Star Ambitions Programme 2022-23

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Star Ambitions 2022-23

Our commitment to nurturing our young people and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow goes hand in hand with our pledge to the people who make it possible, our employees. We are a learning organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of all staff – from those taking their first steps in a career in education to the most experienced senior professionals.

By offering a first-class professional development programme that is targeted to meet individual needs and goals, Star Ambitions aims to support all Star schools to achieve academic and operational excellence and to enable every colleague to fulfil their personal and professional potential.

How to use the Star Ambitions brochure

This brochure contains details of all programmes and training sessions scheduled and coordinated by Star Institute and statutory and mandatory training coordinated and delivered at a school level.

For each programme and event, the following is provided:

• Programme or event title and details

• Participation status - whether the programme is:

- Statutory - required by law. Star is legally required to provide as defined by law or where a statutory body has instructed organisations to provide training on the basis of legislation

- Mandatory - attendance is required by the Trust to minimise risk, provide assurance against policies and ensure Star staff meet required standards and best practice guidance

- Developmental - attendance is optional and at the discretion of the Principal or Headteacher.

• Target

audience

• Renewal timescales, where appropriate, for statutory and mandatory training

• Number and duration of sessions in the programme or training

• Dates and times of sessions (where applicable) which have been scheduled to accommodate prayers where possible.

Also included is:

• An ‘at a glance’ overview of the 2022-23 Star Ambitions programmes

• An ‘at a glance’ library of previous training materials.

Programme delivery

As with last year, most sessions will continue to be delivered remotely via Zoom for 2022-23. Where programmes include face-to-face elements, this is clearly indicated.

Online protocols and guidance

To maximise professional learning and secure vibrant and productive learning communities through remote delivery, Star Institute has developed online protocols and guidance. These are included on page 56. These are sent to participants ahead of sessions and leaders are asked to encourage staff to follow them.

Protocols include:

• Pre-registration requirements for each session 1 week before the delivery date

• Ensuring participants download personal invites with joining links into calendars (otherwise there may be a need to re-register)

• Carrying out any necessary pre-checks on IT equipment, connectivity and links and ensuring video and microphones are working

• Preparing for online learning in the same judicious way they would for face-to-face training

• Observing professional behaviour regarding punctuality, attendance and dress code

• Ensuring effective interactions and communications with cameras on and microphones unmuted when discussions take place. Where participants have joined a session but are not engaging, they will be moved into the waiting room as this impacts the quality of discussion in breakouts

• Providing correct screen names that accurately reflect participants, particularly if joining as a group

• Ensuring participants rename themselves if this is a session requirement

• Informing Star Institute when participants join as a group from one login, including completion of the Group Attendance Form newly launched for 202223.

HOW TO REGISTER PARTICIPANTS

Senior Leaders should register participants by completing the Star Ambitions participant enrolment form and returning it to Star Institute by Friday 15th July.

The form has been pre-populated with the names of all staff currently employed at the school as of 31st May. New staff known to be starting in September should be added manually to the bottom of the form, this will include Early Career Teachers about to start their first year of teaching.

Schools should mark a cross (i.e. X) against the name of each member of staff, in the relevant column for the programme for which they are to be enrolled. This is not required for certain programmes. Where this is the case, it is highlighted with the programme information and these programmes do not appear in the participant enrolment form.

When completing the enrolment form, Senior Leaders should first read the programme information below and review the Star Ambitions attendance dashboard as this provides information on staff participation in programmes for 2020-21 and 2021-22 (see next section). Senior Leaders should pay particular attention to the statutory and mandatory training and ensure relevant staff are enrolled to ensure compliance.

Once enrolments have been received, Star Institute will send outlook calendar invites and enrolment instructions, including Zoom registration links, to named participants. Where training is delivered multiple times, participants will be allocated a date but will be able to change if capacity allows.

School attendance dashboards

To support leaders in maintaining their school professional development records and managing staff participation in training, Principals have access to information on the attendance of staff nominated by them to participate in Star Ambitions programmes or events. Attendance data can be accessed via Power BI by Principals and nominated staff as per school data dashboards. The dashboard can be accessed at any time by clicking here.

Where participants attend for 75% or more of a session the dashboard will show them as having attended. Below 75% will be shown as ‘nonattendance’. Whilst partial attendance will not appear in the dashboard, Star Institute can provide this detail upon request.

Star Institute makes every effort to ensure the attendance tracker is accurate and schools are asked to inform Star Institute of participants that:

• Leave or withdraw from a programme

• Are on long term sickness

• Are new staff that should be added to programmes, particularly for statutory and mandatory training.

Making participant changes

Changes to registered participants, adding or removing can be made by completing the Star Ambitions Change Request form. Please provide as much notice as possible to enable changes to be made.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME CHANGES FOR 2022-23

STAR AMBITIONS PROGRAMME CHANGE

The Big Teach

Instructional Coaching

No longer available

Reduced to 5 sessions (previously 6)

Practice Perfect No longer available

Primary Music Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Primary Design Technology Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Secondary Art Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Secondary Design Technology Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Secondary Music Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Secondary PE Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Secondary Computing Curriculum Masterclass New for 2022-23

Star RQT Programme Replaced by the ECF Programme

Accident Investigations Renewal requirement changed from 2 years to 3 years

Food Safety No longer required by lunch time supervisors

Fraud Prevention Moved online to Star Institute Learning Platform

Managing a Compliant Website No longer available

Managing Investigations Previously called Discipline & Grievance Policy Training

Manual Handling New for Site Supervisors

NOVA Training

New for 2022-23. Last delivered 2020-21

NOVA Training Refresher New for 2022-23

Recruitment & Selection Processes and Policy

Recruitment and Selection Skills

Safer Recruitment Refresher

Changed from mandatory to developmental for Principals & Senior leaders

Changed from mandatory to developmental

Moved online to Star Institute Learning Platform

Water Management (Management) Legionella New for 2022-23. Periodic training delivered every 3 years

Working at Height

No longer mandatory for all staff. Mandatory for Site supervisors & School Business Managers only

STAR AMBITIONS PROGRAMME CHANGE

Anti-Bullying

Cyber Security INSET Training

Data Protection – paper-based for staff without Star email accounts

Required by DSL & Deputy only. All other staff part of level 1 safeguarding training 2022-23

Must be recorded on School level statutory and mandatory training tracker

Must be recorded on School level statutory and mandatory training tracker. This replaces the need to complete the return to the Governance and Corporate Services Team

Educational Visits Leader Training School level statutory and mandatory training tracker

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Required by DSL & Deputy only. All other staff part of level 1 safeguarding training for 2022-23

National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination - NASENCO School level statutory and mandatory training tracker

Online Safety

Sexual Behaviour Traffic Light Tool

Required by DSL & Deputy only. All other staff part of level 1 safeguarding training 2022-23

Previously called Harmful Sexual Behaviours

22/23 PROGRAMMES AND TRAINING

EDUCATION

EARLY CAREERS FRAMEWORK

EARLY

Programmes information

The Early Careers Framework (ECF) programme is a fully-funded, two year package of structured training and guidance for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). The ECF programme is at the heart of the DfEs teacher recruitment and retention strategy to transform the support teachers get at the beginning of their careers. It is linked to the best available research, ensuring ECTs have the dedicated time needed to focus on development.

