for safeguarding and its implications for your work.
- You will gain support in transforming the understanding and practice of your early years practitioner teams.
- You will receive thorough feedback via individual assignments. This will provide a route for you to follow as you review the interface between your policy and practice.
- You will network with your peers for support and on-going professional growth.
- Limited number of participant so you receive close support and attention to your individual development needs.
Cost & How to Book:
Places are £350 + VAT per participant
To book your place contact Jolanta on 07956 876 075 or email us via our Contact page.
4. SAFER RECRUITMENT WORKSHOP - London 21st June 2012, 09.00 – 16.30
CR & A in association with ALP training and development.
A one day course held in a Central London venue.
Who the course is for:
School and college leaders and governors and managers in children’s services and settings. In addition to school and academy leaders and governors, this training is suitable for those working with school-age students in Further Education and managers and proprietors of early years settings.
About the Course & Why It Matters
CR&A are pleased to announce an exciting addition to our comprehensive range of safeguarding training for leaders and managers in both the maintained and independent sectors.
The School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009, require that all interviewing panels must have at least one member who has successfully completed the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s, Safer Recruitment training programme. This regulation was introduced in response to Sir Michael Bichard’s recommendation following his enquiry into the murders committed by Ian Huntley in Soham.
About the Trainer
CR&A are delighted to have secured the services of Anne-Louise Pemberton as the specialist Associate who will lead this workshop. Anne-Louise is an accredited CWDC trainer, who has extensive experience as a human resources practitioner and trainer in the public and private sectors in areas such as recruitment, appraisal, communication skills and organisational development.
The workshop will build upon DfE Guidance and aims to:
- give participants an awareness and understanding of offender behaviour
- identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people
- consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure its prompt reporting
- help participants begin to review their own and their organisation’s policies and practices with a view to making them ‘safer’
Upon completion of the workshop, delegates will undertake the test that will lead to the award ofthe CWDC Safer Recruitment certificate. For this reason, it is essential that delegates commit to attending the complete day.
Cost & How to Book:
The cost of the workshop is £180 (+ VAT)
To book your place please contact Jolanta on 01932 576 418 or 07956 876 075 email us via our Contact page
