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<ol><li>&nbsp;NTSH CPD</li><li>Curriculum Hubs &amp; Associations | Roade English Hub, Learn-At Research School</li><li>NHS SALT</li><li>Training Schools/ CPD Providers | BWT Primary Training Hub, 5Wells/Nene Education, SWAN</li><li>National Partners | Ambition Institute</li></ol><h1>Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub</h1><ul><li>Safer Recruitment - Tuesday 11th July 2023 (9:00-16:30) - £125 | Book here: <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1diBnjfGSQpmS9h94xLKZWQf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Form (hsforms.com)</a></li><li>DEI Conference for for ECTs - FULLY FUNDED by NTSH | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-dei-virtual-conference-for-ects-2023-tickets-389620775227" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reserve your place here</a></li></ul><h1>Learn-At Associate Research School</h1><ul><li>Evidence Informed Governance | Cost £50 | Wed, 17 May ’23&nbsp;6-7:30pm</li><li>Evidence Briefing: Early Years Maths (online &amp; free) Tues, 23 May '23&nbsp;&nbsp;4pm – 5pm</li></ul><p>All bookings can be made via this link: <a href="https://bookwhen.com/learnatars#focus=ev-sk13-20230523160000" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn-AT Associate Research School - Booking by Bookwhen</a></p><h1>Roade English Hub</h1><h2><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbookwhen.com%2Froadeenglishhub%23focus%3Dev-sasb-20230502160000&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C1850a7d796c446b5168108db4594765d%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C638180276340851478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CqmJcuRqfEeEIT%2FlsNkl8PYgS3kcC%2BwERyfPt%2BIHa6E%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roade English Hub - Booking by Bookwhen</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://25596848.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25596848/CPD%20Bulletin%20Content/English%20Hub%20Newsletter%20April%202023%20(1).pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">April 2023 newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://25596848.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25596848/CPD%20Bulletin%20Content/Early%20Language%20Development%20Course%20(1).pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Early Language Development Course</a></li></ul><p>All sessions can be booked here; <a href="http://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events/</a></p><h2>Computing Hub</h2><p><a href="https://email.teachcomputing.org/c/1nw5zpXNOSydp9OzJpVa49vN3Wa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Face to Face CPD</a></p><p><a href="https://email.teachcomputing.org/c/1nw5ANBJ3XpHWXrDm6XXOy52M5t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virtual CPD</a></p><h1>NHS Speech &amp; Language</h1><ul><li>Talking success for Primary</li><li>Talking success for Secondary</li></ul><p>To make a booking contact Gina Maddams, Speech &amp; Language Therapist gina.maddams@nhft.nhs.uk</p><h1>5 Wells</h1><p><strong>Link to our bookings page:</strong> <a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Events Calendar (5wells.org.uk)</a></p><p><strong>Specific Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/576-tt0606-positive-behaviour-management" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Positive Behaviour Management</a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/577-dsl0706-dsl-foundation-new-to-dsl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New to DSL</a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/578-dsl2106-dsl-development-refresher" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DSL Refresher </a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/579-efaaw1207-emergency-first-aid-at-work-training " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emergency First Aid at Work</a></li></ul><h1><br></h1><h1>Primary Training Hub</h1><p>The Primary Training Hub is based in Oakley Vale Primary School in Corby - NN18 8RH. Our courses are £50 for a half day or £85 for a full day to include a light lunch. If you would like to book a place on any of the sessions below please email (<a href="https://mailto:primarytraininghub@brookewestontrust.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 145, 174);"><strong>primarytraininghub@brookewestontrust.org</strong></a>) or<a href="https://www.brookewestontrust.org/page/?title=Bookings&amp;pid=26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> follow this link </a>to our bookings page.</p><ul><li>Tue 2nd May Engaging with text through Drama (3) 9.00am - 12.00pm</li><li>Tue 2nd May Effective teaching of Invasion games 1.30pm - 4.30pm</li><li>Thu 4th May Exploring Metacognition in the classroom 10.30am - 3.30pm</li><li>Tue 9th May Managing allegations 1.30pm - 4.30pm</li><li>Thu 11th May The Power of Coaching 9.00am - 12.30pm</li><li>Tue 16th May Essential People Skills for Line Managers (4) 9.00am - 12.00pm</li><li>Tue 16th May Continuous provision in Early Years Outdoor environments 1.30pm - 4.30pm</li><li>Thu 18th May Maths Subject knowledge for support staff 9.00am - 12.00pm</li><li>Thu 18th May Effective teaching of Striking and Fielding 1.30pm - 4.30pm</li><li>Tue 23rd May Developing Geographical Skills 9.00am - 3.00pm</li><li>Thu 25th May An introduction to Makaton 9.00am - 12.00pm</li><li>Thu 25th May Developing RE Subject Knowledge (1) 1.30pm - 4.30pm</li></ul><p><br></p><h1>SWAN Training Alliance/ GUTP</h1><ul><li><strong><u>Outstanding Teacher Programme PLUS session, </u></strong><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>May - July 2023, Hybrid of Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room and Zoom </u></strong><strong style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u>| </u></strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Cost £700.00 per delegate</span></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>Governance and Finance, 9</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u> May 2023, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/training-for-support-staff/governance-and-finance-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u> | </u></strong>Cost £100.00 per delegate.