CPD Booklet 2017/18
Welcome to the Havering Adult College 2017/18 CPD programme. We have attempted to provide a comprehensive programme, however, if there are any specific training needs you think you may have, please tell your line manager. As a professional in the post-compulsory sector your belief in and commitment to CPD will be evident and as a responsible provider we will endeavour to offer these opportunities to you free of charge throughout the year. We recommend these courses, delivered as part of our dedication to continuously improve the standards and quality of our service. Enrolment & Attendance It is essential that you enrol in advance for the sessions by phoning 01708 554016. Spaces are limited, and anyone turning up without enrolling will be turned away. Once you have booked, you will receive confirmation by email. Training sessions are divided into mandatory and advanced/optional opportunities for all staff. If no dates are suitable, then inform your line manager. Please make sure you attend on time on the day. Payment All CPD courses are free for you to attend. In addition, as a HAC staff member you can enrol on ONE free course per year from the prospectus as part of the College’s commitment to CPD, but you will not be paid to attend this. If you fail to successfully complete a course we are funding for you, you could become liable for the full fee. Attendance on mandatory courses is paid at the £9.50 training rate. Attendance on the Advanced Practitioner Workshops is not paid unless you have been mandated to attend by your CDM. Cancellations Please let us know as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend a session as we may have a waiting list. Sessions can be cancelled by calling 01708 554016. Please note that if you take a space but then do not turn up, or if you cancel with less than 24hrs notice, you will be charged the standard cancellation fee of £95 or the full course fee as advertised (whichever is the greater).
And finally We recognise that you might wish to attend external CPD opportunities that you have identified. For these, your line manager will decide, as per the Staff Development Policy, how much the College will be able to contribute. This will be dependent on the level of benefit to the Service, our learners and your role. This does not include payment to attend. The course details are correct at the time of publication, but we reserve the right to change venue, dates and times, if necessary. Most courses carry a maximum number of participants, so please book early to avoid disappointment. We also reserve the right to cancel a course if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
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General Professional Development - All Staff
BSL (Level 1) This course includes a mandatory 5 week introduction and 25 week continuation. You will learn how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language on a range of everyday topics, including animals, colours, hobbies, people, numbers and jobs. There will be three exams at the end of each unit. Enrolment on the Introduction is mandatory. 18/09/2017 18/09/2017 19/09/2017 21/09/2017
Mon Mon Tue Thu
19:30 - 21:30 19:30 - 21:30 19:30 - 21:30 19:30 - 21:30
30 sessions (incl. introduction) 30 sessions (incl. introduction) 30 sessions (incl. introduction) 30 sessions (incl. introduction)
BP BT RC BP
£360.00 £360.00 £360.00 £360.00
Counselling (Level 2) This course is made of a 4 week mandatory introduction and a 26 week continuation course. You will understand what counselling is about and will be introduced to some counselling theories This course will enable you to practise and develop listening skills and give you an understanding of the different training routes into counselling work. You will build a portfolio of evidence. 26/09/2017 27/09/2017
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Tue Wed
19:00 - 21:30 19:00 - 21:30
How to enrol?
30 sessions (incl. introduction) 30 sessions (incl. introduction)
RC RC
£380.00 £380.00
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
Deaf Awareness Our Deaf Awareness 3 hour training session will improve your communication skills and confidence to help you break down the barriers faced by people who are deaf or have a hearing loss. By the end of the course, you should be able to: • Identify and implement solutions to situations where people who deaf or hard of hearing lossmay face accessibility or communication barriers; • Recognise and respond to the different ways people who are deaf or have a hearing loss may communicate; • Understand and demonstrate how you can engage and communicate with people who are deaf orhave a hearing loss. 08/12/2017 02/03/2018 08/06/2018
Fri Fri Fri
18:00 - 21:00 18:00 - 21:00 18:00 - 21:00
1 session 1 session 1 session
BP BP BP
Free Free Free
Food Safety (Level 2) In this Level 2 qualification course learners will learn the importance of food safety to gain knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved; understand how to control food safety risks (personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling) and gain the confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers. For learners to receive the concession, you must be unemployed and on JSA/ ESA (WRAG) or in receipt of Universal Credit (Mandated). 22/09/2017 24/11/2017 09/03/2018 15/06/2018
Fri Fri Fri Fri
09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00
1 session 1 session 1 session 1 session
BT BT BT BT
£65.00 £65.00 £65.00 £65.00
First Aid (Level 3) This course gives learners the skills to help someone who is: • Unresponsive and breathing • Unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/AED) • Having a seizure • Choking • Bleeding heavily • Suffering from shock • Burnt
It also includes information on: • Dealing with an emergency • Assessing a casualty • Monitoring a casualty • Where to get help • Electrical incidents • Accident recording and reporting • Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
This course does not attract any funding and cannot therefore be part of the Havering Adult College free CPD course offer. The qualification is valid for three years. 10/03/2018 16/05/2018 13/06/2018 05/07/2018
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Sat Wed Wed Thu
09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00
How to enrol?
