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SUMMARY:How can you become a teacher?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 9 May at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘How can you become a teacher?’\nOur presenters are Karen Duffy (Principal Lecturer) & Louise Quinn (Senior Lecturer) from Manchester Met University. If you have ever considered teaching as a career but have not been sure whether it is right for you or what route to take then this is the webinar for you. \nWe often have our candidates asking us for advice in this area and so this webinar provides the ideal opportunity to find out more. Here is a bit more about our presenters: \nKaren Duffy \nI worked as a successful Head of Psychology and Social Science for 15 years before coming to lecture in Psychology and Social Science PGCE at MMU. I have worked as a Team leader for AQA Psychology A level examinations since 1994.  I am currently the Chair of the British Psychological Society (SCOPTE branch) dealing with issues in preteriary Psychology. I am the HEI representative for the new A level specification changes from 2015. I engage in training A level Psychology teachers both nationally and internationally.    \nLouise Quinn \nI am the PGCE subject co-ordinator for Psychology and Social Science at Brooks Campus –  Manchester. I teach on the PGCE Secondary programme. In addition to my teaching responsibilities I am the Secondary Admissions Tutor. \nPrior to joining the Faculty of Education at MMU\, I worked for 7 years in secondary schools teaching Sociology\,  Psychology and Health and Social Care\, Headed a Sociology department and was a PSHE corodinater.  In September 2008 I joined MMU on a permanent basis. \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/how-can-you-become-a-teacher/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230417T074337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T074337Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230502T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230313T102831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T102831Z
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SUMMARY:Autism - Masking and anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 2 May at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Autism – Masking and anxiety’\nOur presenter is Nicola Musgrove\, an experienced practitioner of children with SEND and also a parent of two children with autism. Nicola is a passionate advocate of children with SEND and has spent a great deal of time studying towards effective teaching and learning in this area.  \nTo that end\, Nicola has a unique insight into the masking children with autisms may display and the anxiety that this can cause. It can be difficult to spot which makes having an understanding of this area crucial to work effectively with students with autism.  \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/autism-masking-and-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:SEND,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230313T102523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T102523Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Use of Teaching/Support Assistants
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 24 April at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Effective use of teaching/support assistants’\nTeaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants are an invaluable support for the learning of children in the classroom. The EEF research suggests that when used effectively they can have a significant impact on the learning of students. However\, too often their support is not used as effectively as it might be. In this webinar\, you will hear about the research and practical strategies that can be employed.  \nOur presenter is Nicola Musgrove\, an experienced practitioner of children with SEND and also a parent of two children with autism. Nicola is a passionate advocate of children with SEND and has spent a great deal of time studying towards effective teaching and learning in this area.  \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/effective-use-of-teaching-support-assistants/
CATEGORIES:SEND,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230313T102126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T074950Z
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SUMMARY:Creating An Inclusive Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 17 April at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Creating an inclusive classroom’\nThere are some many varying needs throughout a classroom. Creating a classroom that is inclusive for all students gives you the best chance of meeting the needs of each child. When children or older students have their needs met\, you will find learning\, behaviour and general classroom environment will all improve.  \nOur presenter is Nicola Musgrove\, an experienced practitioner of children with SEND and also a parent of two children with autism. Nicola is a passionate advocate of children with SEND and has spent a great deal of time studying towards effective teaching and learning in this area.  \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/creating-an-inclusive-classroom/
CATEGORIES:SEND,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230313T113935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T115913Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Opogo School Business Manager Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 23 March at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Introduction to the Opogo School Business Manager Course’\nThis webinar is for school business managers who already work with Opogo or would like to undertake this free School Business Manager course. There will be an outline of the course from the facilitator\, Annette Southworth & an opportunity to ask questions. \nAnnette is an experience school business manager who has worked in a variety of schools and across large school trusts. She is a national speaker in areas such as maximising budgets\, procurement\, health & safety and other key areas of school business management.  \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/introduction-to-the-opogo-school-business-manager-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230127T130654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T130931Z
