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The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:

- Those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with the EYFS requirements.
- Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents or those who have an involvement with infants and children and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

This one day Paediatric First Aid Course covers a variety of topics, including:
- Adult, child and baby CPR
- Bones
- Burns
- Minor injuries
- Seizures
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Diabetes

Please note: This course is designed to supplement paediatric first aid provision and will not meet the Ofsted Early Years and Childcare Registration requirements. These requirements specify that at least one person who has a current full paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings. Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of time, must hold a current full 2 day paediatric first aid certificate.

Course Trainer
Annette Codner is an experienced primary school teacher. She is a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) for Physical Education. As well as being passionate about PE, Annette also has a love of first aid and coordinates this alongside supporting pupils with medical conditions in her school.

Cost: £75 per person for SWIFT member schools / £120 for non-members.
Please note - There is a maximum capacity of 12 participants for this course.

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Primary History subject masterclass series 

Monday 10th October 2022
Wednesday 9th November 2022
Thursday 2nd February 2023
Wednesday 15th March 2023
Thursday 27th April 2023

All 1-4pm

Places also available online.

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This three session programme will explore what impacts mental health including stress and how we may be experiencing burnout. We will look at how the body can be affected and ways to help manage this. We will explore the pressure of work and the balance needed to help promote wellbeing.

We will explore briefly what could be impacting mental health and discuss the issues that we may be facing because of change. We will then explore ways to support and promote good mental health and how we can help to motivate ourselves.

As part of this programme, participants will also have the opportunity to register for free 1-1 Wellbeing Surgeries for Mental Health Support.

Course Dates
Session 1 - Tuesday 11th October 2022
Session 2 - Tuesday 31st January 2023
Session 3 - Tuesday 9th May 2023

Cost: £45 for SWIFT member schools | £65 for other colleagues.
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A learning and development opportunity for current coaches or leaders who coach in school or who use coaching techniques as part of their leadership style.

Overview
The Coaching Masterclass for Leaders workshop will provide leaders and coaches with increased confidence in their coaching skills. We will reflect on the challenges and successes of coaching and enable participants to practice and receive feedback on their coaching style. We will explore a range of current and effective coaching tools to enhance the skill set of the coach. The workshop will also explore the skills associated with coaching and facilitating whole teams and how coaching can be used to engage colleagues, align goals, and provide a method to manage difficult conversations.

We will reflect on some current thought leadership in coaching practice, informed by up to date organisational research relating to the effectiveness of coaching in enhancing individual and team performance. This will include a consideration of coaching different and more challenging people, and how to identify and coach people with diverse strengths and capabilities within the team environment.

Programme Summary:
- Explore successes and challenges of coaching practice
- Explore effective questioning and use of clean language
- Identify some models to share in coaching practice to support learning
- Practice and receive feedback
- Identify clear elements for development and a plan to move forward

Key Benefits for the Coach:
- Gain new strategies to support colleagues with healthy challenge and continued empowerment
- Obtain new tools and techniques to stretch your colleagues thinking and enable them to dig deeper to maximise their true potential

For the Organisation:
- Develop greater insight into how and when to use your coaching skills to further improve performance
- Take away an approach which can be integrated with your existing coaching practice and used on an on-going basis to increase the effectiveness of coaching

Programme Facilitator
Leonie Hurrell is an Educational enthusiast. At 24 Leonie became the youngest Deputy Headteacher in Dorset and went on to be a Headteacher for 8 years, before becoming an ILM Certified Leadership Coach. Leonie is passionate about learning and people development. Founder of The Thinking Academy, a company that provides coaching and ILM approved training solutions for schools.

Eligibility
This programme is suited for Headteachers and Senior Leaders in Schools with some experience of coaching or who have attended the Advanced Coaching Programme.

Cost: £95 for SWIFT members | £145 for other colleagues

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This qualification is designed for workers caring for children in the absence of their parents and meets Ofsted requirements for those working in Early Years settings. Currently the EYFS statutory framework requires at least one person who has a current paediatric First Aid certificate to be on the premises or outings at all times, when children are present.

This qualification is designed to provide essential paediatric lifesaving skills and paediatric incident management. Typical delivery methods are predominantly practical, and the course is assessed by continual observation of candidate performance.