1 session 1 session 1 session 1 session
BP BP BP BP
£50.00 £50.00 £50.00 £50.00
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
General Professional Development - Teaching Staff
Assessor Certificate (Level 3) November 2017 The Level 3 City & Guilds qualification provides a pathway for learners to understand assessment and if required, qualify as an assessor. Learners who wish to achieve these units could be assessing competence or non-competence based learning, knowledge or skills. They will select the units and qualifications that meet the requirements of what they are assessing. If you are interested in attending the above course, please contact Bower Park Centre on 01708 434955.
Gift Vouchers Give the gift of learning with a Havering Adult College gift voucher How to enrol? Contact on 01708information 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk To purchase a gift voucher or forusmore on our courses, please contact our Centre Support Team on 01708 434955
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Essential Training CSAs
Essential Computer Skills (Mandatory) February Half Term This short course will give you the necessary skills you need to effectively perform in your role. The course content has been designed with you in mind and has been tailored to your software needs and specifications. Basic elements include: Excel and how to use shortcuts and maintain formulae, Mail Merging, file management and storing, the best way to use Lync and Outlook, as well as an overview of what Producteev can do for you. This course is for CSAs only.
Customer Service (Mandatory) May Half Term On this course you will learn the basics of customer service. The key topics you will explore include: critical elements of customer service, identifying who your customers are, meeting customers’ expectations, understanding the importance of empathy, exploring telephone techniques, handling everyday requests, dealing with challenges assertively, dealing with difficult customers, learning techniques for reducing conflict, customer problem-solving, and dealing with stress. This course is for CSAs only.
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How to enrol?
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
Essential Training Teaching & Learning
Attendance Paid at ÂŁ9.50 p/h (Sessional Staff) Teacher Induction (Mandatory) All year Provides a general overview of the Havering Adult College systems and paperwork required from teachers new to teaching with HAC. Teachers are provided with examples of the paperwork and how to complete essential documents correctly.
Safeguarding/Prevent Strategy (Mandatory) All year Essential training sessions on Safeguarding/Prevent Strategy for all staff members who have not attended Safeguarding training with Havering Adult College within the last 24 months, including partners dealing with Havering Adult College learners. This course includes information and guidance on the Prevent Strategy, our role in prevention and identification of radicalisation, as well as the processes and systems adopted by the organisation, how to identify the signs of abuse and what to do with their concerns.
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How to enrol?
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
Planning The Perfect Lesson (Mandatory) This session will help you identify all the things you need to consider when planning your lessons and reflect on what you do well already. This practical and informative session will support you with completing this essential teaching tool. 24/11/2017 20/04/2018
Fri Fri
18:00 - 21:00 18:00 - 21:00
1 session 1 session
BP BP
Free Free
Adult Mental Health Lite Course (Mandatory) This course provides an overview of what mental health is and some of the conditions that people might encounter including depression, anxiety disorders and psychosis (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). The course covers the effects of stigma and discrimination and how this affects people’s access to employment/education and their community. This training focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing and covers factors which help to keep people mentally healthy. 25/11/2017 09/03/2018 18/05/2018
Sat Fri Fri
10:30 - 13:30 18:00 - 21:00 17:30 - 20:30
1 session 1 session 1 session
BP BP BP
Free Free Free
Promoting Equality & Diversity In The Classroom (Mandatory) Are equality and diversity two scary words when it comes to planning your sessions? Do you struggle for ideas for how to promote these and also evidence that you are doing so? Maybe you just seek some reassurance that what you are doing is working, and you have some good practice to share? 19/01/2018
Fri
18:00 - 21:00
1 session
BP
Free
Promoting English & Maths In The Classroom (Mandatory) Not sure how to promote, develop and integrate English and maths in your specialist subject? Do you worry about your own skills and confidence levels in this aspect of work? This fun and informative session will give you practical tips and build on your existing strengths in this national priority area. 16/03/2018
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Fri
18:00 - 21:00
How to enrol?