</li><li><strong><u>Get in to Teaching - Classroom Management, 5</u></strong><sup><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong><u> June 2023, 9.15am – 3.15pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/training-for-support-staff/get-in-to-teaching-theories-of-learning-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u> | </u></strong>Cost: £200 per delegate</li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>Coaching Matters for Secondary Education Settings, 8</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u> June 2023, 9.00am – 3.30pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/leadership/coaching-matters-for-secondary-education-settings-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u> | </u></strong>Cost £230.00 per delegate.</li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>Head Teacher Performance Management Training for Governors, 20</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u> June 2023, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room</u> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/training-for-support-staff/head-teacher-performance-management-training-for-governors-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a> | <strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>Cost £100.00 per delegate.</u></strong></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u>Primary Science Subject Spotlight – Evaluating the quality of Education, 26</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u> June 2023, 9.15am – 3.15pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room</u></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/primary/primary-science-subject-spotlight-evaluating-the-quality-of-education" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u> | </u></strong><span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">Cost: £200 per delegate</span></li><li><strong><u>Governors Safer Recruitment Training, 4</u></strong><sup><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong><u> July 2023,</u></strong><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u> 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/training-for-support-staff/governors-safer-recruitment-training-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u> | </u></strong>Cost £100.00 per delegate.</li><li><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u>Primary History Subject Spotlight – Evaluating the quality of Education, 10</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u> July 2023, 9.00am – 12.00pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/primary/primary-history-subject-spotlight-evaluating-the-quality-of-education" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a> | <span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">Cost: £100 per delegate</span></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u>Primary Geography Subject Spotlight – Evaluating the quality of Education, 10</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><u> July 2023, 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/primary/primary-geography-subject-spotlight-evaluating-the-quality-of-education" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a> | <span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">Cost: £100 per delegate</span></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>Designated Safeguarding Leads (New DSL) in Northamptonshire Schools July 2023, 11</u></strong><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u> July 2023, 9.30am – 3.30pm, via Zoom | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/safeguarding/designated-safeguarding-leads-new-dsl-in-northamptonshire-schools-summer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u> | </u></strong>Cost £140.00 per delegate.</li><li><strong><u>Get in to Teaching – Adaptive Teaching, 13</u></strong><sup><strong><u>th</u></strong></sup><strong><u> July </u></strong><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>2023</u></strong><strong><u>, 9.15am – 3.15pm, Face to Face at the GUTP Training Room | </u></strong><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/homepage/network-course-list/training-for-support-staff/get-in-to-teaching-theories-of-learning-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Link to course</strong></a> | <strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><u>Cost: £200 per delegate</u></strong></li></ul><h1>Ambition Institute</h1><p>You can see our latest programme booklet, detailing the full CPD offer from Ambition Institute, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ambition.org.uk%2Fl%2F330231%2F2022-10-07%2Fqh97k&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C4c1f53750f014b24202b08dabe48b02e%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C638031516652594008%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1T6sjo4EUj8YRo%2F23zPWWuX%2BQwKPSbO5TaYgwU6NYBs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub Summer 1 Partner CPD 2023

