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SUMMARY:Leading a Nursing team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £175-350\n🎧 School Nurses\, Matrons\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nNurses should be approachable and knowledgeable. Their support is often sought when a child or staff member is unwell. Creating a medical team that works well together will lead to a happier\, more approachable Health Centre that is an advocate for the wider school community.  \nThis seminar will consolidate and develop leadership skills in Nurses who oversee a small or large team working within a school environment. The day will present skills that could improve the cohesion and working styles of the medical team\, and between the medical team and the wider school community. Delegates will be encouraged to share their ideas and experiences to improve performance and job satisfaction.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nEffective teams – what is a team\, and what makes one effective? \nRaising the profile of the Health Centre – ideas to raise the profile of the Health Centre and continue meeting the needs of the school \nAppraisals and inductions – an in-depth view of the support available to staff members \nSupervision – how and why supervision is important in the school setting. \nGuidance and standards of care. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo learn the attributes of a successful leader \nTo gather ideas and resources to build an effective team within your medical centre \nTo have a better understanding of the role of a lead nurse. \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/hieda-bsa-leading-a-nursing-team-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152652Z
CREATED:20250214T160617Z
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UID:11850-1770285600-1770305400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Certificate in Professional Practice: Non Healthcare Practitioners on Medical Matters
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £700\n🎧 Non-registered medical practitioners who have a responsibility for medical issues in the school setting and who wish to gain a professional certificate in medical matters\n📍 Online \n\nWe offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nCourse outline: \nMedical conditions\, both physical and mental\, are often related and form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools. However\, staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on these key areas. \n As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA Group and Hieda\, we can now offer a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school staff on medical matters. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for non-registered medical staff\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to develop their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nThe course is tutor-led and will consist of three separate live online study days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nStudy Days for This Module Are: \n\nDay 1:  February 5\, 2026\nDay 2:  March 5\, 2026\nDay 3:  March 19\, 2026\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION  CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day – 10.00 to 15.45 \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe role of a medical co-ordinator in a school setting\nMedical issues in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nCommon illnesses and infection control\nManaging common injuries\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with asthma anaphylaxis\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nPolicy writing\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse assignment and reflection.\n\nCourse assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ‘supporting a student with a complex medical condition; a review of the medical provision in the school; the management of medical records across a whole school; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe purpose is for the delegate to explore and compare their practice to guidance and whether it meets the needs of the child. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2\,000+/-10%  word written essay  which must be submitted by July 2026. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain confidence in the role of medical management\nTo evaluate and reflect on current practice with a view to improving standards of care\nTo understand and be aware of current guidance that influences the practice we deliver\nTo network and develop awareness of the support available\nTo be able to work within the guidance safely.\n\n\nSpeakers: \nSinead O’Grady\, Lead Nurse\, Harrow School \nSinead is an Advanced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across hepatology\, haematology and emergency medicine. She now specialises in school medicine and is the lead nurse at Harrow school medical centre. \nSinead’s aim is to improve the health literacy of her pupils and empower them to utilise the variety of health and wellbeing services available to them. She has a passion for health promotion which involves reactively and proactively engaging and educating her pupils during \n\nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/11850/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152717Z
CREATED:20251107T104815Z
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UID:12401-1770300000-1770307200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Sexual Health in Schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n📍 Online \n\nCourse Outline \nManaging sexual health in schools: policy\, practice and pastoral care. Supporting students’ sexual health and wellbeing is an essential part of secondary/senior whole-school health education and safeguarding practice. This interactive session explores the key principles of managing sexual health in school settings\, with guidance on practical policy implementation\, professional boundaries and effective communication. \nThrough discussion\, case studies and resources\, delegates will develop confidence in addressing issues ranging from puberty and relationships to sexual health education\, contraception\, consent and support for LGBTQ+ pupils. \nThe training will also consider managing disclosures\, liaison with external agencies and building a culture of openness and respect within your school. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDuty of care: the school’s responsibility for sexual health management and safeguarding\nHow to confidently lead and deliver sexual health education\nInclusion in sexual health\nWorking with external agencies\, making referrals and signposting to support. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding the school’s role and legal responsibilities in sexual health education\nConfidence in managing sexual health discussions\, pupil disclosures and referrals\nKey areas for inclusion in sexual health and relationships policies and strategies for promoting inclusive\, age-appropriate and health-positive education.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nCharlotte Cooley RGN\, MSc\, SHEA\, Queen’s Nurse \nCharlotte is a healthcare workforce strategist with extensive experience in workforce planning\, clinical education and regulatory governance. Charlotte holds a portfolio of health-related roles\, working as the residential nurse for Culford School\, and in General Practice in London.  She manages the quality of education programmes for Southeast London Training Hub Primary Care Workforce Academy\, delivering programmes for workforce teams across London Primary Care. Her expertise includes workforce accreditation\, education programme design\, and policy implementation\, working across NHS organisations\, educational institutions and regulatory bodies. \n 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-sexual-health-in-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T103000
