Professional Development - Children in Scotland

Professional Development Guide 2015-16

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Children in Scotland May 2015 – 5

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Introduction Training and events programme 2015/16 Welcome to our training and events programme for 2015/16. Children in Scotland provides a range of learning opportunities developed specifically for people working in the children’s sector. As well as running many of our most popular events again, we’ve listened to you and put in place a series of events that we believe will help you engage more effectively with the children you work with. This year we have a special emphasis on outdoor play and a strong focus on how to use the environment to help in children’s learning, and how to incorporate technology in the teaching environment. As always, we’ve tried to keep the course prices as low as we can and our members continue to receive an additional discount on their bookings. We really hope you find the programme interesting and look forward to welcoming you soon. Please contact us if you have any queries or concerns relating to our events programme.

Contact us To discuss your own or your organisation’s learning needs, to book a place on one of our events, or to enquire about membership, please contact us via: • 0Website: www.childreninscotland.org.uk/training-and-events • 0E-mail: [email protected] • 0Telephone: 0131 313 8828 • 0Facebook: www.facebook.com/childreninscotland • 0Twitter: www.twitter.com/cisweb

Children in Scotland Children in Scotland is the uniting voice for the children’s sector in Scotland. Our vision is to make Scotland a world leader in achieving the wellbeing of every child and improving the quality of every childhood. As an umbrella body for the children’s sector, we represent children’s services, organisations and individuals across the voluntary, private and public sectors. Equality, inclusion and leadership are the values guiding our work, underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We focus on finding answers that make positive, lasting improvements for children and young people in Scotland. Our membership, which encompasses more than 400 organisations, includes statutory agencies, local government, voluntary sector organisations, professional associations and community groups, all of whom contribute and inform our stance on issues affecting children, young people, families and those who work for them. This makes Children in Scotland the leading and authoritative voice for the children’s sector in Scotland.

Join us today! As well as receiving discounts on all of our training and events, our membership benefits package is growing. See page 17 for more information on all of the benefits and why you should join. * BUY 3 COURSES GET 1 FREE – Applies to training courses only. Cheapest course is free. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer

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About our learning and events All of our facilitators and presenters are experts in their fields and view sharing their vast experience as a way to give something back to a sector they care passionately about. Our learning opportunities are provided in a variety of formats, including online, workshops and conferences. Prices for members start at £50 for a half-day and £95 for a full day. Prices for non-members start at £65 for a half-day and £125 for a full day.

In-house training

Training when and where you need it Children in Scotland in-house training provides a more personal approach to meeting your training needs, at a sensible price. Find out more on page 17

Learning events at a glance For a full list of our upcoming professional development opportunities and dates see pages 19- 20

Time to Learn

Some highlights from this year’s learning calendar include....

Child Protection page 4

Child Protection: For managers and designated persons Understanding digital teens – safety, supervision and sharing Child sexual exploitation Child protection and disability

Health & Wellbeing page 6

Mindfulness Supporting children and young people who internalise their distress An introduction to Bilateral Integration Music therapy for children with autism

Early Years page 9

Advanced impact with technology in the early years Being mathematical outdoors Challenging behaviour in the early years E-safety for the under-8s

Smarter Schools page 12

Transformative classroom management Easy as 1,2,3: How to teach maths creatively Raising attainment through transformational change Graphic Facilitation

Inclusion & Engagement page 14

Head, heart and hands: An introduction to social pedagogy Working with young parents Behaviour management LGBT awareness

Read on to see the full programme of training and events...



Child Protection series Every single one of us has a responsibility for child protection. These courses will provide you with greater knowledge of, and confidence in, what to do if you feel a child protection issue is surfacing. They will explore how to support the child or young person and, where appropriate, their families and colleagues.

Child protection: An introduction and refresher Saturday, 23 May 2015 – Edinburgh Tuesday, 24 November 2015 – Glasgow Trainer: Alison Ebbitt Cost: from £95 Details: Even the most experienced among us will benefit from learning about updated legislation and new practice. This workshop provides an overview of what child protection is, what your individual and organisation’s roles and responsibilities are, and what steps to take should you feel a child requires your support. Key learning: • 0What is ‘child protection’ ? • Use the terms ‘child abuse’, ‘harm’ and ‘significant harm’ appropriately • 0Identify the indicators of risk • Recognise what to do if certain situations present themselves • 0Signpost others and yourself to where to turn for more information

Child protection and disability Thursday, 4 June 2015 – Glasgow Trainer: Susan Forrest, Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities Cost: from £95 Details: Aimed at multi-agency practitioners from across children’s families and disability services, this course is particularly relevant to the specific and intensive contact workforce as detailed in the National Framework for Child Protection Learning and Development in Scotland 2014.

NEW Childhood sexual exploitation Friday,12 June 2015 (1pm-4pm) – Edinburgh Tuesday, 1 December 2015 (1pm-4pm) – Glasgow Trainer: Safia Ali, Open Secret Cost: from £55 for members, £70 for non-members Details: A half-day introductory workshop that explores childhood sexual exploitation and discusses it as a form of childhood sexual abuse.