<h1>Sarah Bloomer | Archway Learning Trust </h1><h2>Harmful Sexual Behaviour in schools and mitigating risk&nbsp;</h2><p>@TrustSafeguard&nbsp;</p><p>This short session will look at the research and pupil voice that Sarah has collected over the past 6 years looking at HSB in schools and share some tools in how to respond to HSB with a specific focus on risk mitigation.&nbsp;</p><h2>Bio&nbsp;</h2><p>Sarah joined Archway Learning Trust in September 2022 after leading safeguarding across two large national Multi-Academy Trusts covering over 60 academies and 20 local authorities. Before that, Sarah was a school leader and teacher and a school governor which is where she developed her passion for Safeguarding. Sarah is currently reading two Masters degrees, one for leadership in education and one in safeguarding and believes strongly in prioritising continued professional development. Sarah has spoken at various national conferences including the NSPCC conference on Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) in schools and she has a particular interest in the development of safeguarding culture and reflective practice. In her recent work as Director of Safeguarding, Sarah’s team of DSLs have supported the development of various online NSPCC courses through NSPCC Leaning of which she is immensely proud.&nbsp;</p><h1>Simon Aston | West Northamptonshire Council | NCCcybersafe&nbsp;</h1><h2>Safeguarding Children Online&nbsp;</h2><p>This session will explore how you can effectively safeguard children and young people online.</p><p>This interactive workshop will equip professionals with lots of ideas around safeguarding children and young people online. We will delve into critical thinking, healthy relationships and how we can make children and young people more resilient online. You will get tools to help embed online safety into your curriculum and strategies to support vulnerable children and young people online.&nbsp;</p><h2>Key Note Speaker Bio&nbsp;</h2><p>Simon has been working within safeguarding for over 15 years. He is passionate about keeping children and young people safe. He also talks regularly about about mental health, wellbeing and his personal experiences.&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfVoQah71iYeTS2fp0gZuw&nbsp;</p><h1>Ashley Sparks&nbsp;</h1><p><strong>Northamptonshire police - Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands&nbsp;</strong></p><h2>CT Policing - Prevent&nbsp;</h2><p>We will discussing what terrorism and radicalisation are, the key vulnerabilities, push and pull factors and signs to be aware of, the main ideologies dealt with by Prevent, prevent myth busting, what a referral looks like and how to make a referral&nbsp;</p><h2>Key Note Speaker Bio&nbsp;</h2><p>I have been a police officer for 19 years, I Joined the Met Police in 2003 working on several different front line and covert teams before transferring to Northants Police where I have performed front line duties before moving into prevent in 2019&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.northants.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/t/prevent/prevent/&nbsp;</p><h1>Natalie Jennings and Cat Hemmington, Northamptonshire Young Carers Service&nbsp;</h1><h2>Supporting Young Carers | Identifying and Supporting Young Carers in a school setting&nbsp;</h2><p>Our focus will be the importance of, and strategies for, </p><ul><li>identifying young carers (including the school census)&nbsp;</li><li>things to consider relating to young carers&nbsp;</li><li>how to support young carers (thinking about systems as well as individually) and tips for school staff (including top tips from young carers)&nbsp;</li><li>and information about Northamptonshire Young Carers Service and accessing wider support.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Bio | Natalie Jennings</h2><p>I have worked for Northamptonshire Young Carers Service for 2.5 years. As a Young Carer Worker, I assess young carers and their families to identify their needs and provide support to decrease the impact of the caring role. I also work across the county delivering Wellbeing Groups to young carers.&nbsp;</p><p>I am a qualified as a Youth and Community Worker and have worked with vulnerable children and young people for 25 years including young offenders, students in alternate education and with young people who are inpatients on CAMHS wards. I have also worked as school-based Family Support Worker, with a focus on safeguarding and facilitating parenting groups.&nbsp;</p><h2>Cat Hemmington | Bio</h2><p>I have worked in the young carers service for 10 years in different roles directly supporting and assessing Young Carers. My current role provides Carers Assessments and supports Young Carers as they transition into adulthood.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>My background prior to this role is in learning disability nursing in community, respite and residential services, so I have seen caring and carers from many angles. I recognise the value of supporting carers for their own wellbeing, identity, opportunities and aspirations as well as the benefits for the cared for persons when their carer is supported.&nbsp;</p><p>www.northamptonshire-carers.org"www.northamptonshire-carers.org&nbsp;</p><h1>Lawrence Jordan | Marie Collins Foundation&nbsp;</h1><h2>Supporting Victims of Technology Assisted Child Sexual Abuse&nbsp;</h2><p>Delegates will have an opportunity to explore how a child can be sexually harmed and abused through technology. It will enable professionals to understand some of the offenders ‘modus operandi’ when targeting a child and challenges for staff in supporting a victim-survivor.&nbsp;</p><p>Drawing on cases work undertaken within MCF, delegates will have an overview of best practice to help show what a child centered response should look like and practice that should be avoided.&nbsp;</p><p>To reflect the ever-evolving creation of technology, the discussion will include some future technology and how this may create additional forms of sexual harm.&nbsp;</p><h2>Key Note Speaker Bio&nbsp;</h2><p>Lawrence Jordan is the Director of services at Marie Collins Foundation, a charity that works to improve the outcomes for children who have been harmed through Technology Assisted Child Sexual Abuse (TACSA).&nbsp;</p><p>Lawrence started work within Children Social Care since 2003, ranging from emergency social worker, MASH and family support social worker. Lawrence became Milton Keynes, Professional Lead for Children Missing, Exploited and Trafficked (CMET). Lawrence developed and managed a specialist multi-agency CMET hub and during this time received 2 awards for his work with responding and coordinating local arrangements that respond to missing and exploited children.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>https://www.instagram.com/mariecollinsfoundation/&nbsp;</li><li>https://twitter.com/MCFcharityUK&nbsp;</li><li>https://www.linkedin.com/company/marie-collins-foundation&nbsp;</li><li>https://www.mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk/&nbsp;</li></ul><h1>Louis Donald | Creative Education Trust&nbsp;</h1><h2>Alternative Provision: Should we, or shouldn't we?&nbsp;</h2><p><strong>Session Synopsis&nbsp;</strong></p><p>So what makes an effective alternative provision placement, and how do I know it's safe? – In this session, Director of Safeguarding Louis Donald walks delegates through the legalities associated with off-site directions, alternative provisions and illegal schools&nbsp;touching on what effective quality assurance looks like and how careful planning and monitoring ensures that young people benefit from high-quality provision, which is safe, secure and appropriate to pupil needs.&nbsp;</p><h2>Key Note Speaker Bio&nbsp;</h2><p>Louis joined Creative Education Trust in December 2021 as Director of Safeguarding, and a member of the executive leadership team.&nbsp;</p><p>Creative Education Trust is a large nationwide multi-academy trust educating over 14,500 pupils across 17 Academies.&nbsp;</p><p>Louis has vast experience in holding various senior leadership responsibilities across education, specialising in Safeguarding, school improvement, supporting leaders with their preparations for Ofsted visits and their broader improvement journey. Most recently, Louis was Safeguarding Director at a regional Multi Academy Trust, leading SEND and Attendance and before that, an Assistant Principal at a secondary academy.&nbsp;</p><p>In 2020, Louis supported the work of the Department for Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic, advising civil servants on the impact and effectiveness of the Government safeguarding strategy around attendance and children in need&nbsp;</p><p>He also recently presented a webinar to over 4,000 school leaders across the country, on the 'Single Central Record. Louis is a calm and professional leader, especially in the face of adversity or challenge he is passionate about safeguarding, advocating for children and young people, and maximising the effectiveness of senior leaders in Education by taking a common-sense approach to effective and robust strategic leadership.&nbsp;</p><p>In his spare time, Louis is a non-executive Director (Trustee) of Diverse Acadamies Trust, he founded and now sits on the board of the national group of academy trust Safeguarding Directors (NASSA), hosts a Safeguarding CPD Podcast and is an avid follower of Hull City!&nbsp;</p><h2>@LDonald_DSL&nbsp;</h2>

