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UID:13001-1779454800-1779462000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preventing Mental Health Concerns
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral Staff\, Wellbeing Staff\, Health Centre Staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis course will follow a “Meeting Style” format to ensure perspective from staff is clear. This allows staff the opportunity to cover “real life” situations you are faced with\, alongside training with a solution focused skillset to help education professionals prevent mental health concerns in their students. \n\nDenying students the benefit of training the mind\n\nBalancing the essential skills to prevent mental health concerns with other benefits of training the mind\n\n\nSchool Culture to empower students\n\nEveryday routines and practices\n\n\nIgniting Best Practice\n\nScenario-based group work\nReflective exercise. “Maintaining a students’ qualities”\n\n\n\n Training topics: \n\nUnderstanding the mind vs student mental health\n\nStudents’ beliefs regarding mental health vs the reality of the mind\n\n\nRisk and Protective Factors\n\nPositive use of the mind and students’ own relationship with it\n\n\nPromoting Solution Focused Positive Mental Resilience\n\nThe benefits of focusing on the mind as a separate subject\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \nPreventing Mental Health Concerns \n\nTeaches the skills to use mental strength to prevent mental health issues\n\nUnderstand how training the mind works in relation to prevention\nActive planning for students\nMonitoring patterns of behaviour in relation to the mind\n\n\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/preventing-mental-health-concerns/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260205T153546Z
CREATED:20250813T151403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153546Z
UID:12618-1779372000-1779375600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Diabetes in Schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\n🍭HIEDA Pick-n-mix option  \nCourse outline \nThis webinar aims to update the delegate on Diabetes management in the workplace. It will outline some support strategies that can be implemented to promote high standards of care\, efficient management and promote teamwork for the care of the person who has diabetes. It will discuss latest technology to support diabetics. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nManagement strategies \nTechnology update \nDiabetes update \nPromoting independence \n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nFor the delegate to be updates in diabetes management \nTo have an understanding of technology and how it can improve management can independence \nTo ensure the candidates knows and understands the benefits of teamwork when caring for a person with diabetes\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \n🍭Pick’n’mix offer🍭 \nHIEDA members can now choose from a wide selection of upcoming and recorded webinars and receive a discount when booking in blocks of 3\, 5 or 8 webinars. \nSelection of webinars across 2025–26 to choose from: \n\n3 webinars = £235 (down from £270)\n5 webinars = £360 (down from £450)\n8 webinars = £585 (down from £720)\n\n✨ This offer applies for live attendance or if you prefer to receive recordings to view at your convenience. Please see the form below: \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nJill Blakeney \nJill is the school nurse at Bredon School\, a rural boarding school in Worcestershire supporting students with dyslexia and neurodiversity. With nearly ten years in the role\, she provides compassionate\, hands-on care. Trained at Guy’s Hospital in the early 1990s\, Jill’s career has included endocrinology\, renal medicine\, international expedition medicine\, and work with children’s camps worldwide. She has supported events from the Everest Marathon to expeditions on the Ganges. After a unique nursing role in Guernsey promoting adaptive exercise\, Jill returned to the UK. She is a strong advocate for wellbeing\, lifelong learning\, and inclusion\, and recently ran the London Marathon for Diabetes UK\, inspired by her son’s type 1 diabetes. \n  \n  \n🍭HIEDA 'Build your own box set' webinar selection formPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Delegate name *FirstLastSchool/Organisation name *Delegate email address *Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityState / Province / RegionPostal Code--- Select country ---AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBolivia (Plurinational State of)Bonaire\, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo (Democratic Republic of the)Cook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Kingdom of)EthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIran (Islamic Republic of)IraqIreland (Republic of)Isle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea (Democratic People's Republic of)Korea (Republic of)KosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesia (Federated States of)Moldova (Republic of)MonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth Macedonia (Republic of)Northern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine (State of)PanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwan\, Republic of ChinaTajikistanTanzania (United Republic of)ThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican City StateVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)VietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (U.S.)Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland IslandsCountryDelegate job role *Select 3 webinars (£235)\, 5 webinars (£360) or 8 webinars (£585) *Injury prevention and acute injury managementManaging asthma\, allergies and anaphylaxisDiabetes in schoolsMigraine management in schoolsEpilepsy in schoolsDrug and Alcohol testingSports Nutrition and SupplementsSpikingAnger managementManaging Depression in SchoolsKetamine and Cocaine:MeningitisDental HygieneInfection ControlSleep and Sleep HygieneBladder and Bowel CareEpilepsy in schoolsSTI's\, treatment and servicesVapingDiabetes in schoolsBooking contact name (optional)Booking contact email address (optional)Invoice email address *I understand that this event may be recorded for quality monitoring purposes and to share amongst other delegates and I give consent to this occurring should I choose to turn my camera on during training *YES		\n			role Address address\n			\n		\n		GDPR Consent: I agree to give consent to receive follow up resources and information on future training *YESI have read and agree to the terms and conditions - https://www.boarding.org.uk/terms *YESSubmit
