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Maximising Your School Budget
2023-01-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join us on Monday 9 January at 4pm – 5pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Maximising your school budget’
In this first of a series of webinars to support school business managers, Annette Southworth offers her experience and skills to give insights into successful budgeting. Annette will talk through the issues and opportunities that are available for schools. Whether you are school leader looking to gain more knowledge of successful budget use or you are a business manager, this webinar is for you.

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Generating Income for Your School
2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00
Join us on Tuesday 21 February at 2pm – 3pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Generating Income for Your School’
In this first of a series of webinars to support school business managers, Annette Southworth offers her experience and skills to give insights into successful budgeting. Annette will talk through the issues and opportunities that are available for schools. Whether you are school leader looking to gain more knowledge of successful budget use or you are a business manager, this webinar is for you.

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Progressive Masculinity
2024-07-10 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on Wednesday 10 July at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Progressive Masculinity’
What are the aims of this webinar?
In 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”.
What will you take from this session?
You 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.
Who is the presenter?
Mike 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.
Over 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’.

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A Guide to Learning Support & Teaching Assistant Wellbeing
2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for an insightful webinar on December 12th from 4 – 5pm presented by Lynn How, a renowned expert in the field of Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO). With a vast network of around 10,000 SENCOs through her popular ‘Sweary SENCO Group’ on Facebook, Lynn brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this session.
Lynn is a prolific content creator, having published numerous blogs, produced a variety of YouTube guides, and authored several books. Her dedication to supporting learning assistants and teaching staff is unparalleled.
In this webinar, Lynn will delve into the crucial aspects of wellbeing for learning support and teaching assistants. Attendees will gain valuable insights into:
Effective strategies for maintaining mental and emotional health
Practical tips for managing workload and stress
Techniques for fostering a supportive and positive work environment
Resources and tools to enhance personal and professional wellbeing
This session is designed to empower learning support and teaching assistants with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in the SENCO community.
Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards enhancing your wellbeing and professional growth.

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