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During this live-online masterclass we will focus on understanding recent developments in the mental health and wellbeing of children in the UK, including looking at the impact of cultural and technological changes over recent years and the impact this is having in schools.

CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 2 or 3.5 hour hr sessions What are the autistic spectrum disorder, autism and asperger's syndrome? How can you best understand, and thus help, those affected? Course Contents of the shorter course: What is ASD Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Understanding those on the Spectrum How to approach and help those on the Autistic Spectrum Great for teachers and TAs in schools, and for those working in care with older people with ASD Benefits of this Short Course: About 1% of the population is thought to be on the Autistic Spectrum That is several children per nursery and primary school and a significant amount of young people in secondary schools Many with Asperger's Syndrome will also go to university The way they experience the world is very different to 'neuro-typical' people Understanding their condition helps to support them and give them the best chance

Brightcore Consultancy delivers Senior Mental Health Lead training in schools and colleges which meets the Department for Education’s quality criteria, and our course is in fact the highest rated of all the nationally DfE approved Senior Mental Health Lead training courses, scoring a perfect 5/5 in each of the 9 DfE quality assurance standards during the quality assurance process.

In this masterclass we'll unravel the complexities of the online world, shedding light on the most pressing current and emerging risks and opportunities faced by children and young people, from the perspective of the DSL, as Online Safety Lead.

CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 2 - 3.5 hr sessions What is Attention Deficit Disorder? How can you best understand, and thus cope and help those affected? Course Contents: What is ADHD ADHD as part of the Autistic Spectrum How to help you cope if you have ADHD How to cope with children who have ADHD Great for teachers and TAs in schools, others who work with people who have ADHD, and of course, those with ADHD themselves Benefits of this Short Course: Boys are around 4 x as likely to have ADHD Worldwide, 5% of people have it - that is 1 out of every 20! The figure for this is estimated to be higher in the UK This means that every single classroom in the UK will have at least one child or young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Learn more about the condition and how you can help them cope and take part in 'normal' life.

The One Day - MHFA Champion Course teaches you how to identify when a person might be experiencing a mental health issue and how to guide them to get the help they need.

An overview of Ofsted inspections and compliance matters in independent schools.

This training gives an opportunity to focus on how to embed effective approaches to meeting emotional needs in schools. We explore a range of ways into meeting emotional needs of pupils across a school. We focus on including pupils with extreme emotional needs. Course Category Meeting emotional needs Description This training gives an opportunity to focus on how to embed relevant ideas and materials in schools. We explore how to make these materials really come to life as we explore a range of ways into meeting emotional needs of pupils across a school. We focus on including pupils with extreme emotional needs. There are lots of opportunities for personal and professional reflection on engagement with challenging pupils as we provide processes to support reflection, visioning and problem solving. Testimonials ‘Thank you so much for the work you did with us yesterday – I have since been in 2 schools today and have spoken to an number of other colleagues who were present – all were totally overwhelmed by the session – they loved it.”NOTTINGHAM SEAL COORDINATOR “I was totally blown away, when I realised how passionate people were about SEAL” “So nice to reflect and realise what a long way we have come” “That was so powerful and motivational”.’ Learning Objectives Shared vision of a school that is truly meeting all social and emotional needs Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on meeting emotional and behaviour problems Deeper understanding of how to embed positive Mental Health approaches in a school Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards children with emotional challenge Who Is It For? All practitioners who are leading on Mental Health work in schools or on behalf of a Local Authority Full range of agencies committed to meeting social and emotional needs in schools Course Content The training explores the questions: What would a school look like when Mental Health was truly part of everything that was happening, a shared vision? How can we truly embed Mental Health approaches and materials in our school? What can we do to meet complex and challenging emotional needs in schools? Can we learn a process to understand at a deeper level highly complex social and emotional needs? This training will cover: Bringing positive Mental Health approaches to life in schools: creating a shared vision and a set of grounded goals together Circle of Adults process for self-reflection and understanding emotional needs of high profile pupils. We will model and teach how this process links in and strengthens PSHE work in schools. If you liked this try: FRESH APPROACHES TO BEHAVIOUR AND RELATIONSHIPS or: RESTORATIVE INTERVENTIONS

