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SUMMARY:SACPA - Safeguarding children with additional needs; the legalities of reasonable adjustment
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 22\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: SACPA Member Rate: £65\, SACPA Additional Full Member Fee: £30\, Non-member Rate: £130*\nAudience: Suitable for safeguarding\, behaviour\, pastoral support and SEND professionals\, leaders\, trustees\, governors and board members with oversight of safeguarding\, SEND and inclusion.\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nDoes your organisation understand the legalities of making reasonable adjustment when safeguarding children and young people? \nThe emphasis on the need for awareness of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in safeguarding guidance continues to grow.  It is critical to avoid unlawful discrimination and to discharge the duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 as well as understand evolving Government guidance on best practice in supporting children with SEND. \nThis webinar highlights the legal landscape relating to disability discrimination and in particular your duty to make reasonable adjustments in safeguarding. \nUnable to attend? A post webinar recording will be available for purchase. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nReview key equality legislation and safeguarding guidance\nWhat is disability?\nCase study application of adjustments in safeguarding: are they reasonable?\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease knowledge and awareness of key equality duties in safeguarding\nReview key legislation and guidance for SEND\nConsider the application of `reasonable adjustment’ decisions using case study scenarios and what it means for their practice and decision-making.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nAdam McRae-Taylor\, Legal director | Independent schools\, Moore Barlow \nAdam specialises in employment and education law and advise on issues such as unfair dismissal\, discrimination cases\, safeguarding\, parent contracts and data protection issues including in relation to the GDPR. \nHis approach is to work with schools and charities to ensure that they are managing their staff fairly and lawfully\, as a happy workforce. This not only helps an organisation thrive and grow\, but also prevents managers from being distracted by disputes. Where contentious issues do arise\, he is experienced in employment tribunal litigation and he regularly advises on employment claims such as unfair dismissal\, whistleblowing and discrimination. \nHe trained and qualified in employment law with a Magic Circle firm in London. Before joining the Schools & Charities Team at Moore Barlow LLP (formerly Barlow Robbins LLP)\, he spent two years working in-house for a charity which gave him an invaluable perspective on how to provide practical advice on the issues charities commonly face. \n\nBen Collingwood\, Partner | Independent schools\, Moore Barlow \nBen specialises in advising independent schools and other charities on wide ranging areas of education law\, with particular focus on reputation issues\, pastoral\, safeguarding\, historic abuse allegations\, SEN\, exclusions\, parent/pupil complaints\, data protection\, parent contracts\, admissions and staff matters of all types. \nHe has written and spoken widely on issues facing the independent schools sector\, providing comment in The Times\, The Guardian\, The Lawyer and Law Society’s Gazette and at the national conferences and training programmes for the various associations that support independent schools including BSA\, ISBA\, HMC\, IAPS and AGBIS. \nHe lives with my wife and three children in West Sussex. He has been a devoted surfer since my childhood and he loves to spend as much of his free time as possible in the sea and walking our pointers with his family.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-safeguarding-children-with-additional-needs-the-legalities-of-reasonable-adjustment/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:BSA/BAISIS/SACPA - Safeguarding considerations for summer school teams
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 22\, 2024\n\n\n\nTime: 10:30 – 12:30\n\n\n\nCost: BSA/BAISIS/SACPA Full member – £110\, BSA Affiliate Member – £165\, Non-member – £220\nAudience: Summer school programme Directors and Leaders from all sectors\, agencies providing liaison services for international students and their families\, safeguarding leads\n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Zoom (online)\n\n\nCourse Outline \nSummer schools are unique in that they host international students within the residential context yet may have little contextual and safeguarding information about this short-term cohort. \nThis seminar explores key considerations for safeguarding in summer schools and highlights best practice in summer school provision that positively impacts safeguarding. \nkey aspects of safeguarding touches on important topics such as safer recruitment\, more complex safeguarding\, pre and post summer school knowledge of students and the possibility of summer school being used as a device for the trafficking of children. \n\n\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe importance of pre-screening for contextual safeguarding information\nHow vulnerability is understood and described across diverse cultures\nMaintaining connectivity to the wider safeguarding system and passing on safeguarding information at the end of summer school\nEnsuring safer recruitment and safeguarding awareness standards are maintained with contract and temporary workers.\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of the range of safeguarding concerns that may impact summer school provision and how to anticipate and plan appropriate support\nDevelop systems of pre-screening and information sharing based on best practice examples and reflect these in policy and procedure refresh\nEnsure that safer recruitment\, position of trust conduct and safeguarding awareness are priorities for the contract summer school work force\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:  \n \nClaire Dan\, Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa \nClaire is Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa and leads on the provision of safeguarding advice and support to members and the development and delivery of CPD and safeguarding consultancy services. Claire is a safeguarding specialist and leader with a background in education welfare\, youth justice\, and early help contexts which have involved a strong focus on diverse and collaborative partnerships\, professional development and supervision of front-line safeguarding colleagues\, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects. Between 2006 and 2013 Claire was involved with Luton Safeguarding Children Board as a lead multi-agency safeguarding trainer\, developing and delivering single and multi-agency safeguarding training\, and since 2013 has delivered pieces of bespoke consultancy work\, and providing a range of safeguarding consultancy on a freelance basis.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-baisis-sacpa-safeguarding-considerations-for-summer-school-teams/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care
