Welcome to your August newsletter! We hope you are enjoying your well-deserved summer break so far. Ahead of the return to school in September you might be starting to plan for the autumn term. We are here to support you throughout the year ahead with high-quality CPD that will allow you to teach with confidence, build on existing knowledge and learn new skills and practices.
Continue reading below for more information on our brand-new courses.
Upcoming live courses for the autumn term
This webinar will provide you with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. That person could be a pupil or a colleague.
Subject to successful assessment you'll receive a Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health.
28 September, 12:00 – 16.30
Explore the social and emotional aspects of learning for primary aged pupils and their families following the COVID-19 pandemic. We will consider the impact on pupil learning and more importantly on their wellbeing. Underpinned by research findings, this webinar seeks to offer insights into some of those key challenges and will discuss strategies that will improve learner identity, resilience and wellbeing.
This twilight session will also cover an important discussion about teachers’ wellbeing to deliver the demands of post-pandemic education.
12 October, 16:00 – 17:30
This 90-minute masterclass will equip teachers with the theoretical understanding and practical tools needed to build communication skills and confidence in the classroom. Through a combination of interactive activities, idea sharing and planning and consultation time, this session will provide a strong foundation for teachers who wish to enhance teaching and learning through effective communication.
Date options:
10 November, 16:00 - 17:30
16 November, 16:00 - 17:30
This course is designed to help educators to engage a range of anti-bias, multicultural and social justice issues and provide them with strategies and tools to help their learners understand, appreciate, include, and advocate for those around them. Teachers will leave this session with tools and actionable steps to implement DEI practices in the classroom and make them sustainable.
This 4-week self-study course gives teachers the skills and techniques to better manage their own stress and anxiety and improve resilience, thus helping improve their overall mental health and wellbeing. There can be many causes of stress for those who work in education – a challenging student, anxiety and depression, personal worries, and more. That’s why it's important for teachers to support their own mental health and wellbeing in order to support their students. This course will give teachers the basics of mindfulness in an online, easy-to-access, and affordable way.
To browse our full range of CPD courses head to the Professional Development Academy now.
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We'd also like to hear from you! As the return to school beckons, we're asking educators how they're feeling about the new year and what they're looking forward to most.
Our survey is open until Sunday 29 August and your feedback will help us shape support for making the most of learning journeys for all during September and beyond.
Share your thoughts in our survey