Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
Year 6 teachers.

What does this event cover
These are twilight sessions to support teachers with the end of key stage assessments in writing.

There will be an opportunity for Year 6 teachers to work together moderating their children’s writing against national standards.

Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
This event is open to all staff working in Camden's schools.

What does this event cover
What is Youth MHFA for Schools and Colleges?

Youth MHFA for Schools and Colleges has been designed especially with schools in mind. Based on the Youth MHFA course but targeted to meet the needs of educational environments, Youth MHFA Schools and Colleges will cover key topics around young people’s mental health and wellbeing, with a strong practical focus on how to support young people experiencing mental distress. Whilst the course is not a replacement for the two day Youth MHFA course, delegates will become Champions for better mental health in schools.

What will I learn about on a two day Youth MHFA for Schools and Colleges courses?

• An in depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues 
• Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening 
• Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
• Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
• Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing. 

These sessions will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. A safe learning environment will be ensured and you will be supported throughout the whole course. If you don’t feel comfortable joining in certain parts, then there is no pressure to.

How can MHFA for Schools and Colleges make a difference?

• Youth MHFA for Schools and Colleges teaches practical skills that can be used every day
• It gives a deeper understanding to the complex issues relating to young people and mental health
• It helps people recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health issues
• It enables young people to access appropriate professional help
• MHFA England has a proven track record and demonstrates its effectiveness through evaluation.

Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
This training is suitable for practitioners working with children aged 2 - 5.

What does this event cover
Schemas are recognised as an important part of children’s development. This training explores what schemas are and how they contribute to children’s learning. Knowledge of schemas is particularly helpful in understanding and working with 2-3 year olds.
 
During the session, participants will:

- Learn to recognise the most frequently observed schemas.
- Think about how the learning environment can support children’s schematic interests.
- Think about how practitioners can use schemas to engage parents with their child’s learning.

Venue : Crowndale Centre - Committee Room 1, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
New governors.

What does this event cover
This session is aimed at new governors, and is focused on the educational framework. It will outline the key knowledge for new governors, and will be led by Rhian Swain or Owen Rees.

Venue : To Be Confirmed, -, -

Who is this event for
Primary Growing Great Teachers programme (NQTs).

What does this event cover
EYFS or KS2 (depending on your Key Stage).

Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
New governors.

What does this event cover
This session is aimed at new governors, and is focused on the educational framework. It will outline the key knowledge for new governors, and will be led by Rhian Swain or Owen Rees.

Venue : 5 Pancras Square - 11.11 Grange, 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Who is this event for
Camden HR are pleased to offer this workshop to our Schools. 

What does this event cover
This session is designed to increase knowledge and awareness of document identity for those responsible for HR and recruitment in schools. The intended audience are those staff employed who are required to verify ID documents on a regular basis. 

NaCTSO Fairway Document Awareness was created  to increase Identity Document knowledge in schools HR and recruitment departments of vulnerable organisations.  The additional knowledge gained will better protect schools against potential infiltration through employment.

Using the subheading of “Do you know who you are employing?” and supported by the National Document Fraud Unit, the NaCTSO Fairway team and specially trained officers from across the Counter Terrorism network now offer Document Awareness workshops to HR and recruitment departments of organisations vulnerable to terrorist attack, with the aim of increasing their knowledge of identity documents and the potential for their abuse. 

The workshop is delivered by specially trained officers from Kentish Town Counter Terrorism unit. It includes the chance to examine counterfeit and genuine identity documents to gain a better understanding of the security features used and includes:

Document Construction, Watermarks, Intaglio ink, Latent images, UV, Optically Variable Inks and Microprint. The workshop has been designed to enhance the ability of the delegates to spot a fake.

This is all done using real UK passports and driving licences. Counterfeits and forgeries will also be shown to the delegates, making it a very practical workshop.

Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
For all Early Years practitioners in Settings and Childminders working with children aged 0 - 5.

What does this event cover
This is a 12 hour paediatric first aid course that will take place over two days. 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 three places per setting will be given in the first instance, with additional places being allocated on a first come first served basis.

This is a two day course. Participants must attend both days to gain their certificate.

Please ensure you arrive on time. Late arrivals after 9.45am cannot be accepted onto the the course, and this may be counted as non-attendance.

Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
For all SENCOs working in Early Years Settings.

What does this event cover

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.

This session will focus on transitions from nursery to school, and nursery to nursery, of children with SEND. The session will help SENCOs to plan a transition meeting for each child, plus consider ideas and activities that support children and families. You will be helped to identify which professionals should be invited to attend and which reports need to be produced in advance.

Venue : Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.

What does this event cover
The role and responsibilities of a first aider; assessing an incident; managing an unresponsive casualty; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); recovery position; heart attack; stroke; chocking; epilepsy; asthma, diabetes; anaphylaxis shock; head and spinal injuries; chest injuries; wounds and bleeding; fractures; sprains, strains and dislocations; minor injuries; burns and scalds; poisoning; eye injuries.