NEW Understanding digital teens – safety, supervision and sharing Wednesday, 27 May 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Jon Trew Cost: from £95 Details: The digital age is upon us and as our teenagers seem one step ahead we need to understand the risks and benefits of internet use, and how to support young people to stay safe online. This workshop takes a non-sensationalist approach and is split into two parts. We need to understand the risks and benefits of our teenagers using the internet. The first part of the day looks at the opportunities and threats around teenagers’ use of the internet and examines conflicting evidence. The second part looks at practical ways to support and protect young people including parental controls, password usage, recording and reporting incidents and helping young people identify risk and protect themselves. Key learning: • What are teens up to on the internet? • Social networking: its benefits, risks and importance in our teenagers’ lives • Do violent games make children violent? • Sex, abuse and the internet • Lifestyle blogs including pro-anorexia, self-harming and suicide sites • Internet addiction – does it exist and how should it be treated? • How internet illiterate adults can help tech-savvy teens grow up safely in a digitally connected world.


Key learning: • What is sexual abuse? • What are the indicators it may be taking place? • Who is most at risk? • What are the grooming models used? • What is going on in Scotland to address the issue? • What can we do to raise awareness and reduce the risk and impact on Scotland’s children?

“I’m currently starting up a young carers’ service so this training has been very helpful. It didn’t focus on one topic for too long and used a wide variety of really useful activities and resources” – delegate’s review of Child protection refresher

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Child protection: For managers and designated persons Tuesday, 29 September, 2015 – Dundee Tuesday, 19 January, 2016 – Edinburgh Trainer: Alison Ebbitt Cost: from £95 Details: Examining the role and responsibilities of designated persons within the context of national policies and frameworks. Key learning: • The role of the designated person • Policy and legislation • Referral procedures • Support to staff • Best practice in safeguarding

NEW E-safety with the under 8s Thursday, 26 November 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Jon Trew Cost: from £95 for members, £125 for non-members Details: Electronic devices and communications are increasingly integral to the daily lives of young children. This workshop explores the implications of internet use amongst the under-8s. It also introduces practical methods to support safe use of a range of devices, which you can try out on the day. Key learning: •0 How children are able to access the 0 internet • 0Risks and benefits of younger children using 0 internet connected devices • 0Benefits and shortcomings of using parental 0 controls on a variety of devices • 0Ground rules for safe use of the internet and 0 devices • 0How to support children to better protect themselves online • Warning signs to be aware of and how to report concerns



Health and Wellbeing series Children in Scotland’s vision is that Scotland becomes a world leader in securing the wellbeing of every child and improving the quality of every childhood. These workshops aim to help achieve this vision.

Mental health first aid: young people Tuesday, 26 May + Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 6-9pm – Edinburgh Tuesday, 10 + Tuesday, 17 November 2015 – Glasgow

NEW An introduction to bilateral integration

Trainer: Alison Ebbitt Cost: from £15

Thursday, 28 May 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Andy Dalziell Cost: from £115

Details: Just as first aid can help prevent a physical injury from becoming worse, so mental health first aid can help with mental wellbeing.

Details: Bilateral integration is designed to help children and adolescents with specific learning and behavioural problems, as well as those who are underachieving.

While this course does not train you to become a mental health professional, it will give you a better understanding of mental health and how it affects young people.

This unique intervention programme requires the performance of physical exercises and is designed to help develop co-ordination and fine motor control, integrate the sensory systems and stimulate the essential links between moving and thinking that allow us all to learn and interact with the world around us.

Key learning: • How to discuss mental distress • Provision of initial support • Signposting to appropriate help • Signs and symptoms of conditions, including: depression and anxiety, eating disorders, substance misuse and self-harm

NEW Better movers, better thinkers: a practical guide Tuesday, 26 May 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Andy Dalziell Cost: from £115 Details: Better Movers and Thinkers (BMT) is an innovative approach to the delivery of quality physical education which is the entitlement of all children in Scotland. BMT offers one possible solution to make the shift from policy to practice. It empowers teachers and learners with its approach and content, resulting in a higher level of engagement and a positive experience for both. Key learning: • The link between PE provision, learning and behaviour • A range of activities and exercises that can be used within the PE setting for children and young people, as well as within the classroom setting


Key learning: • Exercises that progress from simple to complex and adjust to the learners’ own progress • How to structure a programme, considering differentiation for each learning profile • Practical approaches for individual, small group and whole class learning experiences • Motivating learners to be independent, confident and responsible for their progress

Supporting children and young people who internalise their distress Monday, 24 August 2015 (teenagers) – Stirling Wednesday, 27 January 2016 (primary children) – Edinburgh Trainer: Jan Montgomery Cost: from £95 Details: There are many reasons why children internalise their distress rather than talk or act it out. They can end up being thought of as quiet, shy and well-behaved when actually they are in pain and can seem invisible to those working with them. This workshop explores how to help these children and young people who often can’t ask for help themselves. Key learning: • 0Theory of internalisation and recognising internalised distress • 0Creative arts techniques • 0Trust issues • 0Brain development and attachment theory • 0Communication techniques • 0Neuroplasticity


