Forthcoming training and events 2021
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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.
Details of the free Well-being for Education Resilience school sessions can be found here
Details of free local Making Every Contact Count courses can be found here.
Youth Mental Health First Aid - half day
Monday 14th June 2021, 1-5pm, online (no recording).
Become Youth Mental Health Aware
This course is suitable for any member of school staff who work with Wiltshire young people aged 8-18
This introductory four-hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
- Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
Everyone who completes the session gets:
- A certificate to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware
- A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
£70 per person
More about Youth Mental Health First Aid
Primary - Wiltshire Healthy Schools and PSHE network meeting
Thursday 17th June 2021, 4-5pm. Online (Live, no recording)
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
Using social norms to improve health related outcomes
Video recording available until 31st July 2021. Online recording.
Social norms is an evidence based approach to promoting positive behaviour change in young people.
This event is suitable for staff working in primary, secondary and FE education settings.
Recent research demonstrates that normative education is a highly important positive influence on knowledge and behaviour change. It also provides opportunities within the curriculum to address attitude development and discuss what influences young people’s decision making.
It is an approach particularly well suited to Wiltshire, where we have many examples of healthy norms.
This course will enable participants to implement a social norms approach in their school to promote positive behaviour change.
£29 first delegate (additional delegates from the same school at discounted rate of £10 per delegate)
Originally broadcast in February 2021
Primary RSE and keeping children safe
Video recording available until 31st July 2021. Online recording.
This session will provide an introduction to primary school relationships and sex education that meets the needs of primary children and helps to keep children safe from abuse and exploitation.
This course will enable participants: to
- consider practical ways to deliver RSE
- gain more confidence to deliver age appropriate RSE
- choose appropriate resources for use in the classroom
£29 first delegate (additional delegates from the same school at discounted rate of £10 per delegate)
Originally broadcast in September 2020
An introduction to PSHE education
Video recording available until July 2021. Online recording.
For primary and secondary schools.
As well as providing an overview of the curriculum subject, this session 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
Originally broadcast in October 2020
Understanding and Preventing Radicalisation
Tuesday 21st September 2021, 9:30-11:30am. Online. Microsoft Teams.
The course is run by Wiltshire Council Public Health.
Sessions will cover an introduction to:
- Prevent and the Channel programme
- How professionals can recognise risk factors and indicators of radicalisation
- An understanding of the support available for vulnerable individuals
- Risk of radicalisation in relation to COVID-19
This course will run 4 times a year and is targeted at professionals working with vulnerable individuals of all ages, who may be in a position to identify vulnerability to radicalisation.
Understanding and Preventing Radicalisation – further information and booking details
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Wednesday 22nd September 2021, 5:30-7pm. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
Book via Wiltshire Council Governor Services
Youth Mental Health First Aid - half day
Monday 4th October 2021, 9am-1pm, online (no recording).
Become Youth Mental Health Aware
This course is suitable for any member of school staff who work with Wiltshire young people aged 8-18
This introductory four-hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
- Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
Everyone who completes the session gets:
- A certificate to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware
- A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
£70 per person
More about Youth Mental Health First Aid
Subject leadership in primary PSHE education
Wednesday 13th October 2021, 10-11:30am. Online with recording.
Exploring the role of the primary PSHE subject leader.
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
This course will enable participants:
- To gain knowledge, skills and confidence in all aspects of the management of PSHE as a curriculum subject
£49 first delegate (additional delegate from the same school at discounted rate of £15)
Booking will open soon on Right Choice
Secondary - Wiltshire Healthy Schools and PSHE network meeting
Thursday 14th October 2021, 4-5pm. Online (Live, no recording)
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
Primary - Wiltshire Healthy Schools and PSHE network meeting
Monday 18th October 2021, 4-5pm. Online (live, no recording).
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
Wiltshire Healthy Schools event
Wednesday 20th October 2021, 9:30-11:30am. Online.
This event is for schools taking part in any level of the Wiltshire programme.
For schools wishing to join or rejoin the programme during 2021.
It will provide updates and training related to health and wellbeing in schools from a range of organisations.
For further information see http://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/about
This course will:
- Inform participants about the current standards for the Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels
- Provide a framework for a whole school approach to improving health & wellbeing
- Enable schools to gain Healthy Schools accreditation (valid for 3 years on completion)
- Provide an opportunity to hear from other organisations who work with Wiltshire schools
Booking will open soon on Right Choice
Understanding and Preventing Radicalisation
Wednesday 15th December 2021, 9:30-11:30am. Online. Microsoft Teams.
This course is run by Wiltshire Council Public Health.
Sessions will cover an introduction to:
- Prevent and the Channel programme
- How professionals can recognise risk factors and indicators of radicalisation
- An understanding of the support available for vulnerable individuals
- Risk of radicalisation in relation to COVID-19
This course will run 4 times a year and is targeted at professionals working with vulnerable individuals of all ages, who may be in a position to identify vulnerability to radicalisation.
Understanding and Preventing Radicalisation – further information and booking details
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Thursday 27th January 2022, 9:30-11:00am. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
Book via Wiltshire Council Governor Services
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Tuesday 10th May 2022, 2-3:30pm. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
Book via Wiltshire Council Governor Services
