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SUMMARY:Emotionally Available Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar\, ‘Emotionally Available Schools’\, which might just re-frame your thinking about emotional well-being in schools. It will take place on April 1st 4-5pm.  \nWe are honoured to have Roger Mitchell presenting this session. Roger is a dedicated trustee for nurtureuk\, an organisation committed to the emotional well-being of children. He also serves as the Headteacher at Ripple Primary\, where his leadership and passion for nurturing young minds have made a significant impact. With a wealth of experience in education and a deep commitment to fostering supportive learning environments\, Roger brings invaluable insights to our discussion. Please join me in welcoming Roger Mitchell. \nIn this session Roger will present the journey the school has been on to get where it is today. \nWhen Roger Mitchell arrived as Acting Head at Ripple Primary School in 2005 it was not a happy school. With the staff team splintering from a lack of leadership following the long term illness\, and then death\, of their Headteacher\, attendance and outcomes were low and behaviour was not good amongst both the children and the adults. \nBut Ripple has now proclaimed itself to be an ‘Emotionally Available School’ and a recent visitor\, consulting on the SENDAP Review for the DfE\, has recently written to say: \n“At a time of negativity around SEND and inclusion\, you and your school are a beacon of hope and proof it can be done. It seems like this is your time to take your ideas to the world. We certainly need them.” \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/emotionally-available-schools/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Management,Mental Health,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
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SUMMARY:Embedding SEMH into the Culture of your School: A Pragmatic approach for Headteachers and SLT
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 7th January from 4-5pm for an insightful webinar titled ‘Embedding SEMH into the Culture of your School: A Pragmatic Approach for Headteachers and SLT’.  \nThis session is designed specifically for aspiring and existing school leaders\, including headteachers and senior leadership teams (SLT)\, who are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment in their schools. \nSocial\, Emotional\, and Mental Health (SEMH) is an increasingly important aspect of education\, with a significant impact on students’ well-being and academic success. However\, integrating SEMH into the fabric of a school’s culture can be a challenging task. This webinar\, led by Heather Lucas\, an experienced SEMH Support Specialist\, will provide a practical\, actionable approach to embedding SEMH into the daily life of your school. \nWho is our presenter? \nHeather Lucas brings a wealth of experience and expertise in SEMH\, having worked with a wide range of schools to improve their mental health provision. Her pragmatic approach is grounded in real-world experience\, ensuring that the strategies and insights shared are both effective and implementable\, regardless of the unique challenges faced by your school. \nWhat will you hear about? \nDuring the webinar\, Heather will explore the essential components of an SEMH-inclusive culture\, offering guidance on how to assess your current school environment and identify areas for improvement. She will discuss the critical role of leadership in modelling and promoting SEMH values\, as well as how to engage staff\, students\, and parents in this cultural shift. \nThe session will also cover practical steps for developing and sustaining an SEMH culture\, including policy development\, staff training\, and the integration of SEMH practices into the curriculum. Heather will share case studies and examples of successful SEMH initiatives\, providing inspiration and insight into what works in different school settings. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to engage with Heather through a Q&A session\, where you can seek advice on specific challenges or scenarios relevant to your school. This interactive element ensures that the webinar is tailored to the needs and concerns of those attending\, offering personalised support and guidance. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will have a clearer understanding of how to embed SEMH into your school’s culture\, with practical strategies and tools that you can begin implementing immediately. Whether you are just beginning your journey towards a more SEMH-inclusive environment or looking to refine and enhance existing practices\, this session will provide valuable insights and direction. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field and take concrete steps towards creating a supportive\, thriving school community where the social\, emotional\, and mental health of every student is prioritised. Register today to secure your place and ensure your school is equipped to meet the SEMH needs of all its students. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/embedding-semh-into-the-culture-of-your-school-a-pragmatic-approach-for-headteachers-and-slt/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240812T142021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T144653Z
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SUMMARY:PANS & PANDAS: The Health Condition You Need to Understand
