Early Years SENCO Forum 2 (EVENT FULL)
For all SENCOs working in Early Years Settings.
SENCO forums are for all SENCOs in early years settings. They are an opportunity to share and acquire news and information about SEN issues and the role of the SENCO. The sessions allow for sharing and discussion of ideas and practice, as well as discussion around a particular area of interest. They allow for you to keep in touch and up to date, as well as network with other SENCOs.
In this session we will be looking more in depth at the APDR with a particular focus on SEND observations. We aim to examine the core features of successful observation practice. There will be opportunities to reflect on your own observation practice and to look in more detail at the IIT observation information and template.
Developing Routines and using Transition Objects for children with SEND (EVENT FULL)
For all early years practitioners and childminders working with children aged 0-5.
This half-day workshop is designed to give you practical strategies to support children with additional needs, particularly those with Autism or social communication needs, in your setting who find transition times challenging.
Attendees will understand:
- The importance of routines for a child with autism or social communication needs.
- How to develop meaningful routines in nursery.
- The importance of visual support.
- What transition objects are and how to use them.
- Tips on what to avoid.
- Tips on how to be successful
1/2 day Safeguarding Refresher/Update for Designated Leads (EVENT FULL)
For Settings and Childminders working in the EYFS with children aged 0 - 5 who are the designated person, and Committee Members responsible for the EYFS.
This Refresher/Update is for those Safeguarding Leads who have previously attended full day DSL training. It is not recommended for DSL's new to the role.
The session will focus on:
- A refresher and update in the role of the Designated Lead.
- Looking at and discussing this role including - reporting allegations, supervisions, whistle blowing, recruiting, and induction.
- Updates on guidance/documents.
- Examining the effects of Toxic Trio and ACE’s on children and families.
The link to access the training will be circulated the day before the session is schedule to take place
Before the training, we recommend the delegates to:
- To have the correct software on your device to join the virtual session.
- To join in the virtual session earlier than advertised to allow for any IT issues.
- Ensure you are in a room away from distractions or interruptions.
- Ensure no under 18’s are present as we may present or show graphic content due to the nature of the training.
- Have any present training materials on hand if requested.
Lunch and Learn Seminar - Return and Recovery - Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing
This seminar is open to all staff in schools.
Return and Recovery-supporting mental health and wellbeing – delivered by the Health and Wellbeing Team.
Paediatric First Aid (EYFS) (EVENT FULL)
For all Early Years practitioners in Settings and Childminders working with children aged 0 - 5.
This is a 12 hour paediatric first aid course that will take place over two days. (one day face to face and one day via Zoom) As required by the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements, settings need to ensure that at least one member of staff with a current first aid certificate is present on the premises or on outings at any one time.
The course will focus on:
- problems of the respiratory system
- problems of the circulatory system
- problems of the nervous system
- miscellaneous problems.
In order to ensure a fair allocation of places, only two places per setting will be given in the first instance, with additional places being
allocated on a first come first served basis.
Important information:
Please bring photo ID, and inform the instructor if you have any serious health/ allergy issues.
Full attendance is required so candidates should arrive early, lateness can mean exclusion from the course/assessments. Leaving the room during the course to attend to other matters may lead to non-certification.
CPR, Recovery position, and Control of Severe Bleeding assessments require floor work and kneeling, so all candidates should wear loose fitting trousers, and appropriate footwear. Please carry out a personal risk assessment for the practical activities on the course.
Using phones during the course (other than for emergencies) may result in non-certification or being asked to leave the course.
There are 3 breaks during the day. The lunch period is usually 30 minutes. Please make arrangements so you can be in full attendance
Changes made due to Covid-19
The first day is a practical session for assessment
The second day is a virtual platform (Zoom)
You will have to take part in both sessions in order to receive your certificate
Please read the full details on what changes have been made to the delivery of this programme due to Covid-19
A full risk assessment has been undertaken to ensure the safety of learners, staff and trainers during this event.
Time slots will be allocated for learners to arrive to limit congestions on arrival.
Temperature checks will be taken on arrival
The number of attendees has been reduced to the maximum of 8 learners
All participants are requested to carry out an individual risk assessment. (This will be emailed at time of booking)
A full induction of 'what to expect of the day' will be given on the morning.
The induction will be a full explanation of events, including:
How each learner will have their own manikin
There will be no shared resources
Social distancing
Breaks (please bring your own bottle of water and your own lunch/snacks)
Adequate supplies of soap, paper hand towels and hand sanitiser will be available.
Please email the earlyyearstraining@camden.gov.uk if you have any questions
Prevent / Safeguarding Against Radicalisation ( WRAP) Training (EVENT FULL)
For all Early Years Practitioners and Childminders working with children aged 0 - 5 and Committee Members responsible for the EYFS.
This workshop aims to raise awareness of prevent duty will cover the following:
• Understand the aims of Prevent and what it means to you.
• Think about who may be vulnerable to radicalisation and extremism.
• Recognise what signs you may see when a vulnerable person may be in need of help.
• What help and support is available.
Art KS3 Standardisation and Moderation
Heads of subjects and KS3 subject leads attend subject specific sessions.
Building on learners’ strengths achieved in primary school, secondary subject specialists discuss how exemplification of ‘age-expectations’ will aid their assessment of both progress and attainment in KS3. Through discussions around the evidence produced from common tasks, or assessment rubrics, teachers gain confidence in their judgements about progress and attainment. These discussions link t ...
Annotated exemplification of an agreed end-of-Year 7 standard for each subject.
Meet subject specialists from other schools, share resources, ideas, confirm understanding, raise questions.
This session is part of the Secondary Moderation Package.
SEND School Data
SEND School Data
English Standardisation and Moderation
Heads of subjects and KS3 subject leads attend subject specific sessions.
Building on learners’ strengths achieved in primary school, secondary subject specialists discuss how exemplification of ‘age-expectations’ will aid their assessment of both progress and attainment in KS3. Through discussions around the evidence produced from common tasks, or assessment rubrics, teachers gain confidence in their judgements about progress and attainment. These discussions link t ...
Annotated exemplification of an agreed end-of-Year 7 standard for each subject.
Meet subject specialists from other schools, share resources, ideas, confirm understanding, raise questions.
This session is part of the Secondary Moderation Package.
Excellence in Camden Classrooms
Secondary school teachers who are recognised within their schools as teachers with excellent potential or who are already outstanding classroom practitioners.
The sessions will examine how to achieve excellence in a variety of areas of teaching, share best practice and provide structures for running professional learning back at delegates’ home schools.