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SUMMARY:Asthma Management in Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nA session to take you through the recent changes to Asthma management\, including changes in the prescribing of inhalers and the types of inhalers being used. \nSession outline: \n\nWhy is asthma management changing?\nAsthma management guidelines\nWhat does this mean for you?\nAction planning\nQ&A\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nRowena Tague\, Professional Support Pharmacist\, OPUS \nRowena Tague\, is a Professional Support Pharmacist for OPUS. She has worked for OPUS for three years and in that time she has provided medicines training to a variety of care settings and schools. As part of her role\, she also undertakes independent medicines audits\, prepare training courses for OPUS and write\, review & update medicines policies and procedures for a range of organisations. Prior to working for OPUS\, she was a community Pharmacist for over 35 years. The main focus of her work has always been supporting different care settings including schools with their medicines.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/asthma-management-in-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152822Z
CREATED:20250715T153551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152822Z
UID:12405-1770717600-1770724800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting boarders with anxiety – practical tips and strategies
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis training is designed for school staff who work closely with young people experiencing mental health challenges and who are looking to deepen their understanding while gaining practical strategies for effective support. The session offers insights into the underlying causes of anxiety\, the impact of early life experiences\, and how schools can create supportive environments that promote positive mental wellbeing. \nThrough a mix of theory and practical application\, delegates will leave with increased confidence in identifying\, responding to\, and referring students appropriately\, while contributing to a culture of care within their school community. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe physiology of anxiety – understanding endorphins\, the fight/flight response\, and the window of tolerance\nAssessment – how and why to gather background information effectively\nThe impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Early Help pathways\nPractical considerations for schools – safe spaces\, time out\, and the role of named support staf\nEffective communication – styles\, tools\, and resources to engage young people\nCoping strategies – distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy approaches (e.g.\, breathing exercises\, mindfulness\, distraction techniques\, self-soothe boxes)\nRecognising when to escalate concerns – guidance on referrals to GPs\, CAMHS\, or counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop an understanding of how anxiety affects the body and learn how to explain this in simple terms to young people\nGain practical skills in conducting initial assessments and history taking related to mental health concerns\nExpand your toolkit of school-based adjustments and strategies to support students with anxiety\nImprove your awareness of referral pathways and understand the importance of effective multi-agency collaboration.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n Dr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. \nBefore commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-anxiety-in-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152934Z
CREATED:20251103T083957Z
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UID:12948-1772100000-1772107200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Finding success in pastoral practice: resilience\, wellbeing and purpose
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135 – Discounted for BSA members\n🎧 Pastoral staff\, Wellbeing staff\, SMT/SLT\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis interactive\, meeting-style training session helps staff explore real-life challenges in education while developing practical\, solution-focused skills. The event blends discussion\, scenario-based activities\, and reflection to strengthen staff confidence and capability. The session will cover: \n\nStudent achievement and wellbeing\nWe will look at what success really means for students—beyond grades—by exploring academic progress\, emotional wellbeing\, and personal growth. Staff will examine barriers such as attendance\, behaviour\, mental health\, and socio-economic factors\, and take part in group scenarios to reflect on how current systems support student needs.\nLeadership\, purpose and team alignment\nThe session will help staff define success at personal\, team\, and whole-school levels. Activities will focus on building a shared vision\, strengthening motivation\, and aligning practice with school values and mission.\nCompassion\, resilience and emotional balance\nParticipants will explore the balance between compassion and resilience in education\, learning how to recognise early signs of emotional strain and maintain wellbeing in demanding roles.\n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of the session\, staff will: \n\nUnderstand how mental strength supports success\nLearn skills to develop and apply mental resilience\nUse these skills to create a clear\, practical way forward\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Harry Mansfield\, The Awareness Key \nHarry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author\, better known as “The MindPower Champion”.  She teaches how to achieve a VIPMind®; a mind that is Victorious\, Ignites and Protects the right way. \nCoaching for 25 years\, she and her licensees offer a trackable\, training blueprint teaching you how to “Power Up Your Mind Before It Powers You Down®”\, giving students and staff skills for todays’ fast paced\, ever changing world of high expectations. \nTo date all qualifications in this country have been reactive. Harry\, and her licensees\, show you how to train your mind to achieve success and avoid daily suffering. She shows the only way forward is to not have our heads in the sand and how to address the root cause.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/working-to-achieve-success/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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