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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:20230307T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230123T084000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T081912Z
UID:11227-1678210200-1678213800@community.opogo.com
SUMMARY:Understanding the Role of the School Business Manager
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 7 March at 5.30pm – 6.30 pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Understanding the Role of the School Business Manager’\nIn this series of webinars to support school business managers\, Annette Southworth offers her experience and skills to give insights into the role of a school business manager. Annette will talk through the key aspects of the role for leaders to understand. 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. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/understanding-the-role-of-the-school-business-manager/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230224T070307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T070307Z
UID:11366-1677520800-1677524400@community.opogo.com
SUMMARY:Making use of assessment to support children with SEND
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 27 February at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Making use of assessment to support children with SEND’\nUsing documents such as an EHCP can be complex and challenging. In this webinar we will explore the ways you can use assessment to make best use of the guidance given in SEND documents. Assessments can include visual\, audio and written forms of communication. We will explore how these assessments can be interpreted and then utilised to support you planning for children with SEND.  \nOur presenter is Nicola Musgrove\, an experienced practitioner of children with SEND and also a parent of two children with autism. Nicola is a passionate advocate of children with SEND and has spent a great deal of time studying towards effective teaching and learning in this area.  \n\n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/making-use-of-assessment-to-support-children-with-send/
CATEGORIES:SEND,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230123T083035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T100809Z
UID:11225-1676988000-1676991600@community.opogo.com
SUMMARY:Generating Income for Your School
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 21 February at 2pm – 3pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Generating Income for Your School’\nIn 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. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/generating-income-for-your-school/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230123T102742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T081923Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230123T093031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T095101Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the needs of children with SEND in the classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 6 February at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Understanding the needs of children with SEND in the classroom’\nSupporting children with SEND is a key focus for schools and educators. Nicola Musgrove is an experienced educator with a wide knowledge of supporting children with SEND. Join this webinar to broaden your understanding and support the development of your practice. \nNicola Musgrove is a qualified Early Years Practitioner and Further Education Early Years Teacher. She is a parent to two children with a diagnosis of ASD. Nicola is interested in PhD research in Autism provision within mainstream school. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/understanding-the-needs-of-children-with-send-in-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230130T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230123T082332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T102317Z
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SUMMARY:Maximising Your School Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 30 January at 4pm – 5pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Maximising your school budget’\nIn 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. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/maximising-your-school-budget-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20230121T072812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T072812Z
UID:11196-1674496800-1674500400@community.opogo.com
SUMMARY:Is working in Alternative Provision for you?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 23 January at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Is working in Alternative Provision for you?’\nAP settings are places that provide education for children who can’t go to a mainstream school. There are many opportunities to work in AP and it can be an incredible experience. James Lowe\, CEO of GroLife and leader of several AP schools\, will talk us through how AP differs from mainstream. The webinar will also increase your knowledge of this sector and help you gain an understanding of this pathway for students.  \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/is-working-in-alternative-provision-for-you/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230109T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20221219T174611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T174704Z
UID:10738-1673280000-1673283600@community.opogo.com
SUMMARY:Maximising Your School Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 9 January at 4pm – 5pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Maximising your school budget’\nIn 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. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/maximising-your-school-budget/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20221125T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T092204Z