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 26 November at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘PANS & PANDAS: The Health Condition You Need to Understand’\nPANS and PANDAS are conditions that often appear very suddenly and affect the physical and mental health of CYP. They develop in the wake of common infections (such as Covid-19\, chicken pox\, influenza\, or strep A in PANDAS cases)\, when the infection subsequently causes a misdirected immune and/or neuroinflammatory response. \nWhy is the teacher training needed?\nPANS and PANDAS diagnoses are on the rise thanks to recent progress in the medical field. Both PANS and PANDAS have been recognised as discrete diseases by the NHS. Multi-disciplinary professionals are currently working nationally to advance clinical care\, and to raise awareness across the board of education\, social care and health professionals. \nBoth PANS and PANDAS can have a crippling impact on a CYPs education\, due both to their sudden onset and the wide range of areas they can affect. Unlike other conditions that show gradual signs\, these conditions can cause abrupt and severe unexpected learning difficulties. Limited awareness amongst professionals\, coupled with symptom overlap with Autism\, ADHD\, and anxiety disorders for example is causing low levels of wellbeing and poor educational outcomes for CYP living with these conditions. \nWho should attend the training? \nAll relevant education and related professionals. PANS PANDAS UK supports a whole school and community approach for supporting CYP with PANS or PANDAS. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/pans-pandas-the-health-condition-you-need-to-understand/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240821T051341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T051420Z
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SUMMARY:A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 12th November from 4-5pm for a fascinating webinar titled ‘A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People’.  \nJoin us for the webinar “A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People\,” led by Joe Fautley from the National Children’s Bureau. Joe\, an advocate for neurodiversity and an autistic individual himself\, brings a unique and invaluable perspective to the challenges faced by autistic students in educational settings. This session offers practical\, experience-based advice tailored for educators striving to create inclusive environments that truly support autistic children and young people. \n \nThrough his personal insights and professional expertise\, Joe will guide attendees in understanding the nuanced experiences of autistic students. The key learning outcomes of this webinar include strategies for effective communication\, understanding sensory sensitivities\, and creating supportive classroom environments. Educators will also gain a deeper awareness of how to recognise and accommodate the diverse learning needs of autistic students\, fostering their academic and emotional wellbeing. \nThis webinar is designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance their practice\, ensuring that autistic students are not only included but are able to thrive within mainstream and specialist educational settings. Whether you are a teacher\, SENCO\, or school leader\, this session offers a valuable opportunity to learn from someone who has lived the experience\, providing insights that are both practical and deeply empathetic. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding and make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic children and young people. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/a-lived-experience-practical-advice-for-educators-supporting-autistic-children-and-young-people/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240809T144730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T145527Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding\, Recognising and Supporting Children with Dyscalculia
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 24 September at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Understanding\, Recognising and Supporting Children with Dyscalculia’\nJoin us for an insightful webinar titled “Understanding\, Recognising\, and Supporting Children with Dyscalculia”\, presented by educational specialist Amanda Keen. This session is designed to deepen your understanding of dyscalculia\, a specific learning difficulty affecting a child’s ability to understand numbers and mathematical concepts. \nDuring the webinar\, Amanda will explore what dyscalculia is\, how it differs from other learning difficulties\, and the signs that can help you recognise it in children. Amanda will also provide practical strategies and teaching approaches to support children with dyscalculia in the classroom\, ensuring they can achieve their full potential in a supportive learning environment. \nAmanda Keen\, with her extensive experience in special educational needs and a strong commitment to inclusive education\, brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to this webinar. You can learn more about Amanda’s background and teaching experience on her website: Amanda Keen. \nA little more about Amanda\nAmanda Keen has been teaching since 1995\, spending 17 years working within the primary sector. After qualifying as a dyslexia specialist in 2012\, she worked as a Learning Support teacher for students across Key Stages 1 to 4 in both independent and special schools. In 2018\, she retrained as a specialist dyscalculia teacher and assessor. She spent three years tutoring children\, young people and adults internationally on remote learning platforms and is now a full-time assessor for both dyscalculia and dyslexia. She has spoken at several conferences and led a number of webinars\, as well as a Maths Hub SEND research group focused on maths anxiety. \n \nWhether you are an educator\, parent\, or someone interested in learning more about dyscalculia\, this webinar will equip you with valuable tools and understanding to make a positive impact on the lives of children facing this challenge. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/understanding-recognising-and-supporting-children-with-dyscalculia/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND,Teacher Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240807T120402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T075845Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Children with SEMH with Vicki Williams
