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 […]

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 […]

Linked to the EEF 5 a day. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 312 594 693 485 Passcode: djMx2u

Protecting ALL young people: why equity and inclusion are essential in our fight against exploitation and abuse While progress has been made in our fight against exploitation it is clear that recognition and outcomes are not the same for all children and young people. Our assumptions and biases alongside siloed working, exclusionary practice and wider […]

The transition to adulthood is an extremely important stage in the life of a young person, as they explore choices around identity, relationships, rights and responsibilities and navigate finding their place in the adult world. But for young people harmed through exploitation and abuse, the transitional stage from 16 to 18+ can all too often […]

Effective engagement with young people can make the difference that changes a young person’s life. How can understanding the systems around a child help us dismantle barriers to engagement? During this session, we will explore barriers to disclosure and engagement at a personal, professional and societal level and consider promising practice on how to build […]

This training explores what self-harm is and how it might present.  It explores why young people might self-harm and helps to challenge commonly held assumptions. The session includes guidance around how to talk to young people who may be self-harming, confidentiality, dealing with your own feelings and supporting young people with alternative strategies.   Click […]

This training explores what self-harm is and how it might present.  It explores why young people might self-harm and helps to challenge commonly held assumptions. The session includes guidance around how to talk to young people who may be self-harming, confidentiality, dealing with your own feelings and supporting young people with alternative strategies. Click here […]

For spelling teaching to be highly effective, practitioners must have secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of spelling rules and principles. This two-part course will unpick this subject knowledge and relate this to effective approaches for pupils to learn, remember and apply spelling knowledge. Session dates | Two-part course Monday 13th March 2023 (3.30pm […]

Find out why children display challenging behaviour and learn some useful behaviour management tips.  Price per course- £20.

Are you frustrated with the lack of support from your local authority early years advisory team? Join this free session to ask any questions you need the answers to. It could be regarding EHCP, support and guidance on SEND. ** Please note, an online booking form will need to be completed to attend **

Outline A termly briefing guided by Jane McKenzie Downes - Education Advisor Description This termly briefing will ensure that assessment leaders are up to date. We will explore everything that has been published regarding statutory assessment during the term. Audience Headteachers, Teachers, Subject Leaders

This interactive online session will explore how we support children in refining and editing their work. We will consider: purpose and process of editing expectations and progression in the curriculum practical approaches and strategies to support children in improving their writing in both the compositional and transcriptional elements of writing. This course is suitable for […]

For spelling teaching to be highly effective, practitioners must have secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of spelling rules and principles. This two-part course will unpick this subject knowledge and relate this to effective approaches for pupils to learn, remember and apply spelling knowledge. Session dates | Two-part course Monday 13th March 2023 (3.30pm […]

Learn more about Down’s Syndrome and the challenges that children may experience.  Price per course- £20.

The 2020 EEF guidance for improving literacy states: Fluent writing supports composition because pupils’ cognitive resources are freed from focusing on handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction and can be redirected towards writing composition. Therefore, it is imperative that we support pupils to develop fluency in their transcriptional skills so that they can be applied to writing effortlessly, […]

Join to establish how Cuisenaire rods can be used to teach a number of maths concepts to children so they have deep conceptual understanding. This ‘hands-on’ online workshop will enable participants to learn about how Cuisenaire rods can be used to support children with understanding mathematical concepts across a number of Key Stage 1 and […]

This session will enable you to understand the humanities in new exciting ways and how these can be a vital part of balanced and broadly-based primary curriculum. This will provide a research-informed view of the humanities in primary schools, arguing that these are an essential part of a balanced, broadly-based and holistic curriculum. The humanities […]

Outline This course is aimed at experienced year 6 teachers. It is similar in content to the course, ‘New to Year 6? Preparing for End of Year Assessment' and so participants should not attend if they have already attended the ‘New to’ course. Description This course will clarify the statutory requirements for KS2 and moderation. […]

Outline This course is aimed at experienced year 2 teachers. It is similar in content to the course, ‘New to Year 2? Preparing for End of Year Assessment' and so participants should not attend if they have already attended the ‘New to’ course. Description This course will clarify the statutory requirements for KS1 and moderation. […]

Find out about Speech and Language development and how to identify children who need more support.  Price per course- £20.