Northamptonshire Schools' Safeguarding Conference 2023

Workshop Presenter Bios

<p><em>Northamptonshire School's Safeguarding Conference 2023</em> brings together sector experts in safeguarding and child protection. Through attending workshops and hearing from prominent keynote speakers, delegates will explore key safeguarding issues that are pertinent to today’s schools and children in Northamptonshire.</p><p>Delegates will hear from five keynote speakers and will be able to access a range of workshops from a range of Safeguarding professionals and services. Delegates will have the oppourtunity for:</p><ul><li><strong>Networking with DSLs | </strong>Network and discuss best practice with peers from across the county.</li><li><strong>Horizon scanning | </strong>Giving you the latest expertise to enable you and your colleagues to respond appropriately to new and emerging safeguarding threats facing our children and young people in Northamptonshire.</li><li><strong>Rich Professional Development</strong> | All delegates who attend will receive a certificate of professional development.</li></ul><h2><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Conference themes and workshops</strong></h2><ul><li><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Key notes</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);"> delivered by </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Laura Bates</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Extreme Mysogyny and Radicalisation | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Craig Pinkney</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Gangs and Serious Youth Violence | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Emma Hardy</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Internet Watch Foundation on Online Child Sexual Abuse Imagery | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Sam Slack</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Department for Education on Prevent | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Jenny Coles</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Northamptonshire Safeguarding Partnership on Safeguarding Partnerships and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews </span></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Workshops</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);"> on Online Safety | Supporting Young Carers | Safeguarding in Alternative Provision | Practical Responses to Harmful Sexual Behaviour | Understanding Local Counter Terrorism Profile | Supporting Victims of Technology Assisted Child Sexual Abuse</span></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Guest speakers &amp; contributors:</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);"> </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Lawrence Jordan</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Marie Collins Foundation | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Louis Donald</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Creative Education Trust | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Sarah Bloomer</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Archway Learning Trust | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Philip Mayes</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Young Carers | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Ashley Sparks</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, Northamptonshire Police | </span><strong style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Simon Aston</strong><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">, North Northamptonshire Council</span></li></ul><h2><strong>Who is it for?</strong></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(62, 78, 93);">Designated Safeguarding leads, Deputy Designated Safeguarding leads, SENDCo’s, Head teachers, Principals, Trust leads, Deputy Head teachers and pastoral staff.</span></p><h2><strong>What does it cost?</strong></h2><p>This event is FREE to Northamptonshire DSLs or those responsible for safeguarding in schools thanks to our generous sponsors Impero and Great Oakley Ltd (De Capell Brooke family) who have fully funded the event.</p><h2><strong>Location</strong></h2><p>The Conference will be held in Corby, Northamptonshire with a venue TBC.</p><h2><strong>Date and Times</strong></h2><p>6<sup>th</sup> March 2023 | 09:00 – 16:30</p><h2><strong>How to book a place</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northamptonshire-schools-safeguarding-conference-2023-tickets-510094986837" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your place via Eventbrite here</a>.</p><ul><li><em>Places will be capped to two per school and we have 150 places available. Full lunch and refreshments will be provided.</em></li></ul>

Brooke Weston Trust and Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub are delighted to welcome DSLs from across Northamptonshire to a first of its kind Safeguarding in School’s Conference.

Northamptonshire Schools Safeguarding Conference 2023

Signposted CPD from our trusted partners

Partner CPD | Spring 1 2023

<p>All Safeguarding CPD will be held in person, at Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub (Brooke Weston Academy, Corby).</p><p><span style="color: inherit;">Bookings can be made directly via our </span><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1diBnjfGSQpmS9h94xLKZWQf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">booking form here</a>.</p><h2><strong style="color: inherit;">Full DSL Initial Training | Jill Sneddon | £125pp</strong></h2><ul><li>Wednesday 21st September 2022 (9:30-16:00)&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday 28th March 2023 (9:30-16:00)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h2><strong style="color: inherit;">DSL Refresher | Jill Sneddon | £75pp</strong></h2><ul><li>Tuesday 13th September 2022 (10:00-12:30)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday 23rd March 2023 (9:00-12:00)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h2><strong style="color: inherit;">Safer Recruitment | £125pp</strong></h2><ul><li>Thursday 6th October 2022 (9:30-12:00) | Jill Sneddon&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday 21st March 2023 (9:00-16:30)&nbsp;&nbsp;| Kat Pithey &amp; James Down</li><li>Tuesday 11th July 2023 (9:00-16:30)&nbsp;&nbsp;| Kat Pithey &amp; James Down</li></ul><h2><strong style="color: inherit;">Mental Health First Aid</strong>&nbsp;<span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;</span></h2><ul><li><strong style="color: inherit;">MHFA (Adults) Two Day Training with Nicy Turney</strong><span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;– Tuesday 4</span><sup style="color: inherit;">th</sup><span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;October 2022 and Wednesday 5</span><sup style="color: inherit;">th</sup><span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;October 2022 (9:00-16:30) | £300pp</span></li><li><strong style="color: inherit;">MHFA (Youth) Two Day Training with Matt Loftus</strong><span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;– Tuesday 28</span><sup style="color: inherit;">th</sup><span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;February 2023 and Wednesday 1</span><sup style="color: inherit;">st</sup><span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;March 2023 (9:00-16:00) | £195pp</span></li></ul><p><strong style="color: inherit;">All bookings can be made directly via our </strong><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1diBnjfGSQpmS9h94xLKZWQf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;"><strong>booking form here</strong></a>.</p>

We are delighted to share our Safeguarding offer for 2022 - 23.