Bereavement, trauma and loss

Module 1: Introduction to bereavement, trauma and loss Friday, 28 August 2015, 12:30pm-4pm – Glasgow Friday, 26 February 2016, 12:30pm-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Steve Sweeney, Barnardo’s Cost: from £55 Details: One in 29 schoolchildren has lost a parent or sibling. This loss is one of the most difficult situations they will ever have to face. It is also particularly challenging for all the adults concerned with their safety, wellbeing, learning and development. This training provides an introduction to children’s reactions, trauma and loss. Key learning: • 0Definitions of grief, loss, bereavement and trauma • 0Psychological adjustment to loss • 0Attachment theory including separation distress • 0Factors affecting the grieving process • 0Appropriate support to provide by age Module 2: Supporting children and young people with bereavement, trauma and loss Friday, 20 November, 2015 – Glasgow Trainer: Steve Sweeney, Barnardo’s Rollercoaster project Cost: from £95 Details: This workshop builds on the learning from module one and explores practical ways to support children and young people who are dealing with bereavement, trauma and loss. Key learning: • 0Age-appropriate communication and “what to say” • 0Supportive strategies • 0Therapeutic support • 0Compiling a support plan 25% DISCOUNT • 0Grief models WHEN BOOKED TOGETHER • 0Working with hope

Supporting children and young people with autism, Asperger’s and ADHD Supporting early years children and their families Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Edinburgh Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Susan Forest, Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability Cost: from £95 for members, £125 for non-members Supporting primary-aged children and their families Tuesday, 24 November 2015 – Dundee Trainer: Adele Kytzia Cost: from £95 for members Supporting teenagers and their families Tuesday, 26 January 2016 – Dundee Trainer: Adele Kytzia Cost: from £95 for members Details: As awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise, more children are being diagnosed in their early years and beyond. It is widely accepted that the earlier the intervention, the better support can be provided to children and their families. This series of courses look at age appropriate ways to support children and young people and their families throughout and following a diagnosis of autism. Key learning: • 0Autism Spectrum Disorders and how they present in different ages • 0What to expect from the diagnostic process • 0Age appropriate explanations of ASD and its affects • 0Practical ways to support learning and development • 0Communication strategies • 0Provision of emotional and practical support to families

Building attachment: theory into practice Friday, 25 September 2015, Dundee Tuesday, 8 March 2016 – Edinburgh Trainer: Jan Montgomery Cost: from £95 Details: Attachment is the tie or bond of affection which forms between the child and his or her main carer. Insecure attachments leave children vulnerable and their development processes are incomplete when they reach school age and beyond. This course will explore ways to support children and young people with attachment issues, including establishing a holistic behaviour management approach to promote mutual respect, co-operation and responsibility. Key learning: • 0Attachment theory and different types of attachment • 0The link between attachment and relationships • 0Building resilience • 0Attachment patterns • 0Brain development • 0Neuroplasticity


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Mindfulness Thursday, 8 October, 2015 – Glasgow Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95 Details: This very practical workshop explores what mindfulness is and how it may be used to support children and young people through difficult situations in a calm and mindful manner. Key learning: • 0Explaining mindfulness to children and young people in a meaningful way • 0Breathing, imaging and visualisation techniques • 0The link between regulating emotions and impulsive behaviour • 0Applying mindfulness techniques with young people • 0Body awareness and progressive relaxation exercises • 0Mindful awareness exercises

NEW Music therapy for children with autism: from sensory to symbolic play Friday, 30 October 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Jacqueline Z Robarts Cost: from £115 Details: Research shows that children with autism respond positively to music, and this heightened interest and response makes it an excellent therapeutic tool. This workshop will provide an introduction to what musical communication and interaction can offer children with autism and social-communication difficulties. It looks at these in a practical way and provides techniques for supporting children and young people through the use of music. Key learning: • How music “works”: theory and function of music as therapy and “communicative musicality” (Malloch & Trevarthen, 2009) • The significance of musical interaction for children with social communication needs and developmental delay • Developmental and psychodynamic aspects of music therapy • Co-active and avoidant styles of communicating in musical interaction • Using music to bring about emotional regulation • Practical skills using music to encourage social communication


“I have learned a lot, some things have shocked me. Some things I can relate to my own personal experiences and some to my work life. It will allow me to think more, observe and be patient remembering that I don’t know what that child has been through”

– delegate’s review of Building Attachment


Early Years series This series of learning opportunities are for those working with our youngest children to support them with their learning, development and behaviours.

Supporting early years children with challenging behaviours Thursday, 7 May 2015, 9:30am-3:30pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95 for members, Details: This course explores children’s brain development through pre-birth, post-birth and throughout infancy; and how this affects their behaviours, learning and development. It then provides techniques for supporting young children therapeutically and dealing effectively with behaviours which challenge you. Key learning: • The impact of pre- and post-birth stress on children • How children self-regulate emotional states and what may impede this • The attachment process • Hyperarousal and hyperactivity • Empathy, resilience and socialisation • Vygotsky’s therapeutic use of play • Affective attunement

