Forthcoming training and events 2019
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to discuss the provision of school based training or other support related to the Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme or PSHE Education please feel free to contact us. We are increasingly delivering bespoke training to individual, or clusters, of schools.
Below are central events for Wiltshire schools, taking place in the near future.
The sexual health multi-agency training calendar 2020 can be found here.
Details of free local Making Every Contact Count courses can be found here.
Sharing learning for delivery of statutory RHSE - CANCELLED
Monday 20th April 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Wiltshire Healthy Schools Training - CANCELLED
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Impact of internet on sex and relationships - CANCELLED
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Youth Mental Health First Aid - 1 day course - CANCELLED
Wednesday 6th May 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Impact of internet on sex and relationships - CANCELLED
Friday 8th May 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Sharing learning for delivery of statutory RHSE - CANCELLED
Monday 11th May 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Five to Thrive: Attachment, Trauma informed practice and Resilience training (Early Years) - CANCELLED
Tuesday 12th May 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Five to Thrive: Attachment, Trauma informed practice and Resilience training - CANCELLED
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
An introduction to PSHE education
Wednesday 11th June 2020, 9:30am-4:15pm @ Trowbridge Rugby Club
This course is designed as an introduction to the delivery of PSHE for staff from primary, secondary and special schools who deliver PSHE education.
As well as providing an overview of the curriculum subject, it focuses on effective teaching and learning to promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
By the end of the session you will have:
- Gained an understanding of PSHE education as a curriculum subject and the current national guidance;
- Considered the principles that underpin effective PSHE education;
- Developed your skills and confidence in the practical delivery of PSHE in the classroom and the management of sensitive issues.
Available to book on Right Choice.
Promoting Children's Health and Wellbeing at school
Monday 15th June 2020, 1-3pm @ Salisbury Diocesan Education Centre
This course is designed for governors in all schools.
Using PSHE education and a whole school approach to meet the identified needs of pupils.
- Promoting children’s physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- Approaches for teaching about Relationships and Sex Education, including CSE, as part of a school’s PSHE Programme
- Your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting children’s physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- Considered good practice in PSHE education, including the requirements for compulsory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and Health Education from 2020
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
To book a place please visit http://rightchoice.wiltshire.gov.uk/
If you have any queries please contact the Governance Team governorservices@wiltshire.gov.uk
Working with LGBT young people
Monday 15th June 2020, 1:30 - 4:30pm @ Sarum Academy
This free multiagency course is provided by Wiltshire Council Public Health and is delivered with Stonewall.
This course will
- Raise awareness of the sexual health issues experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people
- Enable participants to develop and enhance best practice in relation to their service delivery for these individuals
- Increase awareness of the range of support services, practical tools and information for LGBT young people
- Develop an understanding of policy and legislation pertaining to LGBT people
- Develop skills to support working with LGBT young people
Wiltshire PSHE and Healthy Schools network meeting
Thursday 18th June 2020, 4:00-5:30pm at Studley Green Primary School, Trowbridge
This meeting will
- Enable colleagues to share good practice in the planning and delivery of PSHE education
- Provide national and local updates around issues relating to Healthy Schools, PSHE education and pupil wellbeing
To book a place at this free event email: Helen.drown@wiltshire.gov.uk
Youth Mental Health First Aid - 1 day course
Tuesday 7th July 2020, 9:00am-5:00pm @ Diocesan Education Centre, Wilton
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised programme designed to promote awareness of psychological and emotional well-being and mental health and to support professionals to recognise and respond to mental health issues in 8-18 year olds.
Course content
Mental health and mental ill health, stigma and discrimination, the five steps of mental health first aid, depression, suicide, non-judgmental listening skills, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and psychosis.
Cost to Wiltshire schools £100. This course, valued at £200, is subsided by Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group.
By the end of the session you will:
- have some practical skills that can be used every day to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
- have a deeper understanding of the complex issues relating to young people and mental health, including a comprehensive course manual for use after the training
- be able to help a young person to access appropriate professional help
Available to book on Right Choice
Subject Leadership in Primary PSHE education
Tuesday 13th October 2020, 9:30-4:00 at Trowbridge Rugby Club
It is aimed at Primary Subject Leaders and focuses on the role of the PSHE Coordinator.
This course will enable participants:
- To gain knowledge, skills and confidence in all aspects of the management of PSHE as a curriculum subject
- To achieve the Wiltshire Subject Leadership Certificate in PSHE.
Topics covered on this course include:
- PSHE the national picture
- The role of the PSHE Coordinator
- Teaching & Learning in PSHE
- School self review
- Schemes of work
- Recording & Reporting
- Working with Governors
- Working with parents
- Working with partners
- Developing pupil voice
- Links to Wiltshire Healthy Schools
- Action planning
Available to book on Right Choice soon.
Wiltshire PSHE & Healthy Schools Network Meeting
Wednesday 14th October 2020 4:00-5:30pm at Melksham Oak School, Melksham
This meeting will
- Enable colleagues to share good practice in the planning and delivery of PSHE education
- Provide national and local updates around issues relating to PSHE education and pupil wellbeing
To book a place at this free event email: Helen.drown@wiltshire.gov.uk
Radicalisation and Extremism multi-agency training
Thursday 19th November 2020, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Enterprise Centre, Salisbury.
Wiltshire Safeguarding Children Board provides multi-agency safeguarding training courses for all staff from statutory, voluntary and independent agencies who work with children, young people, parents, families and vulnerable adults in Wiltshire.
This session covers Prevent, Channel, indicators of radicalisation and referral processes
Details of how to book a place here