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-diabetes-in-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T143749Z
CREATED:20260501T162747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T143749Z
UID:12616-1779111000-1779118200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Asthma in Schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \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. \nTraining topics will include: \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. \n 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-asthma-in-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260310T082251Z
CREATED:20250813T145547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T082251Z
UID:12612-1778842800-1778846400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee meeting/forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC\n🎧 HIEDA members including healthcare professionals\, mental health professionals\, medical providers and those with a responsibility for medication administration\, first aid\, mental health in an education setting or workplace 📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nCoffee meeting forum to give health centre staff a chance to network\, discuss topical issues they are facing\, seek guidance and support. With a focus on on safe medication management and controlled drugs in schools\, if required \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nSkyler Moulder\, Senior Nurse Advisor \nSkyler did her Adult Nursing BSc at Kings College London in 2011 and went straight into community nursing. After the birth of her first son she stumbled into community school nursing and never looked back. During her time as a community school nurse she covered primary and secondary schools all across Cambridgeshire. She completed training such as the CAMHS foundation module\, Sexual Health and Contraception module and was trained in Safeguarding Children Level 3. She completed her PG Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing in 2016 when she was pregnant with her second son\, which she later topped up to a full MSc in 2023 when she was pregnant with her daughter! This also included qualifying as a Nurse Prescriber. Skyler co-lead the development of a 0-19 Duty Desk and the introduction of the Chathealth text service in Cambridgeshire Community Services. In 2019 she became a Team Manager for the CCS Healthy Child Programme – managing a team of Nursery Nurses\, Health Visitors and School Nurses during the pandemic. In 2020 she was recruited to be the Lead Nurse at The Leys in Cambridge\, to lead a team covering 24 hour care for around 575 pupils (over half of which are boarders). This is where she is now and where her passion for independent school nursing started.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/coffee-meeting-forum-7/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T150129Z
CREATED:20260413T105012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150129Z
UID:13662-1778837400-1778862600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Compliance 2026: Legal Duties\, Policy Change and Practice Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Health teams\, senior leaders\, pastoral staff\, nurses\, matrons\n📍 Online \n\nCourse overview: \nThe compliance landscape in education is evolving quickly. This one day conference will bring together the latest regulatory updates\, practical guidance\, and forward-looking insights to help delegates navigate this changing environment with confidence. The focus is on compliance\, accountability and implementation.  \nJoin us as we unpack latest changes to legal duties\, policy and practice and what these mean for your day-to-day responsibilities and wider organisational culture. From essential KCSiE updates and employment requirements to a clear breakdown of statutory safeguarding guidance implementations\, each expert-led session will guide delegates in translating policy into practice. \nWhether you’re responsible for safeguarding\, boarding provision\, inclusion strategy\, or health and wellbeing\, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge\, benchmark your practice\, and ensure you and your team are fully equipped for 2026 and beyond. \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:30 \nSession 1: Preventative safeguarding and culture  \nThis session explores how to embed a proactive safeguarding culture\, with a focus on prevention strategies. It will cover upcoming RSE guidance from September 2026 and the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy\, supporting delegates to strengthen safeguarding across their setting. \nSpeaker:\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \n\n10:30 – 10:45 \nBreak \n\n10:45 – 11:45 \nSession 2: Statutory safeguarding guidance – what you must implement \nThis session provides clarity on key statutory safeguarding requirements\, focusing on updates to policies\, procedures\, and training. It will cover proposed changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026\, helping delegates ensure their settings remain compliant and up to date.  \nSpeakers:\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \n\n11:45 – 12:00 \nBreak \n\n12:00 – 13:00 \nSession 3: Equality\, inclusion and emerging compliance duties  \nThis session explores key developments in equality\, inclusion\, and safeguarding compliance. It will cover emerging guidance and reforms\, including gender-questioning guidance\, SEND changes\, pay gap reporting\, and Scotland’s RHSP update\, helping delegates navigate complex decisions with confidence.  \nSpeaker:\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n \n\n13:00 – 14:00 \nLunch \n\n14:00 – 15:00 \nSession 4: Safety\, health and Duty of Care in practice \nThis session focuses on safety\, health\, and duty of care in practice\, supporting confident and defensible decision-making in high-risk situations. It will cover key guidance on restraint\, allergy management\, and the practical application of Martyn’s Law in operational settings.  \nSpeakers:\nMark Thomson\, Managing Director\, Watchword\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\n \n\n15:00 – 15:15 \nBreak \n\n15:15 – 16:30 \nSession 5: Updates on: KCSIE and employment \nThis session will provide key updates on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and employment-related safeguarding responsibilities. Delivered by expert speakers from Moore Barlow\, it will explore recent and upcoming changes\, the intersection between statutory guidance and employment law\, and what this means in practice for schools. Delegates will gain a clearer understanding of their legal obligations\, particularly in areas such as staff conduct\, safer recruitment\, and handling safeguarding concerns within an employment context.  \nSpeakers:\nCerys Cousins\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow\nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow \n\nCONFERENCE CLOSE: 16:30 \n\nSpeakers: \n \nCerys Cousins\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow \nCerys joined Moore Barlow as a trainee solicitor in September 2022 and qualified as a solicitor in the Schools & Charities team in 2024. During her training contract\, Cerys also gained experience in the Court of Protection\, Personal Injury and Commercial teams. She graduated with a first-class LLB Law degree from the University of Essex in 2021\, before completing the LPC LLM in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Law in 2022. Outside of work\, Cerys enjoys sports including football (supporting Arsenal) and Formula 1\, as well as reading\, spending time with friends and walking my dogs\, Hector and Pepe. \n\n \nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow \nOlivia is a Senior Associate in the independent schools and charities team\, specialising in employment and education law. She advises on safeguarding\, abuse allegations\, data protection\, subject access requests\, parent contracts\, and both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Olivia drafts employment contracts\, policies and procedures\, and advises on the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Her approach is to provide clear\, practical advice to help schools achieve their objectives. She joined Moore Barlow as a trainee solicitor\, having previously spent over five years working in the House of Commons. Outside work\, she enjoys travelling and exploring new places worldwide in my spare time. \n\nMark Thomson\, Managing Director\, Watchword \nMark Thomson is a former Army officer and Managing Director of Watchword Limited\, a specialist campus security company supporting education settings across the UK. Since founding Watchword in 2018\, Mark has helped education leaders strengthen security as an organisational responsibility\, integrating safeguarding\, governance\, risk management and daily operations. His work includes campus security risk assessments\, security strategy\, incident management planning and regulatory preparedness. Having spent seven years in the Army and a further ten years working in and supporting the education sector\, Mark provides practical\, sector-specific insight into how campuses can become safer\, better prepared and more resilient. His work has included supporting several of the largest college groups in the country and a world-renowned Russell Group university. \n\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ multidisciplinary experience in legal\, academic\, advisory\, and leadership roles\, she is strongly committed to advancing child rights and welfare. Formerly Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Internationally\, she has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos Foundation on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and systems reform across South Asia and beyond. An academic and practitioner\, Mariya has published widely and specialises in trauma-informed\, survivor-centred\, and systems-based safeguarding approaches. \n\n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds and Masters in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. She is a trustee at a leading independent boarding school. \n  \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998.  Dale leads on all safeguarding\, inspection and compliance matters for BSA Group\, including liaising with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE in England\, and leading on the group’s work in Scotland and Wales. He trains and delivers consultancy extensively for BSA and SACPA and is Vice Chair of the Group’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Advisory Board (SAFCAB). \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board\, is a safeguarding trainer for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and chair of a small performing arts charity. He also holds volunteer roles in sport and in the Scout Association.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/13662/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260205T153447Z
CREATED:20250815T132429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153447Z
UID:12640-1778594400-1778598000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability and promoting a healthy diet