Supporting early years children with autism, Asperger’s and ADHD

Securing rapid progress in early years communication and language development (Introductory course, using iPad/Android tablet technology) Thursday, 17 September 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Chris Williams – Cost: from £115 Details: This masterclass provides a clear outline of how the planned use of technology can transform the early years classroom. A range of practical and adaptable activities will be shared which will make an immediate impact in the classroom. The focus of the session is primarily language and communication along with some activities which support the writing process. Key learning: • Practical ways in which mobile technology can transform learning in the early years • Activities to make a sustained impact on learning and progress • A consistent approach which can be used by all staff • Using technology to build on existing learning opportunities • Activities which can be used immediately in the classroom • Mobile technology to promote speaking, listening and communication along with personal, social and emotional development

Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 9.30am-4pm – Edinburgh Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 9.30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Susan Forest, Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability Cost: from £95 for members Details: As awareness of autism is on the rise, more children are being diagnosed in their early years. It is widely accepted that the earlier the intervention, the better support can be provided to children and their families. Key learning: • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and how they present in young children • What to expect from the diagnostic process • Age appropriate explanations of ASD • Practical ways to support learning and development • Communication strategies • Provision of emotional and practical support to families

NEW Advanced impact with technology in the early years (Using iPad/Android tablet technology) Friday, 18 September 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Chris Williams Cost: from £115 Details: Building from the “Securing Rapid Progress” introduction and overview, this full-day session provides a platform for ensuring impact on a larger scale. With a focus on the learning, progress and development of the whole child physically, emotionally and socially in a world where everyday use of technology is becoming ubiquitous, this session will help policy-makers, leaders and practitioners make informed choices on how, when and if technology can be used to make a valid and sustained impact in the early years. Key learning: • Practical approaches related to assessment • Parental involvement and staff training • Overview of current tools available to support early years practitioners • Practical ideas and transferable activities which can be embedded to provide effective activities to support early development in reading, writing and mathematics



NEW What’s outside goes inside: communicating with children using non-directive play Friday, 27 November 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Berni Stringer Cost: from £115 Details: A child who is or has been frightened or distressed, or who is angry about their experience of life, might show it in ways that do not seem to make sense to those who care for him or her.

NEW Being mathematical outdoors: developing rich and meaningful learning experiences in the outdoor environment Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Jan White Cost: from £115 Details: The outdoor environment is rich in possibilities for engaging and meaningful encounters with maths, allowing children to learn in ways that suit them best. This course examines how young children’s rich play outdoors naturally provides them with firm foundations for being mathematical. Key learning: • The potential of the special nature of the outdoors for enabling mathematical behaviour • How what young children naturally do in rich play outdoors provides them with firm foundations for being mathematical • Using all outdoor spaces to offer motivational ways of being, feeling and thinking mathematically

E-safety with the under-8s Thursday, 26 November 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Jon Trew Cost: from £95 for members Details: Electronic devices are increasingly becoming an integral part of the daily lives of young children. This workshop explores the implications of internet use in this age group. It also introduces practical methods to support safe use of a range of devices, which you can practise on the day. Key learning: • How children access the internet • Risks and benefits of younger children using internet-connected devices • Benefits and shortcomings of using parental controls on a variety of devices • Ground rules for safe use of the internet and devices • How to support children to better protect themselves online • Warning signs to be aware of and how to report concerns


Non-directive play is an empirically supported approach to helping distressed children and young people explore painful feelings and understand distressing or traumatic experiences or situations which they may or may not be able to recall in words. It is a non-threatening method of working with all children, but particularly those who may be difficult to engage as a result of harmful experiences. Key learning: • Four key skills of non-directive play therapy • Play as a means of understanding experiences • Play themes • Practical application of play therapy with different presenting problems

NEW Physical learning and development through outdoor play Friday, 26 February 2016, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Jan White Cost: from £115 Details: Young children have strong inner drives to move, constantly showing us their need for, and pleasure in, movement. Amid national concerns for children’s physical health, physical development has been placed as a key area of learning and development, recognising the crucial significance of movement and physicality for children from birth onwards. This course will inspire and support practitioners to develop outdoor environments that strongly promote physical development and encourage active, movement-based learning. Key learning: • Why physical development is so important to children’s lives • Why this has become a key area • Building control, coordination and confidence in movement • Creating a stimulating, active and movement-rich outdoor environment


Preparing for early years inspections Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 9:30am-4pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Gerry Sheilds Cost: from £95 Details: The integrated inspection process aims to support your approach to self-evaluation and improvement planning. Although inspections can be seen as creating work, this workshop will explore how you can get the most out of an inspection to help you develop and improve your nursery. It will guide you through the process and give you the opportunity to explore and establish thinking and practice to make the inspection a positive experience. Key learning: • Reference to key resources • How well do you know your nursery? • Self evaluation tools and techniques in practice • Learning and teaching review systems • Exploration of how to establish a successful pupil focus group • Making the inspection process a positive experience for all

NEW Supporting the development of communication and language through outdoor provision Friday, 18 March 2016, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Jan White Cost: from £115 Details: The outdoor environment can offer a wide range of experiences that strongly motivate young children to communicate thoughts, feelings and intentions. We will explore how practitioners can draw on children’s natural interests to develop outdoor provision that offers wonderfully rich potential for the development of communication and language. Key learning: • Why the outdoors can be particularly conducive to children’s thinking and communication • Creating an outdoor setting to encourage and enable communication and language • Outdoors experiences that best stimulate young children’s desire to communicate • Providing rich opportunities for building language skills

“Physical education is as important as the teaching of literacy and maths in the early years” – Sally Goddard Blythe, Early Years Expert



Smarter Schools series Getting it right for every child means continually learning from the latest evidence and research from around the world to make learning in Scottish schools as effective – and creative – as possible. This series of courses brings to you some of the latest developments for educators.

