An opportunity to share information, prompt ideas and keep yourself – and your board – up to date.  The content changes every term to reflect the issues you and your board are likely to be dealing with currently and will support your agenda planning for the remainder of this term.  An essential session for all clerks to share questions and solutions.

Managing complaints with confidence. This programme is aimed at leadership teams, governors or staff involved in the management of complaints to provide them with a complete guide to manage their parental complaints.

There are 2 sessions which include best practice pointers and real-life case studies to test skills and understanding. The associated handout booklets provide additional guidance and model documentation for you to adopt and use in your individual settings. There is an opportunity at the end of each session to address any specific questions you may have (in the group or confidentially).

Maximum number of delegates = 20.

A short briefing session 60-90 minutes in length for all governors in all settings to update them on the latest developments within education and governance.

This is a mandatory training course for staff new to the role of EVC in schools. This DfE approved course covers the management checks and procedures for visits required by the DfE and the local authority/employer.  This course is also recommended for those that are new to the role of Head.

Every school should have a named Educational Visits Co-ordinator who is trained and remains up to date.

Drawing on the information shared through EYFS reform updates, this conference will explore the wonderful opportunities available to early years children to support their understanding and development. 

Through expert keynote speakers, including Julian Grenier, and a range of complimenting workshops, practitioners will be given the time to reflect on their practice, share and learn new ideas and feel reinvigorated with fresh strategies to take back to their setting.