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 12 September at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Working with Children with SEMH’\nJoin us for an insightful webinar titled “Working with Children with SEMH” presented by Vicki Williams\, Deputy Headteacher at Delta Education Trust. This comprehensive session is designed for educators\, support staff\, and professionals who work with children exhibiting Social\, Emotional\, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. \nOverview: \nVicki Williams\, an experienced and innovative leader in education with extensive experience in managing SEMH needs within school settings\, will lead this webinar. Her expertise and practical approach will provide attendees with valuable insights and strategies to effectively support children facing SEMH challenges. \nWhat will be included: \nUnderstanding SEMH: \nDefinition and characteristics of SEMH.\nCommon signs and symptoms in children.\nThe impact of SEMH on learning and development. \nCreating a Supportive Environment: \nStrategies to create an inclusive and nurturing school environment.\nImportance of positive relationships and trust-building.\nClassroom management techniques tailored for SEMH needs. \nIntervention Strategies: \nEvidence-based interventions and support mechanisms.\nCase studies demonstrating successful SEMH interventions.\nCollaboration with parents\, caregivers\, and external agencies. \nPromoting Resilience and Wellbeing: \nTechniques to build resilience and coping skills in children.\nEncouraging self-regulation and emotional intelligence.\nIntegrating mental health education into the curriculum. \nPractical Tools and Resources: \nAccess to practical tools\, templates\, and resources.\nGuidance on developing individual support plans.\nRecommendations for further training and professional development. \nTakeaways: \nEnhanced understanding of SEMH and its implications for children’s education and wellbeing.\nPractical strategies to implement in the classroom and school environment.\nTools to support the creation of individualised plans tailored to each child’s needs.\nIncreased confidence in handling SEMH-related challenges.\nResources to foster an inclusive and supportive educational setting.\nNetworking opportunities with other professionals in the field. \nThis webinar promises to be an enriching experience\, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to make a significant difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field and to enhance your professional practice. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/working-with-children-with-semh/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Management,Mental Health,SEND,Teacher Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240516T083503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T083503Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Masculinity
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 10 July at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Progressive Masculinity’\nWhat are the aims of this webinar? \nIn our session we will hear about the work and vision of Progressive Masculinity. As their website states\, “At Progressive Masculinity we challenge these regressive models of masculinity without presenting an alternative which would be dismissed by young men as ‘weak’. This is achieved by creating safe\, non-judgemental spaces\, listening to and valuing the voice of boys in order to construct models of masculinity which are consistent with their values\, with the kind of men\, friends\, partners and fathers they wish to be in the future. We support them to become the kind of men this world badly needs”. \nWhat will you take from this session? \nYou will hear about strategies to work with the boys in your setting to improve their knowledge and confidence in their masculinity. Mike Nicholson\, Director\, will give background to the organisation. He will then explain the essence of their work and how you can begin to build positivity around boys masculinity. \nWho is the presenter? \nMike Nicholson has over seventeen years experience in education as an English teacher and middle leader. Having worked in schools from every Ofsted category he has a wide range of experience across the educational spectrum and early in his career began to develop a reputation for his ability to have an impact on boys and young men deemed ‘difficult’ and ‘challenging’. Recognition of his work with this group led to a nomination for a Pearson National Teaching Award. In 2009 Mike took a sabbatical year to manage an education program called The English Language Improvement Centre in a rural area of Ethiopia\, Africa. Whilst the conditions during this time were very challenging it provided Mike with a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience and a chance to change lives by developing the literacy skills of many who had previously been unable or denied the chance to learn. \nOver the years Mike became increasingly interested in how our male pupils’ understanding of masculinity played such a pivotal role in their attitudes and behaviours. Researching\, developing and piloting an early version of the Progressive Masculinity Program allowed him to see how so many of our young men put on a performance and a mask of what they think it means to be ‘a man’ gleaned from films\, games\, social media etc. The refined version of the Progressive Masculinity Program is Mike’s effort to give our young men the freedom and confidence to remove this mask and\, through open dialogue and practical activities\, reconstruct a healthier and more open-minded understanding of what it can mean to be ‘a man’. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/progressive-masculinity/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240424T075310Z
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SUMMARY:Gender Equity: The need for a whole-school approach