Our ECF programme is delivered through a mix of face-toface and online modules and is structured in a way that will help Early Career Teachers (ECTs) integrate theory, practice and feedback.

Each module includes self-directed study materials containing expert guidance, research and examples of best practice. Programme members will join online training sessions to discuss theory and their own experiences with small groups of peers and experts.

YEAR 1

Rooted in research and expertise and backed by a range of tailored resources, year one of the programme consists of the following six modules, one per half-term:

1. How can you create an effective learning environment?

2. How do pupils learn?

3. What makes classroom practice effective?

4. How can you use assessment and feedback to greatest effect?

5. How can you support all pupils to succeed?

6. How can you design a coherent curriculum?

YEAR 2

Year two takes a more personal approach focused on subject/phase-specific learning and development, following these six development cycles, one per half-term:

1. Developing pupils' intrinsic motivation

2. Supporting pupils to develop subject-specific skills 3. Using meaningful & memorable explanations 4. Anticipating & addressing common misconceptions 5. Developing pupils’ literacy skills 6. Developing a coherent curriculum.

YEAR 1

DATE TIME

Friday 23 September 2022 (f2f)

Monday 17 October 2022

Monday 14 November 2022

Monday 5 December 2022

Monday 9 January 2023

Monday 30 January 2023

Monday 6 March 2023

Monday 27 March 2023

Monday 15 May 2023

Monday 22 May 2023

Monday 12 June 2023

Monday 3 July 2023

Induction

Friday 9 September 2022 (f2f)

Monday 3 October 2022

Monday 7 November 2022

Monday 9 January 2023

Monday 27 February 2023

Monday 24 April 2023

Monday 12 June 2023

Music, Drama

Wednesday 5 October 2022

Wednesday 9 November 2022

Wednesday 11 January 2023

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Wednesday 14 June 2023

9.30am-4.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.05pm 3.30pm-5.05pm 3.30pm-5.05pm 3.30pm-4.50pm 3.30pm-4.50pm 3.30pm-4.50pm 3.30pm-4.50pm 3.30pm-4.50pm 3.30pm-4.50pm 3.30pm-4.50pm

3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm 3.30pm-5.00pm

Maths, Science, English, Business Studies, ICT, Computing, History, Economics, Politics, Classics, Psychology, Citizenship, Health & Social Care, PE

Monday 10 October 2022

Monday 14 November 2022

Monday 16 January 2023

Monday 6 March 2023

Monday 15 May 2023 (PE: Tuesday 16 May 2023)

Monday 19 June 2023

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

EARLY CAREERS FRAMEWORK (ECF) PROGRAMME FOR ECT MENTORS

 Programmes information

A mentor plays the most important role in supporting a new teacher’s development. In the first week of term, the nominated mentor will meet their Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Mentors will attend online seminars each half term to complement the modules being undertaken by their ECTs are learning about and can tailor and align support accordingly.

 Programme enrolment

YEAR 1

Nominate

YEAR 2

Year 1 participants will be automatically enrolled onto year 2.

YEAR 1

DATE TIME

Friday 16 September 2022 (f2f)

Tuesday 22 November 2022

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Tuesday 7 March 2023

Tuesday 23 May 2023

Tuesday 20 June 2023

9.30am-3.45pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

S STATUTORY

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Target group

 Frequency

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Number of sessions

Early Career Teacher Mentors

Once only

YEAR 1

6 hr in-person induction

5 x 90 min twilights

90 min of self-directed study per half-term.

YEAR 2

4 hr induction (this will take place in the summer term 21/22)

5 x 90 min twilights

1 hr self-directed study per half-term.

YEAR 2

DATE TIME

Tuesday 22 November 2023

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Tuesday 7 March 2023

Tuesday 23 May 2023

Tuesday 20 June 2023

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

3.30pm-5.00pm

 Programmes information

Star have developed a programme of primary curriculum excellence masterclasses for leaders and teachers in Star primary schools.

This exciting continuing professional development series will be presented by subject experts with national track records of success. They understand the pressures and joys of teaching and offer practical strategies, rooted in credible evidence in their specific areas of expertise, for deepening teachers’ knowledge. The masterclass programme spans the academic year and has been arranged to be manageable for busy leaders and teachers. All sessions will be delivered online as twilights.

Full details including presenters and session topics will be made available for September.

M MANDATORY

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Target group Teachers and Subject Leads

Attendance by ECTs is optional. Principals should liaise with the ECT’s mentor and prioritise attendance at sessions where the teacher requires development.  Frequency Once only

Thursday 2 March 2023 Thursday 8 June 2023

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Wednesday 15 March 2023 Wednesday 21 June 2023 3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Wednesday 7 December 2022 Wednesday 1 February 2023 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm

Wednesday 18 January 2023 Wednesday 26 April 2023 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Wednesday 30 November 2022 Wednesday 8 March 2023 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm

Wednesday 5 October 2022 Wednesday 3 May 2023 3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Wednesday 16 November 2022 Wednesday 25 January 2023 3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Wednesday 29 March 2023 Wednesday 14 June 2023 3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Wednesday 14 September 2022 Wednesday 28 September 2022 Wednesday 2 November 2022 Wednesday 23 November 2022

Wednesday 21 September 2022 Wednesday 11 January 2023

Wednesday 8 February 2023 Wednesday 24 May 2023

3.30pm – 4.30pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

SECONDARY CURRICULUM EXCELLENCE

SECONDARY CURRICULUM EXCELLENCE MASTERCLASSES

 Programmes information

Star have developed a programme of secondary curriculum excellence masterclasses for leaders and teachers in Star secondary schools.

This exciting continuing professional development series will be presented by subject experts with national track records of success. They understand the pressures and joys of teaching and offer practical strategies, rooted in credible evidence in their specific areas of expertise, for deepening teachers’ knowledge. The masterclass programmes will take place over 3 week periods each term and will be delivered online as twilights.

Full details including presenters and session topics will be made available for September.

