This is a practical ‘non medical’ day for front line practitioners working with children and young people with serious attachment issues arising from loss, trauma and abuse. We look at what Psychology may help us in our understanding of children who have faced issues with love and attachment. Splitting, handling projected feelings, constancy and permanence are explored. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Understanding Attachment Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Course Category Meeting emotional needs Behaviour and Relationships Inclusion Teaching and Learning Description This is a practical ‘non medical’ day for front line practitioners working with children and young people with serious attachment issues arising from loss, trauma and abuse. Drawing from the international research and literature and our own experience over many years as educational psychologists of the challenges of children with major social and emotional needs, we will explore together what the best practice can and could look like. We explore the language of attachment and outline very practical classroom strategies. We look at what Psychology may help us in our understanding of children who have faced issues with love and attachment. We explore the feelings of being on a desolate island of relational poverty or to imagine swimming with sharks. We explore the themes of violence, anxiety and experience of being a victim as young people grow older. We look at telling lies and explore how we can respectfully understand this. We reveal the new and innovative compass of vulnerability – the cognitive errors to which some are much more vulnerable. We look at triggers, self regulation and unpack a range of strategies. Transference and counter transference are examined along with splitting, handling projected feelings, constancy and permanence. We explore what young people with these difficulties really need from us. We also spend time looking at the emotional impact on practitioners working with children with such needs and what helps at an personal and team level. We can all do something – we do not have to wait for expert therapists to arrive! Testimonials Very moving presentation I will always try and think behind the behaviour now It had a huge impact on all levels We all seem to need it Belonging and feelings are so important Very user friendly Excellent! Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding developing inclusive practice for children with serious attachment needs in mainstream schools Simple understandable explanation of attachment understood Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on social and behavioural needs Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of emotionally disabled children Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards parents and pupils with complex emotional needs New skills, scripts and processes to make inclusion successful Who Is It For ? Practitioners working in schools and other settings with children and young people of all ages Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local authority support services Course Content The course explores the questions : How can we start to develop an understanding of children with attachment needs? What is the true impact of loss, trauma and abuse? What else can we do to go about including high profile children or young people with challenging emotional needs? What useful psychological constructs can we use to guide us? This course also explores practical strategies and language for key adults rebuilding relationships with individual pupils. This is a participative day that aims to be explorative and practical. Opportunities to develop empathy with the children of concern will be created.
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About this Training Course In the oil & gas industry, it is common knowledge that operators and main contractors, contract or sub-contract a wide range of their activities. The service contract is the tool used to share the risk of a service between the operator and contractor. It is also an approach adopted by the operator to control the efficiency of his contractor. This course allows all parties involved, company, contractors and subcontractors, to better understand the contractual relationship, their rights and obligations. It gives a detailed review of the contract and its main features. This course will particularly focus on the services contracts that are put in place to support a drilling campaign, covering all specificities of the various contracts. Training Objectives At the end of this course, participants will: Get a thorough understanding of the service contract clauses Be able to administer the contract and optimise the relationship with the company or contractor Target Audience This course will be useful and applicable for the following professionals: contract engineers, contracts administrators, any party involved in the relationship between the company and the contractors of a service contract Drillers and logisticians may also have interest in this course as it covers the contractual aspects of their operational activity: They are the 'Owners' of these services contracts Trainer Your expert course leader has 25 years of experience in management positions in Contracting, Procurement and Logistics, mainly in the Oil & Gas Industry. During his Oil & Gas industry experience, he has worked on major Oil and Gas development projects like the Yadana project in Myanmar, Akpo project in Nigeria and YLNG in Yemen. His international experience allows him to adapt very easily and integrate the multicultural specificities of the Oil & Gas industry in his teaching. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations
This course is suitable if you work or want to work as a teacher/trainer/tutor in Further Education Colleges, adult and community education, the voluntary sector, commerce, industry, the public sector or HM forces.
