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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:A provider’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) plays a critical role in its approach to safeguarding its learners\, training its staff\, providing support and guidance and taking responsibility for referral decisions – as well as dealing with Ofsted! Although legislation focuses on the protection of children and vulnerable adults\, providers have a responsibility to protect all learners. \nThis course will provide information about what the role involves and is designed for staff new to the role and for those wanting to update their knowledge. It includes direct delivery and a range of scenario-based activities to consider. \nKey Outcomes Of The Day \n\nUnderstand the implication of Keeping Children Safe in Education\nand revised Ofsted expectations\nKnow the likely roles of the Designated Safeguarding Lead\nBe able to recognise and respond to disclosures sensitively and efficiently\nKnow how and when to share information with other organisations\nImplementing safer recruitment strategies including the use of DBS checks\nKnow how to deal with allegations that involve staff\nKnow the key policies\, statute and inspection guidance that underpin the Prevent duty\nMaking referrals under the Prevent Duty
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/ofsted-inspection-nominee-training-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Fast Track)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be able to offer an effective response to the need to develop the teaching and training skills of staff working in Post-16 education. \nThe programme will focus on those aspects of training so essential in ensuring sound learning. Participants will benefit from a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the education and training sector. They will develop their teaching and training skills through a clear understanding of inclusive teaching and learning\, and be able to plan\, deliver and evaluate learning which meets the needs of all learners. \nParticipants attend for 4 workshop days\, which include a microteach\, and assignment completion. Assessment will be via portfolio\, assignment and observation. \nDates of attendance are 7\, 8\, 14 & 15 December 2026 (all days 10.00 – 4.00). \nDelegate fee £455 (plus vat) plus £62 awarding body registration fee – maximum delegate number 12.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-governance-of-an-apprenticeship-provider-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,CPD Courses
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SUMMARY:Level 4 Certificate in Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice
DESCRIPTION:This Level 4 accredited qualification is designed to develop delegates practical quality assurance skills helping them to become effective quality assurance practitioners in a range of Post-16 contexts both in the workplace and in the classroom.  This course covers both ‘Internal Quality Assurance’ and ‘Lead Quality Assurance’ roles.\n\nWe anticipate that delegates will already be working in post-16 education as a teacher/ trainer/assessor or coach. Delegates may have a strong vocational background and some will have moved into teaching/ assessing as a secondary career.\n\nThrough participation in this important strand of the Solvendis Teaching Excellence programme you will complete three modules to help you develop and craft your assessment skills.  These modules require 3 days of taught sessions and then for delegates to gather evidence from their own professional practice before returning to a 1:1 portfolio review.\n\nDelivery is made up of 3 mandatory modules as follows:\n\n 	Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of\nAssessment\n 	Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment\n 	Plan\, allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility\n\nTotal attendance time is 3 days of delivery and then a separate 1:1 session once all evidence has been gathered and submitted.\nAll delegates must have access to a suitably qualified mentor who can offer advice\, support and guidance during the practical application and portfolio creation.\n\nDates and Times of attendance:\n\n 	16\, 23 & 30 November 2026 (all days 10.00 – 4.00)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/level-4-certificate-in-leading-the-iqa-of-assessment-processes-and-practice-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars,CPD Courses
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding and Prevent – Training for Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Children Safe in Education imposes duties on the Advisory Boards and Governing Bodies of Post-16 education and skills providers:  The DfE publication requires: \n\nGoverning bodies and proprietors to ensure that all governors and receive appropriate safeguarding and child protection training at induction.\n\nThe training should equip Board members with the knowledge to provide strategic challenge to test and assure themselves that the safeguarding policies and procedures of the organisation are effective and support the delivery of a robust approach to safeguarding. \nLed by Bob\, an experienced trainer\, safeguarding specialist and former full-time HMI the workshop will be engaging and delivered at a digestible pace – delegate numbers will be limited to a maximum of 12.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-self-assessment-and-improvement-planning-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:A provider’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) plays a critical role in its approach to safeguarding its learners\, training its staff\, providing support and guidance and taking responsibility for referral decisions – as well as dealing with Ofsted!  Although legislation focuses on the protection of children and vulnerable adults\, providers have a responsibility to protect all learners. \nThis course will provide information about what the role involves and is designed for staff new to the role and for those wanting to update their knowledge.  It includes direct delivery and a range of scenario-based activities to consider. \nKey outcomes of the day: \n\nUnderstand the implications of Keeping Children Safe in Education and revised Ofsted expectations\nKnow the likely roles of the Designated Safeguarding Lead\nBe able to recognise and respond to disclosures sensitively and efficiently\nKnow how and when to share information with other organisations\nImplementing safer recruitment strategies including the use of DBS checks\nKnow how to deal with allegations that involve staff\nKnow the key policies\, statute and inspection guidance that underpin the Prevent duty\nMaking referrals under the Prevent Duty\n\nThe programme will be delivered by a member of the Solvendis Quality Improvement and Inspection Team and serving inspector. \nAll delegates will receive a Solvendis certificate of attendance which documents the training content.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/developing-confidence-when-planning-and-delivering-british-values/
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