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.
Promoting Children's Health and Wellbeing at school
Wednesday 26th February 2020, 6-8pm @ Devizes Corn Exchange
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
Wiltshire PSHE and Healthy Schools network meeting
Thursday 27th February 2020, 4:00-5:30pm at Lyneham Primary School
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
Radicalisation and Extremism multi-agency training
Friday 28th February 2020, 9:30am-12:30pm @ St John's Parish Centre, Trowbridge.
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.
ent, Channel, indicators of radicalisation and referral processes
Details of how to book a place here
Five to Thrive: Attachment, Trauma informed practice and Resilience training
Tuesday 3rd March 2020, 9:30am-4:30pm @ Town Hall, Chippenham and Tuesday 24th March 2020 9:15am - 12:15pm or 1:15pm - 4:15pm @ Monkton Park Council Offices, Chippenham.
This course for primary and secondary schools in Wiltshire will enable participants to:
- Support secure attachment
- Promote self-regulation and resilience
- Be trauma informed
- Understand the impact of adult responses to the behaviour of children, young people and families
- Become a Five-to-Thrive Champion
The course will develop knowledge, skills and confidence around trauma informed practice based on the most up-to-date evidence base. Registering on this training to become a Five-to-Thrive Champion has the following commitment:
- Attend 1.5 days of training (1 full day plus ½ day consolidation)
- Need to complete 10 hrs E-learning to support the training
- To be active members of a local champions network
- To share and advocate the FTT:ATR approach within their teams
Please ensure your manager is able to support you with this commitment. Any questions please email: sally.ellis@wiltshire.gov.uk
To book click here
Supporting children who have experienced trauma
Wednesday 4th March 2020, 1-4pm @ The Stones Hotel, Salisbury.
This series of free 1/2 day courses for schools are delivered by Oxford Health (Wiltshire CAMHS). and are designed to support all staff from Wiltshire primary and secondary schools address issues relating to pupil emotional wellbeing and mental health.
These events will focus on practical strategies and tools that school staff can use to support pupils.
Trainers: Annabelle Gilham & Laura Pettigrew (Oxford Health)
By the end of the session you will have increased:
- understanding about the issues related to trauma
- knowledge about approaches and practical resources available that you can use to support pupils
- confidence and ability to better support young people with issues related to trauma
Available to book on Right Choice
Supporting children who have experienced trauma
Thursday 5th March 2020, 1-4pm @ Chippenham Golf Club.
This series of free 1/2 day courses for schools are delivered by Oxford Health (Wiltshire CAMHS). and are designed to support all staff from Wiltshire primary and secondary schools address issues relating to pupil emotional wellbeing and mental health.
These events will focus on practical strategies and tools that school staff can use to support pupils.
Trainers: Annabelle Gilham & Laura Pettigrew (Oxford Health)
By the end of the session you will have increased:
- understanding about the issues related to trauma
- knowledge about approaches and practical resources available that you can use to support pupils
- confidence and ability to better support young people with issues related to trauma
Available to book on Right Choice
Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2 day course
Tuesday 10th March 2020 & Wednesday 11th March 2020, 9:00am-5:00pm at Trowbridge Rugby Club
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.
Key areas covered within this 2 day course include:
Emotional, mental, social and psychological well-being
Eating disorders, Self Harm, Suicide
Child, adolescent and family psychosocial development
Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis
Bullying, cyber bullying
Promoting protective factors and good parenting.
The Youth MHFA course will teach you how to:
• Enable staff to recognise the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
• Enable staff to feel confident helping a young person experiencing a mental health problem
• Enable staff to guide a young person towards the right support
Cost for Wiltshire schools £100
Available to book on Right Choice
Sexual Health Awareness Course
Wednesday 25th March 2020, 9:00am-3:00pm at Greencroft Room, Council House, Bourne Hill, Salisbury
This free multiagency course is provided by Wiltshire Council Public Health.
This new redesigned course provides a framework for any Wiltshire based professional working with people who have opportunities to deliver sexual health (including healthy relationships) and reproductive health messages.
This course is relevant to all professionals working with young people and adults who wish to improve or refresh their sexual health knowledge. This could be nurses working within a healthcare environment, those based in a school environment, health trainers out in the community or youth workers in a youth club for example. Basic Sexual Health Awareness is the first course of a revised Wiltshire Council training programme for 2020 and provides the foundations of the subsequent courses which will be delivered throughout the year.
Course aims
- Develop basic knowledge around STIs and contraception.
- Inform delegates of the national and local sexual health and reproductive health picture.
- Improve confidence of all professionals delivering informed sexual health and reproductive health messages.
- Increase professionals’ skills and knowledge on effectively communicating with people around sexual health and empower professionals to deliver sexual health messages at every opportunity.
- To increase awareness of the often-unrealised role professionals can play when delivering informed sexual health and reproductive health messages.
- To increase knowledge around sexual health services across Wiltshire and enable effective signposting.
- Provide an insight into some of the barriers people face when accessing services.
(Lunch is not provided)
Supporting anxious children
Friday 27th March 2020, 9am-12pm @ Chippenham Golf Club.
This series of free 1/2 day courses for schools are delivered by Oxford Health (Wiltshire CAMHS). and are designed to support all staff from Wiltshire primary and secondary schools address issues relating to pupil emotional wellbeing and mental health.