NSTH Safeguarding CPD | 2022/23

<h1>Research Hubs</h1><h3><a href="https://www.learnat.uk/learning/learn-at-teaching-school?msclkid=942875dec56b11ecbfbc8a50b8133086" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn-AT and Kyra Research School</a></h3><p><br></p><h1>Curriculum Hubs</h1><h3><a href="https://www.emsmathshub.org.uk/work-groups/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">EMS Maths Hub</a> (East Midlands South Maths Hub)</h3><ul><li>2022-23 PD opportunities -&nbsp;<a href="https://mailchi.mp/799732f438b5/ems-maths-hub-bulletin-14272392" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EMS Maths Hub March Bulletin</a></li><li>Primary Email Update</li></ul><h3><a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roade English Hub</a> - Free CPD events</h3><ul><li>Chris Quigley Infusing Rich Vocabulary Throughout the Primary Curriculum | 6th May 2022 9.30am – 3.00pm</li><li>CPD sessions</li><li>Phonics and Early Reading Training | 23rd May 2022 9am - 12pm</li></ul><p>If you wish to book onto these fantastic sessions please visit - <a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Courses &amp; Events</a></p><h3><a href="https://computingmkn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Computing Hub</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.stem.org.uk/local-cpd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science Learning Partnership</a></h3><p><br></p><h2>Training providers</h2><h3>Swan Training School</h3><ul><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Outstanding Teacher Programme</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> PLUS - multi date sessions starting 5</span><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> May 1.30pm, Face to Face &amp; Zoom Hybrid. </span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/outstanding-teacher-programme-plus-session-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more...</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Governance and Financ</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">e - 17</span><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> May 6.00pm -8.00pm, Face to Face at GUTP House, Sponne School, Towcester NN12 6DJ. </span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/leadership/governance-and-finance-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more...</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Behaviour Management Training</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> starting 18</span><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> May at 1.30pm-4.00pm &amp; 14</span><sup style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> June, Face to Face at GUTP House, Sponne School, Towcester NN12 6DJ. </span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/behaviour-management-training-cohort-2-session-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more...</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Introduction to Protective Behaviours Training</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> starting 8th June 2022 9am-4pm &amp; 20th June 2022 4-5.30pm,</span> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Face to Face &amp; Zoom Hybrid. </span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/introduction-to-protective-behaviours-training-cohort-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Find out more</a>...</li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please visit </span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;to view all of our courses and events for 2022. Bookings can be made online. Queries regarding any courses / events can be directed to&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mailto:teachingschool@sponne.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">trainingschool@sponne.org.uk</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;or call 01327 250284 ext 251.&nbsp;</span></p><h3>5 Wells / Nene</h3><ul><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/518-2022-apprenticeship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>5 Wells Teaching Apprenticeship</strong> </a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/538-eyfspd1306-eyfs-and-personal-development" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>EYFS and Personal Development with Andy Lakatos | 13th June 2022 </strong></a></li><li><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/537-bas1306-behaviour-and-attitude-send" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Behaviour and Attitude and SEND with Andy Lakatos | 13th June 2022</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2><br></h2><h3>Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership</h3><p>Are you interested in Train to Teach (ITT) or the Assessment Only route? Our colleagues at The Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership (GUTP) are recruiting now for secondary phase trainee teachers for 2022/2023 within the Northamptonshire / Milton Keynes areas. Come along to the <strong>coffee morning (10-12) </strong>or the <strong>open evening (5-7pm) </strong>on <strong>Thursday 24th March 2022</strong> to find out more.</p><p>To find out more or to register for the coffee morning / open evening contact Kate Martin at gutprecruitment@sponne.org.uk, telephone: 01327 350284 ext. 253 or visit The GUTP website.</p><h3>Brooke Weston Primary Training Hub</h3><p>Programme guide and upcoming dates: <a href="https://www.brookewestontrust.org/attachments/download.asp?file=243&amp;type=pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">view here</a></p><p><br></p><h3>Ambition Institute</h3><p><strong style="background-color: yellow;">Teacher Education Fellows</strong></p><p>Ambition are currently recruiting for their <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ambition.org.uk%2Fprogrammes%2Fteacher-education-fellows%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C29ec911c237c40ed785808da284de24b%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866612223315481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jXq3kGsHPU7ku4mys5rFjhuyv91yGG%2B5nitu%2Ft90ldM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teacher Education Fellows </a>programme. <strong>Teacher Education Fellows</strong> is a two-year course that allows those either overseeing or looking to develop a strong Professional Development approach in their school/s to develop mastery in the leading and designing of this.&nbsp;&nbsp; The majority of existing participants are in senior leadership roles, and the course will support them to either design and implement a sustainable school/Trust wide approach to PD where one does not yet exist, or to create cohesion around PD work being implemented in their school by coaches and mentors.&nbsp;</p><p>Next steps:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Applications are now open - let us know you’re interested <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureleaders.force.com%2Fapex%2FERx_Forms__PageMaker%3FpageId%3DRegistrationPage%26lb%3D1%26_ga%3D2.207503955.152476379.1650982245-1981145705.1649775540%26_gac%3D1.11323136.1650551967.EAIaIQobChMI-bKInLGl9wIVl53VCh05yARpEAAYASAAEgL-LfD_BwE&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C29ec911c237c40ed785808da284de24b%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866612223315481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JkhNmtojdLRk5iKvLDXnG7otHU%2Bt90QszAOoGXoVTB8%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></li><li><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ambition.org.uk%2Ftef_may22_webinar%3Futm_source%3Dsp%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3Dwebinar%26utm_campaign%3DTEF-Webinar-110522&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C29ec911c237c40ed785808da284de24b%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866612223315481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aLJC%2B6hO8h6mH7eC2S1TqXA2adHiM%2FlmRQfsSi%2FWa2k%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Webinar</a> taking place 11<sup>th</sup> May (4-5pm) </li><li>Deadline to apply: 24<sup>th</sup> May 2022 / Programme launch: 1<sup>st</sup> – 2<sup>nd </sup>July 2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Cost: £4,000 (paid in two invoices, £2000 per academic year)&nbsp;</li><li>Want more info?&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Kayleigh McCue <a href="https://mailto:Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk</a> </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong style="background-color: yellow;">Master’s in Expert Teaching</strong><strong>: </strong></p><p>Our flagship <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect-eu.mimecast.com%2Fs%2FAIh5CPYgJUKKxorcB1Xy0%3Fdomain%3Dwww2.ambition.org.uk&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C6d5fe48b45a9426312db08da284cd446%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866607698803776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rdFgko7v4sOUY%2BffWlxnyzjql65rmKKxK4Ek457SDCA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Master’s in Expert Teaching</strong></a> two-year programme focuses on how teachers can take the best evidence-informed research and immediately apply it in the classroom. We are holding a <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ambition.org.uk%2Fl%2F330231%2F2022-04-20%2Fb9xnd&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C6d5fe48b45a9426312db08da284cd446%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637866607698803776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WANxroSNAbsFrqCjjc0e9yWo2f2%2FKtx4vAnsGdzakB0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>webinar on Tuesday 17 May at 4.30pm</strong></a> for teachers to learn more about the programme from Emma Lark, Programme Leader.&nbsp;Feel free to forward this to a colleague or friend who might&nbsp;be interested in this course.&nbsp;</p><p>Want more info? Please contact Kayleigh McCue <a href="https://mailto:Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kayleigh.mccue@ambition.org.uk</a></p>