Topics Covered
Planning for and dealing with First Aid emergencies involving babies and children, including:

• CPR
• Shock, Anaphylactic shock, Electric shock
• Bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Choking
• Suspected fractures, head, neck and back injuries
• Poisoning
• Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses
• Bites and stings
• Effects of extreme heat and cold
• Febrile convulsions
Chronic medical conditions, including:
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Meningitis and other serious sudden illness Delivered by Brookfields

Delegates will look at a variety of approaches to teaching drawing for different year groups to achieve progression in skills. From observation so close up selection, to developing drawings to create studies leading to outcomes. 

This event is an opportunity for subject leaders to keep up to date with national priorities for mathematics and will include digging deeper into Ofsted's research review in Mathematics.

Subject leaders will work collaboratively to develop leadership skills and ensure best use of the non-statutory guidance for maths.

About the Trainer

Kate Lee is Head of School at Shiphay Learning Academy. In addition to her experience at Shiphay, Kate is a Maths Mastery Specialist Teacher and Professional Development Lead practitioner who works closely with CODE Maths Hub and NCETM.  She took part in the England/Shanghai teacher exchange in 2018, travelling to Shanghai to work alongside Chinese Maths teachers and also hosted showcase lessons on the return leg of the visit.  

Kate has successfully supported the development of Mathematics in a number of schools in Torbay through her involvement in the Maths Hub and also with the National Support School programme. This has involved her working alongside leadership teams, Maths subject leaders and classroom practitioners to develop outstanding practice in Maths and also in teaching and learning across the curriculum.

This event is an opportunity for subject leaders to keep up to date with national priorities for mathematics and will include digging deeper into Ofsted's research review in Mathematics.

Subject leaders will work collaboratively to develop leadership skills and ensure best use of the non-statutory guidance for maths.

About the Trainer

Kate Lee is Head of School at Shiphay Learning Academy. In addition to her experience at Shiphay, Kate is a Maths Mastery Specialist Teacher and Professional Development Lead practitioner who works closely with CODE Maths Hub and NCETM.  She took part in the England/Shanghai teacher exchange in 2018, travelling to Shanghai to work alongside Chinese Maths teachers and also hosted showcase lessons on the return leg of the visit.  

Kate has successfully supported the development of Mathematics in a number of schools in Torbay through her involvement in the Maths Hub and also with the National Support School programme. This has involved her working alongside leadership teams, Maths subject leaders and classroom practitioners to develop outstanding practice in Maths and also in teaching and learning across the curriculum.

PIPS training is aimed at all staff working in a Primary, Secondary, Special Schools & Alternative Provision settings.  It aims to support staff in developing a consistent, effective and acceptable team approach to managing behaviour, while, crucially, maintaining positive relationships and minimising risk for all. 

Comfortable clothing to be worn to support practical work during the course. 

The community seeks to provide support for School Business Managers to manage their operations/resources efficiently and effectively.

Our aim is to ensure colleagues benefit from industry sector knowledge, updates and ideas to enable them to be compliant and gain the most from available resources.

October Agenda TBC

About the Facilitator
From graduating with a Business Management Degree, Josie Medforth has over 20 years business operation experience, predominantly in the education sector.

She worked for 4 years as a Director of Operations for a successful Trust in Exeter, is currently providing part time interim Chief Operating Officer support for an organisation and enjoys being a Trustee for a Trust in Torbay. These roles have built her experience at an Executive Level. 
 
Message from the Facilitator
I am really excited to be given the opportunity to facilitate the new School Operations and Resources Network. I look forward to being able to share my knowledge, experience and networks to support you by sharing ideas, key information and resources that could help you deliver your outcomes.

I would very much like to work in partnership with you, therefore please feel free to contact me via the dedicated Microsoft Team that has been created.

Microsoft Teams
All meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams. Upon booking, you will be added to the ‘School Operations & Resource Management Community’ Team. Within this team, you can send messages to other colleagues, ask questions, join meetings and share files.

Eligibility
Open to School Business Managers/Administrators from Primary, Secondary & Special Schools.

Cost
Free for SWIFT member schools.