SECONDARY CURRICULUM EXCELLENCE MASTERCLASSES

M MANDATORY

NUMBER OF SESSIONS DATES

Art 2

Computing NEW 3

Design Technology NEW 2

English 3

Geography 3

History 3

Mathematics 3

Modern Foreign Languages 3

Music 2

Physical Education NEW 3

Physics 3

Religious Studies NEW 3

Tuesday 28 February 2023

Wednesday 10 May 2023

Tuesday 4 October 2022

Tuesday 31 January 2023 Tuesday 2 May 2023

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Wednesday 17 May 2023

Tuesday 18 October 2022 Tuesday 7 February 2023 Tuesday 2 May 2023

Wednesday 12 October 2022 Wednesday 8 February 2023 Wednesday 3 May 2023

Tuesday 11 October 2022

Wednesday 1 February 2023 Wednesday 10 May 2023

Wednesday 12 October 2022

Wednesday 8 February 2023 Tuesday 9 May 2023

Wednesday 19 October 2022

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Tuesday 9 May 2023

Tuesday 7 February 2023

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Wednesday 12 October 2022

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Wednesday 5 October 2022

Wednesday 1 February 2023

Wednesday 3 May 2023

Tuesday 18 October 2022

Tuesday 28 February 2023

Wednesday 17 May 2023

TIME

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.45pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

INCLUSION

TEAM TEACH LEVEL 1

 Programmes information

Team Teach Level 1 training supports schools to implement the Star Academies Positive Handling Policy and will cover both the theory and practical elements required for compliance with the policy.

Participants will learn how to:

• Increase understanding and awareness of behaviour as communication and develop a framework to better respond to reduce risk

• Develop a greater team dynamic in supporting individuals who are distressed with approaches that have impact and strengthen relationships

• Utilise a toolkit of holistic strategies on de-escalation and crisis intervention, both verbal and non-verbal for supporting with disruptive and distressed behaviours

• Execute simple and safe positive handling techniques including personal safety, appropriate for a low-risk environment (if required by your setting). Team Teach techniques are situated within a respectful, supportive approach to behaviour support strategies which maintains positive relationships.

Participants are required to attend the full day to successfully complete the course and be awarded Team Teach accreditation.

The training will be delivered Teach First and the cost per school will be circa £100 per participant.

Programme enrolment

Target group Principals, Heads of Year, Teaching Assistants, SENCO and Pastoral staff.

Frequency Every 3 years

Number of sessions 1 x 6 hr session (f2f)

DATE TIME

Tuesday 27 September 2022

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Tuesday 4 July 2023

9.00am-4.00pm 9.00am-4.00pm 9.00am-4.00pm

LEADERSHIP

 Programmes information

Instructional coaching is the bedrock of professional development at Star. The successful implementation of the ‘Teach Like A Star’ strategy is dependent on Senior and Middle Leaders being effective instructional coaches.

The Instructional Coaching for Middle & Senior Leaders programme will focus on the key principles around Instructional Coaching:

• Develop the teacher, rather than evaluate his/her practice

• Help determine the weekly action step ensuring it is observable, practised, highest leverage and bitesized enough for the teacher to accomplish it in one week

• Use practice clinics; these can be whole-school and/ or departmental/subject-specific. Practice clinics provide opportunities for coaches to use the ‘See it, Name it, Do it’ model to exemplify the action step and how best to implement it

• Practise the action step when working with the teacher

• See it in action in the classroom.

It is important that participants commit to attending all five sessions when enrolling onto the programme.

DATE TIME

Tuesday 27 September 2022

Tuesday 29 November 2022

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Tuesday 23 May 2023

Tuesday 27 June 2023

3.30pm-5.30pm

3.30pm-5.45pm

3.30pm-5.30pm

3.30pm-5.30pm

3.30pm-5.30pm

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Programmes information

As a founding partner of the new National Institute of Teaching, we are offering their full suite of National Professional Qualifications from October 2022 (for NPQEL) and the remaining suite from February 2023.

Star staff will join regional cohorts run by the National Institute of Teaching and as such, dates are not currently included in the Star Ambitions Programme. The application process is open now. The deadline for submissions is 15 January 2023.

The DfE has confirmed that funding for all NPQs is available this year and all Star schools are eligible. In addition, from autumn 2022, state-funded schools with fewer than 600 pupils will be paid £200 for each teacher or leader they employ who undertakes an NPQ. More information can be found here

D DEVELOPMENTAL

 Programme enrolment

Participants should complete the National Institute of Teacher application form

 Frequency Once only

QUALIFICATION

National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)

National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)

National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy (NPQLL) NEW

National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) NEW

TARGET GROUP

For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an Executive Headteacher with responsibility for leading several schools.

For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a Headteacher or Head of school with responsibility for leading a school.

For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a Senior Leader with cross-school responsibilities.

For teachers or pastoral leads who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage, or phase.

For teachers or pastoral leads who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school.

For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.

For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.

For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading early years provision.

22/23 PROGRAMMES AND TRAINING

OPERATIONS

STAR INDUCTION

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Programmes information

M MANDATORY  Programmes information

M MANDATORY

BUILDING A POSITIVE BRAND

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Programmes information

Building a Positive Brand training will provide participants with an overview of practical steps schools can take to build a positive school brand in their community. The session will include guidance on how schools can build their profile and engagement through the school website, parent communications and social media, as well as how the Star Communications Team can support schools to generate positive media coverage.

D DEVELOPMENTAL

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

MANAGING A SCHOOL WEBSITE (ELCC & PURE SITES)

 Programmes information

Managing a School Website training will guide participants through how to add and edit content on school websites.

The training will include:

• An overview of the content management system

• How to add new pages/content

• How to edit existing content.

This practical training is available for school websites built by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (ELCC) and by Pure Design (PURE). Schools should contact the Star Communications Team for advice on which website applies to them.

D DEVELOPMENTAL

Schools should contact the Communications Team directly to arrange this training.

jennifer.baker@staracademies.org

Target group School staff with responsibility for managing the content of the school website - typically IT technicians or School Business Managers.

Frequency Once only

Number of sessions 1 x 1 hr session

 Programmes information

SISRA training is the Key Stage 4 performance analysis tool used by all secondary schools in Star Academies. The training provides an introduction on how to use SISRA to monitor school performance and will cover a wide range of reports, from examining the performance of individual pupils and subjects through to reviewing the strategic performance of the entire school.

Using SISRA reports will support schools in analysing overall school performance, monitoring the progress of pupils and conducting focused reviews on subjects or departments.

Participants will also learn how to use some of the more complex features of SISRA, such as how to filter for vulnerable pupil groups and how to compare trends from one data collection to another.

NOVA TRAINING

 Programmes information

NOVA training is delivered by OSMIS and provides participants with the foundations on how to use NOVATimetabler to produce secondary school timetables for the upcoming academic year.

The course will guide participants through the complexities of preparing a school timetable, testing the resourcing (such as classrooms and staffing) and pushing through to SIMS.

The course is to be delivered via a virtual SIMS training environment. However, participants will require a fully licensed installation of NOVA-T on their computer. Further information on how to install NOVA is available from the Data Team.

D DEVELOPMENTAL

NOVA TRAINING REFRESHER

 Programmes information

The NOVA training refresher is for participants who have previously completed NOVA training and would benefit from a refresher.



Programme enrolment

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

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Target group For SLT with Curriculum timetabling responsibilities

8 places available 

Frequency As required

Number of sessions 4 x full day sessions

DATE

Tuesday 29 November 2022

Wednesday 30 November 2022

Tuesday 6 November 2022

Wednesday 7 December 2022

TIME

10.00am-4.00pm 10.00am-4.00pm 10.00am-4.00pm 10.00am-4.00pm

 Programme enrolment

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

Participants will be expected to be proficient users of NOVA. 

