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This a two-day course originally approved and controlled by the National Childminders Association and the Pre-School Learning Alliance. Required by SureStart and the DFEE for those having the care of children up to the age of eight , is valid for children of all ages. The programme includes CPR using adult, child and baby manikins, dealing with an unconsciousness casualty, choking and major bleeding. Aside from the skills for life-threatening situations the management of small casualties is included, particularly in relation to head injuries, casualty assessment and various forms of minor b ...

This one-day course meets the requirements of the HSE syllabus and covers the HSE Recommendations for training of an Appointed Person (the minimum requirement for first aid cover at work. Topics include CPR, dealing with an unconsciousness casualty, choking and Major Bleeding. Time is also given to discussing injuries and ailments common in the workplace, both inside and outside the school. Emphasis is placed on individual and group practice of the skills needed in life-threatening situations. This is underpinned by encouraging an understanding of both the processes and the reasoning behind ...

The first of these three twilight sessions will cover the findings from
2018, changes and updates for 2019, key messages from the ARA for KS1, quick wins for evidence gathering.

You can book onto all 3 (ASSM/18/616) at £100 or each one separately (£40).

The first of these three twilight sessions will cover the findings from
2018, changes and updates for 2019, key messages from the ARA for KS1, quick wins for evidence gathering.

The second session will look at effective year 2 moderation, use of tests, new exemplification for reading and maths. It will also share the LA approach to KS1 moderation visits.

The final session will look at final arrangements to moderation, some cross school moderation and quick wins.

You can book onto all 3 sessions (£100) or each one separately (£40 each).

These two half day sessions will provide support in using the framework to assess writing. Delegates will reflect on what constitutes an appropriate evidence base, will engage with the STA materials and will moderate writing from their own school, identifying gaps and discussing appropriate provision to address these.

The ability to manage difficult child protection, disciplinary allegations is crucial to the provision of safeguarding within the school/academy setting. On this course, you will learn how to manage these difficult situations, and ensure that each occasion is dealt with to the minimise risk . The legal duty on schools to refer cases to the Disclosure and Barring Service will also be explored, along with their expectations. The South Gloucestershire LADO, Tina Wilson, will also be in attendance to provide you with further insight into this key area. Schools
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This course is predominantly classroom based. It will increase your knowledge & understanding of
the basic swimming requirements in a primary school swimming programme and health & safety
aspects in and around the pool area. This course will provide you with help and guidance on how to teach beginners to swim, developing through to the teaching of recognised strokes and water
proficiency. There will be lots of opportunities for Q & A and an opportunity to go poolside and cover teaching techniques.

Developing mastery in maths requires children to have a deep conceptual understanding. This course we explore conceptual understanding of number and how manipulatives play a key part in this process. Delegates will develop skills which enable them to challenge children’s understanding and develop mathematical concepts in the classroom.

For Business Managers in both primary and secondary settings to raise awareness of health and safety management processes in schools, establish common school hazards and control measures, share experience and best practice and learn what help and support is available.

This session is aimed at School Administrators and Headteachers. It will ensure schools apply STP&CD rules in relation to:

• Calculating contractual hours of part time teachers


• Calculating non-teaching directed time for part time teachers


• Requiring part time teachers to attend inset/staff meetings/parents evenings, etc