1 session
BP
Free
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
Teaching & Learning Advanced Practitioner Workshops
Stop Over-Teaching & Start Challenging! This workshop builds on many of the themes in Chasing Outstanding Teaching & Learning, and is aimed at teaching professionals who wish to advance their practice on. Exploring frequently observed hazards often encountered by teachers, both new and experienced, when it comes to directing learning in their sessions. This fun and interactive session explores strategies to avoid many of these issues, as well as demonstrating through a range of activities an array of approaches that are transferable to practically every subject. Also seeking to de-mystify the concept of stretch and challenge, this session is informative and experimental, as – leading by example – your teacher will deliver a fast-paced and immersive learning experience for everyone attending. 19/02/2018
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Mon
18:30 - 21:30
How to enrol?
1 session
BT
£57.00
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
Chasing Outstanding Teaching & Learning This workshop is led by an experienced Ofsted inspector, and will explore the notion of what ‘good and outstanding’ teaching, learning and assessment actually looks like in action, as well as strategies to ensure that an observer will see just how good you are. Taking into account what observers need to see and indeed can see, this course helps you to avoid the little pitfalls that can prevent managers or inspectors from seeing how well you have planned, and how well you have delivered any given session. This hugely successful course has previously been delivered to teachers and managers at a range of Local Authority and Further Education Colleges – don’t miss out on your chance to join in. 26/02/2018
Mon
18:30 - 21:30
1 session
BT
£57.00
Effective Progress Monitoring & Recording Celebrate your learners’ progress and achievement by capturing their learning journey in new and creative ways. This session will review different methods of recording their successes. You will get the chance to share exciting methods with other teachers. This is a good opportunity for teachers to consider new techniques and for newer teachers to gain valuable experience. Providing Meaningful Feedback. 12/01/2018
Fri
18:00 - 21:00
1 session
BP
Free
Becoming The Assertive Teacher This interactive workshop is for those teachers who want to develop aspects of their classroom management techniques. Fun and engaging, you will be guided to explore a range of assertive delivery strategies that can help support your approach to teaching and learning, as well as helping you build your confidence. We know that teachers lead the class dynamically and hold court over their learners – but not everyone feels able to deliver like that, and actually – why should they? This course allows you to examine your own style of engagement with the learners, and asks reflective questions whilst providing an array of hints, tips and practical examples of how to remain in charge without becoming aggressive, or indeed losing your cool and your confidence completely. 27/04/2018
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Fri
18:00 - 21:00
How to enrol?
1 session
BT
Free
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
English Development Workshops
Grammar, Set, Go! (Intensive) This one-session course is aimed at new educational professionals, especially if you need to work with learners supporting their English (including any marking of written work). It is designed to provide you with an appreciation and better understanding of English grammar, so that you can increase your own accuracy - and confidence - in written English. This will help you avoid common mistakes, and be better equipped to support your own learners and pupils, whether you work in schools, colleges, or privately. The areas of the language explored include parts of speech, punctuation and spelling. You will also have the opportunity to complete practical activities to consolidate your knowledge without ever feeling exposed.You will have to complete a short Initial Assessment before joining. 27/01/2018
Sat
10:00 - 14:00
1 session
BP
£20.00
Write It Right! This course offers a comprehensive review of English grammar and is ideal for those already fluent in English who want to improve their writing skills, and, in turn, their spoken English. It examines spelling, grammar and punctuation including commas, colons, apostrophes, and common spelling pitfalls, meaning you will be able to write English more confidently – enhancing both your personal and professional skills. 25/11/2017
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Sat
10:00 - 14:00
How to enrol?
1 session
BP
£20.00
Contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk
Centre Locations
Ardleigh House 42 Ardleigh Green Road Hornchurch RM11 2LG
Bower Park Centre 472 Havering Road Romford RM1 4HR 01708 434955
Brittons Centre Ford Lane Rainham RM13 7BB 01708 554016
Europa Centre for Languages The Walk Hornchurch RM11 3TL
Langtons House Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 1XJ
Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre Hornchurch Country Park Squadrons Approach Hornchurch RM12 6TS
Parsloes Avenue Adult College of Barking & Dagenham 241-247 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham RM9 5DF
Redden Court School Cotswold Road Romford RM3 0TS
Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre 472 Havering Road Romford RM1 4HR
www.haveringadultcollege.co.uk For more information please contact us on 01708 434955 or enquiries-adultcollege@havering.gov.uk