Step into the realm of educational support with our transformative course, Essentials of Being a Teacher's Aide. Explore the intricate dynamics of educational environments as you embark on a journey to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Module by module, you'll delve into the fundamental principles that underpin effective educational support. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Initiating the educational voyage, you'll gain insight into the foundations of education, setting the stage for impactful engagement with students. Discover strategies and practices to foster meaningful connections with learners, empowering them to thrive academically. As you progress, learn how to elevate teaching and learning support, crafting an enriching classroom environment conducive to growth and development. Through tailored resources and nurturing environments, you'll be equipped to foster an ideal learning atmosphere. Our course culminates in a capstone project, where you'll apply newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios, cementing your role as an invaluable asset in educational settings. Join us and embark on a journey to become an indispensable part of the educational journey, supporting teachers and empowering students towards academic success. Course Curriculum Module 1: Initiating the Educational Journey: Introduction to Education Module 2: Engaging with Students: Strategies and Practices Module 3: Enhancing Teaching and Learning Support Module 4: Crafting Classroom Resources and Fostering an Ideal Learning Environment Module 5: Advancing Professional Growth: Opportunities for Development Module 6: Culminating Capstone Project for Practical Application Learning Outcomes: Initiate the educational journey with a comprehensive understanding of education. Engage effectively with students using proven strategies and practices. Enhance teaching and learning support through practical methodologies. Craft classroom resources to create an ideal learning environment. Advance professional growth by identifying and leveraging development opportunities. Apply acquired knowledge and skills in a practical capstone project. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Aspiring teacher's aides seeking foundational knowledge in education support. Individuals interested in engaging with students using effective strategies. Those looking to enhance their skills in supporting teaching and learning. Professionals seeking to contribute to fostering an ideal classroom environment. Individuals aiming to advance their career prospects in education support roles. Career path Teacher's Aide Classroom Assistant Learning Support Assistant Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant Teaching Assistant Education Support Worker Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.
LOOKING FOR: YA/NA FANTASY, SFF, HORROR, ADULT FICTION John Baker (he/him) joined the Bell Lomax Moreton agency in 2019, cultivating a list shaped around his passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, though has lately also branched out into action/adventure fiction. John focuses on authors writing in the Adult, New Adult, and YA spaces. John leads the wider agency's film & TV desk, is the Secretary of the Association of Author’s Agents, and the co-chair of the AAA’s Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. Under the umbrella of speculative fiction, John is looking for fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculative fiction. He has built a reputation as a champion of underrepresented voices and stories, be it from creators hailing from the global majority and their diasporas or neurodiverse authors, and naturally gravitates towards this kind of storytelling. In short, if he’s never read a story like yours before, he wants to see it. Adult fantasy: John loves beefy epic fantasy, especially non-Anglo Christian-inspired. Give him an immersive world, a fresh magical or mythic system, and an exciting cast of characters and he’ll be happy. He is a broad church in the genre so loves a political fantasy, swords and sorcery, courtly intrigue, monster hunting and dastardly villains. John is keen to find an urban fantasy that feels fresh and fun and he’s a sucker for a heroic quest narrative. He’s also very open to fantasy that isn’t easily categorised, but it is playing in that world. John is keenly hunting for more historical fantasy, especially inspired by modern history. He’s had fun with mythological retellings in the past, but as ever, let’s make sure it’s shining the spotlight on new stories. He would also love fantasy that centres on types of relationships less celebrated in fantasy, such as established and secure married couples, or siblings. NA/YA fantasy: In this genre, most importantly, John wants to have a good time, whether it’s swoon-worthy kisses in lush ball gowns, or gruesome gore and monsters, so send him pacy, plot-filled adventures. He’d love more books that teenage boys would love: Skullduggery Pleasant forever! Romantasy: The thriving new romantasy genre comes with its own set of challenges, so John wants to know what makes your romantasy different; what will set it out from the (very crowded!) market. Give it completely barmy stakes, cool and unique new settings, or a love story that will make your jaw drop. To be clear, he’s happily sorted for a human person meets a fae creature in the spooky woods. Also, cosmic romance is the genre of the future. Give him romantasy