Training timetable 2026-2027
Below, please find our timetable of events. For further information on these courses, click the collapsible boxes underneath.
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Term 1: Tue 1st Sept - Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
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Dealing with Loss - Build Happy LEGO® Hub (see linked flyer for booking process) |
02/09/2026 |
1-4pm |
F2F |
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Digital Harm (Deflect and Protect) |
22/09/2026 |
3.30-5pm |
TEAMS |
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Dealing with Loss - Build Happy LEGO® Hub (see linked flyer for booking process) |
25/09/2026 |
9.30am-12.30pm |
F2F |
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Preparation for Post 16 Transition |
01/10/2026 |
1-4pm |
F2F |
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A trauma informed approach to understanding and supporting children and young people experiencing ongoing anxiety (Innovating Minds) |
06/10/2026 |
3.30-5pm |
TEAMS |
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Five to Thrive: An Overview for Designated Teachers (KCA) |
15/10/2026 |
9.30am-3pm |
F2F |
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Dealing with Loss - Build Happy LEGO® Hub (see linked flyer for booking process) |
15/10/2026 |
2-5pm |
F2F |
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Dealing with Loss - Build Happy LEGO® Hub (see linked flyer for booking process) |
22/10/2026 |
2-5pm |
F2F |
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Term 2: Mon 2 Nov - Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
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Best practice when supporting CIC with attendance – Training for school leaders (EPS) |
10/11/2026 |
3.30-5pm |
TEAMS |
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Dealing with Loss - Build Happy LEGO® Hub (see linked flyer for booking process) |
12/11/2026 |
1-4pm |
F2F |
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Cyber Protect and Young People (Gloucestershire Police) |
17/11/2026 |
3.30-4.45pm |
TEAMS |
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Dealing with Loss - Build Happy LEGO® Hub (see linked flyer for booking process) |
03/12/2026 |
9.30am-12.30pm |
F2F |
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Term 3: Mon 4 Jan - Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
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Gaming and gambling harm prevention training (YGAM) 1 of 2 - compulsory to attend both (there is a different way to register for this - please see link in poster) |
12/01/2027 |
3.30-4.30pm |
TEAMS |
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Five to Thrive: Supporting Attendance (to attend this session, you need to have attended the session on the 15th October) (KCA) |
19/01/2027 |
9.30am-3pm |
F2F |
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Gaming and gambling harm prevention training (YGAM) 2 of 2 - compulsory to attend both (see linked flyer for booking process) |
26/01/2027 |
3.30-4.30pm |
TEAMS |
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Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Vulnerable Children (Flourish) |
04/02/2027 |
3.30-5.30pm |
TEAMS |
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School-based approaches to strengthening belonging for children at risk of exploitation and adverse influences (EPS) |
25/02/2027 |
3.30-5.30pm |
TEAMS |
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Term 4: Mon 22 Feb - Thurs 25 Mar 2027 |
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AI and Young People - Gloucestershire Police |
11/03/2027 |
3.30-4.45pm |
TEAMS |
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Five To Thrive: Year 11 to Post-16 Transitions (to attend this session, you need to have attended the session on the 15th October) (KCA) |
18/03/2027 |
9.30am-3pm |
F2F |
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Supporting successful reunification: practice approaches to strengthen family outcomes and school attendance (EPS) |
27/04/2027 |
3.30-5pm |
TEAMS |
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Term 5: Mon 12 April - Fri 28 May 2027 |
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Violence against women and girls - Gloucestershire Police |
06/05/2027 |
3.30-4.45pm |
TEAMS |
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Five To Thrive: Supporting Transitions (to attend this session, you need to have attended the session on the 15th October) (KCA) |
19/05/2027 |
9.30am-3pm |
F2F |
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Term 6: Mon 7 June - Wed 21 July 2027 |
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Understanding Gangs and Child Criminal Exploitation (Flourish) |
15/06/2027 |
3.30-5pm |
TEAMS |
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Supporting Vulnerable Children and Young People to Manage Impulsive Behaviour (Keith Bates) |
08/07/2027 |
9.30am-3pm |
F2F |
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
This session provides an unvarnished, grounded look at the reality of the digital landscape young people navigate daily.
Designed for professionals, it utilizes an informative, narrative-driven approach to connect the dots between digital environments and real-world consequences, breaking down the mechanics of modern
digital risks and the algorithms driving them.
Crucially, this training moves past sanitized overviews to unpack the exact circumstances and offline factors that make vulnerable young people uniquely susceptible to digital exploitation.
Core Topics Explored:
• Youth Internet Usage: How young people interact with digital spaces.
• Pornography & Misogyny: The impact of normalized explicit content and toxic narratives, with particular emphasis to VAWG and Onlyfans.
• Grooming Dynamics: Evolving tactics used to exploit youth online.
• Gaming Communities: Hidden risks and online exploitation found in gaming platforms.
• Platform Deep Dives: Practical breakdowns of the specific apps and algorithms dominating screen time.
Attendees will leave with a clear, understanding of current digital threats and the contextual awareness needed to safeguard young people effectively in 2026.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head.
Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This session provides an unvarnished, grounded look at the reality of the digital landscape young people navigate daily.
Designed for professionals, it utilizes an informative, narrative-driven approach to connect the dots between digital environments and real-world consequences, breaking down the mechanics of modern
digital risks and the algorithms driving them.
Crucially, this training moves past sanitized overviews to unpack the exact circumstances and offline factors that make vulnerable young people uniquely susceptible to digital exploitation.
Core Topics Explored:
• Youth Internet Usage: How young people interact with digital spaces.
• Pornography & Misogyny: The impact of normalized explicit content and toxic narratives, with particular emphasis to VAWG and Onlyfans.
• Grooming Dynamics: Evolving tactics used to exploit youth online.
• Gaming Communities: Hidden risks and online exploitation found in gaming platforms.
• Platform Deep Dives: Practical breakdowns of the specific apps and algorithms dominating screen time.
Attendees will leave with a clear, understanding of current digital threats and the contextual awareness needed to safeguard young people effectively in 2026.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head.
Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
This event, targeted at secondary school staff, foster carers and social workers, will look at different options available to young people who are preparing for Post 16.
There will be a variety of professional bodies in attendance.
After the initial welcome, the afternoon will be delivered in a workshop format so that attendees can choose which 3 presentations they wish to join.
Professional bodies in attendance include:
- NHS
- Gloucestershire College
- Employment and Skills Hub
- Apprenticeship
- PFA
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This event, targeted at secondary school staff, foster carers and social workers, will look at different options available to young people who are preparing for Post 16.
There will be a variety of professional bodies in attendance.
After the initial welcome, the afternoon will be delivered in a workshop format so that attendees can choose which 3 presentations they wish to join.
Professional bodies in attendance include:
- NHS
- Gloucestershire College
- Employment and Skills Hub
- Apprenticeship
- PFA
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Anxiety is one of the most common barriers to learning, attendance, and wellbeing. For some students, traumatic experiences significantly shape how anxiety shows up in them and their life.
This webinar equips frontline practitioners with a trauma‑informed framework for recognising signs of anxiety, interpreting behaviour through a trauma lens, and responding in ways that offer experiences and feelings of safety.
You’ll learn practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, support regulation, and build relational safety - helping anxious students reconnect, feel seen, understood, and supported.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Anxiety is one of the most common barriers to learning, attendance, and wellbeing. For some students, traumatic experiences significantly shape how anxiety shows up in them and their life.
This webinar equips frontline practitioners with a trauma‑informed framework for recognising signs of anxiety, interpreting behaviour through a trauma lens, and responding in ways that offer experiences and feelings of safety.
You’ll learn practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, support regulation, and build relational safety - helping anxious students reconnect, feel seen, understood, and supported.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Grounded in KCA’s trauma-informed and relational approach, this training enables participants to connect theory to daily practice in a meaningful and accessible way. This training looks at Five to Thrive through the lens of the role of designated teacher.
The session develops a foundational understanding of how the human brain responds to stress. Participants explore the neurobiology of stress, focusing on how unregulated stress impacts brain development, impairs regulation, and can lead to trauma. We will then look at the importance of attachment knowledge and understanding and how we can nurture and repair attachments. This training highlights how stress, trauma and attachment affects behaviour, relationships and learning. Participants reflect and develop their understanding through reflection and discussion opportunities.
Participants will be introduced to the Five to Thrive model as a way to co-regulate with individuals who are, in the moment, unable to self-regulate. We look at the five steps of Five to Thrive and we will deepen our understanding of how these five key activities support emotional regulation, attachment, and recovery from trauma.
This training will include the activity Seven Small Things That Make a Big Difference, which applies the science and understanding to seven direct applications to practice. This activity support the application to universal, whole group and whole setting practice as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the community.
Key Aims
- Neuroscience of Stress, Trauma and Relational Practice
- To understand Five To Thrive as a model and framework for co-regulation
- To be equipped with practical tools using ‘7 small things that make a big difference’
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Grounded in KCA’s trauma-informed and relational approach, this training enables participants to connect theory to daily practice in a meaningful and accessible way. This training looks at Five to Thrive through the lens of the role of designated teacher.
The session develops a foundational understanding of how the human brain responds to stress. Participants explore the neurobiology of stress, focusing on how unregulated stress impacts brain development, impairs regulation, and can lead to trauma. We will then look at the importance of attachment knowledge and understanding and how we can nurture and repair attachments. This training highlights how stress, trauma and attachment affects behaviour, relationships and learning. Participants reflect and develop their understanding through reflection and discussion opportunities.
Participants will be introduced to the Five to Thrive model as a way to co-regulate with individuals who are, in the moment, unable to self-regulate. We look at the five steps of Five to Thrive and we will deepen our understanding of how these five key activities support emotional regulation, attachment, and recovery from trauma.
This training will include the activity Seven Small Things That Make a Big Difference, which applies the science and understanding to seven direct applications to practice. This activity support the application to universal, whole group and whole setting practice as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the community.
Key Aims
- Neuroscience of Stress, Trauma and Relational Practice
- To understand Five To Thrive as a model and framework for co-regulation
- To be equipped with practical tools using ‘7 small things that make a big difference’
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
By the end of this session, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of the specific barriers impacting school attendance for Children in Care (CIC) and the role of the school leadership team in addressing these. Participants will explore how relational, trauma-informed approaches and strong multi-agency working can improve attendance outcomes, and gain practical strategies to embed a consistent, supportive whole-school approach.
At the end of this course, participants will:
•Understand barriers to attendance for CIC
•Explore the role of the leadership team in supporting CIC attendance
•Strengthen relational and trauma-informed practices in the school
•Develop effective multi-agency working
•Support implementation and embed whole-school approaches to attendance
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
By the end of this session, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of the specific barriers impacting school attendance for Children in Care (CIC) and the role of the school leadership team in addressing these. Participants will explore how relational, trauma-informed approaches and strong multi-agency working can improve attendance outcomes, and gain practical strategies to embed a consistent, supportive whole-school approach.
At the end of this course, participants will:
•Understand barriers to attendance for CIC
•Explore the role of the leadership team in supporting CIC attendance
•Strengthen relational and trauma-informed practices in the school
•Develop effective multi-agency working
•Support implementation and embed whole-school approaches to attendance
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
This Cyber Protect session provides practical online safety guidance for those working with children and young people. It explores how young people use the internet, apps, social media, and online gaming, highlighting both benefits and risks.
The presentation covers key online harms including cyberbullying, online grooming, sexting, and sextortion. It explains warning signs, impacts, and how to respond, with clear advice on prevention, reporting, and support. The session builds confidence in having effective conversations and supporting young people to stay safe online.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This Cyber Protect session provides practical online safety guidance for those working with children and young people. It explores how young people use the internet, apps, social media, and online gaming, highlighting both benefits and risks.
The presentation covers key online harms including cyberbullying, online grooming, sexting, and sextortion. It explains warning signs, impacts, and how to respond, with clear advice on prevention, reporting, and support. The session builds confidence in having effective conversations and supporting young people to stay safe online.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEGO HUBS
Upcoming Fully-Funded Training Course:
Dealing with Loss
Presented by Alyson Thomsen and Kelly Green 'We are a partnership dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people through the medium of LEGO® bricks.’ This resource is designed for children and young people whose familiar life has been disrupted through experiences such as parental separation, bereavement, imprisonment, gender transition of a parent/carer, work commitments, injury, or other significant changes, that has left the child struggling.
For more information, visit www.build-happy.co.uk
No specialist LEGO® sets are required. Suitable for Primary, SEND settings & lower KS3.
Please note:
• Each school with CIC on their register, may send
up to 2 staff members.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Non-attendance, or less than 48 hours' notice of
cancellation, will incur a cost of £100 per
delegate
Facilitated by YGAM
Engaging, evidence based training that enables you to identify early warning signs of harm, and offers practical strategies for support.
What you’ll learn:
• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives.
• The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics.
• Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm.
• Supporting young people through effective conversations.
• Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Facilitated by YGAM
Engaging, evidence based training that enables you to identify early warning signs of harm, and offers practical strategies for support.
What you’ll learn:
• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives.
• The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics.
• Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm.
• Supporting young people through effective conversations.
• Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
The session develops an understanding of connected versus disconnected children and young people. Participants explore the three core human needs and how when these needs are not met, it leads to disconnection.
Disconnection is the basis of challenges that children and young people have with attending education settings. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect and develop their understanding of this through group discussion activities.
The Five to Thrive model will be demonstrated as a way to support young people to co-regulate who are disconnected from education settings and/or find it challenging to attend through developing connected relationships.
We also discuss how sharing this model, approach and framework with parents and carers can support and nurture.
This training will include an activity that looks at the three core human needs and what we can do as education settings to meet those needs for individuals who are more vulnerable to disconnection. This activity will develop your own practice and allow you to produce an action plan that can be used for both targeted work with a child or young person held in mind as well as at the universal level.
Key Aims
- An introduction to disconnection and connection in relation to attendance
- To look at the three core human needs
- To look at practical examples that will support attendance for individuals and whole communities
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
The session develops an understanding of connected versus disconnected children and young people. Participants explore the three core human needs and how when these needs are not met, it leads to disconnection.
Disconnection is the basis of challenges that children and young people have with attending education settings. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect and develop their understanding of this through group discussion activities.
The Five to Thrive model will be demonstrated as a way to support young people to co-regulate who are disconnected from education settings and/or find it challenging to attend through developing connected relationships.
We also discuss how sharing this model, approach and framework with parents and carers can support and nurture.
This training will include an activity that looks at the three core human needs and what we can do as education settings to meet those needs for individuals who are more vulnerable to disconnection. This activity will develop your own practice and allow you to produce an action plan that can be used for both targeted work with a child or young person held in mind as well as at the universal level.
Key Aims
- An introduction to disconnection and connection in relation to attendance
- To look at the three core human needs
- To look at practical examples that will support attendance for individuals and whole communities
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Facilitated by YGAM
Engaging, evidence based training that enables you to identify early warning signs of harm, and offers practical strategies for support.
What you’ll learn:
• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives.
• The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics.
• Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm.
• Supporting young people through effective conversations.
• Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Facilitated by YGAM
Engaging, evidence based training that enables you to identify early warning signs of harm, and offers practical strategies for support.
What you’ll learn:
• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives.
• The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics.
• Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm.
• Supporting young people through effective conversations.
• Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
1 in 10 children and young people experience mental health problems in the UK. We have an important role to play in supporting children and young people to be mentally healthy and recognise the signs that can aid early intervention and support.
In this webinar, we will enable learners to gain the necessary knowledge to understand mental health and identify signs and symptoms.
- What is mental health and what influences it?
- Warning signs.
- How to start conversations about mental health.
- Practical strategies including how to respond to crisis.
- Promoting resilience for looked after children to help support their mental health needs.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
1 in 10 children and young people experience mental health problems in the UK. We have an important role to play in supporting children and young people to be mentally healthy and recognise the signs that can aid early intervention and support.
In this webinar, we will enable learners to gain the necessary knowledge to understand mental health and identify signs and symptoms.
- What is mental health and what influences it?
- Warning signs.
- How to start conversations about mental health.
- Practical strategies including how to respond to crisis.
- Promoting resilience for looked after children to help support their mental health needs.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
By the end of this session, attendees will understand the importance of belonging as a protective factor for children at risk of exploitation and adverse influences. Participants will explore how schools can foster connection, inclusion, and identity, and will gain practical approaches to enhancing engagement and reducing vulnerability through everyday school practice.
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand links between belonging and vulnerability
- Recognise risk factors for exploitation and adverse influences
- Explore relational and inclusive school practices
- Strengthen protective factors through school community and systems
- Develop practical strategies to enhance belonging
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
By the end of this session, attendees will understand the importance of belonging as a protective factor for children at risk of exploitation and adverse influences. Participants will explore how schools can foster connection, inclusion, and identity, and will gain practical approaches to enhancing engagement and reducing vulnerability through everyday school practice.
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand links between belonging and vulnerability
- Recognise risk factors for exploitation and adverse influences
- Explore relational and inclusive school practices
- Strengthen protective factors through school community and systems
- Develop practical strategies to enhance belonging
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This Cyber Protect presentation explores artificial intelligence (AI) from an online safety perspective, focusing on the risks, challenges, and ways it can be misused. It explains what AI is, how it is commonly encountered online, and why understanding its impact is important in safeguarding contexts.
The session highlights key dangers including misinformation and deepfakes, AI‑generated images and content, online impersonation, privacy risks, and how AI tools can be misused to enable grooming, harassment, exploitation, and deception. It also addresses the limitations of AI and the importance of critical thinking when engaging with AI‑driven platforms.
Practical advice is provided on recognising misuse, reducing risk, promoting safer online behaviours, and knowing when and how to report concerns. The presentation aims to build confidence in understanding AI and supporting online safety in an increasingly AI‑driven digital world.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This Cyber Protect presentation explores artificial intelligence (AI) from an online safety perspective, focusing on the risks, challenges, and ways it can be misused. It explains what AI is, how it is commonly encountered online, and why understanding its impact is important in safeguarding contexts.
The session highlights key dangers including misinformation and deepfakes, AI‑generated images and content, online impersonation, privacy risks, and how AI tools can be misused to enable grooming, harassment, exploitation, and deception. It also addresses the limitations of AI and the importance of critical thinking when engaging with AI‑driven platforms.
Practical advice is provided on recognising misuse, reducing risk, promoting safer online behaviours, and knowing when and how to report concerns. The presentation aims to build confidence in understanding AI and supporting online safety in an increasingly AI‑driven digital world.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This course looks at the different transitions that young people from Year 11 to adulthood may be impacted by and how change, transition and uncertainty can negatively impact on young people’s brains and nervous systems.
We think about the challenges that come with the lead-up to Post 16. The course will support participants in thinking about opportunities and understanding as well as the potential impact on self-esteem and confidence when choices made are not successful and what we can do to support young people before, during and after this challenging time.
Time is given to delve into a better understanding of adolescent brain changes that impact on resilience, behaviour and how young people respond to adult interaction, guidance and support. We look at what that means for young people in both individual and group scenarios. We also highlight the challenges that can occur to connected relationships during adolescence and what we can all do to maintain positive connected relationships throughout this time.
Practical examples of what we can do to support young people through those changes and transitions at this stage of their development are investigated.
This training will include an activity that forms the basis of a transition planning document that practitioners, as well as other members of the team around a young person, can use to plan and support young people throughout this transition.
Key Aims
- To reflect upon the transitions that happen from Year 11 to adulthood and the impact that may have on young people
- To understand adolescent brain changes
- To gain some practical examples and planning tools to support young people through transitions from Year 11 to adulthood
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This course looks at the different transitions that young people from Year 11 to adulthood may be impacted by and how change, transition and uncertainty can negatively impact on young people’s brains and nervous systems.
We think about the challenges that come with the lead-up to Post 16. The course will support participants in thinking about opportunities and understanding as well as the potential impact on self-esteem and confidence when choices made are not successful and what we can do to support young people before, during and after this challenging time.
Time is given to delve into a better understanding of adolescent brain changes that impact on resilience, behaviour and how young people respond to adult interaction, guidance and support. We look at what that means for young people in both individual and group scenarios. We also highlight the challenges that can occur to connected relationships during adolescence and what we can all do to maintain positive connected relationships throughout this time.
Practical examples of what we can do to support young people through those changes and transitions at this stage of their development are investigated.
This training will include an activity that forms the basis of a transition planning document that practitioners, as well as other members of the team around a young person, can use to plan and support young people throughout this transition.
Key Aims
- To reflect upon the transitions that happen from Year 11 to adulthood and the impact that may have on young people
- To understand adolescent brain changes
- To gain some practical examples and planning tools to support young people through transitions from Year 11 to adulthood
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
By the end of this session, attendees will develop an understanding of the complexities of reunification and its impact on children’s emotional wellbeing and school attendance. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies to support successful transitions home, strengthen family functioning, and promote consistent school engagement.
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the challenges of reunification
- Explore factors that influence successful outcomes for CYP who have experienced reunification
- Strengthen ways supporting professionals can help families through the processes and help for managing transitions
- The importance of promoting attendance during periods of change
- Recognise impact of collaborative multi-agency practices
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
By the end of this session, attendees will develop an understanding of the complexities of reunification and its impact on children’s emotional wellbeing and school attendance. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies to support successful transitions home, strengthen family functioning, and promote consistent school engagement.
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the challenges of reunification
- Explore factors that influence successful outcomes for CYP who have experienced reunification
- Strengthen ways supporting professionals can help families through the processes and help for managing transitions
- The importance of promoting attendance during periods of change
- Recognise impact of collaborative multi-agency practices
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This Cyber Protect presentation focuses on the safety risks linked to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in online spaces and the growing threat of technology‑facilitated abuse. It explores how social media, messaging apps, online platforms, and gaming environments can be misused to enable harassment, coercive control, stalking, and exploitation.
The session covers key issues including online harassment, image‑based abuse, sextortion, cyberstalking, and online grooming. It highlights warning signs, the potential impact on victims, and practical steps to prevent harm and support those affected.
Clear guidance is provided on safeguarding, reporting concerns and accessing support. The presentation aims to build confidence in recognising tech‑facilitated abuse, challenging harmful behaviours, and promoting safer online environments.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This Cyber Protect presentation focuses on the safety risks linked to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in online spaces and the growing threat of technology‑facilitated abuse. It explores how social media, messaging apps, online platforms, and gaming environments can be misused to enable harassment, coercive control, stalking, and exploitation.
The session covers key issues including online harassment, image‑based abuse, sextortion, cyberstalking, and online grooming. It highlights warning signs, the potential impact on victims, and practical steps to prevent harm and support those affected.
Clear guidance is provided on safeguarding, reporting concerns and accessing support. The presentation aims to build confidence in recognising tech‑facilitated abuse, challenging harmful behaviours, and promoting safer online environments.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This course enables participants to reflect on their experiences of transition and change and how we support vulnerable children and young people through transition.
We will look at what works to reduce overwhelm and stress, and what can cause it to be more challenging. We will also look at different types of transitions that children and young people may face and identify those children and young people who are more vulnerable to stress during this time.
Participants will benefit from deeper content around attachment, trauma, relationships and transitions, delving into factors affecting resilience and vulnerability. Both the negative and positive impacts of transition on both the brain and the nervous system will be explored.
Using the Five to Thrive approach as a way to support children and young people who are dysregulated, we will investigate how to support our vulnerable learners through change and transition, enabling them to develop new connected relationships and feel safely held through this challenging time.
Different examples of transitions will be discussed as well as practical support ideas and what buffers against the potential negative impacts of those transitions.
Key Aims
- To reflect on the impact of transitions and changes especially on vulnerable individuals
- To look at Five to Thrive and how it can be used to support transition
- To look at examples of transitions and practical examples of how we can support others through them
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
This course enables participants to reflect on their experiences of transition and change and how we support vulnerable children and young people through transition.
We will look at what works to reduce overwhelm and stress, and what can cause it to be more challenging. We will also look at different types of transitions that children and young people may face and identify those children and young people who are more vulnerable to stress during this time.
Participants will benefit from deeper content around attachment, trauma, relationships and transitions, delving into factors affecting resilience and vulnerability. Both the negative and positive impacts of transition on both the brain and the nervous system will be explored.
Using the Five to Thrive approach as a way to support children and young people who are dysregulated, we will investigate how to support our vulnerable learners through change and transition, enabling them to develop new connected relationships and feel safely held through this challenging time.
Different examples of transitions will be discussed as well as practical support ideas and what buffers against the potential negative impacts of those transitions.
Key Aims
- To reflect on the impact of transitions and changes especially on vulnerable individuals
- To look at Five to Thrive and how it can be used to support transition
- To look at examples of transitions and practical examples of how we can support others through them
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
In this course, we will cover why young people may become involved, how to recognise the signs, and how to have supportive conversations that keep them safe.
Despite reports of a rise in youth knife crime, particularly in major UK cities, the vast majority of young people in the UK are not involved with gangs, knives and guns and probably never will be.
However, whilst they might never have real life experience of gangs and gang life, most young people will have views and opinions based on things they have seen and heard growing up.
Social media, music videos, gaming and ‘gangster’ movies along with the opinions of family and friends, all influence choices made, both positive and negative.
This webinar will cover:
- Identification: Recognise the early "push and pull" factors of gang recruitment and the specific indicators of CCE, including "County Lines" involvement.
- The Grooming Process: Understand the sophisticated grooming techniques used to exploit vulnerable students and how this differs from peer-on-peer grouping.
- Safeguarding & Law: Navigate the legal framework surrounding CCE, including the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and the impact of "Joint Enterprise."
- Language & Banter: Challenge the glamorisation of gang culture and understand the nuances of the language used by students to mask exploitation.
- Practical Intervention: Implement effective school-based strategies for early intervention and robust partnership working with external agencies.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
In this course, we will cover why young people may become involved, how to recognise the signs, and how to have supportive conversations that keep them safe.
Despite reports of a rise in youth knife crime, particularly in major UK cities, the vast majority of young people in the UK are not involved with gangs, knives and guns and probably never will be.
However, whilst they might never have real life experience of gangs and gang life, most young people will have views and opinions based on things they have seen and heard growing up.
Social media, music videos, gaming and ‘gangster’ movies along with the opinions of family and friends, all influence choices made, both positive and negative.
This webinar will cover:
- Identification: Recognise the early "push and pull" factors of gang recruitment and the specific indicators of CCE, including "County Lines" involvement.
- The Grooming Process: Understand the sophisticated grooming techniques used to exploit vulnerable students and how this differs from peer-on-peer grouping.
- Safeguarding & Law: Navigate the legal framework surrounding CCE, including the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and the impact of "Joint Enterprise."
- Language & Banter: Challenge the glamorisation of gang culture and understand the nuances of the language used by students to mask exploitation.
- Practical Intervention: Implement effective school-based strategies for early intervention and robust partnership working with external agencies.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Behaviours which appear to have minimal triggers but can be extreme in nature are an increasing feature in our schools. In this full-day session, we will explore:
- What is happening with children when behaving impulsively?
- What are the key principles for more successfully pre-empting these moments?
- Explore key principles of how to respond when impulsive behaviours occur.
Throughout the day, participants will build a detailed and high quality individual behaviour plan for a child in their school that can be put into practice.
It will be a practical day based on real life in our schools in 2026, giving participants time to talk and reflect on the challenges these behaviours bring to us every day.
Keith Bates has been in education for thirty years, most recently working as Director of Inclusion in a MAT having always worked in the areas of behaviour and inclusion.
For fifteen years Keith worked in a residential SEMH special school in Norfolk. He led the school for eight years. As Director of Inclusion, he worked with eighteen schools across primary, secondary and special education. During that time, all the primary schools in the Trust saw a drop in their numbers of suspensions and exclusions when compared to previous years. None of the primary schools permanently excluded a pupil during those two years.
He has based his career on the concept of inclusive education and, even in this most challenging of education landscapes and now runs his own support services for schools across England and Wales. He is the co-author of a book for school leaders on leading behaviour and culture in schools.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
Behaviours which appear to have minimal triggers but can be extreme in nature are an increasing feature in our schools. In this full-day session, we will explore:
- What is happening with children when behaving impulsively?
- What are the key principles for more successfully pre-empting these moments?
- Explore key principles of how to respond when impulsive behaviours occur.
Throughout the day, participants will build a detailed and high quality individual behaviour plan for a child in their school that can be put into practice.
It will be a practical day based on real life in our schools in 2026, giving participants time to talk and reflect on the challenges these behaviours bring to us every day.
Keith Bates has been in education for thirty years, most recently working as Director of Inclusion in a MAT having always worked in the areas of behaviour and inclusion.
For fifteen years Keith worked in a residential SEMH special school in Norfolk. He led the school for eight years. As Director of Inclusion, he worked with eighteen schools across primary, secondary and special education. During that time, all the primary schools in the Trust saw a drop in their numbers of suspensions and exclusions when compared to previous years. None of the primary schools permanently excluded a pupil during those two years.
He has based his career on the concept of inclusive education and, even in this most challenging of education landscapes and now runs his own support services for schools across England and Wales. He is the co-author of a book for school leaders on leading behaviour and culture in schools.
Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days for online courses/less than 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate at the discretion of the Virtual School Head. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. Declining a teams invite for sessions you have booked onto will not be accepted as a cancellation.
We are also able to offer the following training for whole school staff and for DSL/DTs. Contact us for further information.
- Supporting young people with trauma (LE)
- Understanding attachment and recovery from trauma (PW)
- From survival to Learning (1hr) (PW)
- PACE and supporting Trauma (an introduction) (PW)
- Risk taking behaviours and the role of Trauma (PW)
- Becoming a trauma informed provision – an introduction (PW)
- Emotion coaching – an introduction (LE)
- Building resilience- an introduction (LE)
- Thinking about behaviour and the environment – an overview (LE)
- The impact of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) (LE)
- ACES and the impact of learning (PW)
- An overview of FASD (LE)
- Attachment based mentoring (PW)
- The role of the designated teacher (signposting to recording)
- EPEP training
- PCiC training (discussion with EA and signposting to recording)
- UASC training (discussion with EA and signposting to recording)
If you are looking for training which isn’t listed, contact us to see if we can help.
We are also able to offer the following training for whole school staff and for DSL/DTs. Contact us for further information.
- Supporting young people with trauma (LE)
- Understanding attachment and recovery from trauma (PW)
- From survival to Learning (1hr) (PW)
- PACE and supporting Trauma (an introduction) (PW)
- Risk taking behaviours and the role of Trauma (PW)
- Becoming a trauma informed provision – an introduction (PW)
- Emotion coaching – an introduction (LE)
- Building resilience- an introduction (LE)
- Thinking about behaviour and the environment – an overview (LE)
- The impact of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) (LE)
- ACES and the impact of learning (PW)
- An overview of FASD (LE)
- Attachment based mentoring (PW)
- The role of the designated teacher (signposting to recording)
- EPEP training
- PCiC training (discussion with EA and signposting to recording)
- UASC training (discussion with EA and signposting to recording)
If you are looking for training which isn’t listed, contact us to see if we can help.
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