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SUMMARY:Autism : A parent/ teacher’s insight
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 5 December at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Autism : A parent/ teacher’s insight’\nAre you an educator\, parent or both who is keen to learn more about support a child or your child with autism? If you are then this is the webinar for you. We will discuss the signs\, symptoms and strategies with qualified SENCO and parent of a child with autism\, Nicola Musgrove. Nicola will share her experience and expertise in a one-off webinar will have a really positive impact on your practice and/or parenting. \nNicola Musgrove is a qualified Early Years Practitioner and Further Education Early Years Teacher. She is a parent to two children with a diagnosis of ASD. Nicola is interested in PhD research in Autism provision within mainstream school. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/autism-a-parent-teachers-insight/
CATEGORIES:SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20221019T061535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T062108Z
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SUMMARY:Working in Catholic Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 14 November at 5.30pm – 6.30pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Working in Catholic Schools’\nIn this webinar\, Mark Dumican\, Headteacher of St Edmund Arrowsmith in Wigan\, will speak to us about what we need to be aware of when working in Catholic schools. While the day to day teaching and learning will be very similar\, there are some preparations you can make\, through increased awareness\, that help you be successful in such a school setting. Whether you are in a Catholic school at the moment\, training to work in one or considering the possibility\, this will be a great opportunity to learn more.  \n  \nAbout Debra Mark Dumican\nMark has been a senior leader in Catholic schools for over 20 years. For nearly 10 years\, he has led St Edmund Arrowsmith to become one of the strongest schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. His experience and servant leadership approach\, is widely shared in Catholic circles. Mark is the lived reality of a set of values which are indicative of Catholic education.  \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/working-in-catholic-schools/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183227
CREATED:20221012T093835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T094526Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Multi-Sensory Needs
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 7 November at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Introduction to Multi-Sensory Needs’\nYou will work with students that have a variety of needs. Some are visible and some are invisible. Often these students are the most vulnerable and the ones who need our help\, as educators\, the most. In this webinar Phil Denton will discuss the variety of needs that can impact upon the learning of children with SEND. A greater awareness of these needs and the ability to adapt teaching and learning approaches can make a real difference to the students you are working with. \n  \nAbout Phil Denton\nPhil Denton is an experienced school leader with many years experience working with children with multi-sensory needs. He will explore nature of these needs and the support that you can offer as teachers to support the needs of these students.  \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/an-introduction-to-multi-sensory-needs/
CATEGORIES:SEND,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Dyslexia
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 10 October at 6pm – 7pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Introduction to Dyslexia’\nMany of the children you teach will live with dyslexia. Some will be aware while others will not have had a diagnosis. The rates of prisoners diagnosed with dyslexia is shocking and a frustrating school experience is often a significant factor in their life choices. We must do more to know more and adapt more to children with dyslexia. This introduction will help you understand more about this topic so that you can adapt your practice to help children who desperately need your support. \n  \nAbout Debra Harris\nDebra Harris is a qualified SENCO with over 20 years’ experience in education. Debra is also a very experienced safeguarding lead with a wide range of experience in many other aspects of education. Debra will explain what dyslexia is and how you can support children who need your support in and out of the classroom. If you need upskilling in this area\, you cannot afford to miss this webinar. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/introduction-to-dyslexia/
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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:20220926T190000
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SUMMARY:Who looks after the supply teachers? Put your oxygen mask on first! - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 26 September at 6pm – 7pm for our second LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Who looks after the supply teachers? Put your oxygen mask on first!’\nLife on supply can feel lonely at times and you may feel that you do not get the same level of support that permanent members of staff receive. You need to make sure you are looking after yourself and as they say during airplane safety announcements\, ‘Put your own oxygen mask on first’. Patrick Ottley-O’Connor is one of the UK’s leading speakers and influencers in the world of self-care in education. \n  \nAbout Patrick Ottley-O’Connor\nA headteacher & CEO for over 20 years\, Patrick describes well-being as being his super power. In this webinar\, Patrick will offer advice and guidance around how you can ensure you look after yourself in while you are temporary roles or if life on supply is your chosen career path. Make sure you tune in and get involved to get your blast of oxygen! \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/who-looks-after-the-supply-teachers-put-your-oxygen-mask-on-first-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Autism webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 12 September at 6pm – 7pm for our first LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Introduction to Autism’.