NEW Raising attainment through transformational change Thursday, 10 September 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Val Corry Cost: from £115 Details: Transformational tools have been developed to support schools on their improvement journey. These tools explore where we are now, where we want to be in the future and how we can bring about transformational change that will involve all stakeholders and will have a lasting impact.

Course outline as designed by our Graphic facilitation tutor

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Key learning: • Transformational change tools that have been developed to support schools on their improvement journey • Self-evaluation, “measures”/success criteria to determine impact – both in the short term and the longer term – and sustainability • Leadership tools, including making the most of middle leaders to drive change in schools

Wednesday, 19 & 26 August, 2015, 6pm-9pm, Edinburgh Wednesday, 20 & 27 January, 2016, 6-9pm, Edinburgh Trainer: Clare Mills, Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability Cost: from £95 Details: Communicating on paper with individuals and groups can be much more fun and inclusive than just the written word. This course gives you the skills you need to create a visual representation of any lesson, meeting or event in real time – no drawing skills necessary! Key learning: • 0Introduction to graphic recording and its benefits • 0How to create basic graphic images • 0Secrets of shading, colour and personal style • 0The role of a graphic recorder and facilitator • 0Planning for your graphic facilitation • 0Lots of practice in a fun and supportive environment

NEW Writing: addressing challenges in transitions between primary and secondary school using iPad and Android tablet technology Thursday, 8 October 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: David Andrews Cost: from £115 Details: This course presents the introduction of a totally new assessment process. It focuses on meaningful, constructive feedback which enables teachers to be directly involved in oral and written feedback and assessment both before and after transition. It provides schools with a high-impact transition project and a consistent approach to accelerating progress in writing for both primary and secondary settings. This can be used to support teaching in all subjects, alongside a unique high-impact assessment process for successful transitions with an emphasis on consistency, continuity and progress.

“I have taught Maths for 34 years and I was completely enthused by today” – delegate’s review, How to teach maths creatively (Primary Years)


Key learning: • A consistent approach to planning for writing which is effective in both primary and secondary settings • Transferable methods for assessment and marking/feedback for smooth transitions and to maintain progress • Immediate impact on writing standards • Approaches to support essential development in speaking and listening • Engaging resources and effective writing activities for all genres of writing


NEW Transformative classroom management: positive strategies to promote the psychology of success Primary – Thursday, 14 January 2016 – Edinburgh Secondary – Friday, 15 January 2016 – Edinburgh Trainer: Dave Stott Cost: from £115 Details: These two courses, one each for primary and secondary schools, explore how to improve student involvement, motivation and behaviour by ensuring you are providing the best possible learning environment. This includes quick, simple, mustdo techniques to improve classroom organisation and behaviour management. Key learning: • 0Meet and greet systems • 0Seating plans, resources, environment analysis • 0Verbal and non-verbal communication • 0Rules, rewards and sanctions • 0Punctuality, lesson format and information sharing

Effective behaviour assessment with parents on your side Tuesday, 23 February 2016 – Edinburgh Trainer: Dave Stott Cost: from £115 Details: How does your school baseline, nurture and monitor the progress of students’ social, emotional and behavioural skills? This course will help you to stop using the subjective “gut instinct” approach, or the number of incidents, as a measure of progress. Key learning: • Benchmarking strengths and weaknesses • Developing strong communication links between home and school • Applying appropriate interventions • Encouraging parents to fully commit to a positive role in the intervention • Demonstrating progress while encouraging a consistent approach to behaviour management

Teaching with style Easy as 1,2,3: How to teach maths creatively (Primary Years) Friday, 29 January 2016 – Edinburgh Trainer: Rob Eastaway Cost: from £115 Details: Tools for making learning maths creative and achievable for children and young people are the focus of this masterclass, as we look to improve numeracy in and outside of the classroom. Key learning: • Creative implementation of Curriculum for Excellence by looking at maths in relation to real life situations • Using numeracy across the curriculum to enhance learning • Games, puzzles, curiosities, and mathematical “magic” to transfer straight to the classroom • Maths activities for parents to incorporate into their busy lives

Friday, 11 March 2016 – Edinburgh Trainer: Dave Stott Cost: from £115 Details: Your teaching style can have both immediate and long-lasting effects on student behaviour. Do you know what your natural style is? Do you need to change from a passive, pleading or loud and threatening member of staff into a calm, confident yet assertive teacher? Key learning: • 0Body language and voice matching techniques • 0Top tips and strategies to help you analyse your style • 0Voice coaching and using assertive directions • 0More strategies to promote an environment in which you can 0 teach and students can learn

Certain courses overlap subject areas, so for example, even if you are primary teacher, you may find some of the courses for early years relevant. Please look at the entire list of courses so that you don’t miss anything which may be of use to you: • Supporting children and young people with Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD (HWB series) • Inclusion series • Bilateral integration (HWB series) • Better movers, better thinkers (HWB series) • Being mathematical outdoors (EY series) • Physical learning (EY series)



Inclusion and Engagement series This series of courses supports our aim that Scotland be a nation where all children and young people have equal opportunities to thrive and experience high quality services that meet their needs and help them achieve their aspirations.