D DEVELOPMENTAL

Target group Only for staff who have previously completed NOVA training

8 places available 

Frequency As required 

Number of sessions 1 x full day session

DATE

Tuesday 10 January 2023

TIME

10.00am-4.00pm

GOVERNANCE

COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

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Programmes information

Complaints Management and Support training provides staff with guidance and support on effective complaint management and resolution.

The training includes:

• Dealing with complaints effectively

• Seeking early resolution and preventing complaints from escalating

• Effective communication and mediation with complainants

• Completing a thorough complaint investigation.

Programme enrolment

Schools should contact the Governance & Corporate Services Team directly to arrange this training. kirsty.monks@staracademies.org

Target group All staff involved in complaints management

Frequency Once only

Number of sessions 1 x 2.5 hr session

D DEVELOPMENTAL

DATA PROTECTION

 Programmes information

Data Protection training provides essential information on the processing of personal data, including legislation and penalties, defining data protection, lawful bases, the rights of individuals and other requirements.

The majority of staff will complete the e-learning training.

Star Academies has created bespoke paper-based training for staff who do not have a Star email account. Please refer to the school level statutory and mandatory training on page 40.

M MANDATORY



Programme enrolment

Existing staff are already registered. School Business Managers should register new staff on Griffiths & Armour (RM Works). Modules are automatically assigned based on job roles, therefore schools should NOT assign any additional modules.

Staff without a Star email account should complete the paper-based training available from the Governance & Corporate Services Team.

simon.thomson@staracademies.org

Target group All staff

Frequency Annually

Number of sessions 1

DATA

 Programmes information

Data Protection Essentials for School Leads is bespoke training delivered by Star Central to staff new to the role.

School Data Protection Leads act as the initial point of contact for school staff seeking data protection advice and provide a valuable link to the Central Team in terms of implementing information governance processes and procedures.

The training covers:

• An overview of the principles and rights covered by the legislation

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• Data breaches and the security of personal data

• Statutory requests for information

• Letter requests

• The destruction of school records.

M MANDATORY

FRAUD

 Programmes information

Fraud

• Definitions

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• Whistleblowing.

Fraud

Programmes information

Accident Investigations training is for staff responsible for leading and supporting the school Senior Leadership Team with Accident Investigations.

The e-learning training raises awareness about the purpose of accident investigations, providing important information on how to carry out an investigation, including identifying any common trends, preventable causes and recommendations for future practice, and the importance of implementing any newly identified control measures to avoid repeat occurrences in the future.

M MANDATORY

 Programmes information

Every school is required to have a nominated Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) who must be a member of SLT with significant experience of leading Educational Visits.

The training covers the key elements of the role, including:

• Roles and responsibilities

• Legal requirements

• Planning visits

• Risk assessments

• Approving and monitoring visits

• Using the EVOLVE visits approval website.

This bespoke training is delivered on demand to staff new to the role. Each new Educational Visit Coordinator must complete this training before they can obtain an EVC account on the EVOLVE visits approval website.

Star Academies also delivers EVC update/refresher training every 3 years. This training is next scheduled to take place in 2024/25.

ASBESTOS AWARENESS

 Programmes information

Asbestos Awareness e-learning training is designed to raise awareness of asbestos and the associated risks including the importance of effective management. It is only for School Business Managers and Site Supervisors who work in schools which contain asbestos.

M MANDATORY (only for schools which contain asbestos)

Programme enrolment

The Griffiths & Armour (RM Works) training will be assigned to the appropriate staff at the relevant schools by the Estates & Facilities Management Team as it does not apply to all schools.

Target group School Business Managers, Site Supervisors

Frequency Every 2 years

Number of sessions 1

 Programmes information

BCERP training is for the nominated person from the school SLT who is responsible for leading the school emergency response.

Emergency response and business continuity are key elements of the Trust’s and each school’s emergency planning. All schools are required to have an effective and up to date emergency plan in place as well as appropriate training, exercises and drills for all stakeholders.

This training provides the necessary support to enable schools to ensure that all appropriate planning, procedures and training/ exercises/drills are in place.

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Target group New School BCERP Lead (usually the School Business Manager)

Frequency

On induction and then every 2 years. The next training will be in 2024/2025.

Number of sessions 1 x 2 hr session

FOOD SAFETY

Programmes information

Food Safety e-learning covers the basics of food safety and is only required where an alternative or higher-level qualification is not in place (e.g.it is not required for staff who already have Food Hygiene training).

It is only for relevant staff in schools that have in-house catering provision.

M MANDATORY (only for schools with in-house catering)

Programme enrolment

Existing staff are already registered. School Business Managers should register new staff on Griffiths & Armour (RM Works). Modules are automatically assigned based on job roles, therefore schools should NOT assign any additional modules.

Target group School Business Managers, Catering staff/Lunch time staff who are responsible for preparing/ serving/ handling food.

Frequency Every 2 years

Number of sessions 1

GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Programmes information

General Health and Safety e-learning highlights the importance of health and safety and raises awareness of key health and safety issues, providing information on accident statistics, health and safety law, manual handling, slips and trips, fire safety, hazards and DSE.

Programme enrolment

Existing staff are already registered. School Business Managers should register new staff on Griffiths & Armour (RM Works). Modules are automatically assigned based on job roles, therefore schools should NOT assign any additional modules.

Target group All staff

Frequency Every 2 years

Number of sessions 1

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (COSHH)

M MANDATORY  Programmes information

Hazardous Substances (COSHH) e-learning training covers working with hazardous substances safely and effectively in a way that is appropriate to their work.

M MANDATORY

Programme enrolment

Existing staff are already registered. School Business Managers should register new staff on Griffiths & Armour (RM Works). Modules are automatically assigned based on job roles, therefore schools should NOT assign any additional modules.

Target group All Cleaners, Site Supervisors, Science staff

Frequency Every 2 years

Number of sessions 1

IOSH LEADING SAFELY

 Programmes information

IOSH Leading Safely is a nationally accredited health and safety course that must be completed by all Principals.

After completing the training Principals will:

• Recognise the importance of strategic health and safety management in the workplace

• Learn how to integrate health and safety into business management systems

• Gain awareness of workplace health and safety in line with UK legislation

• Increase business productivity through effective health and safety management.

M MANDATORY

IOSH MANAGING SAFELY

 Programmes information

IOSH Managing Safely is a nationally accredited health and safety course that must be completed by all School Business Managers.

After completing the training School Business Managers will:

• Understand the importance of managing health and safety in the school

• Define the key terms relating to health and safety

• Understand how to assess, reduce, identify, and control risks in school

• Measure health and safety within school

• Apply best practice principles to Star’s health and safety systems.

M MANDATORY

Programme enrolment

Principals who have not completed the training will be contacted directly by Star Institute to arrange enrolment onto the course.

