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This is a workshop focused on getting the welcome right for children who are starting for the first time at a new school when we know the welcome will be difficult. Perhaps they have been excluded from elsewhere, they are new to this culture, they have complex needs or they are just very different or highly anxious? Course Category Meeting emotional needs Behaviour and Relationships Inclusion Now available as an online course Description This is a practical ‘non-medical’ day or half day workshop or twilight session for front line practitioners working with children and young people that will find starting at a new school or setting difficult.  Drawing from international research and literature, reports from inclusive schools 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: Creating a welcoming team or ‘committee’ of young people Training the team in effective ‘welcoming’ and supporting Building a support circle around a new child and running this circle effectively Auditing what makes for a successful welcome of any new child at the school Facilitating the involvement of young people in successful welcoming activities and preparation Links between this work and building ‘circles of friends’ and peer mediator training Testimonials Belonging and feelings are so important Definitely made me reflect a lot on the go-to behaviour management techniques we use! Excellent! Never thought of it like this before Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding developing inclusive practice for newcomer children in mainstream schools The challenge of a good ‘welcome’ fully understood Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on settling an individual’s social and behavioural needs on joining a new setting Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of emotionally disabled children Opportunity to reflect on involving children and young people in effectively welcoming and including new students New skills, scripts and processes to make inclusion and relationships in school fulfilling and restorative 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 : What does it take for a child to: Feel safe and secure as they transition into a new school or setting?Feel supported by their new peer group?Understand how a new setting or school operates and to feel confident there?What else can we do to go about including high profile children or young people with challenging emotional needs?How can we best enlist the involvement of children and young people in the early work of inclusion with a new member of the school or setting? This course also explores practical strategies, concepts and language for key adults building 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. If you liked this course you may well like: FRESH APPROACHES TO BEHAVIOUR AND RELATIONSHIPS

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is anyone who works in and around IT, facilities or data centre operations and needs to understand and improve the daily operations including important processes such as lock-out/tag-out, the right process for installing/de-installing equipment, safety procedures, capacity management and much more. Overview The old believe that a fully redundant data centre facility will save the day is no longer true as many research outcomes have revealed that the majority of downtime is caused by the human factor. Policies, processes, procedures and work instructions should be carefully developed, ideally following relevant standards, to ensure an effcient and effective data centre operations which are also compliant to the required regulations. The CDFOS© (Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist) course is a three-day course which will enable participants to fully understand the requirements of running the day-to-day operations of a mission critical data centre. Participants will gain all the required competences for running the daily operations, understand which processes should be in place, and the critical elements of those processes and how to execute them. The course is fully aligned with the DCOS© (Data Centre Operations Standard). Data centre facilities operations management have proven to be the key differentiator between a data centre that is performing well or badly. Service Level Management Service Level Management Needs analysis Capability assessment Service portfolio and catalogue Service Level Agreements Reporting - Complaint procedure Customer satisfaction Service Improvement Process (SIP) Safety and Crisis Management Most common type of accidents and why they often happen The roles and responsibilities of appointed safety staff The importance of the OH&S or WHS manual Calibration of measurement and test equipment Proper lock-out/tag-out procedures Emergency response plan requirement for various potential emergencies The importance of Permit To Work Physical Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security Security risk assessment Security zones Physical inspections / security patrols Delivery of goods / holding area Entry control of individuals Badges and key management Security monitoring Security incident reporting Facilities Maintenance The importance of maintenance Maintenance definitions Maintenance operations procedures (MOP) Service reports Spare management Tools Housekeeping Data Centre Operations Shift handover Walk around duties Service management Release management Configuration management Floor management Equipment life cycle management Monitoring/Reporting/Control Monitoring requirements Facilities monitoring matrix Sensor / alarm point testing and calibration Notification matrix Escalation requirements Reporting Project Management Project management Project organization Project manager Initiation Planning Execution Monitor and control Closing Evaluation / lessons learnt Environmental Sustainability The importance of sustainability Environmental standards Power efficiency indicators Energy saving best practises Water management Sustainable energy usage Governance and Compliance The importance of document management The siz sub-processes of document management Asset management Requirements or asset recording Exam: Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist (CDFOS©) Certification exams are administered at the end of the course. The exam is a 90-minute closed book exam, with 60 multiple-choice questions. The candidate requires a minimum of 42 correct answers to pass the exam. Online exam results are known immediately and paper-based exam results will be known within one week. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist (CDFOS) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist (CDFOS) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

In this course we explore how we have attempted to build inclusive circles of support around individuals and contrast this with a radical approach to problem solving with parents – the Parent Solutions Circle. Parent Solutions is a brand new approach to problem solving with parents based on our live group work in schools. A focus on challenging behaviour brings interest, energy and commitment.  Course Category Inclusion Peer Support Parents and Carers Behaviour and relationships Description In this course we explore how we have attempted to build inclusive circles of support around individuals and contrast this with a radical approach to problem solving with parents – the Parent Solutions Circle Parent Solutions is a brand new approach to problem solving with parents based on our live group work in schools. A focus on challenging behaviour brings interest, energy and commitment. Essentially the approach involves gathering a group of parents and carers together who recognise how challenging their own children are and would like some help to figure out how to be with them or how to manage an aspect of their behaviour. The process is facilitated but majors on the parents offering each other their wisdom and ideas. The directness that only peers can provide to each other makes the work both powerful and effective. Mobilising the wisdom and experiences of parents in a safe way is a delicate art. In this training we will explore how this can best be done. Parents who have been on all the courses and had all the professional advice in world love this way of working because they get to offer each other their experience, ideas and wisdom. The approach is capacity focused, person centred approach to working with parents rather than the dominant deficit oriented and ‘medical model’ of viewing and planning for parents. We work with rather than do things to a group of parents. This training can be modelled with a group of parents or can be demonstrated with a group of professionals. We prefer mixed groups. Learning Objectives For participants to learn how to set up a Parent Solutions Circle For participants to understand the underlying rationale and ethos of this way of working To learn the facilitation process and stages of the Circle process Who Is It For? Anyone interested in working with parents and carers in a way that builds and makes use of their capacities rather than focus on their challenges and difficulties. School leaders and managers Social Care teams Community organisers Psychologists Course Content True parent empowerment Facilitating groups Problem solving process Handling group communication Allowing direct feedback and challenge between participants in a safe way Building relationships Creating natural circles of support that can provide peer support and mutual problem solving If you liked this course you may well like: Creating Community Circles

This is our latest lead workshop/training day and is an extremely innovative, participative and practical guide to successfully creating a truly inclusive classroom in mainstream school settings for children and young people of all ages. This engaging day will equip participants with ways of thinking and planning for the inclusion of all pupils within the curriculum. Course Category Teaching and Learning Inclusion Description This is our latest lead workshop/training day and is an extremely innovative, participative and practical guide to successfully creating a truly inclusive classroom in mainstream school settings for children and young people of all ages. This engaging day will equip participants with ways of thinking and planning for the inclusion of all pupils within the curriculum. There’s no better way to get set up, get trained, and get going on your inclusive classroom. The most knowledgeable trainers will teach you all the basics in face-to-face training sessions, and guide you through more advanced concepts and ideas. So whether you’re brand-new to inclusion, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, we will help take your skills to the next level. Testimonials ‘Yet again inspiring and opening more doors than I can go through’ ‘This opened a lot of avenues for thought and reflection. It will help me to help colleagues to see where they can improve practice to create a more inclusive environment within the whole school.’ ‘Some great ideas and restored my self belief! Fantastic’ Learning Objectives Increased skills in diversifying/differentiating the curriculum Reflection on attitudes to individual learning and the curriculum Linking learning style research to real classroom inclusion of high profile/need pupils Improved teaching skills for those with severe and complex needs and behaviour Challenge to attitudes and mindsets Who Is It For ? School based Practitioners Heads and Deputies SENCOs Learning Support Advanced Skills Teachers Primary and secondary teachers Parents Local Authority Support Services Course Content The course answers the questions: How do I begin differentiating? How do I include a pupil with very complex learning needs? How do we go about practically including high profile children or young people? Best delivered over the course of 2 days, ‘Inclusive Classroom’ introduces participants to 6 guiding Ideas that increase effective inclusion in mainstream settings. Setting the tone for learning Resourcing schools and classrooms effectively The essential 4 questions! What is the essential learning in this lesson? How do the students learn best? What needs modifying? How will students demonstrate their learning? Building on strengths and talents Beyond the IEP The curriculum content of inclusive classrooms If you liked this course you may well like: CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE EVERYONE LEARNS

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Are you planning to go to school for a course but don't have any funds for it? Are you now considering applying for any scholarships? Or are you someone who helps people apply for a scholarship? Either way, this course will be able to help you! Description: This course is designed to give students a guide how to get a scholarship to fund their schooling. This course will give you the basics of scholarship program. Since we all know that scholarships and grants are a huge source of help for financial aid, you would want to become competitive since you need to compete with others who also want to have a slot on a scholarship. This course will help you with these challenges you are going to encounter during the process. Who is the course for? Professionals who want to help people in their scholarship concerns People who have an interest in applying for a scholarship Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: Getting Scholarships Course is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers: Life Coaches Mentors School Guidance Counsellors. Getting Scholarships Course Introduction 01:00:00 How To Online Search To Access To A Fast And Free College Recruiting Scholarship 01:00:00 The Search Engine And The Scholarship: An Unhealthy Relationship 01:00:00 Getting The Best Financial Assistance Through College Scholarship Search Engine 01:00:00 Parents Guide To College Financial Aid 01:00:00 Paying For Your Child's College Finances- Guide For Parents On Student Loan, Scholarship, And Grant 01:00:00 Free College Money From Scholarship And Grants 00:30:00 The Questions To Ask About Grants And Scholarships 00:30:00 College Scholarship For Students With Interests In Music 01:00:00 The 4 W's In Looking For The Right College Cheerleading Scholarship 01:00:00 Financing Your Education: Coping With Financial Strain 00:30:00 How To Write The Ultimate Grant Proposal 01:00:00 Managing Scholarship Requirements And Your Health 00:30:00 Guide For Your Scholarships And Nationality 01:00:00 Scholarships, Grants and Your Family 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Getting Scholarships Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Getting Scholarships Course 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst collaborates with organizational stakeholders to secure information technology systems for the organization. Their goal is to reduce organizational risk by rapidly remediating active attacks in the environment, advising on improvements to threat protection practices, and referring violations of organizational policies to appropriate stakeholders. Responsibilities include threat management, monitoring, and response by using a variety of security solutions across their environment. The role primarily investigates, responds to, and hunts for threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft 365 Defender, and third-party security products. Since the Security Operations Analyst consumes the operational output of these tools, they are also a critical stakeholder in the configuration and deployment of these technologies. Learn how to investigate, respond to, and hunt for threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Defender. In this course you will learn how to mitigate cyberthreats using these technologies. Specifically, you will configure and use Microsoft Sentinel as well as utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) to perform detection, analysis, and reporting. The course was designed for people who work in a Security Operations job role and helps learners prepare for the exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst. Prerequisites Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 Fundamental understanding of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity products Intermediate understanding of Windows 10 Familiarity with Azure services, specifically Azure SQL Database and Azure Storage Familiarity with Azure virtual machines and virtual networking Basic understanding of scripting concepts. 