School is the place where young, brilliant minds develop and flourish! Take your career into the next level and work in a field with means to develop the future of the society by joining our comprehensive Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course. This Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is a professional course that has been developed in accordance with awarding body standards to help you advance your career prospects. It is an introductory level 3 award that will teach you about teaching and learning concepts specifically relevant to children and young people in primary, secondary, or special schools. This level 3 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools focuses on giving you the skills and knowledge you need to look after children and youth, keep them safe, and communicate effectively. Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Why is this Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course is Perfect for You? Choose Your Career: Join today and make a life-changing decision, get all the essential knowledge to transform your career. Advance Your Career: With our Regulated qualification, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with expertise. Upgrade Your Skills: Add value to your current educational profile and gain the skill sets to compete in your job role. Enhance Your Credibility: The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course is Ofqual, UK Govt. 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Course 01: Train the Trainer Course 02: Performance Management Course 03: Workplace Professionalism and boundaries - Level 2 Course 04: Preventing Workplace Violence and Harassment Level 3 Course 05: Personal Leadership and Influencing Skills Enrol in this Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course to become certified at a nationally acceptable level. 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Qualification Purpose This comprehensive Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course is designed to help students master the knowledge and skills they'll need to function effectively in supporting teaching and learning in schools. Total Qualifications Time Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is hours. Guided Learning Hours These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 80. Method of Assessment The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is internally assessed and externally assured by Focus Awards. Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include: Assessor observation - completed observational checklists on related action plans Witness testimony Learner product Worksheets Assignments / projects / reports Record of oral and written questioning Learner and peer reports Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and where permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body. Progression Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications: Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Who is this course for? The Focus Awards course is for individuals wanting to serve as a qualified professional in the educational sector. Individuals who wish to achieve a sought-after teaching and learning certificate will benefit from its excellent training. Requirements There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is accredited for learners who are at least 16 years old. Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines. 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Description Prevention of bullying in schools Diploma  This Prevention of bullying in schools diploma course starts with discussing the term 'bullying'. Some children are prone to bullying others, and the course discusses this and cyberbullying. The course dives deep into the legal aspects of bullying and reviews laws that are in place to protect children from bullies in schools and what incidents can be legally reprimanded according to government guidelines.  Bullying is not a simple phenomenon. One person is not enough to stop bullying from happening in schools. Instead, the whole school has to be actively involved in curbing it. It must be acknowledged by the school community members to recognise it as an issue that needs a solution. There should be shared knowledge about its existence to communicate openly with the teachers and their parents.  The Prevention of bullying in schools diploma course is meant for students, teachers, and parents. It contains all information necessary to deal with the alleviation of issues surrounding bullying in schools. The course, along with its exercises, will prepare you to handle problems and respond appropriately when facing situations that involve bullying. As the course discusses the legal aspects of bullying, you will understand essential regulations and acts that are in place. This knowledge will help you set boundaries when discussing bullying issues with authorities such as teachers or government officials.  The Prevention of bullying in schools diploma course mainly focuses on discussions around exceptional cases where people are bullied based on their disabilities, gender identity, race, and other prejudice-based judgements. The course is of particular use to parents as it talks about and gives advice on how to help children deal with bullies and the emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical pain that bullying can cause. The course also talks about how humans need to be open-minded and tolerant towards groups that we may not identify as our own by instilling ideas and values in children so that bullying does not occur. Children mostly learn these ideas from adults around them, which means that parents and teachers play a huge role in its eradication.  This Prevention of bullying in schools diploma course discusses bullying in schools in particular, which makes it a beneficial course for parents and those working in schools or with children, like teachers and administrators of educational institutions. A course such as this can create more inclusive, friendlier, and tolerant schools for students with all kinds of backgrounds.  The Prevention of bullying in schools diploma course focuses even more on bullying in primary and secondary school sections. It provides:  The learner's knowledge of how bullying can be eliminated. The tools and techniques that may be used to achieve this. The statistics show that this is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with. It dives deep into the factors that cause bullying, the roles and responsibilities of school administrators and teachers, modern-day bullying, cyberbullying, and social media's role in perpetuating this.  The Prevention of bullying in schools diploma course will get you acquainted with the laws and regulations that are in place to protect individuals from being bullied. Knowing this lets you understand which situations you can bring legal authorities involved. The focus is on groups that are protected by laws like minority groups and disabled individuals and the parts of the legislation that have been implemented to protect these groups from being discriminated against. Through this course, you will also learn how you can identify bullies and methods that can be used to teach children to be kinder and more caring towards others so that bullying may be prevented.  What you will learn   1: Defining Bullying  2: The bullying vocabulary  3: Position of the school  4: Talking with the children  5: People involved in bullying  6: Acting against bullying  7: Managing Bullying  8: Raising awareness  9: Peer Support  10: Preventive Strategies  Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.