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 11 June at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Gender Equity: The need for a whole-school approach’\nWhat are the aims of this webinar? \nIn our session we will hear about the work and vision of Gender Action. Gender Action is an award programme that promotes and encourages a whole-school approach to challenging stereotypes. Tiered progression levels put gender equality at the heart of policy and practice\, recognising those striving to ensure there are no limits on young people reaching their full potential. To register your nursery\, school or college as a Gender Action supporter\, go to: www.genderaction.co.uk \nThe programme was founded by the Institute of Physics (IOP)\, King’s College London (KCL)\, UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and University Council of Modern Languages (UCML)\, and DECSY engaged with the project as a partner. \nDECSY are now administrating the award programme and the founding members and DECSY are continuing to oversee and steer the programme as a consortium. \nWhat will you take from this session? \nAs mentioned\, Gender Action empowers teachers to create positive change\, using a whole-school approach\, so that pupils feel safe and thrive in school. Gender Action is a school award programme funded by Mission 44. This free programme offers: \n● Access to a wide range of expert resources on tackling sexism \n● Tailored support with action planning from our specialist trainers \n● Online and In-person CPD training and networking opportunities \n● Tiered progression so you can monitor your school’s progress at four levels: Supporter – Initiator – Champion – Beacon \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/gender-equity-the-need-for-a-whole-school-approach/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240415T122222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T071724Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming educators: Boost performance\, relationships and wellbeing in just 6 weeks through mental fitness
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 4 June at 2.30pm – 3.30pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Transforming educators: boost performance\, relationships and wellbeing in just 6 weeks through mental fitness’\nWhat are the aims of this webinar? \nWe often talk about mental health but Krissi Carter is reframing this thinking. Krissi talks passionately about mental fitness. Imagine you are in the gym\, looking to improve your physical fitness. It is the action you take rather than the talking around it which can really be THE difference. Krissi has a compelling story that details how she has transformed her own mental fitness. She is now offering programmes through the combination of coaching and the Positive Intelligence® operating system for educators to transform theirs too. \nWhat is PQ®?\nPQ® or Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ®) is the measure of the relative strength of your negative mental muscles (Saboteurs) and your positive mental muscles (Sage).\nThe breakthrough research contribution of Positive Intelligence is the use of factor analysis to identify key factors that influence both performance and wellbeing.  This research\, combining neuroscience\, positive psychology\, performance science and cognitive behavioural psychology has uncovered 10 negative responses (Saboteurs) and 5 positive responses (Sage). \nWho is Krissi Carter? \nKrissi is an experienced Trauma-Informed Executive Leadership Coach who has coached for nearly 16 years. She is a Fellow of the Association of Coaching and Master Practitioner EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council)\, abiding by the Global Code of Ethics.  As an ex-headteacher (secondary)\, she is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and holds the NPQEL.\nShe is also Fellow of the Institute of Leadership (previously the Institute of Leadership and Management) and is one of their Institute Fellows Accredited for Mentoring (which includes coaching).\nIn addition to training in coaching (executive\, leadership and life coaching)\, Krissi has also continued to develop professionally by completing courses on being a Trauma-Informed Coach\, Mental Health First Aid\, Suicide Awareness\, and Counselling and Psychotherapy. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/transforming-educators-boost-performance-relationships-and-wellbeing-in-just-6-weeks-through-mental-fitness/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Mental Health,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240219T153821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T154013Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting children from online harm
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 21 May at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Protecting children from online harm’\nWhat are the aims of this webinar? \nIn our session we will be taking you on a journey that explores the online world through the\neyes of a child. Starting by learning more about which websites and apps children and young\npeople spend most of their time on and their respective dangers. We follow this by sharing\nthe findings from our independent evaluations\, that gives a snapshot of what teachers have\nbeen facing and what we can do as educators to keep our children safe. \nWe will then explore some of the unhealthy habits and patterns young people have\ndeveloped due to their online use. To do this we will be watching real life scenarios that\nyoung people are faced with that have been acted out by professional actors followed by\nexploring the effects on school culture and society as a whole when these scenarios are left\nunattended to. \nAs the world develops around our children\, simply warning them of the dangers they face\nmay not be enough for them to take heed. We want to explore how experiential learning\nrooted in an arts based methodology can bear the best results. \nBenefits of attending\n– Clarity on what dangers young people face online and on which platforms.\n– Take away activities that can be used to facilitate a conversation in the classroom\nwith your students.