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SSE Conference 2020 - Quality Education through a connected and extended curriculum.

Headteachers, Business Managers, Governors from ALL schools come and join Support Services for Education for their 2020 conference: ‘Quality Education through a connected and extended curriculum'. The all-day event will take place at Dillington House, Ilminster on Thursday 26 March 2020 and will include 15 workshops. Click here to view the full agenda. The packed day will be full of workshops and sessions led by our support services and event partners, a chance to browse a wide range of exhibition stands, and opportunities to network with colleagues from across Somerset and beyond. We are delighted to announce the following Keynote Speakers will be attending the conference: Jimmy Rotheram - Music Coordinator at Feversham Primary Academy. Following the recent buzz in the press and being featured on The One Show and various media across the world, we are delighted that Jimmy will be joining us to speak about his approach to Music lessons which turned his school around. This year Jimmy was shortlisted for the top 50 of the Varkey Foundations Global Teacher Prize, recognising him as one of the most influential teachers in the world. He is currently part of the DfE's Model Music Curriculum panel. Read more at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45483930 Richard Dunne - Harmony Education Lead. The Harmony Project's Richard Dunne will talk about supporting young people in developing a 'duty of care' towards the environment and the role education has to play in empowering them to become future leaders of sustainability. Roy Leighton - Education Innovator, Associate of Independent Thinking Ltd Roy is a highly creative educational innovator stretching schools, school leaders and classroom teachers to redefine what we mean by teaching, learning and leadership in the 21st century. Roy will be presenting the five ways to build character to assist pupils, staff and schools to attain the outcomes that they need both academically and socially. Our exhibition hall will feature stands from our SSE and SCC services as well as: Into Film, Action Mats, National Citizen Service, SASP, UNICEF, South West Heritage Trust, SPAEDA, Talk the Talk, LIFEbeat and more! Click on this link to see more details and to book onto the 2020 conference - www.supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/conference2020 As spaces for each workshop is limited, please make sure you sign up to the ones you would like to attend now before they are fully booked, as there will not be the option to swap on the day.

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.

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AET: Leading Good Autism Practice (North Somerset Schools)

Outline: The AET’s ‘Leading Good Autism Practice’ whole-day course is designed for staff who have a leadership role that includes responsibility for developing provision for pupils on the autism spectrum within a school setting. Outcome: The course is designed to support practitioners to: • Enhance delegate's knowledge and understanding of good autism practice • Help delegates to question, evaluate and develop autism practice within their setting • Provide delegates with the tools to audit staff skills and identify training needs • Develop skills and knowledge so that delegates can support their organisation to meet / exceed the requirements of external reviewers such as Ofsted and be compliant with legislative requirements For more information and to book, please visit here.

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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 and intimate 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. For more information and to book, please visit here.

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Roles and Responsibilities of the Equality Needs Coordinator (ENCO)

Outline This course covers the roles and responsibilities of the Equality Needs Coordinator (ENCO) and will help you identify ways to promote equality and diversity within your setting, as well as evaluating your practice. Description This course will help you: To understand the role of the Equality Needs Coordinator (ENCO) To understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion Explore practical strategies of how to promote equality and diversity in the setting For more information, or to book, please click here.

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