Training for Teachers
New Designated Safeguarding Leads (Schools)
This training is the statutory single agency training required for a senior member of staff to become a Designated (or Deputy Designated) Safeguarding Lead in a school. Participants will look at the legislation and guidance that informs their role and will become familiar with local procedures in order to help safeguard the pupils in their setting. Only for DSLs working in Northamptonshire schools.
Middle Leaders Training Programme
A two day course to give middle leaders the right tools to fulfil their responsibilities. This first day will concentrate on Ofsted expectations and set leaders up with tasks to ensure appropriate monitoring activities. It is essential that participants complete both days of training.
Implementing the Understanding Christianity Resource
This day is specifically for Primary Teachers who are new to using the Understanding Christianity resource, but whose school is already trained in this programme.
Looked After Children Training
A half day training session specifically designed for the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
Developing Children's Spirituality
What does it mean to experience ‘life in all its fullness’? The day will give teachers opportunity to explore some answers to this question through engaging with the term ‘spiritual development’. We will also consider how Ofsted and SIAMS evaluate spiritual development and explore how schools can go about expressing a shared understanding of their approach to spiritual development which is now a SIAMS requirement. There will be opportunity to consider a range of approaches to spiritual development based on the National Church of England Education Office report ‘Interpretations of spiritual development in the classroom.’
Training for Governors
Roles & Responsibilities of Church School Governors
What are the special feature of church school governance? A session for new governors and those who have previously been governors looking at experiences and how you can develop your role.
Asking Challenging Questions
What is the best way for governors to ensure the right level of challenge and support for school leaders to ensure high quality provision? Your questions answered.
Via Zoom or at Bouverie Court
Advanced Safeguarding For New Safeguarding Governors
A detailed look at the role of the Nominated Sageguarding Governor and their responsibilities.
We will also focus on possible monitoring activities that they could be involved in at their school in order to support the school with their safeguarding duties.
Performance Management for Governors
Key features of Headteacher Performance Management for governors involved in this important role.
Safer Recruitment
A full day of training to give school leaders and managers a deep understanding of issues around safer recruitment practice.