- peer-to-peer networking & support
- receive updates
- share best practice
- Supervised Toothbrushing Programme - training & kits provided for participating childminders
- other themes - funding & Ofsted
- share best practice policies & procedures
- maintain high professional standards
- keep children at the heart of practice
Childminding Assistants
The fire safety training courses are designed to raise standards of fire safety and awareness in the workplace, reducing the chance of business closure, damage and loss of life. Fire safety training is mandatory for employers to train employees in fire safety and awareness. It is also a requirement to comply with Article 21, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
A practical demonstration will take place, along with training, on how to use a fire extinguisher and will include fire warden duties.
At the conclusion of this course, delegates will:
- recognise their responsibilities as part of your fire safety policy
- improve upon fire awareness of the workplace and at home
- identify fire hazards at work and appreciate the consequences of poor fire safety
- have gained practical fire fighting skills
- be aware of fire warden duties
This course would benefit any individuals in the workplace, building environments, public buildings, voluntary clubs, etc.
Those who have a designated role as part of your fire safety policy (such as nominated Fire Wardens/Marshals, department heads, managers, health & safety representatives and/or facilities management).
- What is Autism? The diagnosis and our experiences.
- Sensory processing and strategies to support.
- Communication and strategies to support.
- Accessing the curriculum - strategies
- Managing behaviour, emotion and anxiety difficulties
- be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction, and access to all areas of the curriculum
- have a deeper understanding of autism, and how it affects children and their families
- be equipped with a range of strategies to support children with autism in mainstream primary school
- have staff who have a greater understanding of best practice in relation to autistic children, as well as the sensory difficulties they experience which can affect their ability to be included
24th April 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
1st May 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
8th May 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
15th May 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
This unique, innovative and practical workshop considers issues around setting up and maintaining the data on the schools’ SCR in the context of the regulations, guidance and best practice.
Course objectives include:
- To understand both the regulatory framework and best practice underpinning the format and content of the SCR
- To consider the categories of staff/workers that should be recorded on the SCR
- To explore options around format and content of the SCR
- To equip participants with a practical understanding of all pre-employment checks for school-based staff, volunteers, contractors and agency workers
- To help participants review their own school SCR and the related pre-employment checking processes
The SCR forms part of the regular Ofsted inspection.
Pupils will:
- be supported by safer recruited staff
Practitioners will:
- benefit from a greater knowledge and practical understanding in maintaining the SCR
- have greater confidence in engaging with Ofsted around compliance
Settings will:
- be safer organisations that can demonstrate greater compliance around pre-employment checks and verifications
Staff responsible for setting up and/or maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR)