Extras Events List
What are 'Extras' Events?
Extras Events are related chargeable services which ASK deliver. Schools who wish to take advantage of our Extras Events but who are not working with ASK can do so and the charges shown will apply.
For all events, always click the 'Details' button for more information about the event including location map links and any event download files.
ASK0155F - Finance & resources - Governor training
To support Governors in School funding, budget monitoring / planning, benchmarking and the Schools Financial Value standard.
Suitable for all governors, especially those within finance & resource roles
ASK0136Z : DSL – Refresher Training Session
This refresher course meets the statutory requirements of the two-year Refresher Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads in schools.
As part of the arrangements which must be in place as required by S.175/S.157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead must receive training which gives them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities and this training must be updated every two years. The course that we have planned meets these statutory requirements.
Our training is led by Lesley Pollard
Experienced local Safeguarding Trainer and member of NSCB Learning & Development Committee
Note: DSL Refresher courses via Zoom cost 100.00 for non-members. ASK members receive 1 free place on DSL training per membership cycle.
ASK0157F - Designated Person for LAC training
The Improvement Focus is to meet the statutory requirement of all Schools for ‘Looked After Children’, and is recommended for the Designated Person for Looked after Children and LAC Governors.
ASK0140Z - DSL New to Role
Single Agency Training for Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads in Schools
As part of the arrangements which must be in place as required by S.175/S.157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead must receive training which gives them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities and this training must be updated every two years.
The course we have planned meets the statutory requirements of this training for new or recently appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Objectives
To ensure that the participant can identify:
- What the safeguarding agenda actually means for schools;
- Current legislation which informs the role of the DSL;
- The role and responsibilities of the DSL;
- The importance of early help, signposting, interagency working and interventions to safeguard vulnerable children/young people;
- The categories and possible indicators of the 4 categories of abuse and areas such as Grooming, FGM, CSE, Forced Marriage, So Called Honour Based Violence,
- Radicalisation and Extremism;
- The impact of issues such as Domestic Violence, Peer-on-Peer Abuse and Mental Health problems on children/young people;
- How best to communicate with children/young people and parents/carers regarding Child Protection issues;
- How to seek advice and support and how to refer concerns;
- How to keep, transfer and archive Child Protection records.
Our training is led by Lesley Pollard
Experienced local Safeguarding Trainer and member of NSCB Learning & Development Committee
Note: DSL New to role courses face-to-face cost £130.00 for non-members. DSL New to role delivered remotely via zoom is £115.00. ASK members receive 1 free place on DSL training per membership cycle.
ASK0155F - Complaint Handling for Governors
To support governors understanding of how to handle complaints and the correct process to follow to ensure compliance. It also covers information for prospective panel members.
Suitable for all Governors
ASK0137Z : DSL – Refresher Training Session
This refresher course meets the statutory requirements of the two-year Refresher Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads in schools.
As part of the arrangements which must be in place as required by S.175/S.157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead must receive training which gives them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities and this training must be updated every two years. The course that we have planned meets these statutory requirements.
Our training is led by Lesley Pollard
Experienced local Safeguarding Trainer and member of NSCB Learning & Development Committee
Note: DSL Refresher courses via Zoom cost 100.00 for non-members. ASK members receive 1 free place on DSL training per membership cycle.
ASK0156F - SEF/SIF for Governors
An in depth look at the school improvement plan/ self evaluation form and the links between the two. Governors responsibilities in this area and what question to ask.
Suitable for all Governors.
ASK0145Z - Nominated Safeguarding Governor Training
(Introduction to Safeguarding session must have been attended)
Most schools recognise the importance of the Governing Body nominating an individual governor to champion safeguarding and child protection issues within the school. This person is often known as the “Safeguarding Governor”. It is important that such governors fully understand the responsibilities of this role and the part they can play in monitoring and helping to develop more effective practices.
ASK0138Z : DSL – Refresher Training Session
This refresher course meets the statutory requirements of the two-year Refresher Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads in schools.
As part of the arrangements which must be in place as required by S.175/S.157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead must receive training which gives them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities and this training must be updated every two years. The course that we have planned meets these statutory requirements.
Our training is led by Lesley Pollard
Experienced local Safeguarding Trainer and member of NSCB Learning & Development Committee
Note: DSL Refresher courses via Zoom cost 100.00 for non-members. ASK members receive 1 free place on DSL training per membership cycle.
ASK0142F - DSL New to Role (Face to Face)
Single Agency Training for Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads in Schools
As part of the arrangements which must be in place as required by S.175/S.157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead must receive training which gives them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities and this training must be updated every two years.
The course we have planned meets the statutory requirements of this training for new or recently appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Objectives
To ensure that the participant can identify:
- What the safeguarding agenda actually means for schools;
- Current legislation which informs the role of the DSL;
- The role and responsibilities of the DSL;
- The importance of early help, signposting, interagency working and interventions to safeguard vulnerable children/young people;
- The categories and possible indicators of the 4 categories of abuse and areas such as Grooming, FGM, CSE, Forced Marriage, So Called Honour Based Violence,
- Radicalisation and Extremism;
- The impact of issues such as Domestic Violence, Peer-on-Peer Abuse and Mental Health problems on children/young people;
- How best to communicate with children/young people and parents/carers regarding Child Protection issues;
- How to seek advice and support and how to refer concerns;
- How to keep, transfer and archive Child Protection records.
Our training is led by Lesley Pollard
Experienced local Safeguarding Trainer and member of NSCB Learning & Development Committee
Note: DSL New to role courses face-to-face cost £130.00 for non-members. DSL New to role delivered remotely via zoom is £115.00. ASK members receive 1 free place on DSL training per membership cycle.
ASK0139Z : DSL – Refresher Training Session
This refresher course meets the statutory requirements of the two-year Refresher Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads in schools.
As part of the arrangements which must be in place as required by S.175/S.157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” all schools must have a member of the leadership team as their Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This person must take lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, referring concerns of significant harm, providing advice and guidance to support all staff to carry out their safeguarding duties, overseeing the school provision of early help and liaising with other agencies as required.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead must receive training which gives them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities and this training must be updated every two years. The course that we have planned meets these statutory requirements.
Our training is led by Lesley Pollard
Experienced local Safeguarding Trainer and member of NSCB Learning & Development Committee
Note: DSL Refresher courses via Zoom cost 100.00 for non-members. ASK members receive 1 free place on DSL training per membership cycle.
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ASK0051X : Middle Leadership Training (NPQML)
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The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) is for those who are, or are aspiring to become, a middle leader with responsibility for leading a team such as a key stage leader, a curriculum area leader, a pastoral services leader, a subject leader, a special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO), or a head of department
Course benefits:
- Local and flexible access to high quality leadership learning accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership programmes
- Facilitation and coaching from nationally accredited facilitators and leaders of outstanding schools
- High quality facilitated online courses offering flexible learning and support
- Dedicated support throughout and beyond their leadership journey
How the course is delivered: Outstanding Leaders Partnership Delivery Model
- 3 face-to-face sessions spread over 12 months
- 3 facilitated online short courses
- 2 360° Leadership Diagnostic Reports
- 1 assessed task on a school improvement priority
How much does it cost?
Participants must be working in a school in an Opportunity Area (OA) or a Category 5 or 6 areas and not have studied for an NPQ before. Please contact ASK Schools office for more information