Target group Principals

Frequency

Once only

Number of sessions 1 full day session

DATE TIME

Tuesday 7 March 2023

Wednesday 8 March 2023

9.00am-4.00pm 9.00am-4.00pm

Programme enrolment

School Business Managers who have not completed the training will be contacted directly by Star Institute to arrange enrolment onto the course.

Target group School Business Managers

Frequency

Once only

Number of sessions 4 x full day sessions

DATE

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Wednesday 15 March 2023

Thursday 16 March 2023

Friday 17 March 2023

TIME

9.00am-4.00pm 9.00am-4.00pm 9.00am-4.00pm 9.00am-4.00pm

LEAD FIRE WARDEN TRAIN THE TRAINER

 Programmes information

Lead Warden Train-the-Trainer course emphasises the importance of having competent and appropriately trained fire wardens operating on every school site. It is aimed at the Fire Safety Lead for each school who is responsible for training Fire Wardens on the school site. This will usually be the School Business Manager or a member of the school Senior Leadership Team. The training covers the roles and responsibilities of a fire warden and the statutory duties placed upon employers (and their representatives) to ensure that fire safety is effectively managed in schools.

Star Academies delivers scheduled training every 3 years. This training is next scheduled to take place in 2023/24.

M MANDATORY

MANUAL HANDLING

Manual Handling e-learning training raises awareness of the dangers associated with lifting and handling and the practical steps that can be taken to minimise and control the risks that it presents.

M MANDATORY

Programmes information

Working at Heights e-learning training raises awareness of the dangers associated with working at height and the practical steps that can be taken to minimise and control the risks.

M MANDATORY

Target group New Fire Safety Lead in the school (i.e. School Business Managers or member of SLT)

Frequency On induction and then every 3 years. The next training will be in 2023/2024.

RISK ASSESSMENT ‘TRAINING THE TRAINER’

 Programmes information

The Risk Assessment ‘Training the trainer’ supports School Business Managers to train other staff in school who are responsible for writing and approving risk assessments.

The training will provide participants with the skills and resources to deliver training that includes:

• An overview on how to complete a risk assessment.

• The five steps of risk assessments

• How to identify risks, manage hazards and implement control measures.

Star Academies delivers this training to all School Business Managers every 3 years. This training is next scheduled to take place in 2023/24.

M MANDATORY

enrolment

Schools should contact the Estates & Facilities Management Team directly to arrange this training for new staff in between scheduled delivery cycles.

rifat.ali@staracademies.org

Target group New School Business Managers

Frequency On induction and then every 3 years

Number of sessions 1 x 2 hr session

WATER MANAGEMENT (LEGIONELLA)

 Programmes information

The Water Management training will raise awareness of the dangers associated with legionella and the practical steps that should be taken to reduce the risk that it presents.

The course covers why you need to know about legionella, applicable legislation, key responsibilities of employers and employees, the key hazards associated with legionella, risk assessment, and risk reduction measures.

• Background to Legionellosis & Legionnaires’ Disease

• Legal obligations: compliance and good practice

• Risk Assessment

• Management & control of risks

• Competence

• Scalding risks and controls

• The role of the Legionella Control Association.

 Programme enrolment

Participants will be contacted directly by Star institute and enrolled on the course.

Target group School Business Managers, Site Supervisors

Frequency Every 3 years

Number of sessions 1 x 3 hr session

DATE TIME

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Wednesday 21 June 2023

Tuesday 4 July 2023

Wednesday 5 July 2023

Tuesday 11 July 2023

Wednesday 12 July 2023

M MANDATORY

9.00am-12:00pm

9.00am-12:00pm 9.00am-12:00pm 9.00am-12:00pm 9.00am-12:00pm

9.00am-12:00pm

HUMAN RESOURCES

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

 Programmes information

Equality and Diversity e-learning training provides an introduction to the Equality Act 2010 and raises awareness and understanding of an individual’s responsibilities for promoting equality in the workplace.

M MANDATORY  Programmes information

HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

HR Policies and Procedure training provides an overview of the key HR policies and procedures that operate within the Trust, enabling participants to understand the importance of having key HR policies and procedures.

It provides practical advice and guidance on how to apply these policies and procedures fairly and consistently in the school and enables participants to understand how best they can utilise supporting guides and proformas to ensure compliance with Trust procedures and employment legislation.

D DEVELOPMENTAL

MANAGING INVESTIGATIONS (PREVIOUSLY DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE POLICY)

 Programmes information

Managing Investigations training (previously called Discipline and Grievance Policy training) provides an overview of the discipline and grievance processes and is designed to equip participants with the skills to undertake effective investigations.

It will support the development and understanding of the soft skills required for investigations, such as effective questioning techniques and body language. Participants will also be guided on how best to utilise the supporting guides and proformas.

D DEVELOPMENTAL

 Programme enrolment

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

Target group School Business Managers, SLT, HR Leads 

Frequency

As required

Number of sessions 2 x 2 hr sessions

DATE TIME

Tuesday 8 November 2022 & Tuesday 15 November 2022 10.00am-12.00pm 10.00am-12.00pm

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESSES AND POLICY

 Programmes information

Recruitment and Selection Processes and Policy training is designed to enable participants to understand the Trust Recruitment and Selection policy and procedures, including identifying suitable candidates, pre-employment checks and the Single Central Record.

The training will cover the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the process and ensure accountability of those involved in the decision-making process ensuring that all recruitment is compliant with current employment legislation and that our pupils and workforce are effectively safeguarded.

 Programme enrolment

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

Target group School Business Managers, SLT, HR Leads 

Frequency Once only 

Number of sessions 1 x 1.5 hr session

DATE TIME

Wednesday 30 November 2022 10.00am-12.00pm

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SKILLS

 Programmes information

Recruitment and Selection Skills training is designed to assist schools to make the correct hiring decisions in a manner that is compliant with current employment legislation.

The training will cover:

• Competency based interviewing skills

• Shortlisting skills

• Completion of recruitment forms and templates

• Equality and diversity

• Unconscious bias

• Appropriate assessment and selection methods and tools

D DEVELOPMENTAL

SICKNESS ABSENCE POLICY



Programmes information

Sickness Absence Policy training is designed to enable participants to understand and apply Star Academies policies and procedures on managing sickness absence cases.

It will enable participants to understand and develop the soft skills required to effectively manage such cases and understand how best to utilise guides and proformas associated with the policy to reduce sickness absence and support their employees.

D DEVELOPMENTAL

 Programme enrolment

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

Target group School Business Managers, SLT, HR Leads 

Frequency

As required 

Number of sessions 1 x 1 hr session

DATE TIME

Tuesday 6 December 2022

Tuesday 21 March 2023

10.00am-11.00am 10.00am-11.00am

 Programme enrolment

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

Target group School Business Managers, SLT, HR Leads 

Frequency As required

Number of sessions 2 x 2 hr sessions

DATE TIME

Wednesday 18 January 2023 &

Wednesday 25 January 2023

10.00am-12.00pm 10.00am-12.00pm

 Programmes information

The accredited Safer Recruitment e-learning course is provided by NSPCC and provides Senior Leaders and HR Leads in schools with the knowledge and skills to carry out safer recruitment practices that minimise the risk of unsuitable candidates being appointed, ensuring pupils are kept safe.