Parental engagement: ensuring best practice – Scottish Learning Festival Knowledge Exchange Friday, 15 May, 9:15am-12pm – Inverness Friday, 29 May, 9:15am-12pm – Dundee Friday, 12 June, 9:15am-12pm – Oban

Introduction to conflict, anger and aggression in primary-aged children Thursday, 18 June 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95

Details: Parental engagement research consistently shows that the higher the level of attainment, the more parents get involved. Using this as a backdrop, these workshops focus on “teacher learning” as opposed to “teacher training” regarding the best practice approaches for engaging parents, guardians and carers.

Key learning: • Key reasons why children become angry • Impact of stress on brain development • Attachment Theory • Emotional and cognitive brain development • The Arousal Cycle • Neuroplasticity • De-escalating strategies

Key learning: • Experiences with parental engagement • Strategies for engagement • Knowledge exchange in relation to parental engagement, and ideas to progress

Advanced techniques in managing conflict, anger and aggression in primary-aged children

Trainers: Val Corry, Mo Whelton – Cost: free

Managing behaviours There are many reasons behind the causes that lead young people to initiate conflict and display challenging behaviours. These courses explore possible reasons for this and the triggers behind the behaviours, providing practical techniques and strategies for dealing with them positively.

Supporting early years children with challenging behaviours Thursday, 7 May 2015, 9:30am-3:30pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95 Key learning: • Brain development pre-birth, post-birth and throughout infancy • Hyperarousal and hyperactivity • How children self-regulate emotional states and what may impede this • The attachment process • Affective attunement • Empathy, resilience and socialisation • Vygotsky’s therapeutic use of play


Thursday, 12 November 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95 Key learning: • Cognitive process of negative experiences • Development and importance of empathy in self-regulation of emotions • Stress reduction techniques and self-regulation of emotions • Techniques to alleviate aggressive behaviour • Impact of insecure styles of attachment • Cognitive processing of emotional and traumatic events • Process of socialisation and what impedes children from engaging in appropriate behaviours • Effect of hormones and stress on feelings and behaviours


Introduction to conflict, anger and aggression in teenagers Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9.30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95 Key learning: • Impact of unregulated stress • Adolescence as a concept and young people’s perceptions of the adult world • The nature of aggression • Conflict and confrontation with authority • Identity versus role confusion • Attachment in adolescence • Criminality pathway

Advanced techniques in managing conflict, anger and aggression in teenagers Thursday, 3 September 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Glasgow Trainer: Stan Godek Cost: from £95 Key learning: • Attachment in adolescence and its impact on behaviours • Reducing the impact of stress on brain development and neuroplasticity • Approaching adolescent brain development as an opportunity rather than a crisis • Development of empathy and its role in lessening aggressive and violent behaviour • Brain development and the impact of hormonal change in adolescence • Impact of stress on the opportunities for effective therapeutic intervention

Enhancing learning through pupil participation - Scottish Learning Festival Knowledge Exchange Friday, 15 May 2015, 1pm-3pm – Inverness Friday, 29 May 2015, 1pm-3pm – Dundee Friday, 12 June 2015, 1pm-3pm – Oban Trainers: Val Corry, Mo Whelton Cost: free Details: This event will explore how developing pupil participation and pupil voice can impact positively on children and young people, enhancing their self-esteem, motivation and developing their skills for learning, life and work. Key learning: • Participation, consultation and co-design in an education context • Current participation practice locally and nationally • Harnessing pupil participation for skills for learning, life and work • Additional resources and information to support effective pupil participation

Raising attainment through parental engagement Tuesday, 12 May 2015 – Edinburgh, Thursday 14 May 2015 – Stirling, Thursday, 4 June 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Val Corry Details: This training event will seek to give delegates the tools to effectively plan approaches to engaging parents in order to improve educational attainment for children and young people. Key learning • Learn about the evidence base for why engaging with parents is effective for raising attainment • Gain an insight into understanding parents’ needs and barriers • Facilitate knowledge exchange in relation to parental engagement, and ideas to progress



Raising LGBT awareness We are working together with LGBT Youth Scotland to bring you these two interactive workshops. These events will help create an inclusive, welcoming environment where children and young people feel supported, listened to and valued.

