A networking session for SENCOs to share new developments in SEND. This session will provide support, information, advice and sign posting for SENCOs in mainstream schools in Royal Borough of Greenwich.

SENCOs will:

• have access to up-to-date information on SEND developments that are taking place in Royal Greenwich
• have access to specialist advice and support that supports working as a SENCO in mainstream school setting
• have opportunities to network with other SENCOs in a similar role in schools in Royal Greenwich

Primary and Secondary SENCOs

This workshop is the Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited, updated version of the Safer Recruitment training for Headteachers, school Governors and other staff who are likely to sit on interview panels or appoint staff.

It is still a requirement for every school appointments panel to include at least one member who has completed the Safer Recruitment training.

Course content provides clear explanations of government guidance regarding the safer recruitment process. It also includes an update of the most recent legislation changes (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the pre-employment checking process that impacts on Safeguarding and Child Protection. 

It is recommended that you refresh your training every 5 years.   

Pupils will:

• be safer and have safeguarding needs met in a more appropriate and timely manner

Practitioners will:

• have an awareness and understanding of offender behaviour
• be able to identify the key features of staff recruitment that helps deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people
• be able to consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse
• begin to review their own and their settings' policies and practices, with a view to making them safer

Settings will:

• be safer organisations
• comply with government guidance and legislation

All Headteachers, school Governors, Business Managers and other staff likely to sit on interview panels or administer staff appointment

A day to:

• Explore the particular mental health needs most commonly linked to children with an ASD
• Explore current research in this area, including more vulnerable groups of children
• Provide participants with resources and strategies to use with this group of students
• Inform staff how to signpost students/families to external support

Pupils will:

• have staff supporting them who can understand and support their mental health needs

Staff will:

• be confident to manage Mental Health needs in students with an ASD, and have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience and a range of strategies and resources to draw upon

Schools will:

• have skilled staff to support this group of students, and signpost to other agencies as appropriate

SENCOs/Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and other professionals supporting children with an ASD and mental health related needs

These meetings will support English KS3 Leaders with aspects of their role and provide up to date information on current research and policies.

They will explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in English at Key Stage 3, provide opportunities to share effective practice and support English KS3 leaders in their strategic role.

Pupils will: 

• benefit from improved teaching and learning at Key Stage 3
• have improved behaviours for learning

KS3 Leads will: 

• be able to achieve outstanding or improved outcomes across Key Stage 3 
• be able to plan for effective and personalised interventions 

Settings will: 

• benefit from improved leadership, and teaching, learning and assessment at Key Stage 3

English Key Stage 3 Subject Leaders