There will be a small cost to schools and the licences for the training will be purchased by Star Institute.

Schools must ensure that all interview panels include a member of staff who has completed Safer Recruitment training. The recommended minimum number of staff trained in schools is detailed below.

Number of pupils Minimum trained staff

420 pupils or less 3 - including the Principal and School Business Manager

Between 420 and 750 pupils 4 - including the Principal and School Business Manager

Over 750 pupils 5 - including the Principal and the School Business Manager.

M MANDATORY

 Programmes information

The Safer Recruitment Refresher training must be completed by staff every three years following completion of the accredited Safer Recruitment training programme.

The training provides a timely reminder on safer recruitment practices and will be delivered as e-learning for 22/23.

M MANDATORY

Nominate participants via the enrolment form.

Target group Principals, School Business Managers, SLT, HR Leads

Frequency Once only

Number of sessions 7 x 30 min online modules

Target group Principals, School Business Managers, SLT, HR Leads

Frequency Every 3 years upon completion of the Safer Recruitment Training

Number of sessions 1 x 45 min online module

 Programmes information

Star Apprenticeships are designed to upskill, develop and enhance the Star Academies workforce. They are work-based training programmes completed using evidence from a learner’s current job role. The programmes are available for existing employees as well as those who are recruited as apprentices.

All training is paid from Star Academies’ Apprenticeship Levy so the only cost to schools is the salary for a new recruit and the release time to complete the programme.

Star Academies works with a range of providers to deliver our apprenticeship qualifications, with the exception of the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, which will be delivered by Star Teachers.

Programme delivery is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of individual learners and schools. Delivery is usually through one to one, remote sessions with skills coaches. Remote sessions will take place every 2-4 weeks and will be approximately 45 minutes in duration. These sessions may be supported by full or half day workshops at set intervals throughout the course.

The programmes currently on offer in Star Academies are listed below:

There are three windows a year for apprenticeship programme expressions of interest. This is done by a single return submitted by the school to Star Institute.

KEY SUBMISSION DATES

You must submit one expression of interest form per school before the following dates: 31st October 31st January 30th April

Requests for apprenticeship training should happen during the application window. However, some ad-hoc activity outside the window may be supported in exceptional circumstances. Establishments should contact Star Institute in the first instance.

SCHOOL LEVEL STATUTORY AND MANDATORY TRAINING

All Star Academies schools are responsible for coordination and delivery of the statutory and mandatory training listed in this section.

Schools must ensure the training completion dates are recorded on their individual School level statutory and mandatory training tracker provided by Star Institute.

The tracker should be regularly updated. When completing the tracker, schools should ensure there are no blank cells. Each cell should contain either:

• The date the training was most recently completed using UK date i.e. 01/09/2022

• Code ‘X’ for staff that are not required to complete the training

• Code ‘Z’ for staff who have yet to complete the training

• Code ‘L’ for staff that no longer work in school. New staff joining your school can be added into the blank cells at the bottom of the tracker.

Training completion data dashboards will be produced termly and reviewed by Star Academies Executive Directorate. Schools should therefore ensure training records are up to date by the following deadlines:

• 31 October

• 31 January

• 31 May

For advice and support, please contact Star Institute.

 Programmes information

Prevent e-learning training is available from the Home Office and provides an introduction to the Prevent Duty.

This is introductory training covering the risks of radicalisation and the role staff in schools play in supporting those risks. It aims to safeguard vulnerable people from being radicalised to supporting terrorism or becoming terrorists themselves.

 Programmes information

The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) is a statutory requirement for all SENCos appointed new to the role (in a mainstream school or academy).

Every new SENCo must gain the NASENCo qualification within 3 years of taking up the post.

SAFEGUARDING - LEVEL 1

 Programmes information

Level 1 Safeguarding training is a requirement for all staff in schools.

Schools should use the Statutory basic awareness training course content developed by Star Central to deliver training in school.

The training covers:

• What is safeguarding and why it is important

• How to recognise the signs of abuse

• Responding to a disclosure

• Reporting your concerns

• Recording information

• Prevent basic awareness

• FGM basic awareness

• Anti-bullying basic awareness of

• Online safety basic awareness.

S STATUTORY

Target group

All school staff  Frequency

Annually and new staff on induction.

Supply agency should confirm supply teachers have Safeguarding level 1. Schools should provide basic briefing on induction. Full training is recommended for supply teachers recruited longer term (i.e. 4 weeks or more). 

Resources/Training provider links

SAFEGUARDING – LEVEL 3 DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD/PERSON

 Programmes information

Level 3 Safeguarding training is a requirement for all Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and Deputies. The training ensures DSLs/Deputy DSLs have the knowledge and skills required to undertake the lead safeguarding role in school and understand local processes and procedures in relation to early help and child protection.

The training is delivered by the Local Authorities (recommended) or a recognised training provider.

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)



Programmes information

FGM training is for Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputies. Basic awareness is incorporated as part of Safeguarding Level 1 training.

Virtual College has produced a free e-learning course (in partnership with the Home Office) to support school in recognising and preventing FGM.

S STATUTORY

Target group

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Level 1 Safeguarding Training

S STATUTORY

Target group

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies

Every 2 years

Delivered by the Local Authority or a recognised training provider. Schools should source directly

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies

Virtual College FGM Training

FIRE SAFETY (SCHOOL SPECIFIC)

 Programmes information

School specific Fire Safety training should be conducted by the Designated Fire Lead and cover the schools fire procedures and briefing on fire assembly point, the location of call points and general school specific fire awareness.

Target group

All school staff

Frequency Annually and new staff on induction

Resources/Training provider links

FIRE WARDEN TRAINING

 Programmes information

Fire Warden training must be provided to all staff appointed as Fire Wardens. The training should be delivered by the schools' Designated Fire Lead using resources provided by the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Target group

Delivered by the schools Designated Fire Lead

Resources/Training provider links

Nominated Fire Marshall

Upon taking on the role and every 3 years

Delivered by the schools Designated Fire Lead using resources provided by the Estates & Facilities Management Team. rifat. ali@staracademies.org

ANTI-BULLYING

 Programmes information

Anti-bullying training if provided by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. They have produced a suite of free e-learning training that consists of 12 different modules.

Designated Safeguarding Leads and deputies should complete six different modules each year on a rolling programme. Staff are advised to complete 6 of the modules each year.

The date the sixth module is completed should be recorded on the school level training tracker.

MANDATORY

Target group

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies

Every 2 years

Free CPD online training (anti-bullyingalliance.org. uk)

CYBER SECURITY INSET TRAINING

 Programmes information

Cyber Security training resources will be issued by Star Central throughout the year in response to emerging cyber security threats.