Raising LGBT awareness: supporting teens Friday, 22 May 2015 – Glasgow Trainer: Graeme Ross, LGBT Youth Scotland Cost: from £55 Key learning: • Age-appropriate ways to discuss LGBT questions, including what not to say • Challenges facing LGBT young people, including coming out • Ways to positively raise awareness of LGBT issues • The impact of bullying • Resilience building techniques • Transgender challenges, including transitioning

Working with young parents Friday, 5 June 2015 – Dundee Trainer: Jan Montgomery Cost: from £95 Details: There are many reasons why young people decide to become parents. This course explores how to support them through pregnancy, post-birth and the early years and to become positive, nurturing parents. Key learning: • 0Why young people decide to become parents • 0Pressures on young people and societal expectations • 0How parents’ thoughts, feelings and behaviours affect their baby • 0Attachment theory • 0Basic neuroscience and how brains develop • 0Techniques to help young parents cope with stress

Working with BME families Raising LGBT awareness: inclusive primary settings Friday, 23 October 2015 – Edinburgh Trainer: Graeme Ross, LGBT Youth Scotland – Cost: from £55 Key learning: • 0Family identity • 0Gender stereotyping • 0The importance of letting children be children • 0Introduction to transgender issues • 0Gender identity from a child’s point of view • 0Bullying and anti-bullying messages

Head, heart and hands: an introduction to social pedagogy Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 9:30am-4pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Gabriel Eichsteller Cost: from £95 Details: Social pedagogy is a holistic way of working with children and young people in a range of different settings. It draws on education, sociology, psychology and philosophy to support children’s wellbeing and happiness, facilitating opportunities for learning and growing. Its aim is to enable children to build positive relationships with others, to feel included in groups and to become more self-sufficient. This workshop explains core concepts in social pedagogy and offers ideas about how to relate social pedagogical principles to your work. Key learning: • 0Foundations of social pedagogy and its philosophical orientation • 0Activities to experience what social pedagogy feels like • Key concepts within social pedagogical practice • Case studies on how social pedagogues work with children and young people in diverse settings • Possibilities for developing social pedagogy principles within your own practice


Friday, 2 October 2015, 1pm-4pm – Edinburgh Trainer: Safia Ali, Open Secret Cost: from £95 Details: This course will give you an insight into black and ethnic minority (BME) cultures and religions, helping you not only to support BME parents and children but to build a more welcoming environment for all. Key learning: • Separating culture and religion • Abuse and trauma • Grooming • Female genital mutilation • Forced marriage • Racism, including Islamophobia • Radicalisation


Membership and In-house training Children in Scotland membership: designed for you Being in membership with Children in Scotland adds your voice to an influential network of more than 400 voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals, representing 10,000 individuals working with children, young people and their families in Scotland. As well as receiving a substantial discounts on all of our training and events, including in-house training, our members also benefit from: • a free subscription to our monthly magazine • access to a free legal helpline offering support and advice • automatic membership of Scotland’s Children’s Sector Forum • invitations to exclusive events, and networking opportunities • daily and weekly news bulletins and policy updates e-mailed direct to your inbox • exclusive member briefings and downloadable resources from the members’ section of our website and, new for 2015: • access to funding and grant-finding support An individual membership costs just £60, and school memberships start at £65 for the year. To join today, email: [email protected] or phone 0131 313 8828

In-house training Designed, tailored and delivered If there’s a training course that you would like to attend, but there isn’t a suitable date, we can run any of our courses for you as in-house training. This means that not only can you pick a time, date and venue which suits you, but we will work with you to personalise the training to meet your organisation’s specific needs. Prices for a full-day workshop start from just £800 for up to 18 people. Contact [email protected] to enquire.



Conferences Literacy Matters: Inspiring 21st century learners Friday, 5 June 2015 – Glasgow Cost: from £125 Details: We are committed to improving the levels of literacy in young Scots, with initiatives across the country dedicated to raising attainment levels. But following the release of the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy results and the report by the Standing Literacy Commission, it is now time to review progress and determine further action. Marc Lambert, Chief Executive of the Scottish Book Trust, will chair the event, with keynote speeches from Gary Wilson, Educational Consultant and expert in raising boys’ attainment and David Reedy, President of the UK Literacy Association. Workshops will include integrating technology and using sports to engage in literacy.

My rights, my voice – Celebrating the rights of the child: International Family Day Care Organisation Conference 22-25 July 2015 - Edinburgh – Cost: From £150. Costs and bookings via www.ifdco.com Details: Formed in 1986, the International Family Day Care Organisation Conference (IFDCO) aims to maintain an international network of members involved in childcare and early learning: to facilitate the international exchange of information, ideas and methods for the development of childcare and early learning. This year, Scotland is hosting IFDCO’s fantastic international event. This is your chance to learn from expert speakers, and attend workshops with specialists from the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Sweden while networking with childcare and early learning professionals from around the world.

“What an excellent use of two days... The topics all covered current issues and I learned so much from the experience” – delegate’s review of Annual Conference

Children in Scotland Annual Conference 4-5 November 2015 – Glasgow – Cost: from £155 Details: This flagship event for the children’s sector, in partnership with Social Work Scotland, aims to help shape the best possible future for all children, young people and their families in Scotland. Join us as we debate and discuss the latest developments in legislation and practice and learn about how this affects us as practitioners, and enjoy the great networking opportunities this conference brings.

International Conference on Children with Additional Support Needs

“Thank you very much for the opportunity. It’s fantastic to see so many professionals come together for a greater good” – delegate’s review of Annual Conference


3-4 December – Edinburgh Cost: from £126 Details: This is an opportunity to engage with colleagues from across Europe about how to create inclusive services for all children and young people. Explore the challenges and successes that have been part of responding to the new requirements of recent legislations. Learn first hand about the latest developments in practice and learning from throughout the continent as we continue to strive for each child to achieve their potential.