These events will focus on practical strategies and tools that school staff can use to support pupils.
Trainers: Hayley Cook and Jacqui Letchford (Oxford Health)
By the end of the session you will have increased:
- understanding about the issues related to anxiety
- knowledge about approaches and practical resources available that you can use to support pupils
- confidence and ability to better support young people with issues related to anxiety
Available to book on Right Choice
Sharing learning for delivery of statutory RHSE
Monday 20th April 2020, 1- 4pm @ St Mark's Junior School, Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL
This event is an opportunity to bring together schools, that have been part of the DfE RHSE Early Adopter programme during 2019/20, with other Wiltshire schools.
This will be an opportunity to share learning as schools prepare to plan and deliver statutory elements from September 2020.
By the end of the session you will have:
- Gained further understanding of the requirements for statutory RHSE;
- Considered actions necessary for successful implementation of the new requirements;
- Heard about resources available to support this curriculum area.
Book a free place on Right Choice
Wiltshire Healthy Schools Training
Wednesday 22nd April 2020, 9:30am-4:00pm at Trowbridge Rugby Club
This training day is for schools taking part in any level of the Wiltshire programme.
It will provide updates and training related to health and wellbeing in schools.
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)
Available to book on Right Choice @ £150
Impact of internet on sex and relationships
Wednesday 22nd April 2020, 9:00am - 3:00pm @ Bourne Hill, salisbury.
This free multi-agency course is provided by Wiltshire Council Public Health.
Professionals will acquire skills to support young people around issues associated with internet use.
Course aims
This course will:
- Improve delegates ability to recognise the impact that pornography has on young people regarding understanding sex and relationships
- Develop delegates understanding of the legal implications of sexting, pornography and grooming
- Identify ways that young people can protect themselves and minimise the risk of becoming a victim of grooming
Youth Mental Health First Aid - 1 day course
Wednesday 6th May 2020, 9:00am-5:00pm at Trowbridge Rugby Club
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
Impact of internet on sex and relationships
Friday 8th May 2020, 9:30am - 12:30pm @ County Hall, Trowbridge.
This free multi-agency course is provided by Wiltshire Council Public Health.
Professionals will acquire skills to support young people around issues associated with internet use.
Course aims
This course will:
- Improve delegates ability to recognise the impact that pornography has on young people regarding understanding sex and relationships
- Develop delegates understanding of the legal implications of sexting, pornography and grooming
- Identify ways that young people can protect themselves and minimise the risk of becoming a victim of grooming
Sharing learning for delivery of statutory RHSE
Monday 11th May 2020 1-4pm @ Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Outmarsh, Semington BA14 6JX
This event is an opportunity to bring together schools, that have been part of the DfE RHSE Early Adopter programme during 2019/20, with other Wiltshire schools.
This will be an opportunity to share learning as schools prepare to plan and deliver statutory elements from September 2020.
By the end of the session you will have:
- Gained further understanding of the requirements for statutory RHSE;
- Considered actions necessary for successful implementation of the new requirements;
- Heard about resources available to support this curriculum area.
Book a free place on Right Choice
Five to Thrive: Attachment, Trauma informed practice and Resilience training (Early Years)
Tuesday 12th May 2020 9:30am-4:30pm @ Wiltshire Scout Centre, Potterne, Devizes and Monday 8th June 2020, 9:15am-12:15pm or 1:15pm-4:15pm @ Wiltshire Scout Centre, Potterne, Devizes.
This course for staff in primary and secondary schools in Wiltshire will enable participants to:
- Support secure attachment
- Promote self-regulation and resilience
- Be trauma informed
- Understand the impact of adult responses to the behaviour of children, young people and families
- Become a Five-to-Thrive Champion
The course will develop knowledge, skills and confidence around trauma informed practice based on the most up-to-date evidence base. Registering on this training to become a Five-to-Thrive Champion has the following commitment:
- Attend 1.5 days of training (1 full day plus ½ day consolidation)
- Need to complete 10 hrs E-learning to support the training
- To be active members of a local champions network
- To share and advocate the FTT:ATR approach within their teams
Please ensure your manager is able to support you with this commitment. Any questions please email: sally.ellis@wiltshire.gov.uk
To book click here
Five to Thrive: Attachment, Trauma informed practice and Resilience training
Tuesday 2nd June 2020, 9:30am - 4:30pm @ Nadder Hall, Nader Centre, Tisbury and Tuesday 7th July 2020, 9:30am - 12:15pm or 1:15pm - 4:15pm @ Nadder Hall, Nadder Centre, Tisbury.
This course for staff in primary and secondary schools in Wiltshire will enable participants to:
- Support secure attachment
- Promote self-regulation and resilience
- Be trauma informed
- Understand the impact of adult responses to the behaviour of children, young people and families
- Become a Five-to-Thrive Champion
The course will develop knowledge, skills and confidence around trauma informed practice based on the most up-to-date evidence base. Registering on this training to become a Five-to-Thrive Champion has the following commitment:
- Attend 1.5 days of training (1 full day plus ½ day consolidation)
- Need to complete 10 hrs E-learning to support the training
- To be active members of a local champions network
- To share and advocate the FTT:ATR approach within their teams
Please ensure your manager is able to support you with this commitment. Any questions please email: sally.ellis@wiltshire.gov.uk
To book click here
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
