The EEF reports that teaching reading comprehension strategies across the school is highly effective and can deliver an additional six months’ progress but qualifies that, for this to be effective, strategies must be taught explicitly and consistently. This online session will consider and explore: the key reading comprehension strategies that are introduced through the National Curriculum programmes of study how […]

This one-day introductory course provides an overview of the key issues needed to support practitioners who work in collaboration with other agencies in identifying and responding to cases of intra-familial child sexual abuse. Who should attend? All practitioners working with children and their families. What can you expect to learn? A better understanding of: ➢ […]

This specialist training workshop is aimed at professionals who are experienced in working with disabled children and who have already undertaken Generalist training. It is also aimed at professionals from Social Care Assessment teams and the Police who may be involved in child protection enquiries involving disabled children. Social workers from mainstream social care or […]

This training is for managers, headteachers and those in senior position who are involved in the response to, management of and/or investigation of concerns/allegations about people in a position of trust- this may be through paid or voluntary employment. Aims of the course: understand what an allegation is and how allegations may arise​ identify national […]

In this session we aim to share our learning on the digital lives of young people and how they may be exposed to new and emerging areas of online exploitation. We will also explore how to best engage with young people regarding their digital lives and through doing so better protect them from harm. The […]

An interactive online workshop exploring the importance of vocabulary development to support all areas of the curriculum. We will: focus on effective ways of creating a language rich environment consider the importance of explicit teaching of new words; and give a range of practical and creative ideas for use in the classroom. This session is […]

Learn more about Sensory Processing and how to identify differences that children may present with.  All courses are £20.

Do you work with children and young adults (0-25 years) who are experiencing or at risk of exploitation and abuse? If the answer is yes then you have a crucial role to play in disrupting their exploitation and stopping the perpetrators who are ultimately responsible. It is only by everyone playing their part in disruption […]

The Financial Exploitation of children and young people is emerging as a growing concern and involves a number of different forms of abuse or exploitation relating to finances. This includes being targeted by Organised Crime Groups, which use young people to commit fraud and launder criminal funds. Financial exploitation can cause significant harm to a […]

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a framework for identifying victims of trafficking and modern slavery. When used effectively it can help these victims receive appropriate support and assist Modern Slavery prosecutions of those exploiting them. This session is for professionals to better understand the role of a First Responder and consider how they can […]