iiiTraining Courses

 

iiiiAll courses are £145 plus VAT (VAT is reclaimed by school’s finance office) Cost includes all refreshments and lunch. Courses iiiioffered for the Academic year 2011-12 are:

 

iiii'The role of the Cover Supervisor: Classroom/behaviour management. How to minimise stress and increase effectiveness and iiiilife expectancy!'

 

iiii'The role of the Learning Support Assistant; Managing disaffected and disruptive students'

 

iiii'The role of the Learning Mentor: Working with disaffected and disruptive pupils'

 

iiii'The role of the Pastoral Manager / Year Coordinator: Dealing with difficult kids, parents and teachers!'

 

iiii'Back on track: Refocussing disaffected and disengaged students'

 

iiii'Managing anger and confrontation'

 

iiii'Anti-bullying policy and practice'

 

iiii'Using Creative arts with troubled students'

 

iiii'Loss and Bereavement'

 

iiii'Using Drama/games to engage disaffected young people and those with challenging behaviour'

 

iiiiSPECIFIC COURSE DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW:

'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 / YEAR COORDINATOR:

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

 

iiiiA one-day course for Teaching and Non Teaching Pastoral Managers, Year Coordinators and anybody working within this iiiicapacity in Middle and Secondary schools.

iiiiNB: Some of the course material is also used in the 'The 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 collaboratively 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.

 

'BACK ON TRACK; REFOCUSING DISAFFECTED AND DISENGAGED STUDENTS' (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiThis one day course provides a practical approach to getting students back on track. The day is appropriate for all teaching and iiiisupport staff in Middle and Secondary schools.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Bill Whelan

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo gain and understanding of the causes of challenging behaviour.
iiiiTo develop an awareness of the importance of the language we use to engage and motivate students.
iiiiTo give the opportunity to acquire active listening skills.

iiiiTo develop skills in solution focussed working.

 

 

'MANAGING ANGER AND CONFRONTATION' (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiThis one day course provides a practical approach to managing challenging behaviours. The day is appropriate for all teaching iiiiand support staff in Middle and Secondary schools who find themselves managing angry, aggressive and challenging students.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Bill Whelan

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo increase awareness of the emotions of anger and frustration.
iiiiTo examine the causes of anger and confrontation.
iiiiTo develop positive strategies to reduce the possibilities of conflict.

iiiiTo develop appropriate de-escalation strategies to manage conflict situations.

 

'ANTI-BULLYING POLICY AND PRACTICE' (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiA one-day course specifically designed for Middle and Secondary teaching and support staff and all people working with iiiichildren and young people. Participants will have an opportunity to explore effective policy and enhance knowledge and skills iiiito prevent and respond to bullying.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Diane Le Count

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo increase awareness about changes in thinking and therefore how we respond to bullying.
iiiiTo give the opportunity to explore anti-bullying resources, with a focus on cyber and homophobic bullying.
iiiiTo consider effective strategies to support targets of bullying.

iiiiTo develop, monitor and review anti-bullying policy.
iiiiTo look at Sign-posting to guidance and support for parents/carers.

 

 

'USING CREATIVE ARTS WITH TROUBLED STUDENTS' (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiA one-day course specifically designed for Middle and Secondary teaching and support staff and all people working with iiiichildren and young people. School is a powerful, proactive factor where relationships with adults are most important in iiiihelping young people explore and resolve issues. To this end, participants will have an opportunity to explore a range of iiiiCreative Arts through a fun and informative day.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Diane Le Count

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo increase awareness of Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties and their underlying causes.
iiiiTo feel confident in using the Creative Arts to help young explore and resolve issues.
iiiiTo learn from each other in a non-threatening, fun and interactive way.

 

 

'LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT' (09.30-15.30)

 

iiiiEvery major loss will inevitably disrupt the development of self-esteem, the smooth progression of life and the sense that iiiievents are predictable and meaningful. This one day course for teachers and support staff will examine theories of loss and iiiibereavement including the stages of grief. The key focus will be the exploration and experience of strategies and responses to iiiiguide students through the process of loss.

 

iiiiTUTOR:            Diane Le Count

 

iiiiAIMS/OBJECTIVES:
iiiiTo increase understanding of loss and bereavement and to recognise how this can impact on student well-being, behaviour and iiiilearning.
iiiiTo feel more confident and equipped to support pupils experiencing bereavement or other losses.
iiiiTo share ideas and experiences with others whilst on the course and on return to work.

 

 

'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:            David Stottard

 

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.