An evidence-based early years classroom

University of Oxford 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Join us for a day of learning at the University of Oxford's Department of Education. The focus of the day will be on ‘noticing, rehearsing, analyzing and refining’ practice in the Early Years classroom. The day includes a mix of theory and interactive activities, including professional conversations based on video examples of practice. Working with […]

Simple cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

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Delivered by a member of the Business Psychology Team at Thrive Mental Wellbeing. What topics will be covered: What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? How does it work? How does it apply to my life?

Introduction to Sensory Processing

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Learn more about Sensory Processing and how to identify differences that children may present with.  Courses are priced at £20.

SCR, Recruitment Checks & Personnel File

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This training is aimed at Head Teachers, School Business Managers and office staff that support the recruitment of new staff. The training will look at what you should have recorded on the SCR, a breakdown of each recruitment check and what should and should not be held within staff files. Trainer: Sophie Kendall Closing date: […]

Webinar – Domestic Abuse: The Impact on Children & Families

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Young people experience the highest rates of domestic abuse of any age group. Data shows that young people, including those below 16, can experience all forms of domestic abuse and the likelihood of experiencing high severity abuse is no different to adults. Children living in families are now identified as victims in their own right. This […]

Aspiring Headteachers

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The OCC ‘Aspiring Headteacher Development Programme’ is a brilliant opportunity to enable you to prepare yourself for headship and for the process of applying for your first headship. The feedback from cohort 1 participants has been really positive – not only have a third secured headships, a further third are actively looking and are using […]

Principles of Effective, Whole-class Differentiation (SEND)

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This session grounds participants in the principles that support all learners to achieve their maximum potential. Differentiating lessons is a core responsibility for all classroom staff, but it can be difficult to know how to meet individual needs. This session grounds participants in the principles that support all learners to achieve their maximum potential. Whether […]

Improving early identification in Oxfordshire: an introduction to using WellComm

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This introductory training will help you to increase your confidence to access and navigate the WellComm tool kit. Suitable for Early Years practitioners in nursery that have access to a WellComm pack and work with children aged up to 6 years. Increase your confidence to access and navigate the WellComm tool kit Use the screening […]

WEBINAR – So-called Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

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So-called ‘Honour’-based abuse (HBA) is abuse motivated by the belief that someone in the family has brought shame or dishonour to the family or community. A forced marriage is one that is carried out without the consent of both people, meaning the victim(s) is/are pressured into marrying someone against their will and may experience ‘honour’-based […]

New Headteacher Induction

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A variety of topics aimed towards new headteachers. This programme aims to equip Headteachers with the skills and knowledge to support them in leading their school. Day 1 of 19: Introduction and Perspective Lite Trainer: School Improvement Team, CEF

7 min awareness briefing – The Role of the LADO

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A brief insight into the roles and responsibilities of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). 7 minute briefings are a tool that can be used to support learning and development within team meetings, supervision or electronically. Briefings can be based upon learning reviews or subject areas that provide 7 pieces of information about the topic. […]

Parent Contract Training

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This is training regarding the use of Parent Contracts to improve school attendance and identify barriers to education, setting appropriate targets and enabling change. Additionally the importance of the PC with the context of a legal process. Suitable for Head Teachers and Attendance Officers. Trainer: Joanna Goodey  

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