Venue : Crowndale Centre - Committee Room 5, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
Leading governors.

What does this event cover
This session will outline how governors can lead change in a time of financial and organisational challenge, with case studies from schools.

Venue : Rainbow Nursery, Saint Benet Church Hall, Lupton Street, London, NW5 2HY

Who is this event for
For all practitioners and childminders working with children aged 2 - 4.

What does this event cover

Making bread with children is a wonderful activity! It works for all ages and unlike playdough, you can cook it, eat it or take it home to share with the family. This is a practical, hands on course: we will make bread and look at the many ways that this activity can be used to extend learning across all areas of the curriculum in an enjoyable and playful way.

By the end of the session the room will be filled with the smell of warm bread; you will leave with a bag of flour and yeast as well as lots of ideas to try out.

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

Who is this event for
To provide Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Business Managers, Bursars, Office Manager & Premises staff with the essential information required for the effective management of asbestos remaining in schools and children’s centres.

What does this event cover
This course covers the essential information required for the effective management of asbestos remaining in schools and children’s centres.

Areas covered include:

1. Camden’s asbestos policy and arrangements
2. Types of asbestos survey and understanding survey data
3. Use of asbestos management plans
4. Effective use of the permission to work procedure
5. Incident management
6. Asbestos works

By attending the course you will:

1. be able to identify the important parts of the Asbestos Survey, what it means to the school and how to ensure staff, children and visitor safety.
2. understand your role and responsibilities in relation to managing asbestos where it remains in situ
3. be able to implement effective practical management in your workplace including the permission to work procedure, annual inspections and reporting asbestos related incidents
4. be able to act as an authorising officer for the school and complete the permission to work log
5. be aware of where to look for further information and advice

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

Who is this event for
Year 2 teachers.

What does this event cover
This is a whole days training session to support teachers with the end of year assessment judgements in reading, writing and maths linked to the national standards.

There will be an opportunity for teachers to work together moderating their children’s reading writing and maths as well as identifying gaps which may need addressing. By the end of the session teachers will be more secure in end of year expectations in the above areas. Gaps will be identified which will inform teaching and learning to enable children to reach end of year expectations.

Venue : Crowndale Centre - Committee Room 5, 218 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BD

Who is this event for
All Governors, with an emphasis on any Data Protection link governors.

What does this event cover
This session will cover the legal framework and practicalities of Data Protection, including an update on the GDPR, along with Freedom of Information. It will be led by Hayden Glassey, the Senior Schools Data Protection Adviser for the London Borough of Camden.

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

Who is this event for
The completion of the EYFS Profile is a requirement at the end of the EYFS. This training will support all practitioners to feel confident in collecting appropriate evidence and making secure judgements on children’s achievements against the early learning goals.

The aim of the session:

To support practitioners in their understanding of the principles of EYFS assessment
Review EYFS Profile purpose and process
Using the exemplification materi ...

What does this event cover
Participants will be confident in making accurate end of reception summative assessment judgements.

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 one day Youth MHFA for Schools and Colleges courses?

• What is mental health and mental ill health?
• Stigma and discrimination
• The five steps of Mental Health First Aid
• How to spot symptoms of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
• Suicide
• Self-harm
• Non judgemental listening skills

How will I learn?

As a one day course, it fits perfectly into schools’ inset training days and busy timetables, making it accessible for teaching staff across sectors. The session 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 : Sidings Community Centre, 150 Brassey Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 2BA

Who is this event for
Early Years Pratitioners (Voluntary/Private/Independent & Childminding Settings)

Practitioners that would like to learn a series of ‘go to’ forest school activities that are easy to plan and resource.

What does this event cover
What will I study?

The course is run over 2 days with the mornings spent in the classroom and the afternoons outside doing practical activities.

You will learn activities that can be adapted and used for any child or group that do not require extensive tool use. Activities will be easy to plan and won’t require vast amounts of resources. The types of activities will include dens, whittling and water fun. You will also learn how positive outcomes for the children can be achieved whilst giving you the confidence to know how to deliver forest school that meets educational requirements. You will gain an understanding of health and safety and how to plan the activities within the constraints of your setting. 

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed over the 2 days through your knowledge, understanding and through completion of a diary and participation in outdoor activities. Upon successful completion you will receive a Forest School Skills Certificate (no tools). There is no further coursework to complete.

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

Who is this event for
Secondary Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers and Assistant Headteachers – up to two delegates per school.

This ‘quick-fire’ Leadership briefing provides secondary school leaders with access to the most up to date local and national information, research and guidance for developing their schools.

What does this event cover

• To keep secondary leaders informed and up to date on national and local developments and research
• To draw attention to changes in policy and legislation and implications for school leadership
• To share good and innovative practice from within Camden, nationally and beyond

Venue : 5 Pancras Square - 11.10 Kiln, 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Who is this event for
Primary Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers and Assistant Headteachers – up to two delegates per school.

This ‘quick-fire’ leadership briefing provides primary school leaders with access to the most up to date local and national information, research and guidance for developing their schools.

What does this event cover

• To keep primary leaders informed and up to date on national and local developments and research.
• To draw attention to changes in policy and legislation and implications for school leadership
• To share good and innovative practice from within Camden, nationally and beyond