\n– A better understanding of experiential learning rooted in arts based methodology \nWho are Diverse Voices? \nDiverse Voices is a leading provider of creative approaches to education. Using our\ninteractive e-learning tools\, teachers resources and the performing arts we inspire young\npeople to realise their creative potential\, improve life skills and explore sensitive and\nimportant issues. \nWith over 12 years of experience tackling sensitive subjects and having worked with over\n100 schools delivering to over 37\,000 children and young people\, we are well equipped to\nprovide solutions that are proven in practice not just in theory. We’ve transferred our many\nyears of experience into projects which provide measurable outcomes in key areas linked to\nthe PSHE national curriculum. \nWe are especially keen to share our findings around topics related to Relationships and Sex\nEducation (RSE)\, online safety and the laws around consent\, as young people are spending\nan increasing amount of time on the internet post pandemic and need extra support around\nthese issues.  \nCovid-19 has impacted a lot of young people’s confidence in being able to\narticulate and express themselves\, but by using creative methods these sensitive issues can\nbe approached in ways that encourage students to open up and learn from a shared\nexperience. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/protecting-children-from-online-harm/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Teacher Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113924
CREATED:20240123T061502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T104551Z
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SUMMARY:High Impact  Adaptive Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 7 March at 3.30pm – 4.30pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘High Impact\nAdaptive Teaching ‘\nEvery child or young person has a range of experiences and backgrounds that influence their behaviour. This webinar will look at how you can meet their needs at a basic level in order to build the foundations for learning. We will include topics such as emotional regulation\, emotional literacy and speech\, language & communication.  \nThese factors sit beneath the surface of any individual you have in your class. Understanding these factors can help you adapt your teaching. We will offer some specific strategies that you can employ immediately and over a longer period of time.  \nOur presenters come from Encompass Education. They are experts in their field with a vast amount of experience. If you take the opportunity to join this webinar\, it could transform your perspective and significantly improve your chances of meeting the needs of your students.  \nWho are Encompass Education UK? \nWe are an independent education support company offering high quality multidisciplinary services such as specialist educational needs support and psychological assessment\, therapy\, training\, consultation and supervision to schools across  the United Kingdom. Now that mental health is to be embedded in The National Curriculum we believe there has never been a greater need for educational and psychological professionals to work in partnership to enable every child\, school\, staff and family member to reach their potential. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills\, connect with fellow educators\, and make a lasting impact on your students’ lives. Education is for everyone\, and together\, we can make a difference!\n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/trauma-informed-education/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,New Normal,Teacher Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mental Health in EYFS
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 12 June at 5pm – 6pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Mental Health in EYFS’\nOur children’s mental health is the most important thing we need to grow and develop\, alongside their physical health. In this webinar\, we will explore how signs of mental health issues can be seen and what we\, as educators\, can do to support the children in our classroom. The strategies we can employ will be explored and you will have a chance to ask questions live.  \nThe webinar will be presented by Marian Adejokun. Marian is a national speaker on Early Years. Marian has spoken with Charted College of Teaching on Early Years. She has also spoke to Global Early Childhood Education Cohort with Theirworld Charity as a presenter and advocate for Early Years Education. \nMarian is the founder of ReachOut2All. She explains their work as follows: \nAt ReachOut2All CIC\, we are all about giving young people\, aged 13-30\, a voice through their talents. \nWe are also a service provider in the following areas mentioned below ???? \n????Workshops\n????Training Programme\n????Mentoring\n????Enrichment Trips \nThe following topics of our training programme focus: \n????Public Speaking\n????Mental Health & Wellbeing\n????Self Awareness\n????Resilience \n????Importance of Mentoring\n????Importance of Signposting\n????Importance of Goal Setting \n????Educational Options\n????Financial literacy \nJoin this webinar to find out more about this fascinating and powerful area of Early Years education.  \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/mental-health-in-eyfs/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T183000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Education Pt 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 7 June at 5.30pm – 6.30pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Trauma Informed Education Pt 2’\nJoin a two part series regarding trauma informed education. Trauma has a significant impact on the lives and learning of young people. As an educator\, our understanding of trauma is crucial if we are to meet the needs of the students we work with. Unpicking the impact of trauma is crucial and exploring the strategies you can utilise to best meet the needs of young people. As an educator\, you will not be able to reverse the trauma but you can certainly create a learning environment and offer tailored support in order that supports the students you encounter. It could make all the difference to their educational and personal development.  \nWe will be joined by Louise Egan who is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy with over 16 years experience. Louise has delivered training to multidisciplinary professionals in statutory and independent services over the past 16 years. Louise currently works as a Director of Clinical Excellence and Safeguarding Lead at Hello Self.  \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/trauma-informed-education-pt-2/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Teacher Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