1 - Introduction to Microsoft 365 threat protection Explore Extended Detection & Response (XDR) response use cases Understand Microsoft Defender XDR in a Security Operations Center (SOC) Explore Microsoft Security Graph Investigate security incidents in Microsoft Defender XDR 2 - Mitigate incidents using Microsoft 365 Defender Use the Microsoft Defender portal Manage incidents Investigate incidents Manage and investigate alerts Manage automated investigations Use the action center Explore advanced hunting Investigate Microsoft Entra sign-in logs Understand Microsoft Secure Score Analyze threat analytics Analyze reports Configure the Microsoft Defender portal 3 - Protect your identities with Microsoft Entra ID Protection Microsoft Entra ID Protection overview Detect risks with Microsoft Entra ID Protection policies Investigate and remediate risks detected by Microsoft Entra ID Protection 4 - Remediate risks with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Automate, investigate, and remediate Configure, protect, and detect Simulate attacks 5 - Safeguard your environment with Microsoft Defender for Identity Configure Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors Review compromised accounts or data Integrate with other Microsoft tools 6 - Secure your cloud apps and services with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Understand the Defender for Cloud Apps Framework Explore your cloud apps with Cloud Discovery Protect your data and apps with Conditional Access App Control Walk through discovery and access control with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Classify and protect sensitive information Detect Threats 7 - Respond to data loss prevention alerts using Microsoft 365 Describe data loss prevention alerts Investigate data loss prevention alerts in Microsoft Purview Investigate data loss prevention alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps 8 - Manage insider risk in Microsoft Purview Insider risk management overview Create and manage insider risk policies Investigate insider risk alerts Take action on insider risk alerts through cases Manage insider risk management forensic evidence Create insider risk management notice templates 9 - Investigate threats by using audit features in Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview Standard Explore Microsoft Purview Audit solutions Implement Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard) Start recording activity in the Unified Audit Log Search the Unified Audit Log (UAL) Export, configure, and view audit log records Use audit log searching to investigate common support issues 10 - Investigate threats using audit in Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview (Premium) Explore Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium) Implement Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium) Manage audit log retention policies Investigate compromised email accounts using Purview Audit (Premium) 11 - Investigate threats with Content search in Microsoft Purview Explore Microsoft Purview eDiscovery solutions Create a content search View the search results and statistics Export the search results and search report Configure search permissions filtering Search for and delete email messages 12 - Protect against threats with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Practice security administration Hunt threats within your network 13 - Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment Create your environment Understand operating systems compatibility and features Onboard devices Manage access Create and manage roles for role-based access control Configure device groups Configure environment advanced features 14 - Implement Windows security enhancements with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Understand attack surface reduction Enable attack surface reduction rules 15 - Perform device investigations in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Use the device inventory list Investigate the device Use behavioral blocking Detect devices with device discovery 16 - Perform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Explain device actions Run Microsoft Defender antivirus scan on devices Collect investigation package from devices Initiate live response session 17 - Perform evidence and entities investigations using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Investigate a file Investigate a user account Investigate an IP address Investigate a domain 18 - Configure and manage automation using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Configure advanced features Manage automation upload and folder settings Configure automated investigation and remediation capabilities Block at risk devices 19 - Configure for alerts and detections in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Configure advanced features Configure alert notifications Manage alert suppression Manage indicators 20 - Utilize Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Understand vulnerability management Explore vulnerabilities on your devices Manage remediation 21 - Plan for cloud workload protections using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Explain Microsoft Defender for Cloud Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud workload protections Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud 22 - Connect Azure assets to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Explore and manage your resources with asset inventory Configure auto provisioning Manual log analytics agent provisioning 23 - Connect non-Azure resources to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Protect non-Azure resources Connect non-Azure machines Connect your AWS accounts Connect your GCP accounts 24 - Manage your cloud security posture management? Explore Secure Score Explore Recommendations Measure and enforce regulatory compliance Understand Workbooks 25 - Explain cloud workload protections in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Understand Microsoft Defender for servers Understand Microsoft Defender for App Service Understand Microsoft Defender for Storage Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL Understand Microsoft Defender for open-source databases Understand Microsoft Defender for Key Vault Understand Microsoft Defender