The short training sessions should be delivered by schools during INSET sessions.







DATA PROTECTION – PAPER-BASED

 Programmes information

Data Protection training is for staff who do not have a Star email account. Most staff that have access to a computer will complete e-learning training (please refer to pg 21).

From September 2022 completion of the paper-based Data Protection training should be recorded in the School level statutory and mandatory training tracker. This replaces the need to complete the return to the Governance and Corporate Services Team.

The training provides essential information on the processing of personal data, including legislation and penalties, defining data protection, lawful bases, the rights of individuals and other requirements.

M

MANDATORY

Target group



Programmes information

Educational Visits Leader training must be delivered to staff involved in off-site visits every 2 years. It can be delivered by the school EVC using the presentation and training materials provided by the Trust or It can be delivered by the Trusts' Educational Visits Adviser by arrangement.

This training covers the key elements of the Visit Leader role and effective visit management.









Target group

Frequency

All staff

Star ICT Team Imran.patel@ staracademies.org NEW

For staff that do not have a Star email account or are supply/temp working for less than 1 week

Frequency Annually

Every 2 years and on induction for new staff ON DEMAND

Schools should contact the Estates & Facilities Management Team directly to arrange this training

andy.lavin@ staracademies.org

FAITH & CHARACTER EDUCATION (FAITH SCHOOLS ONLY)

 Programmes information

Faith and Character Education (FCE) training sets out the principles that shape the Faith and Character Education offer. This includes a clear understanding of what FCE does and does not look like in the school setting as well as explaining the central role that staff play in embedding FCE effectively.

The training directs staff to key Trust documentation including the 4Cs framework and states the Trust position on a wide range of areas that are linked to FCE. Schools should use the training resources provided by the Star Central.

The training is required in Faith schools only.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK

 Programmes information

Emergency First Aid at Work training provides an introduction to first aid in the workplace, the roles of a first-aider and basic first aid skills.

The required number of trained staff is based on assessment of need by the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Recommended minimum of 4-6 staff trained per school and Primary schools should also consider Paediatric First Aid training needs.

FIRST AID - PAEDIATRIC

 Programmes information

Paediatric First Aid training is for primary schools only and focuses on first aid needs in primary and infant age groups.

The required number of trained staff is based on assessment of need by the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Recommended minimum of two staff trained per Primary school and schools should also consider Emergency First Aid at Work training needs.

M MANDATORY

Target group

All staff (Faith schools only)

Annually and new staff on induction 

M

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Resources provided by Star Central nasima.hassan@ staracademies.org

MANDATORY

Target group

Nominated First Aiders

Every 3 years 

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Schools should source a local provider

M MANDATORY

Target group

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Nominated First Aiders (Primary schools only)

Every 3 years

Schools should source a local provider

FIRST AID AT WORK (3 DAYS)

 Programmes information

The First Aid at Work (3 day) training is a certified course that meets the requirements specified by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

The required number of trained staff is based on assessment of need by the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Recommended minimum of 2-3 staff trained per school.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

 Programmes information

Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day accredited course.

Mental Health First Aiders can spot the signs of mental ill-health and are valuable in providing early support for someone who may be developing a mental health issue.

The recommended numbers of staff trained in schools is detailed below.

Size of school Minimum number of staff trained

Secondary schools with 800> pupils 5

Secondary schools with 550-800 pupils 4

Secondary schools with >550 pupils 3

Primary Schools 2

There is a charge for this training.

M MANDATORY







Target group

Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Nominated First Aiders

Every 3 years

Schools should source a local provider

M MANDATORY



Target group





Frequency

Resources/Training provider links

Senior Leaders, Safeguarding, Pastoral and Inclusion staff

Every 3 years

Training can be arranged directly with Mental Health First Aid. Mental health training online and face to face · MHFA England

ONLINE SAFETY

 Programmes information

The Online Safety Alliance (OSA) online safety training is a CPD-Certified course ensuring those working with children have an up-to-date knowledge of the statutory requirements they must meet, the threats to children online, how to reduce these risks, and guidance on ensuring staff use of digital technology is safe and responsible.

M MANDATORY



Target group

 Frequency

 Resources/Training provider links

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies

Annually

Online Safety: Free CPD-Certified training for school staff - Online Safety Alliance

SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR TRAFFIC LIGHT TOOL (PREVIOUSLY HARMFUL SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS)

 Programmes information

Sexual Behaviour Traffic Light Tool is certified training that supports professionals to identify, understand and respond appropriately to sexual behaviours in young people.

Schools should book places with Brook directly. There is £30 cost per person for this training.

M MANDATORY

 Target group Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies

 Frequency

 Resources/Training provider links

Every 3 years

Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool –Brook

TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS JOINING STAR ACADEMIES

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Programmes information

A session where the Trust Finance Manual is shared and induction provided

M MANDATORY

PSF FINANCIALS

Programmes information

PS Financials is the financial system used by all of Star Academies schools. PS Financials software includes accounting, purchasing, budgeting and reporting software.



Target group New and coverting schools  Frequency Once only  Resources/ Training provider links

Training will be organised by Star Central Projects Team 

Target group New and converting schools  Frequency Once only  Resources/ Training provider links



M MANDATORY

SIMS

Training will be organised by Star Central Projects Team  Programmes

information

SIMS is an integrated management information system encompassing a wide selection of modules from attendance, behaviour and achievement, pupil performance, curriculum planning and financial management.

M MANDATORY

Training will be organised by Star Central Projects Team

ITRENT

 Programmes information

A bespoke integrated HR and Payroll system managed by Midland HR. The system offers a complete centralised HR and Payroll service, including HR administration (payroll and pensions, contracts, employee data, absence management t and annual leave management), the provision of easy access to advice and guidance to all staff regarding pay and HR queries, as well as detailed reporting facilities to relevant staff across the Trust.

M MANDATORY

JOBTRAIN

 Programmes information

A centralised recruitment service for schools. JobTrain enables the Trust to manage and automate corporate online recruitment processes. The system provides an online solution from vacancy approval, job advertising, online applications through to interview arrangements and offer management. Recruitment Administrators in each school are able to submit vacancy requests which will then undergo quality assurance and approvals, before being posted online by the Star Central recruitment team.

M MANDATORY

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

 Programmes information

Fit4jobs is an employment health screening service used to assess candidates' fitness to work safely and effectively.

The OHIO system provides an online central hub for the management of employee records and allows users to make management referrals, obtain reports, refer employees for rehabilitation and gain access to management information on service usage, health trends and costs.

MANDATORY



Target group New and converting schools 

Frequency Once only 

Resources/ Training provider links

Training will be organised by Star Central Projects Team



Target group New and converting schools 



Frequency Once only

Resources/ Training provider links

Training will be organised by Star Central Projects Team



Target group

New and converting schools 

Frequency Once only 

Resources/ Training provider links

Training will be organised by Star Central Projects Team

STAR AMBITIONS RESOURCES

GENERAL RESOURCES

Resource Audience Content

StarBites: Teach Like a Star Star School Senior Leaders and teaching staff

The series of ‘Teach Like A Star’ bitesize training resources to support the implementation of the Star Teaching Framework will continue to develop throughout 2022/23.

This bitesize training supports the incremental changes that teachers need to make to improve pupil culture and outcomes. Leaders may decide to use StarBites for whole staff training, 1:1 coaching or small group mentoring. StarBites is aligned with the techniques observed in the Leading for Improvement Programme and uses See It, Name It, Do It as the professional development structure for each ‘bite’.

Link

link: Star Institute Moodle The password is StarBites

StarBites: Star Inclusion CPD Library

For all Star pastoral and support staff, may be useful to a wider group of colleagues.

The Inclusion CPD library will, when complete, comprise of a range of webinars lasting around an hour in duration. They fall into four key categories and include a SENCO specific training section:

link: Star Institute Moodle Password InclusionCPD

StarBites: School Business Managers

For School Business Managers

Bitesize recordings focusing on systems and process best practice.

link: Star Institute Moodle login required

PROGRAMME RESOURCES

Resource

Audience Content Link

The Big Teach For all Star School Senior Leaders and teaching staff

Leading for Improvement 20/21

Instructional Coaching for Middle Leaders

For Senior Leaders participating in the programme only

For all Principals and participants from the Instructional Coaching programme only

Session recordings and slides from all Big Teach events.

Session recordings, slides and resources Private school channels for uploading gap tasks

Session recordings, slides and resources from the 20/21 Instructional Coaching Programme and from Uncommon Schools training 19-20.

Session recordings, slides and resources from the 21/22 Instructional Coaching Programme.

MS Teams Link Big Teach. Use code jpp0hl7 (NB the penultimate character is a lower case ‘L’ not an upper case ‘i’)

MS Teams Link Leading for Improvement

MS Teams Link Instructional Coaching 20/21

MS Teams Link Instructional Coaching 21/22

Practice Perfect Instructional Coaching

For all Senior Leaders who completed the Leading for Improvement programme and/ or participants from the Instructional coaching programme

Session recordings, slides and resources from 21/22 Practice Perfect Instructional Coaching programme

MS Teams Link Practice Perfect 21/22

Classroom Culture 20/21

Star ECT/RQT Programme 20/21 and 21/22

Star EdTech Teacher Programme 20/21

Curriculum Excellence Masterclasses

For programme participants only

For ECTs, ECT mentors and RQTs

For programme participants only

Session recordings and slides

Session recordings and slides

Session recordings, slides and materials

For teachers and subject leads

Session recordings and slides

MS Teams Link Star Classroom Culture

MS Teams Link Star ECT Programme

MS Teams Link EdTech Teacher Programme

MS Teams Link Curriculum Excellence Masterclasses

Secondary Curriculum Portal

AT A GLANCE TRAINING AND PROGRAMMES GUIDE 48

STAR INSTITUTE ONLINE PROTOCOLS

So that participants maximise their own and others professional learning and to help ‘trainers’ to facilitate or train effectively, we ask that colleagues follow these protocols and guidance. The intention is that everyone contributes to vibrant and productive communities of learning in which all play a role. This will apply to all Star Institute programmes and training events delivered via Zoom.

1 Register & download the link into your calendar

Register as soon as you receive the invitation and certainly no later than 1 week ahead of the session. Please ensure you register using your Star Academies email address as this may affect pre-assigned breakouts created by Star Institute.

After registering you will be sent a personalised Zoom link for the session. Please download this link into your Outlook calendar (you will be given the option to do this when you register) and use it to access the session. Ensure you access the session using the same email address you registered with otherwise you may not be able to access breakout rooms and training materials.

Do not share your personalised zoom link with others.

2 Log in early and check connectivity and access to links ahead of the session.

If you do not have Zoom downloaded as an application on your computer, we strongly suggest you do so by following this link. We do not recommend using your phone or tablet for Zoom.

Please log into the Zoom session at least 5 minutes prior to the start time to ensure access. Check connectivity and test audio. The following guidance may be useful:

• How to Join a meeting - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-meeting

• Check internet connectivity - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027616/windows-checkyour-network-connection-status

• Test audio device - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-ordevice-audio

Where participants have not previously used the device they will access the training on, they should check that Zoom works properly in advance and seek IT support if necessary.

Please ensure you pre-check access to any links or sites provided to you before the session and inform your school technician of any issues in order that any configuration or changes can be made to systems, firewalls or the web filter. Star Institute is not able to help with this.

3 Prepare well!

Online training is as important as face-to-face professional development.

• Set aside appropriate time in order to access and complete required pre-reading and/or tasks

• Have these open and ready or relevant links accessible, at the start of the session

• Make sure the ‘learning space’ in your classroom or home is as free from distraction as possible for the duration of the session

• Make it easier to focus on the training by muting your phone, turning off notifications and closing or minimising running apps. This will help to reduce your internet’s bandwidth capacity.

4 Professional expectations

These apply to online training, just as they do for face-to-face training, including:

• Punctuality and attendance

• Dress code (formal or casual professional)

• Communications and interactions

• Self-presentation: seated upright, at a table if necessary to engage in tasks or note taking. Avoid multi-tasking: you'll retain the discussion better if you refrain from replying to emails or text messages during the training and wait to work on that PowerPoint presentation for tomorrow until after the session ends!

5 Make sure we know you are present

Please ensure your name is correct on screen once you have signed into the online session. You can right-click on your name and use the ‘rename’ function to edit your profile name.

If you join as a school group, the lead person signed into the session must ensure the name of the school and those participating is reflected in the profile name. If the group is too large to make this practical, the zoom name should reflect the school initials and number of people participating in the group and the names of those participating should be added to the ‘Group attendance form’ which can be accessed via the QR code on the presenters’ slides or via the link posted in chat by the facilitator /Zoom facilitator. This will support effective session management and assist us to improve the tracking of participants’ attendance at training events. Failure to complete the ‘Group attendance form’ will result in inaccurate staff attendance published in your schools’ PowerBi attendance dashboard.

6 Engage in the session

Just as with face-to-face training, effective online learning will involve interactions and discussions with the trainer (when invited) and with each other, for example within breakout rooms. Therefore, cameras should be switched on throughout a training session and mics turned on when discussion is requested so that colleagues can learn together and a high-quality learning community is established.

There may be a small number of instances where exceptional circumstances make this protocol difficult to observe. As a courtesy, participants should raise this with the programme or training contact at Star Institute in advance, so that the facilitator or trainer can be informed.

Participants who have joined the session but are not at their computers participating will be moved to the waiting room as it impacts the quality of discussions in breakouts. If participants are unavailable to be at their computers for a genuine reason (i.e. a technical issue etc), participants are given an opportunity to contact the facilitator via chat or email to ensure they are not removed unnecessarily.