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \n  \nTraining topics will include: \n  \nLearning outcomes: \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nTess Warnes\, Registered Dietician\, allmanhall \nTess oversees Dietetics at allmanhall\, specialists in food procurement for education settings\, particularly boarding schools. A registered Dietitian with the HCPC\, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics and has nearly two decades of experience\, including roles in major London teaching hospitals and leading a nutrition consultancy. With allmanhall for over eight years\, Tess delivers bespoke training on nutrition\, hydration\, allergens\, and healthy eating\, while supporting schools with menu reviews and compliance. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association Sustainability Group\, helping clients integrate sustainability into menus alongside meeting nutritional standards.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/sustainability-and-promoting-a-healthy-diet/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260216T083240Z
CREATED:20250910T105100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T083240Z
UID:12748-1777471200-1777474800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Gillick competence and medical confidentiality in education
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nThis webinar will explore the principles and practical application of Gillick competence and medical confidentiality in UK education settings. Designed for school nurses\, health practitioners\, and pastoral/safeguarding leads\, the session will clarify legal frameworks\, discuss professional responsibilities\, and how to assess capacity\, share information appropriately and work collaboratively while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries. \nTraining topics include: \n\nIntroduction to Gillick competence and Fraser guidelines\, and assessing competence \nMedical confidentiality in schools \nInformation sharing and safeguarding \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of Gillick competence and its relevance to education settings \nImproved knowledge of information sharing and medical confidentiality to ensure the needs of children and young people are met\, including confidentiality. \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/understanding-gillick-competence-and-medical-confidentiality-in-education-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T163052Z
CREATED:20260310T084748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T163052Z
UID:12593-1777026600-1777033800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding common skin conditions in schools and health settings
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis course aims to provide an overview of key dermatological conditions commonly encountered in health and education settings. It will support professionals to develop confidence in recognising common skin conditions\, understanding basic management principles\, and identifying when referral or escalation is required. The session will also explore the impact of skin conditions on wellbeing\, communication\, and learning\, with a focus on practical strategies to support individuals sensitively and effectively within educational environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nSkin structure and function\nHolistic skin assessment and recognising red flags\nCommon dermatological conditions seen in practice\nUnderstanding and supporting acne treatments\nUnderstanding and supporting eczema treatments\nThe psychosocial impact of skin conditions on young people and learning\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\nJo Millett\, School Nurse & Co-Head of PSHE\, Ipswich High School \n \nJosephine began her nursing career in Dermatology at Kings College Hospital\, London in 2011. During her time there she developed a broad knowledge in all areas of dermatology\, including surgical and chronic wound care\, topical treatments\, paediatric dermatology\, phototherapy\, skin cancer as well as assisting with both traditional and Mohs’ surgery.  She held the post of Nurse Specialist for Skin Cancer and Surgery before taking on the role of Senior Sister for the department. After starting a family Josephine spent 6 years running a private dermatology clinic in Harley Street and then some time working in dermatology insourcing before making the switch to school nursing in late 2024. 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/dermatology/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260309T145914Z
CREATED:20250807T150808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T145914Z
UID:12589-1776335400-1776342600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity in Schools & Role of SN Team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 School Nurses and Pastoral Leaders\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThe topic of supporting young people with Neurodiversity needs in schools will be explored with particular focus on ADHD and Autism. The course is aimed at Health professionals working with young people in school settings who have additional learning needs. The aim is to equip you with further knowledge and explore how this can impact mental health\, routes for diagnosis and considerations for Schools around medication management. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAutism\nADHD\nMental health cross over with Neurodiversity\nDiagnosis – difficulties associated.\nMulti professional working including Graduated approach\, My Plan\, My Plan +\nMedication management considerations in schools\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo have up to date knowledge on Neurodiversity topics such as Autism and ADHD\, what is it\, how does it present and support measures for schools.\nUnderstand how Neurodiversity can impact mental health.\nUnderstand the importance of multi professional working and difficulties associated.\nUnderstand considerations for schools on safe management of ADHD medications including controlled drugs.\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 \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. She is a trustee at a leading independent boarding schoo