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SUMMARY:Making a difference for children with SEMH: How to create a culture of wellbeing and provide targeted intervention
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 4 May at 5pm – 6pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Making a difference for children with SEMH: How to create a culture of wellbeing and provide targeted intervention.\n‘\nIn this session Clare discusses the need for qualitative\, targeted SEMH provision and programmes to support the 1 in 6 children with mental health needs. (NHS Digital 2021).  \nHow do we support children to manage in a learning context when they are struggling with their social and emotional development and mental health? How do we support children to express\, understand and be able to regulate their feelings and experiences in order to manage in the learning environment and how do we equip the SEN and pastoral adults to feel confident to support the children in their care who have mental health and behaviour needs in a system where external services are stretched? \nThe session will highlight: \n•	The context for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing\n•	Whole school culture and how to ensure wellbeing is central through policy and practice.\n•	The vital need for qualitative and targeted intervention that centres around social and emotional development and acquisition of skills for life and learning.\n•	A comprehensive wellbeing intervention programme that offers creative activities\, supporting resources and impact measurement tools. \nAbout Hamish & Milo \nHamish & Milo is a comprehensive and detailed resource that offers the language and creative activities to support SEN and pastoral staff to know what to say and how to help primary-aged children to express and regulate themselves. The whole programme offers a set of ten different wellbeing intervention packs that focus on key emotional themes: friendship\, resilience\, anxiety\, diversity\, angry feelings\, change\, conflict\, loss\, sadness and self-esteem. Each of the programmes consist of detailed session plans delivered weekly over a term and provide all supporting materials and impact measurement tools. \nClare Williams					 \nClare is a primary teacher and educational psychotherapist\, author\, speaker and advocate for children’s mental health and wellbeing. \nClare has worked in primary schools\, mental health and education provision and within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). She has led on national initiatives for local authorities as the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) Consultant\, leading on training\, curriculum implementation and development as well as the local coordination of the National PSHE CPD programme.  \nShe was a consultant trainer for the Institute of Education\, London\, and a trainer for the Education Development Association at Homerton College\, Cambridge\, providing courses for overseas teachers. \nAs the manager of a multi-agency service for vulnerable children at risk of exclusion\, Clare developed Thrive Education Zones\, an alternative provision based on nurture principles.\nThrough this work she became all too aware of the impact adverse childhood experiences can have on children and their long-term mental health. \nClare was co-author and co-creator of the Jigsaw PSHE programme and author of Trauma Informed Schools UK (TISUK) Rainbow Pathway: Return to school programme\, resources to support children through the experience of the pandemic. She has worked therapeutically with children and families and as a Wellbeing Therapist for Total Children’s Therapy and was the Strategic Mental Health Lead and Consultant for stormbreak\, a charity supported by BBC Children in Need that centres on mentally healthy movement. Clare was central in developing the mental health content within their programmes. Clare is a Senior Trainer\, Consultant and Supervisor for TISUK and leads on delivery of the TISUK diploma. \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/making-a-difference-for-children-with-semh-how-to-create-a-culture-of-wellbeing-and-provide-targeted-intervention/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Education Pt 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 8 March at 5.30pm – 6.30pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Trauma Informed Education Pt 1’\nJoin a two part series regarding trauma informed education. Trauma has a significant on the lives and learning of young people. As an educator\, our understanding of trauma is crucial if we are to meet the needs of the students we work with. Unpicking the impact of trauma is crucial and exploring the strategies you can utilise to best meet the needs of young people. As an educator\, you will not be able to reverse the trauma but you can certainly create a learning environment and offer tailored support in order that supports the students you encounter. It could make all the difference to their educational and personal development.  \nWe will be joined by Louise Egan who is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy with over 16 years experience. Louise has delivered training to multidisciplinary professionals in statutory and independent services over the past 16 years. Louise currently works as a Director of Clinical Excellence and Safeguarding Lead at Hello Self.  \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/trauma-informed-education-pt-1/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T170000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 13 February at 4pm – 5pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Trauma Informed Practice’\nTrauma has a significant on the lives and learning of young people. As an educator\, our understanding of trauma is crucial if we are to meet the needs of the students we work with. Trauma informed practice is an area of specialism for our guest\, Lucy Coy. Lucy is an experienced school leaders and currently the CEO of HT Chat. Join us to enhance your understanding of this area. It could make all the difference to your practice and in turn\, the lives of the young people you work with. \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/trauma-informed-practice/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T190000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Mental Health Awareness in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 3 October at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘An introduction to Mental Health Awareness in schools’\nDo you need to know more about the mental health of your students? \nMental Health awareness is crucial in schools. As educators\, we often spend more time with the children we teach or care for\, than any other significant adult. Being aware of the signs\, symptoms and support that we can offer our young people is imperative. \nHear from the experts \nIn this session we will hear from Mr Kevin Egan and Dr Louise Egan. They will be sharing their expertise and experiences so that you can support the young people you work with to the best of your ability. \nRegister now for what will be a fascinating evening. \n  \nRegister now\n  \nWant to know more?\nWhy should you join the webinar: \n· The prevalence of mental health difficulties in children is rising at an alarming rate within the context of a global physical and mental health pandemic. \n· There are not enough specialist services and resources to meet increasing need. \n· Schools are expected to meet the complex social\, emotional\, behavioural\, developmental and safeguarding needs of those they educate and support within the context of an under resourced social welfare system. \n· Enhance your knowledge and skills to support the mental health needs of children in school. \n· Children need to be socially and emotionally secure to make best use of their learning\, enhancing your knowledge and skills in how to support positive emotional wellbeing may help children to reach their academic potential as every child rightly deserves. \n· There is an emotional impact to caring for others. Who cares for you? We’ll help you care for you too. \n· The trainers are senior specialists with extensive experience working in primary and secondary schools; special educational needs and NHS/independent/charitable mental health services across the age range. \n· Present a unique balance of clinical and classroom knowledge and skills. \n· They are compassionate\, relatable and highly engaging trainers with outstanding training feedback. \n  \nWhat you’ll get out of it: \n• Knowledge of the importance of a systems and whole school approach to understanding and supporting mental health needs. \n• Insight & appreciation of the importance of your own and your colleagues’ psychological wellbeing. \n• Knowledge of the common presentations and causes of a wide range of mental health difficulties of primary and secondary school aged children \n• Attachment issues\, Anxiety\, Trauma\, Depression\, Low self esteem\, Self-Harm\, Suicidal thinking/behaviour\, Eating Disorders and Grief/loss. \n• Understanding of how to enlist the help of statutory agencies and work jointly in partnership. \n• Knowledge and skills in supporting the mental health needs of children in school. \n• Reminder of Ofsted’s framework regarding personal development/emotional wellbeing. \n  \nHow it might help their practice: \n· Strengthen confidence in your ability to identify and support children with mental health needs. \n· Take home practical skills and resources to implement straight away in the classroom. \n· Enhance your own self care in order to best care for others. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/an-introduction-to-mental-health-awareness-in-schools/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T183000
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SUMMARY:Stress Expressed with Steve Carr
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n\n\nThe value to mental health of simply sharing our thoughts \nThe value of talking circles for teachers cannot be overestimated. Teachers need to be able to think clearly. They deal in transferring knowledge from their minds into the minds of those they teach. More importantly\, they do this most successfully when they navigate the maelstrom of emotions they encounter in every classroom and create connected relationships with pupils. These relationships need to be as free as they can be from any negative debris. \n  \nTalking about our challenges and verbalising our feelings to friends has been a source of relief for centuries. \nStudies show that simply talking about our problems and sharing our negative emotions with people we trust can profoundly reduce stress\, and strengthen our immune system. (Pennebaker\, Kiecolt-Glaser\, & Glaser\, 1988). We can also experience a healing effect by simply noting and labelling our emotions (sad\, angry\, confused\, ashamed\, scared). By naming our more negative feelings\, we can watch them fade from our minds. We can become more mindful\, centred\, and at peace (Lieberman et al\, 2007). \nNeuroscience studies by Lieberman et. al. (2007) and Vago and Silbersweig (2012) have found that labelling our feelings reduces activation in the amygdala\, our brain’s alarm system that triggers the fight-or-flight reaction. \nWhen we give words to our emotions\, we move away from limbic reactivity by activating those parts of the brain that deal with language and meaning in the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (Lieberman et al\, 2007). \nWe become less reactive\, more mindfully aware and more able to think clearly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou have been invited to join Steve on Tuesday 9th March from 5pm – 6:30pm. \nPlease register your attendance below: \n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/stress-expressed-steve-carr-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T173000
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SUMMARY:Whole School Mental Health & Wellbeing - Best Practice Q&A panel
