Book a visit to the showroom at Peters on Wednesday 6th November.
Did you know that the Peters book showroom has more than 40,000 children’s books to buy straight from the shelves, and it is in central Birmingham?
Peters is open to all schools across the UK, and would love to have you visit them this term.
Peters’ team of librarians and curriculum specialists are based on-site, so they’re always on hand to help, whatever your school’s reading requirements:
• Recommendations for fiction and non-fiction curriculum titles to support the new Ofsted framework
• Support on reading scheme materials
• Advice on getting books that will have pupils reading for pleasure
To book, please contact Karen Horsfield on KAHorsfield@somerset.gov.uk or 01278 421015 by Friday 18th October.
Inclusive Communication - STC: Universal Module for Early Years
Outline:
This revised Universal Module will be a 4 hours course but will be split into two sessions of 2 hours. There is a practical task which participants are asked to complete between the two sessions. Completing a practical task between sessions is integral to each module.
Description:
The purpose of the course is to develop a community wide understanding of the right to communication, and to advocate the use of tools of communication. This training will help everyone to understand what is meant by the term ‘multi-sensory communication’ and consider the advantages this brings. Course participants will reflect on their own communication and consider strategies which can be used to enhance communication in different contexts whilst at home, school, work and leisure.
The Universal module will cover the following:
o Introduction to multi-sensory communication and inclusive communication
o The right of the child/voice of the child
o Using body language and gestures
o Using objects and pictures
o Introduction to signing
o Using core signs as part of a multi-sensory approach
For more information and to book, please visit here.
Managing Staff Performance and Capability in Schools
Outline
This introductory session is designed to increase understanding in schools (maintained and academies) of how to manage both support and teaching staff performance.
Description
The course will give an overview of performance management processes and procedures, support the development of job descriptions, objective setting and giving feedback and making pay decisions. We will also look at undertaking the Teacher Experiencing Difficulty process and capability procedures more generally.
This flexible session will be facilitated by an experienced HR Advisor from SSE, looking at "real-life issues". Attendees will be able to discuss different approaches to managing complex issues, how to ensure policies and procedures are followed and learn from each other about how approaches have worked in different circumstances.
For more information and to book, please visit here.
Conducting Workplace Investigations
Outline
An introduction to workplace investigations - getting it right is so important.
There are many reasons for holding an internal investigation in the workplace and making sure they are dealt with fairly and consistently is essential. A properly conducted investigation allows an employer to fully consider the matter and then make an informed decision on it.
Description
This workshop will provide delegates with guidance through the process, advice on key techniques, procedures and checklists to enable them to undertake workplace investigations with confidence in a fair and un-biased manner.
This will cover:
- What an investigation is
- When an investigation may be required
- The role of an investigating officer
- How to conduct an investigation
- How to create an investigation report.
For more information and to book, please visit here.
Working with Children and Young People who require Personal and Intimate Care
Outline
The Physical Impairment and Medical Support Team will be delivering a half day course on personal andintimate care.
Description
Training will include:
• Identifying safeguarding issues with regard to children and young people who require support with toileting/medical needs
• Identifying how the work of a personal assistant can promote young people’s safety
• Essential record keeping and documentation
• Managing young people’s care in the toilet.
Audience
School staff involved with delivering personal and intimate care.
For more information and to book, please visit here.