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/neurodiversity-in-schools-role-of-sn-team/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260302T111052Z
CREATED:20250730T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T111052Z
UID:12577-1774522800-1774526400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding and food: getting nutrition right
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, House staff\, Pastoral and Wellbeing staff\, Catering managers\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nAs one of the key pillars to a healthy lifestyle (alongside exercise and sleep) healthy eating is sometimes an area fo life that is neglected. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that healthy children who are engaged with lots of exercise can top up on plenty of toast. Or those that are overweight can easily become more healthy if they exercise more. This webinar will dispel those myths and will set out the basis of balanced nutrition for young people in a boarding environment. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe basis of healthy nutrition for young people.\nEducating young people about nutrition.\nHow to balance independent choices with good decision making around nutrition.\nProvision of snacks and healthy choices.\nSupplements and suggested policies.\nHow to gather\, and act on\, feedback.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of healthy nutrition at key stages of development\nHow to support young people in making healthy decisions\nHow to develop strategies and policies that support a culture of healthy eating.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n \nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. He’s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes. \n  \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/boarding-and-food-getting-nutrition-right/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260316T110349Z
CREATED:20250910T145342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T110349Z
UID:12758-1774434600-1774452600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Mental Health in School
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175 (available to BSA members at member price)\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline:  \nThis seminar offers a comprehensive and practical overview of managing mental health in schools\, bringing together medical and pastoral expertise to support a whole-school approach. Through a blend of clinical oversight and wellbeing strategy\, this training aims to equip practitioners to confidently recognise\, respond to and support pupils experiencing mental health challenges.  \nThis course is suitable for those in boarding and day schools and encouraged a joined-up approach across pastoral\, health and safeguarding teams. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nPastoral perspective – strategic\, whole-school approaches to mental health and risk assessment\nClinical perspectives – Mental health assessments and communication\, referrals and engagement with the wider support framework\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nConfidence to recognise\, respond to and support mental health challenges\nUnderstand the roles of different practitioners/departments in managing pupil mental health\nCommunicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments to support pupils.\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\nSpeakers: \nM Jolly\, Director of Wellbeing and Inclusion\, Charterhouse School \nM J is the Director of Wellbeing and Inclusion at Charterhouse and a recent member of the BSA Group\, HMC and the Health Education and Academic Advisory Board (HEAB). As a counsellor\, clinical supervisor\, educator\, and school leader\, M J has developed and implemented comprehensive\, award-winning wellbeing and DEI strategies that promote safety\, belonging\, and mental health in young people in a variety of school settings. \n\n \nSkyler Moulder\, Lead Nurse\, The Leys School and Senior Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nSkyler did her Adult Nursing BSc at Kings College London in 2011 and went straight into community nursing. After the birth of her first son she stumbled into community school nursing and never looked back. During her time as a community school nurse she covered primary and secondary schools all across Cambridgeshire. She completed training such as the CAMHS foundation module\, Sexual Health and Contraception module and was trained in Safeguarding Children Level 3. She completed her PG Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing in 2016 when she was pregnant with her second son\, which she later topped up to a full MSc in 2023 when she was pregnant with her daughter! This also included qualifying as a Nurse Prescriber. Skyler co-lead the development of a 0-19 Duty Desk and the introduction of the Chathealth text service in Cambridgeshire Community Services. In 2019 she became a Team Manager for the CCS Healthy Child Programme – managing a team of Nursery Nurses\, Health Visitors and School Nurses during the pandemic. In 2020 she was recruited to be the Lead Nurse at The Leys in Cambridge\, to lead a team covering 24 hour care for around 575 pupils (over half of which are boarders). This is where she is now and where her passion for independent school nursing started.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-mental-health-in-school-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260205T153045Z
CREATED:20250730T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153045Z
UID:12570-1773928800-1773932400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sleep and sleep hygiene