A round-up of CPD hosted in the region.

Partner CPD | Summer 2022

<h2>Roade English Hub - Free CPD events</h2><ul><li>Developing a reading team | 24th March 2022 3.30pm - 4.30pm</li><li>Creating a purposeful reading environment | 31st March 2022 3.30pm - 4.30pm</li><li>Chris Quigley Infusing Rich Vocabulary Throughout the Primary Curriculum | 6th May 2022 9.30am – 3.00pm</li></ul><p>If you wish to book onto these fantastic sessions please visit - <a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Courses &amp; Events</a></p><h2>EMS Maths Hub</h2><p>Primary Email Update: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/22b589b47b6a/primary-email-update-new-primary-work-group-starting-soon " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a></p><h2>Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub</h2><h3><strong>Train to Teach Coffee Morning </strong>| 25th February 2022</h3><p>Thinking of a career in teaching? Join our coffee morning and talk to our friendly team about the routes into teaching across Primary and Secondary subjects. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train-to-teach-coffee-morning-your-next-steps-into-teaching-tickets-257889633837 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book here</a></p><h3><strong>DSL Training</strong></h3><p>The upcoming dates are planned for face-to-face delivery at Brooke Weston Academy (subject to risk assessment) and lead by Jill Sneddon.</p><ul><li>DSL&nbsp;Refresher: 22<sup>nd</sup>&nbsp;April 2022| 10 - 12:30 | £60 | <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/RF8kaBfPGJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book here</a></li><li>DSL Initial 21<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;April | 09:30 - 16:00 | £125 | <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/RF8kaBfPGJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book here</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h2>5 Wells / Nene</h2><ul><li><strong>5 Wells Teaching Apprenticeship</strong> https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/518-2022-apprenticeship</li><li><strong>EYFS and Personal Development with Andy Lakatos | 13th June 2022 </strong>https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/538-eyfspd1306-eyfs-and-personal-development</li><li><strong>Behaviour and Attitude and SEND with Andy Lakatos | 13th June 2022 </strong>https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/537-bas1306-behaviour-and-attitude-send</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership</h2><p>Are you interested in Train to Teach (ITT) or the Assessment Only route? Our colleagues at The Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership (GUTP) are recruiting now for secondary phase trainee teachers for 2022/2023 within the Northamptonshire / Milton Keynes areas. Come along to the <strong>coffee morning (10-12) </strong>or the <strong>open evening (5-7pm) </strong>on <strong>Thursday 24th March 2022</strong> to find out more.</p><p>To find out more or to register for the coffee morning / open evening contact Kate Martin at gutprecruitment@sponne.org.uk, telephone: 01327 350284 ext. 253 or visit The GUTP website.</p><h2>Swan Training School</h2><h3><strong>Recently Qualified Teacher Programme</strong> | Begins March 2022 | Zoom</h3><p>Aimed at Teachers 2-4/5 years into their career path, this programme provides recently qualified teachers with an opportunity to self-assess and evaluate their approach to Teaching and Learning. It encourages them to develop their understanding of high quality classroom practice.</p><p>Full details &amp; booking: <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/recently-qualified-teacher-programme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link Full details can be found here</a></p><h3><strong>Refresher Training for Designated Safeguarding | </strong>21st April 2022 9.30am - 1.00pm | Zoom</h3><p>&nbsp;Cost: £90 per first delegate, then £70 for additional delegates for non-SWAN SLA members.</p><h3><strong>Safeguarding: The Governors Role</strong> | 26th April 2022 6.00pm - 8.00pm</h3><p>This training session led by Sally Perkins is aimed at those Governors with assigned safeguarding responsibilities. Link to course</p><p>Cost: £75.00 per delegate non-members, £50.00 per delegate for SWAN Training School Alliance members.</p><p>Please visit <a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar</a>&nbsp;to view all of our courses and events for 2022. Bookings can be made online. Queries regarding any courses / events can be directed to trainingschool@sponne.org.uk or call 01327 250284 ext 251.&nbsp;</p><h2>Brooke Weston Primary Training Hub</h2><p>Programme guide and upcoming dates: <a href="https://www.brookewestontrust.org/attachments/download.asp?file=243&amp;type=pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">view here</a></p>