DESCRIPTION:The BSA’s Programme of Professional Development and Training is the most comprehensive CPD package offered to staff in boarding schools\, and includes a series of professional practice Certificate courses specifically designed to meet the practical needs of boarding staff and provide an internationally recognised qualification in Boarding Education. \nThis is a two year modular course is aimed specifically at staff working in and around boarding. Over the last 20 years  approx. 3000 House tutors\, Matrons\, Support Staff\, School Nurses\, Assistants\, House Parents and HsMs have completed this Award. \nThis course is aimed at graduates and non graduates\,  the key difference lies in the end of module assignment. The Course is arranged in two parts as follows: \n\nPart 1: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care\n\nand one of these: \n\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice Boarding Management\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses\nPart 2: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pupil Welfare and Support\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – Supporting International Students\n\nWhat does this course cover? \nThis course is taken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house parents\, with responsibility for the care and welfare of boarding pupils. The course sessions will broadly cover the following areas: \n\nOrganisation and communication in a boarding school; outcomes for boarders; adolescent development; eSafety issues and challenges\nMajor legislation as it affects life in a boarding school; safeguarding issues; National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools; The Boarding Team; working with parents\nLegal awareness; leadership and management; pupil induction\nConflict resolution; counselling skills; structures for managing crises and stress in boarding schools;\nEmotional and mental health issues; bereavement\, loss and divorce\nNursing Issues and physical matters; relationships;\nA consideration of some of the challenges that young people face as they develop.\n\nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \nAt non graduate level\, in successfully completing the course you will: \n● be able to evaluate and have a clear appreciation of the personal and professional needs and skills involved in your boarding role; \n● develop greater knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the syllabus; \n● develop\, through support and guidance\, the range of personal strategies you use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your pupils; \n● develop your ability to reflect critically on your work and evaluate the need for change or action; \n● develop your study and planning skills and your ability to analyse reading and reference material; \n● be able to communicate and defend your views and opinions orally and in writing; \nIn addition\, at graduate level\, successful completion of the course will enable you to: \n● develop a clear vision of the school’s management strategies for providing good pastoral care; \n● develop your study and time management skills and your ability to analyse reading and a wide range of reference sources; \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this module\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThere are some 12 courses running at any one time: four of the Pastoral Care and four Boarding Management and two of BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses and BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – School Support & Welfare\, BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – Supporting International Students. \nPASTORAL CARE\, APRIL MODULE: BSA CERTIFICATE IN BOARDING PRACTICE  :  \nDates for this module are: April 22\, 2024: May 10\, 2024:  June 25\, 2024: September 26\, 2024 \nCancellations\nIf cancelling four weeks before Day 1 of the course\, a refund will be given.  Cancellation after this period and before Day 1\, a charge of £120 will need to be made. \nFrequently asked questions\nWhat are the course objectives?\n\nto raise awareness of key issues of importance to boarding\nto increase confidence and competence (especially for those with little boarding experience)\nto bring boarding staff up to date with recent changes and developments\nto provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues\nto encourage reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and professional issues\nto provide opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of interest\nto contribute towards school improvement and raising standards of pastoral care and welfare\nto enhance a professional career path in boarding; to provide a university qualification in recognition of successful completion of the courses.\n\nWhat do the courses consist of?\nProfessional Development Certificate \nModule 1 \n\nPastoral Care\n\nModule 2 \n\nBoarding Management\nOr Pupil Support & Welfare\nOr Nursing Certificate\nInternational Student Certificate\n\nHow are these certificates delivered?\nThis comprises of four study days. Students must attend all four sessions of each course. These Study Day sessions will be tutored by a variety of specialist contributors as well as experienced boarding staff. Many sessions will benefit from joint contributions and discussion between non-teaching and teaching staff participants. Students are also expected to read in and around the key topics and to carry out research. \n  \nThe first date of each course is key and MUST be attended as it includes the essential introduction to the whole course/module. If this day is not attended\, you will need to start on another course if available. \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge \nHow is the course assessed?\n\nPART 1 – completion of a 3\,500 word Portfolio\, reflecting the learning and understanding that has been developed in relation to course themes and the participant’s learning.\nPART 2 – compilation of a Resource Pack on a chosen boarding/health and development theme\, incorporating appropriate investigation and evaluation in school.\nPART 1 – compilation of a 3\,500 word Diary\, reflecting the learning and understanding in relation to the themes of the course and the participant’s professional development.\nPART 2 – will be assessed by the completion of an extended piece of written work (3\,500-4\,000 words)\, in the form of a short research project or an essay on an issue of importance and relevance to the participant.\n\nHow long will it take?\nMost participants will complete the two parts of the course in sequence\, but it is possible to complete Part 2 before Part 1 if participants have had prior experience of working in a boarding setting. It is expected that most participants will complete both parts of the certificate during a two-year period\, but some may be able to complete the whole course within a shorter time span. \nWhat support will be available to me?\nEach course will be supported by a team of tutors and participants should have the support of a mentor (approved and appointed by the Head)\, who is likely to be a senior colleague in a position to support\, encourage and assist the participant in day-to-day work\, and in his/her progress through the course. The mentor will be briefed by BSA and will receive appropriate training and guidance. The course tutors for the taught components of the Certificates will also provide on-going support and help with the self-study units and assessment tasks. \nReading lists will be provided for each module of the course; schools are expected to provide such reference materials for their participants. \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-certificate-in-boarding-practice-pastoral-care-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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