Learning events at a glance Title

Date

Location

Challenging behaviours in the early years

7 May 2015

Edinburgh

Raising attainment through parental engagement

12 May 2015

Edinburgh


14 May 2015

Stirling

Parental engagement: Ensuring best practice

15 May 2015

Inverness

Enhancing Learning through Pupil Participation

15 May 2015

Inverness

Understanding digital teens – safety, supervision and sharing

27 May 2015

Edinburgh

LGBT awareness: supporting teens

22 May 2015

Glasgow

Child protection: refresher and introduction

23 May 2015

Edinburgh

Better movers, better thinkers: a practical guide

26 May 2015

Edinburgh

Mental health first aid: supporting young people

26 May + 2 June 2015

Edinburgh

An Introduction to Bilateral Integration

28 May 2015

Edinburgh


29 May 2015

Dundee

Enhancing learning through pupil participation

29 May 2015

Dundee

Child protection: disability

4 June 2015

Glasgow


4 June 2015

Edinburgh

Working with young parents

5 June 2015

Dundee

Literacy matters: Inspiring 21st century learners

5 June 2015

Glasgow

Enhancing learning through pupil participation

12 June 2015

Oban


12 June 2015

Oban

Childhood sexual exploitation

12 June 2015

Edinburgh

Introduction to managing conflict, anger and aggression in primary children

18 June 2015

Glasgow

My rights, my voice: Celebrating the rights of the child (International Family Day Care Organisation Conference)

22-25 July 2015

Edinburgh

Supporting teens who internalise their distress

24 August 2015

Stirling


19+26 August 2015

Edinburgh

Module 1: Introduction to bereavement, trauma and loss

28 August 2015

Glasgow

Advanced techniques in managing conflict, anger and aggression in teens

3 September 2015

Edinburgh

Supporting early years children with autism, aspergers’ and ADHD

8 September 2015

Edinburgh

Raising attainment through transformational change

10 September 2015

Edinburgh

Introduction to social pedagogy

15 September 2015

Edinburgh

Securing rapid progress in early years communication and language development (Intro)

17 September 2015

Glasgow

Advanced impact with technology in the early years

18 September 2015

Glasgow

Building attachment: theory into practice

25 September 2015

Dundee

Child protection: designated persons

29 September 2015

Dundee

Preparing for integrated school inspections

30 September 2015

Glasgow

Working with BME families

2 October 2015

Edinburgh

Mindfulness

8 October 2015

Glasgow



Learning events at a glance Title

Date

Location

Writing: Addressing challenges in transitions between primary and secondary school using iPad and Android tablet technology

8 October 2015

Edinburgh

Raising LGBT awareness: inclusive primary settings

23 October 2015

Edinburgh

Music therapy for children with autism: From sensory to symbolic play

30 October 2015

Edinburgh

Children in Scotland Annual Conference

4+5 November 2015

Glasgow

Being mathematical outdoors: Developing rich and meaningful learning experiences in the outdoor environment

10 November 2015

Edinburgh

Mental health first aid: supporting young people

10+17 November 2015

Glasgow

Advanced techniques in managing conflict, anger and aggression in primary children

12 November 2015

Glasgow

Module 2: Supporting children and young people with bereavement, trauma and loss

20 November 2015

Glasgow

Supporting primary children with Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD

24 November 2015

Dundee

Child protection: refresher and introduction

24 November 2015

Glasgow

e-Safety with the under-8s

26 November 2015

Edinburgh

What’s outside goes inside: communicating with children using non-directive play

27 November 2015

Edinburgh

Childhood sexual exploitation

1 December 2015

Glasgow

International Conference on Children with Additional Support Needs

3-4 December 2015

Edinburgh

Transformative Classroom Management: positive strategies to promote the psychology of success (primary years)

14 January 2016

Edinburgh

Transformative Classroom Management: positive strategies to promote the psychology of success (secondary years)

15 January 2016

Edinburgh

Child protection: managers and designated persons

19 January 2016

Dundee


20+27 January 2016

Glasgow

Supporting primary children who internalise their distress

27 January 2016

Edinburgh

Supporting teens with Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD

26 January 2016

Edinburgh

Easy as 1,2,3: Teaching maths creatively (primary years)

29 January 2016

Edinburgh

Supporting early years children with autism

2 February 2016

Glasgow

Physical learning and development through outdoor play

26 February 2016

Glasgow

Module 1: Introduction to bereavement, trauma and loss

26 February 2016

Glasgow

Building attachment: theory into practice

8 March 2016

Edinburgh

Preparing for integrated early years inspections

16 March 2016

Edinburgh

Supporting the development of communication and language through outdoor provision

18 March 2016

Glasgow

Bookings Bookings and queries may be made through: Web: www.childreninscotland.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0131 313 8828 Don’t see a date that suits you? Check out our website at www.childreninscotland.org.uk – we’re always adding new dates and new events! Alternatively, we can come to you – why not run in-house training at your organisation? Full days start at just £800 for members.

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