\nIn this webinar Debra Harris will discuss how working with children with autism can be as rewarding as it is challenging\, and how having a basic knowledge can really help with those early interactions when fostering long term relationships with individuals with autism. \n  \nAbout Debra Harris\nDebra Harris is a qualified SENCO with over 20 years’ experience in education. Debra is also a very experienced safeguarding lead with a wide range of experience in many other aspects of education. Her experience of working with many children with autism\, as well as leading several training sessions on this very topic\, will be invaluable as you look to work with children with autism. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/introduction-to-autism-webinar/
CATEGORIES:SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T170000
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:20210119T124000
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Testing – Onboarding Webinar #2
DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar\nOpogo is running a series of onboarding workshops for those registered to become a Covid-19 Tester in primary and secondary schools across London. These workshops will detail the necessary steps to become a Tester and how to work effectively with students and school staff to facilitate the testing process. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nTypes of testing roles and areas we cover\nWhat to expect on the job and in a school setting (demonstration by one of our school-based testers)\nEligibility requirements:\n\nSoft skills\nCertifications\nCompliance\nOnboarding and securing work via the Opogo app\n\n\n\nAbout Covid-19 Testing with Opogo\nThe education sector is under immense pressure with school closures and an uncertain  return date for pupils and staff. What is clear\, when schools do return they will need a huge amount of help to carry out mass Covid-19 testing on pupils on a weekly basis. To become a Covid-19 Rapid tester you are required to complete the NHS Covid-19 National Testing Programme. Training is FREE\, quick and carried out online from the comfort of your own home. Complete training takes just 35min – 2hrs 30min depending on the role. \nYou have been invited to join us on Tuesday 19th January 2021 at 12pm. Please register your attendance below:  \nRegister Now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/covid-19-testing-onboarding-webinar-for-qualified-testers/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210118T124500
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Testing – Onboarding Webinar
DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar\nOpogo is running a series of onboarding workshops for those registered to become a Covid-19 Tester in primary and secondary schools across London. These workshops will detail the necessary steps to become a Tester and how to work effectively with students and school staff to facilitate the testing process. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nTypes of testing roles and areas we cover\nWhat to expect on the job and in a school setting (demonstration by one of our school-based testers)\nEligibility requirements:\n\nSoft skills\nCertifications\nCompliance\nOnboarding and securing work via the Opogo app\n\n\n\nAbout Covid-19 Testing with Opogo\nThe education sector is under immense pressure with school closures and an uncertain  return date for pupils and staff. What is clear\, when schools do return they will need a huge amount of help to carry out mass Covid-19 testing on pupils on a weekly basis. To become a Covid-19 Rapid tester you are required to complete the NHS Covid-19 National Testing Programme. Training is FREE\, quick and carried out online from the comfort of your own home. Complete training takes just 35min – 2hrs 30min depending on the role. \nYou have been invited to join us on Monday 18th January 2021 at 12pm. Please register your attendance below:  \nRegister Now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/covid-19-testing-onboarding-webinar/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210116T160000
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SUMMARY:FREE LTSA Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Course in January 2021
DESCRIPTION:Opogo are working with Lambeth Teaching Schools’ Alliance in collaboration with King’s College London and would like to invite you to attend the FREE Teacher Training for GCSE/A Level Portuguese & Spanish.\nThe Course consists of 5 Sessions starting on January 16th\, 2021. \n\nAll sessions take place on a Saturday via online platform 09.00 – 16.00.\nEach session includes 6hrs teaching time.\nTotal Number of Hours in London: 5 sessions x 6 hours per session = 30 hours\nCourse Cost – The course is FREE for Secondary MFL qualified teachers who are currently teaching or planning to return to Teaching. The Department of Education is funding the course with the support of the LTSA and it is delivered by the MLC.\n\n  \nThis course will help Portuguese and Spanish teachers to develop the delivery of their Teaching and Learning\, providing them with insights and strategies to make lessons more engaging\, productive and relevant for today. \nYou should attend this course if you would like to: \n\nTo obtain a CPD as part of the training course\nFamiliarise yourself with the new GCSE/A level structure\, content and assessment pattern\nFamiliarise yourself with cutting-edge theories and practice in a Second Language\nRefresh and consolidate language competence and skills in Portuguese & Spanish\nReflect on the target language grammatical and lexical structures to be taught as part of the GCSE/A level programme\nTo be taught by experienced tutors in Secondary and HE education\nDesigning materials for online class delivery\, focusing on creating a virtual learning community\n\nPlease click here to book your place. \nIf you have any further questions please contact Raj on 0330 058 6700.
