iiiTraining Courses

 

iiiiAll courses are £125 plus VAT (VAT is reclaimed by school’s finance office) Cost includes all refreshments and lunch

“THE ROLE OF THE COVER SUPERVISOR
CLASSROOM / BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT. HOW TO MINIMISE STRESS AND INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS AND LIFE EXPECTANCY!” (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiAn enjoyable, realistic, practical and down to earth one-day course for all Middle and Secondary school Cover Supervisors who iiiiwish to improve or enhance their classroom and behaviour management skills. The course should also be beneficial to NQT’s, iiiioverseas staff and colleagues on the Graduate Teacher Programme.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Dave De La Cour

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo study the factors influencing pupil behaviour.
iiiiTo provide a balance of theory and practical ideas for effective classroom and behaviour management.
iiiiTo identify different approaches and consider which are the most effective.
iiiiTo offer preventative strategies and conflict de-escalation skills.

 

“THE ROLE OF THE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT:
MANAGING DISAFFECTED AND DISRUPTIVE PUPILS” (09.30-15.00)

 

iiiiA one-day course for Learning Support Assistants working in Middle and Secondary schools.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Dave De La Cour

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo develop an understanding of the role of the LSA within the school.
iiiiTo study the factors influencing pupil behaviour.
iiiiTo provide a balance of theory and practical ideas for effective behaviour management.
iiiiTo offer strategies which may reduce stress but increase effectiveness.

 

“THE ROLE OF THE LEARNING MENTOR:
WORKING WITH DISAFFECTED AND DISRUPTIVE PUPILS” (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiA one-day course specifically for Learning Mentors working in Middle and Secondary schools.
iiiiNB: Some of the course material is also used in the "The Role of the Pastoral Manager ” course. It is not advised
iiiitherefore for staff to attend both courses.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Dave De La Cour

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo consider ways of establishing positive relationships with students and parents/carers.
iiiiTo develop competence in the gathering of information, target setting and review/evaluation procedures.
iiiiTo consider how to draw up and implement action plans for students, including Pastoral Support Programmes.
iiiiTo discuss ways of establishing ground rules and protocol for work in 1 to 1 and small group sessions.

 

 

“THE ROLE OF THE PASTORAL MANAGER:

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT KIDS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS! ” (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiA one-day course for Pastoral Managers working in Middle and Secondary schools.

iiiiNB: Some of the course material is also used in the “Thr Role of the Learning Mentor ” course. It is not advised
iiiitherefore for staff to attend both courses.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Dave De La Cour

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo consider ways of establishing positive relationships with students and parents/carers.

iiiiTo discuss effective strategies/approaches we may employ to work collaberatively with teaching staff.
iiiiTo develop competence in the gathering of information, target setting and review/evaluation procedures.

iiiiTo consider how to draw up and implement action plans for students, including Pastoral Support Programmes.

 

 

“PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR PROGRAMMES” (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiA one-day course for the Middle and Secondary school SENCO, LSA, Head of Year, Pastoral Manager, Learning Mentor and any iiiistaff who may be involved in the planning and implementation of Individual Programmes.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Dave De La Cour

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo offer guidance on how to set up individual programmes for pupils with behavioural problems.
iiiiTo develop competence in the gathering of information, target setting and review/evaluation procedures.
iiiiTo provide a step by step guide to setting up and implementing a Pastoral Support Programme.

 

 

 

“USING DRAMA / GAMES AND ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE DISAFFECTED YOUNG PEOPLE AND THOSE WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR.” (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiA one-day course) for staff in Middle and Secondary schools responsible for the social and emotional development of young iii iii iii people in their care (LSU / SEN staff, Tutors, Teachers, LSA’s, Pastoral Managers, Learning Mentors, etc).

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Sam Ashford

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo explore fun positive ways to engage young people using drama, games and activities.
iiiiTo develop positive behaviour management strategies to keep young people engaged.
iiiiTo look at and identify positive ‘working’ rules that work for you and your space.

 

iiiiABOUT THE TUTOR:

iiiiSam has been working extensively with both adults and students within the Arts and Education sector for the past
iiii13 years throughout the South East. He has been working both individually and with Theatre Active, a leading
iiiieducational theatre company. Most of Sam’s work is with disaffected and disruptive students and those with
iiiilow self-esteem and social developmental needs. He has been integral to many Middle, Secondary and Special
iiiischools with their positive development of young people’s behaviour and confidence. Sam Is currently working
iiiiwith West Essex PRU, a Behaviour Support Unit in Harlow, Connexions and a variety of secondary schools within Essex.