Partner CPD | Spring 2022

<h1>Curriculum Hubs</h1><h2><a href="https://www.emsmathshub.org.uk/work-groups/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">EMS Maths Hub</a><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);"> Bulletin</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">You can read the latest October </span><a href="https://%20https//mailchi.mp/de5d64a6ac90/ems-maths-hub-bulletin-6305683" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">EMS Maths Hub Bulletin here</a><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">.</span></p><h2><a href="https://www.roadeenglishhub.co.uk/our-courses-and-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roade English Hub</a></h2><p>Find out more about Roade English Hub's Accelerator Funding which is available to schools in key areas who need to move to an accredited SSP.&nbsp;Schools can apply online and would then receive up to £3000 and up to 2 days of virtual specialist support. <a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/accelerator%20hub%20flyer.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more</a></p><h2><a href="https://computingmkn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Computing Hub</a></h2><h2><a href="https://www.stem.org.uk/local-cpd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science Learning Partnership</a></h2><p><br></p><h1>Research Hubs</h1><h2>Learn-AT and Kyra Research School</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">Learn-AT Associate Research School alongside KYRA Research School are delighted to bring you the following&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">Evidence Briefing</strong><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">&nbsp;sessions, going through the recommendations from the EEF Guidance Report. All sessions run from 4pm-5pm and are completely FREE to book. Please reserve your place by booking&nbsp;</span><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DdQgwLceZsEOZQ_rFNhedWXJDMfyX-u1MmWYYMevs6LVUNzhaVlRBQlZXT1FKVEhOUkFOODU5Mjc2NS4u&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C8d1f8a418d0040b715ca08d9784a922a%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637673084964343932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=pMSksFPlPC8feyQ5d8Te6ENewZ4j0Lu4zJhuZBj3WXk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">here</a><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">.</span></p><p><br></p><h1><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Local Training Hubs</span></h1><h2><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Brooke Weston Primary Training Hub</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Upcoming Autumn CPD featured in the </span><a href="https://www.brookewestontrust.org/attachments/download.asp?file=254&amp;type=pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Primary Training Hub Autumn Newsletter</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">.</span></p><h2>Swan Training School</h2><h3><u style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Behaviour Management Training cohort 1</u></h3><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">The training consists of two half-day sessions and will be delivered by Ann Pugh (Director of the Grand Union Training Partnership)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">This course is ideal for teaching staff wishing to brush up their classroom management skills.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Event Date: 30</span><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;November &amp; 8</span><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;December 2021 1:30pm -&nbsp;4:00 pm</span></li><li>Location: Face to Face at GUTP House.</li><li>Cost: SWAN SLA members receive 1 free place on either the Autumn or Summer course; £200 per delegate for non-SWAN SLA members</li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Book you place:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/teaching-and-learning/behaviour-management-training-cohort-1-session-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Behaviour Management Training</a></li></ul><h3><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;</span><u style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">New to Governance Session</u></h3><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">This three session course led by Sally Perkins is aimed at those new to the governor’s role.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Event Date: 30</span><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;Nov, 8</span><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;Mar &amp; 14</span><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;June 2021 6:00pm –&nbsp;8:00pm</span></li><li>Location: Face to Face at GUTP House.</li><li>Cost: £150 per delegate for SLA members: £225 per delegate non members.</li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Book you place:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/homepage/network-course-list/leadership/new-to-governance-session-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">New to Governance</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Please visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;to view all of our courses and events for 2021-2022. Bookings can be made online. Queries regarding any courses / events can be directed to&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mailto:teachingschool@sponne.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">trainingschool@sponne.org.uk</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;or call 01327 250284 ext 251.</span></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">University of Northampton</span></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/2021-22%20Flyer%20SENCo%20Flyer.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">National Award in SEN Coordination</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/HLTA%20Flyer%20Feb%2021.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(50, 49, 48);">Higher Level Teaching Assistant programme</a></li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Leicester Children’s Hospital School</span><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"> </strong><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;</span></h2><h3><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Managing Self-Harm in schools</strong><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Date: 18</span><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">th</sup><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;November&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;4-5pm</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Venue: online</span></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190645213967" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190645213967</a></li></ul><h3><strong style="color: rgb(0, 176, 80);">&nbsp;</strong><strong>Supporting young people with significant Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Date: 19<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;November&nbsp;&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;9am-12pm</li><li>Venue: Soar Valley training centre, Gleneagles Avenue Leicester LE4 4GY&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190649747527" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190649747527</a></li></ul><h3><strong style="color: rgb(0, 176, 80);">&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Youth Mental Health First Aid – 2 day</strong></h3><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Dates:&nbsp;10 + 11 February and 12 + 13 May 2022&nbsp;&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;9am – 5pm</span></li><li>Venue: Soar Valley training centre, Gleneagles Avenue Leicester LE4 4GY&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190672204697" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190672204697</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">&nbsp;-&nbsp;February</span></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190674180607" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190674180607</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">&nbsp;-&nbsp;May</span></li></ul>

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Partner CPD | Autumn 2021

<h3>To celebrate our designation, Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is delighted to bring some of the best educational voices to educators across Northamptonshire, for FREE.</h3><p>We are delighted to announce the following line up for our summer events for all teachers in Northamptonshire to attend.</p><ul><li><strong style="color: windowtext;">Tom Rees&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: windowtext;">| Wednesday 7 July</span></li><li><strong style="color: windowtext;">Mary Myatt</strong><span style="color: windowtext;">&nbsp;| Thursday 8 July</span></li><li><strong style="color: windowtext;">Doug Lemov</strong><span style="color: windowtext;">&nbsp;| Friday 9 July</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/xCL9PyuQWu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up here</a></p>