DESCRIPTION:We know that better mental health and wellbeing in a school results in better academic outcomes\, reduces staff absence and turn over and can reduce pressure on external services.   \nAbout this Event\nThis webinar will consider how schools can start to embed a whole school approach to Mental Health and wellbeing\, how they can make the changes meaningful\, measure the impact and make a difference to the whole community.  It will give attendees a variety of actions to start the ball rolling in their school\, help them to build a business case for a whole school approach and enable them to understand what it means to create a whole-school approach. \nWhole School Mental Health and Wellbeing looks different in every school.  Three mental health leads from 3 very different schools which have been recognised for their excellent provision are coming together to discuss best practice in secondary schools.  This will be an interactive session and the audience are encouraged to ask questions of the panel \n  \nLucinda Powell (Host)\nLucinda Powell supports teachers to use evidenced-based psychology in all aspects of their classroom practice. She has a BSc in Philosophy and Psychology\, an MA in Special and Inclusive education is a qualified teacher and taught psychology from 2002-2017.  Since September 2017 she has been working as an Education Consultant specialising in mental health and wellbeing but is now focusing on how to apply psychology to classroom practice.  As well as presenting at numerous conferences and running staff training in schools\,  she has worked closely with the AnDY Clinic at Reading University\, as a coach on the School Mental Health Award at the Carnegie School of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools and leads the Oxfordshire Schools mental health and wellbeing network and is course author and associate lecturer for ITT at Coventry University.  As a mother of 3 boys\, the eldest (16) of whom has ADHD & ASC and youngest (12) of whom is severely dyslexic\, she has plenty of personal experience of supporting young people through their school career. \n  \nDelyth Lynch – Deputy Head (Safeguarding and Mental Health)\, Wellington College\nDelyth has been on the Senior Leadership Team at Wellington College for 10 years\, having previously been Deputy Head (Pastoral). This followed a long career in boarding as a Director of Extra-Curricular activities and Housemistress at two schools. \nIn 2018 she was awarded the BSA Research Fellowship; Delyth conducted her research on ‘Abuse in Boarding Schools\, probing into an area where there was little research or literature available. Her paper won the National Research Award (2019). Her innovative work in the pastoral education of parents saw her winning the TES ‘Boarding Initiative of the Year’ award (2016) and in 2020 the inaugural Wellington College ‘Community Mental Health Day’ was recognised with them winning the BSA ‘Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiative of the Year’. Wellington College currently holds the Gold Status in School Mental Health through the Carnegie Centre of Excellence. \nDelyth is the Safeguarding Governor and Vice Chair of Governors at a local school\, leads the Local Independent Schools DSL cluster group and sits on the BSA South East Safeguarding Forum. In her spare time she enjoys running around with her 4 year old daughter and triathlon. \n  \nRob Vaughan\nRob qualified with B.Ed (hons) in Primary PE\, after 5 years in the classroom in one of the most deprived areas of Merseyside\, he became the Partnership Development Manager/Advisory Teacher of PE for 6 Secondary\, 28 Primary and 5 SEN schools in the St Helens School Sport Partnerships. During this period\, the partnership won 4 national awards for his work utilising sport as a tool to motivate pupils with barriers to learning. The partnership was also the first in the country to have an entire cluster of SEN schools. \nAfter 9 years in this role and a great deal of success working with SEN\, Rob decided to move back into the classroom to work alongside SEMH students who had been permanently excluded. Whilst in this role he started to focus more on supporting child mental health prior to crisis\, rather than dealing with behaviour at crisis.  \nAfter 2 years back in the classroom Rob was offered the role of Head of Tuition Services\, within Alternative Provision to support a unit of 17 students struggling with medical and/or complex needs. Within five years this unit has grown to accommodate 35 students with a variety of medical and complex needs that have prevented them from accessing mainstream education. \n  \nZelia Munnik\nZelia started her teaching career in the UK in 2006 after relocating from South Africa. She spent a couple of years as Head of Geography whilst completing her SENCO Award at Roehampton University. She jumped at the opportunity to join the Senior Leadership team at Epsom and Ewell High School as Inclusion Lead and quickly developed strategies and procedures for ensuring rapid progress for all students with disabilities.  She has a passion for changing the lives of young people and in 2013 stepped in as Headteacher of Pyrcroft Grange primary school. During her time at Pyrcroft\, the school was acknowledged as the most improved primary school in Surrey and moved from the lowest-performing school in Surrey to the 2nd highest achieving school within 3 years. Zelia wanted to broaden her experience as a Headteacher and when the opportunity came to start a new Free School\, she could not resist. She set up Chertsey High School in 2017 and continues to strive for better life chances for the children in Chertsey. The school’s strapline of ‘Enlightening minds; changing lives’ is what she lives by and therefore Mental Health plays a core part of everyday decisions and practice at Chertsey High.  \nJoin us on 2 December 2020\, at 4:30pm. \nRegister Now\n  \n 
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/whole-school-mental-health-wellbeing-best-practice-qa-panel/
CATEGORIES:EdBook,Mental Health,Wellbeing
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