in space. Easy. Horror: John and horror are old friends. He loves horror inspired by myth and folklore, subversive weird horror that leaves your eyebrows in your hairline, historical horror that pulls from ghastly true stories, and anything that you’ll be reading with the light on. He also loves a gothic element and is particularly looking for horror with a strong romantic throughline, fun YA horror, and female & NB horror authors. Science fiction: SF is coming back! And John has been shouting about that. He loves to see an adventurous found-family romp through space or an epic, crunchy space opera. Speculative near-future is fun too, in the vein of Black Mirror’s more uplifting episodes, (e.g. San Junipero). He loves YA science fiction as well; the more creative the better. Literary: John is open to finding more rich magical realism or something character-led yet supernatural and would love a high-concept mystery, in the vein of Stuart Turton. He also loves spec fic that uses the speculative lightly as a way of confronting a deeper truth in society today. Weird stuff: John wants books that will blow people’s minds and defy categorisation. This is hard to describe, but think Gideon The Ninth, The Library At Mount Char, This Is How You Lose The Time War. John loves a pitch that leaves the editors baffled but intrigued. Action/Adventure, Historical Adventure, Espionage: John is branching out into non-speculative adventures, such as John Le Carré, Lee Child, Ian Flemming, and Mick Herron. More as his taste develops, but the hunt is on! Not looking for: military sci-fi or hard SF, or anything with biblical “character wakes up in purgatory/heaven/hell” narratives. The right comedic fantasy has yet to hit his inbox, but please don’t comp Douglas Adams or Sir Terry. John would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first two chapters of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, John is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 15th July 2025
Step into the rewarding field of early years education with a course bundle designed for those who appreciate the serious business of shaping small minds—without taking themselves too seriously. Whether you’re looking to broaden your knowledge or sharpen your edge in early childhood learning, this online-only course bundle offers the flexibility to learn at your pace, from wherever you like (yes, even in your slippers). Built with both newcomers and seasoned nursery veterans in mind, this accredited bundle covers all the essentials with a sprinkle of smart structure and straightforward guidance. You’ll explore key developmental theories, frameworks, and responsibilities that underpin quality early years education. No fluff, no fuss—just reliable content that speaks your language and understands your ambition. So, if you're ready to level up your learning (and your CV) with a trusted programme that takes early years seriously—but not solemnly—this is the place to start. Key Features of Early Years Career Bundle CPD Accredited Early Years Courses Instant PDF certificate Fully online, interactive Early Years course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases This Early Years Essential Skills bundle is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in the field, which includes the following related professions: Childcare Apprentice, Nursery Deputy Manager, Early Years Practitioner Early Years Primary Learning Mentor Admin Assistant Throughout the Early Years program, participants will delve into various topics, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the updated EYFS framework for 2021, safeguarding practices, educational psychology, child health and safety, and Phonics, a valuable tool for Early Years teaching children how to read. Additionally, the Early Years course emphasises the skills required and areas for personal development necessary to become well-suited for the job. Course 01: Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage Course 02: EYFS Teaching Diploma Course 03: Educational Psychology & Development Course 04: Child Health & Safety Course 05: Childcare and Nannying Diploma Course 06: Phonics Teaching Assistant Course 07: Child Psychology Development Training Course 08: Dyslexia Awareness and Child Care Course 09: Understanding Autism Level 3 Course 10: Child Care and Child Protection Course 11: Children and Adolescents Counselling Course Course 12: Covid-19 Awareness This Early Years Course will help you to explore a variety of career paths in the related industry, including: Nursery Assistant Early Years Practitioner Nursery Manager Early Years Teacher Childcare Coordinator Early Years Coordinator Preschool Teacher Playgroup Supervisor Childminder Early Years Educator Accreditation These Early Years bundle courses are CPD accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certification Once you've successfully completed your Early Years course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). CPD 120 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Requirements No prior degree or experience is required to enrol in this course. Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Hardcopy Certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Hardcopy Certificate (UK Delivery): For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply. If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99. Hardcopy Certificate (International Delivery): For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.