A Summer of Education

<h1><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">5 Wells</span></h1><ul><li><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Site Supervisor Training and Safety&nbsp;Awareness – 1</strong><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><strong>st</strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;July 2021 | </strong><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/471-ss0107-site-supervisor-training-and-safety-awareness-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/471-ss0107-site-supervisor-training-and-safety-awareness-2</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Head Teacher Performance Management – 7</strong><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><strong>th</strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;July 2021 | </strong><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/464-htpm0707-head-teacher-performance-management" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/464-htpm0707-head-teacher-performance-management</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">Effective use&nbsp;of the Catch Up Premium – 8</strong><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><strong>th</strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;July 2021&nbsp;– virtual | </strong><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/475-cup0807-effective-use-of-the-catch-up-premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/475-cup0807-effective-use-of-the-catch-up-premium</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">DSL Development (refresher) – 8</strong><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><strong>th</strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;July 2021 | </strong><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/465-dslr0807-dsl-development-refresher" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/465-dslr0807-dsl-development-refresher</a></li><li><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">DSL Foundation (new to DSL) – 13</strong><sup style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><strong>th</strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;July 2021 | </strong><a href="https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/466-dsl1307-dsl-foundation-training" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://5wells.org.uk/index.php/events/training-cpd/466-dsl1307-dsl-foundation-training</a></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">All sessions are face to face with limited numbers to ensure social distancing can be maintained other than the Catch Up Premium session.&nbsp;</span></p><h1>Swan</h1><h2><strong><u>Changes to Early&nbsp;Years: Overview for Head Teachers Friday 2 July&nbsp;2021&nbsp;8:30-10:30am via zoom</u></strong></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">This session aims to support Head Teachers to develop their knowledge around the new Early Years curriculum supporting teaching and learning strategies, assessment for learning and the learning environment. To enable Head Teachers to develop effective assessment, monitoring and tracking&nbsp;in Early Years to support a transition to reception, leading to a smooth transition to KS1.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">This session will be delivered by Felicity&nbsp;Dewsbery, from Pen Green the operational lead for the Research, Training and Development Base and Teaching School. She passionately believes that outcomes for children and their families can be improved through robust professional development opportunities, particularly opportunities that facilitate early years educators to take a systemic lead on their own learning and the learning of others. Recently she has been appointed to the Teaching School Council to represent Early Years Nationally.</span></p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Course Aims</strong></h3><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">To develop processes for:</span></li><li class="ql-indent-2">Assessment of Early Years</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Monitoring of Early years</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Tracking Early Years</li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Explore the curriculum content and how the environment reflects children’s learning and development&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Reflect on continuous provision in the classroom</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Cost:&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Free for SWAN&nbsp;SLA&nbsp;Head Teachers; £40 per delegate non SWAN&nbsp;SLA&nbsp;members.</span></p><p>For more information or to book a place please use the link below.</p><p><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar/leadership/changes-to-early-years-overview-for-head-teachers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">changes-to-early-years-overview-for-head-teachers</a></p><p><br></p><h2><strong><u>Governors Safer Recruitment Training Tuesday | 13 July 2021 6-8pm online via Zoom </u></strong></h2><p>This training session led by Sally Perkins is suitable for governors specifically involved in the recruitment of staff. Governing bodies need to ensure that at least one person on any staff recruitment panel has undertaken safeguarding training. The session will cover safer recruitment processes and procedures.</p><p>Cost: £50 for SWAN&nbsp;TSA&nbsp;SLA&nbsp;members: £75 per delegate for non members</p><p>For more information or to book a place please follow</p><p><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar/leadership/governors-safer-recruitment-training" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">governors-safer-recruitment-training</a></p><h2><strong><u>FULLY BOOKED| New&nbsp;DSL&nbsp;training Wednesday 14th&nbsp;July 2021 9.30am – 3.30pm online via Zoom</u></strong></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">As part of the Education Act 2002 and the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education,&nbsp;all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead. This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required. This training must be updated every 2 years. This course is delivered by Lesley Pollard who is an experienced teacher, trainer and adviser. She currently works as an Independent Learning Adviser carrying out Safeguarding training and audits for a variety of providers as well as for individual schools.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Objectives</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">To ensure that the participant can identify:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">What the safeguarding agenda actually means for schools;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Current legislation which informs the role of the&nbsp;DSL;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">The role and responsibilities of the&nbsp;DSL;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">The importance of early help, signposting,&nbsp;interagency&nbsp;working and interventions to safeguard vulnerable children/young people;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">The categories and possible indicators of the 4 categories of abuse,&nbsp;FGM, Forced Marriage, Grooming,&nbsp;CSE, So Called Honour-Based Violence, Radicalisation and Extremism, Gang Culture, County Lines, Child Criminal Exploitation;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">The most vulnerable pupils including those with SEND, those with family members in prison and those subject to peer-on-peer abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, appearing in Court, parental alcohol and drug abuse and mental health issues;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">The role of the&nbsp;Northamptonshire&nbsp;Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP);</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">How to seek early help and refer concerns (including the Signs of Safety approach);</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">How to keep, transfer and archive Child Protection records.﻿</span></li></ul><h3><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Facilitator: Lesley Pollard&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Places are charged at&nbsp;£100 for the first delegate, £80 for additional delegates. SWAN Secondary&nbsp;SLA&nbsp;members pay the reduced rate of £80. SWAN Primary&nbsp;SLA&nbsp;members have 1 free place either on the September 2020, November 2020, April 2021 or July 2021 date.</span></p><p>For more information or to book a place please use the link below.</p><p><a href="https://www.sponne.org.uk/ts/index.php/professional-development/calendar/safeguarding/new-designated-safeguarding-lead-training" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">new-designated-safeguarding-lead-training</a></p>

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