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/free-ltsa-modern-foreign-languages-mfl-course-in-january-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201209T203000
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SUMMARY:HeadsUp4HTs #Hopes4Ed #2: Young People Thrive in Life\, Not Just in Exams
DESCRIPTION:Join the HeadsUp4HTs community to discuss issues around the future of education. This event will focus upon our #Hopes4Ed #02\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nHeadsUp4HTs invite you to join us in discussing the #NewNormal and a vision for a better Education. \nThis event will focus upon our #Hopes4Ed theme #02: \nAll young people are set up to thrive in life\, not exams: Renew the curriculum in line with the OECD 2030 Learning Framework\, which focuses on agency and the attitudes\, knowledge and skills that learners need to fulfil their potential and contribute to the well-being of their communities and the planet \nWith the 2021 exams on many Headteachers minds now is the time to discuss the relevance and impact of testing our young people. \nWe will continue to focus our HeadsUp4HTs discussions for this event around 3 key points: \n– a conversation about how our education system can prepare children for life\, not just exams \n– a conversation about where and how learning takes place – as well as who is involved in it \n– a conversation about the need to tackle inequalities outside\, as well as inside\, the classroom. \nWe will refer to The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Learning Framework\, and determine what we can understand and learn from this in order to shape a better future for education. \nWe will challenge you to create actionable change using our #Hopes4EdPledge and opportunities to write HeadsUp ThinkPieces of your intentions. \nLet’s re-imagine and shape the conversation to collectively find the best way forward! \nJoin us on Zoom on 9th December at 7:00pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to you after registering for the event. \nRegister here
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/headsup4hts-hopes4ed-2-young-people-thrive-in-life-not-just-in-exams/
CATEGORIES:EdBook,Leadership,New Normal
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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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SUMMARY:#Hopes4Ed Theme #01: A New Public Conversation About Education
DESCRIPTION:HeadsUp4HTs invites you to discuss the first in the #HeadsUp4HTs #Hopes4Ed series: a 10 part events series focusing around 10 aspirational conversations for a better Education. \nAbout this Free Event\nHeadsUp4HTs invite you to join us in discussing the #NewNormalEdBook and a vision for a better Education. \nThis event will focus upon our #Hopes4Ed theme #01: There is a new public conversation about education: Launch a commission on the future of education and learning in England that unites the needs and ambitions of learners\, educators\, employers\, and parents. \nTo tackle the challenges of the future\, we need to design education systems with a broader set of outcomes that support ‘whole child’ development and help young people develop the capability to thrive through change and become agents of change themselves. \nThe HeadsUp4HTs community are dedicated to this! Now is the time to discuss what the future of education should look like and what needs to change in order to make this happen. \nBig Change have recently published a report in collaboration with IPPR detailing how Covid-19 has disrupted learning in an unprecedented way\, and how we might rethink educational priorities to build back better. This means preparing children for life\, not just exams & tackling inequalities outside\, as well as inside\, the classroom. \nHave a read here: https://www.ippr.org/research/publications/the-new-normal \nWe will focus our HeadsUp4HTs discussions for this event around 3 key points: \n\na conversation about how our education system can prepare children for life\, not just exams\na conversation about where and how learning takes place – as well as who is involved in it\na conversation about the need to tackle inequalities outside\, as well as inside\, the classroom.\n\nLet’s re-imagine and shape the conversation to collectively find the best way forward! \nJoin us on Zoom on 25th November at 7:00pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to you after registering for the event. \nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/hopes4ed-theme-01-a-new-public-conversation-about-education/
CATEGORIES:EdBook,Leadership,New Normal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T170000
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SUMMARY:Routes Into Teaching
DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar\nAmy Lesik of LTSA presents an information event to explain the different routes into teaching\, teaching in London\, fees and finance\, course eligibility\, and how to make a successful application for the differing programmes. \nWe will look at both the national picture and also discuss the programmes we offer in the inner London borough of Lambeth through our lead training schools Wyvil Primary and Lilian Baylis Technology School. \nYou should attend this webinar if: \n\nRoutes into teaching\nWhy teach in London?\nEligibility\nFees and Finance\nApplying to teach\n\nAbout Amy Lesik\nAmy Lesik has co-ordinated initial teacher training across 30 primary and secondary schools in central London since 2014\, working in partnership with three universities. She is based at School Direct lead school Wyvil Primary School and also works closely with SD lead Secondary Lilian Baylis Technology School. \nJoin us on 23rd November at 4pm. \nRegister Now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/routes-into-teaching/
CATEGORIES:New Normal,Teacher Training,Webinar
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