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