for Resource Manager Understand Microsoft Defender for DNS Understand Microsoft Defender for Containers Understand Microsoft Defender additional protections 26 - Remediate security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Understand security alerts Remediate alerts and automate responses Suppress alerts from Defender for Cloud Generate threat intelligence reports Respond to alerts from Azure resources 27 - Construct KQL statements for Microsoft Sentinel Understand the Kusto Query Language statement structure Use the search operator Use the where operator Use the let statement Use the extend operator Use the order by operator Use the project operators 28 - Analyze query results using KQL Use the summarize operator Use the summarize operator to filter results Use the summarize operator to prepare data Use the render operator to create visualizations 29 - Build multi-table statements using KQL Use the union operator Use the join operator 30 - Work with data in Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language Extract data from unstructured string fields Extract data from structured string data Integrate external data Create parsers with functions 31 - Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel What is Microsoft Sentinel? How Microsoft Sentinel works When to use Microsoft Sentinel 32 - Create and manage Microsoft Sentinel workspaces Plan for the Microsoft Sentinel workspace Create a Microsoft Sentinel workspace Manage workspaces across tenants using Azure Lighthouse Understand Microsoft Sentinel permissions and roles Manage Microsoft Sentinel settings Configure logs 33 - Query logs in Microsoft Sentinel Query logs in the logs page Understand Microsoft Sentinel tables Understand common tables Understand Microsoft Defender XDR tables 34 - Use watchlists in Microsoft Sentinel Plan for watchlists Create a watchlist Manage watchlists 35 - Utilize threat intelligence in Microsoft Sentinel Define threat intelligence Manage your threat indicators View your threat indicators with KQL 36 - Connect data to Microsoft Sentinel using data connectors Ingest log data with data connectors Understand data connector providers View connected hosts 37 - Connect Microsoft services to Microsoft Sentinel Plan for Microsoft services connectors Connect the Microsoft Office 365 connector Connect the Microsoft Entra connector Connect the Microsoft Entra ID Protection connector Connect the Azure Activity connector 38 - Connect Microsoft Defender XDR to Microsoft Sentinel Plan for Microsoft Defender XDR connectors Connect the Microsoft Defender XDR connector Connect Microsoft Defender for Cloud connector Connect Microsoft Defender for IoT Connect Microsoft Defender legacy connectors 39 - Connect Windows hosts to Microsoft Sentinel Plan for Windows hosts security events connector Connect using the Windows Security Events via AMA Connector Connect using the Security Events via Legacy Agent Connector Collect Sysmon event logs 40 - Connect Common Event Format logs to Microsoft Sentinel Plan for Common Event Format connector Connect your external solution using the Common Event Format connector 41 - Connect syslog data sources to Microsoft Sentinel Plan for syslog data collection Collect data from Linux-based sources using syslog Configure the Data Collection Rule for Syslog Data Sources Parse syslog data with KQL 42 - Connect threat indicators to Microsoft Sentinel Plan for threat intelligence connectors Connect the threat intelligence TAXII connector Connect the threat intelligence platforms connector View your threat indicators with KQL 43 - Threat detection with Microsoft Sentinel analytics What is Microsoft Sentinel Analytics? Types of analytics rules Create an analytics rule from templates Create an analytics rule from wizard Manage analytics rules 44 - Automation in Microsoft Sentinel Understand automation options Create automation rules 45 - Threat response with Microsoft Sentinel playbooks What are Microsoft Sentinel playbooks? Trigger a playbook in real-time Run playbooks on demand 46 - Security incident management in Microsoft Sentinel Understand incidents Incident evidence and entities Incident management 47 - Identify threats with Behavioral Analytics Understand behavioral analytics Explore entities Display entity behavior information Use Anomaly detection analytical rule templates 48 - Data normalization in Microsoft Sentinel Understand data normalization Use ASIM Parsers Understand parameterized KQL functions Create an ASIM Parser Configure Azure Monitor Data Collection Rules 49 - Query, visualize, and monitor data in Microsoft Sentinel Monitor and visualize data Query data using Kusto Query Language Use default Microsoft Sentinel Workbooks Create a new Microsoft Sentinel Workbook 50 - Manage content in Microsoft Sentinel Use solutions from the content hub Use repositories for deployment 51 - Explain threat hunting concepts in Microsoft Sentinel Understand cybersecurity threat hunts Develop a hypothesis Explore MITRE ATT&CK 52 - Threat hunting with Microsoft Sentinel Explore creation and management of threat-hunting queries Save key findings with bookmarks Observe threats over time with livestream 53 - Use Search jobs in Microsoft Sentinel Hunt with a Search Job Restore historical data 54 - Hunt for threats using notebooks in Microsoft Sentinel Access Azure Sentinel data with external tools Hunt with notebooks Create a notebook Explore notebook code

Peer mediation is an approach to impacting on conflict resolution and bullying in primary and secondary schools by training pupils to be mediators or ‘counsellors’. This well proven, highly effective method of impacting on school based bullying is still viewed by some as radical. In this workshop participants are introduced to the key components of successful schemes. Our trainers have first hand experience of setting up school based schemes and sustaining these over time. Peer Mediation Training Guide Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Peer Mediation Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Course Category Peer Support Description Peer mediation or peer counselling is an approach to impacting on bullying in primary and secondary schools by training pupils to be ‘Peer Mediators’ or ‘counsellors’. This well proven, highly effective method of impacting on school based bullying is still viewed by some as radical. We can provide training for staff or direct training with students across the age range – typically delivered over 6 short high impact, interactive learning workshops. For staff training, participants are introduced to the key components of successful schemes. Our trainers have first hand experience of setting up school based schemes and sustaining these over time. Enjoy participating in a multi media workshop that will challenge, entertain and reach for your emotions. Watch young people doing their stuff! Testimonials Thank you for the course – I really enjoyed it Learning Objectives To be able to understand the values and wider context of peer support To be able to set up and run a peer counselling scheme to reduce bullying To understand and be able to maximise the power of the peer group in supporting relationships, achievement and behaviour change Who Is It For ? Year 5 or Year 10 pupils Primary and secondary teachers Heads and Deputies SENCOs Learning Support and Guidance staff Advanced Skills Teachers Parents Local Authority Support Services Community Development workers Early Years and School based Practitioners Course Content The course answers the questions : What do you do with major bullying problems in school? Practically how do we go about recruiting and training pupils as counsellors? Will pupils be hurt if we involve them with bullies? Key Themes covered within the direct student training as well as in the staff development sessions- include: Issues of Confidentiality Welcoming your ‘client’ Using active listening skills Using Open and Closed Questions to enable your client to tell you his or her story How to reflect back feelings and how to check you have understood what the client has told you Exploring options for resolving the bullying issue with your client This video gives a brief taster of the work in a Nottingham Primary school. If you liked this course you may well like: PEER SUPPORT AS AN ANTI-BULLYING STRATEGY AT LOCAL AUTHORITY LEVEL

In this course we deepen participants understanding of systemic racism and the spectrum of privilege. It challenges the participants to examine their behaviours and take close looks at some of the views they have held since a very young age, e.g. this area is a “bad” area, because it has a high proportion of black/brown people living in it, or that young black men in tracksuits are “thugs”. We think about where these messages come from and how people are indoctrinated by the media. Course Category Inclusion Team Building Leadership Emotional needs Description In this course we deepen participants understanding of systemic racism and the spectrum of privilege. It challenges the participants to examine their behaviours and take close looks at some of the views they have held since a very young age, e.g. this area is a “bad” area, because it has a high proportion of black/brown people living in it, or that young black men in tracksuits are “thugs”. We think about where these messages come from and how people are indoctrinated by the media.  We explore the reasons why white people are so defensive when it comes to talking about race. We discuss having racial biases and the implications of them, such as unconsciously insulting people around us in the workplace. When we become aware of how our behaviours can affect people, we then look for solutions.  The course is designed for groups of professionals to come together as a team to try and take responsibility for the racism that goes on in their workplace – empowering the leadership to have difficult conversations with team members and create a paradigm shift across the entire organisation.  Please come with an open mind, and you might be surprised at what you find out. We are striving for a world where racism is an open conversation and not a topic that we shy away from.  Testimonials “That was a really insightful session and thought provoking. I would love to attend more sessions on racism. Thank you for the engaging questions and delivery” “Lots of things to reflect on!” Learning Objectives Participants will: Confront their own racism and unconscious biases Become aware of the ways they treat people differently based on race Think about practical changes they can make in their workplaces Who Is It For? Leadership teams seeking guidance and reflection Educators who want to get it right People who have had not had much contact with people outside their own race People who believe they are “not racist” Course Content Background – brief history of systemic racism Racism as a binary – the problem with thinking only “bad” people can be racist Trust – how do we feel around people we don’t trust? Difference – how do we act when we feel different? What do Good Manners look like around people of different cultures? What does Good Allyship look like in the workplace? Why don’t we talk about race? What does your race mean to you? Examining our privilege – activity Interracial friendship video Visioning – what does the ideal workplace look like? Setting Actions – what achievable actions can we set to bring us closer to our dream future?