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Healthcare professionals and medical providers\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\n🍭HIEDA Pick-n-mix option  \nCourse outline \nThe purpose of this webinar on sleep hygiene is to understand the importance of healthy sleep habits. It will consider strategies to improve sleep habits. Sleep is often neglected\, and a lack of it causes\, or worsens\, many aspects of physical and mental health.  \nTraining topics include: \n\nThe problems caused by a lack of sleep  \nCreating the right environment for good sleep  \nSupporting a healthy sleep routine.  \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo understand what is preventing someone from getting enough sleep  \nTo understand the implications of a lack of sleep  \nTo be able to explore ways of supporting someone to improve their sleep habits.  \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \n🍭Pick’n’mix offer🍭 \nHIEDA members can now choose from a wide selection of upcoming and recorded webinars and receive a discount when booking in blocks of 3\, 5 or 8 webinars. \nSelection of webinars across 2025–26 to choose from: \n\n3 webinars = £235 (down from £270)\n5 webinars = £360 (down from £450)\n8 webinars = £585 (down from £720)\n\n✨ This offer applies for live attendance or if you prefer to receive recordings to view at your convenience. Please see the form below: \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nMelissa Clinton MCSP\, BSc Hons\, MSc\, Head of Wellbeing and Physiotherapy at Canford School \nMelissa’s career background was 15 years as a Physiotherapist. Melissa had wonderful years working in elite sport with teams such as Harlequins and the England Women’s Rugby Team\, as well as working at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Trust as Clinical Lead for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services. Melissa began lecturing on the BSC Hons and MSc degrees in Physiotherapy at Kings College London. After relocating to Dorset\, Melissa started working at Canford School\, setting up the physiotherapy service\, tutoring in a girls Boarding House and teaching PSHE. Melissa has been at Canford 10 years. 3 years ago\, Melissa was successful in being appointed as Head of Wellbeing. As part of this role\, Melissa qualified as a Sleep Practitioner and began the drive to improve sleep health. Melissa’s passion for educating and empowering people drives her work\, looking at holistic and preventative approaches underpinning the wellbeing work they do. \n🍭HIEDA 'Build your own box set' webinar selection formPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Delegate name *FirstLastSchool/Organisation name *Delegate email address *Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityState / Province / RegionPostal Code--- Select country ---AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBolivia (Plurinational State of)Bonaire\, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo (Democratic Republic of the)Cook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Kingdom of)EthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIran (Islamic Republic of)IraqIreland (Republic of)Isle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea (Democratic People's Republic of)Korea (Republic of)KosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesia (Federated States of)Moldova (Republic of)MonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth Macedonia (Republic of)Northern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine (State of)PanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwan\, Republic of ChinaTajikistanTanzania (United Republic of)ThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican City StateVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)VietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (U.S.)Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland IslandsCountryDelegate job role *Select 3 webinars (£235)\, 5 webinars (£360) or 8 webinars (£585) *Injury prevention and acute injury managementManaging asthma\, allergies and anaphylaxisDiabetes in schoolsMigraine management in schoolsEpilepsy in schoolsDrug and Alcohol testingSports Nutrition and SupplementsSpikingAnger managementManaging Depression in SchoolsKetamine and Cocaine:MeningitisDental HygieneInfection ControlSleep and Sleep HygieneBladder and Bowel CareEpilepsy in schoolsSTI's\, treatment and servicesVapingDiabetes in schoolsBooking contact name (optional)Booking contact email address (optional)Invoice email address *I understand that this event may be recorded for quality monitoring purposes and to share amongst other delegates and I give consent to this occurring should I choose to turn my camera on during training *YES		\n			to email on\n			\n		\n		GDPR Consent: I agree to give consent to receive follow up resources and information on future training *YESI have read and agree to the terms and conditions - https://www.boarding.org.uk/terms *YESSubmit
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/sleep-and-sleep-hygiene/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260302T123436Z
CREATED:20260302T102447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T123436Z
UID:13445-1773741600-1773745200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Sustainability on the School Menu
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nJoin Richard Dowling and Tess Warnes\, allmanhalls’ Sustainability Manager and Dietitian\, for an insightful session on bringing sustainability to school menus. \nTraining topics include: \n\nSetting the scene – Why change is needed and why sustainability should be a key agenda for every school\nEnvironmental and financial implications of moving to a more sustainable menu\nNutritional considerations when designing sustainable menus\nPractical implementation – How to make changes to menus with real-life examples of what has worked well\nFurther support and resources to help your school take action\nTime for questions from attendees\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of why sustainability needs to be considered in schools\nKnowledge of how to manage students’ nutrition while implementing sustainable choices\nPractical strategies for implementing sustainable menu changes  \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nTess Warnes\, Registered Dietitian\, allmanhall \nTess oversees Dietetics at allmanhall\, specialists in food procurement for education settings\, particularly boarding schools. A registered Dietitian with the HCPC\, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics and has nearly two decades of experience\, including roles in major London teaching hospitals and leading a nutrition consultancy. With allmanhall for over eight years\, Tess delivers bespoke training on nutrition\, hydration\, allergens\, and healthy eating\, while supporting schools with menu reviews and compliance. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association Sustainability Group\, helping clients integrate sustainability into menus alongside meeting nutritional standards. \n  \n\nRichard Dowling\, Sustainability Manager\, allmanhall \nAs allmanhall’s Sustainability Manager\, Richard helps their clients navigate the complex world of sustainable food procurement. He works closely with both their clients and suppliers to improve their sustainability credentials and support informed\, responsible decisions. \nEvery day is about progress\, whether that’s advising suppliers on how to boost their sustainability scores\, overseeing compliance with allmanhall’s ambitious 2045 net zero target\, or producing sustainability communications for their clients. Richard helps to make sustainability accessible and actionable. \n  \nThis event is joint with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-sustainability-on-the-school-menu/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260205T153026Z
CREATED:20260107T103112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153026Z
UID:13239-1773397800-1773405000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Understanding and supporting students who self-harm (health centre)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 This session is tailored for school nurses\, health centre and wellbeing staff who may encounter students presenting with self-harm and who want to enhance their skills in responding effectively\, compassionately\, and safely.\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nSelf-harm is a complex and sensitive issue\, and school nurses\, health centre and wellbeing staff can often be amongst the first to identify and notice signs or have conversations with pupils who may be struggling. This interactive training session\, let by experienced trainer and speaker Satveer Nijjar\, is designed specifically for nurses and health staff working in school/college settings. \nThrough discussion\, practical examples and real-life insights\, participants will develop greater confidence and understanding in recognising\, responding to\, and supporting young people affected by self-harm. \nTraining topics: \n\nUnderstanding self-harm behaviours\nBroaching suspected self-harm\nLanguage use around self-harm presentations\nAlternative strategies.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nSatveer Nijjar\, Independent Trainer \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSatveer is passionate about reducing stigma around mental ill health\, with a particular focus on improving understanding and responses to self-harm. She graduated in 2012 with a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology\, winning the Bernice McAuley Memorial Prize for her dissertation on self-harm and culture. She went on to found Attention Seekers Training\, delivering CPD-accredited self-harm awareness sessions across the UK and internationally. In 2023 alone\, she trained over 23\,000 people. Her work spans education\, health and corporate sectors\, and features in Head Talks\, the Boarding Schools Association Magazine\, and books by Natasha Devon and Jonny Benjamin.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/understanding-and-supporting-students-who-self-harm-health-centre/
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T111004Z
CREATED:20260210T105844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T111004Z
UID:13398-1773061200-1773068400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Staff Appraisals
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline \nThis interactive training explores how to design and deliver effective staff appraisals that are fair\, unbiased\, and supportive of professional development. Participants will examine best practice in appraisal design\, understand the link between appraisal and revalidation\, and develop confidence in holding constructive conversations\, including with staff who may be disengaged or lacking motivation. The session is suitable for leaders\, managers\, and anyone responsible for staff performance and development. \nTraining Topics \n\nConducting fair\, unbiased and consistent appraisals\nDesigning an appraisal process and supporting revalidation\nManaging supportive conversations with low-motivated staff\n\nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the importance of appraisal and apply a fair\, structured approach\nDesign or improve an appraisal system that supports professional standards and revalidation\nHold confident\, constructive conversations that support staff motivation and development\n\nBOOK NOW \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/effective-staff-appraisals/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T130037Z
CREATED:20251023T112028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T130037Z
UID:12357-1772964000-1772967600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Spiking: Prevention\, Awareness and Staying Safe
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nThis training course on spiking awareness and prevention provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the growing issue of spiking incidents. It explores current data and trends\, identifies the various methods offenders use\, and examines the substances involved. Participants will also gain insight into the legal implications of spiking\, practical steps for prevention\, and effective ways to respond when spiking is suspected. The session aims to empower individuals—particularly young people—with the knowledge\, awareness\, and confidence to protect themselves and others in social settings. \nTraining Topics: \n\nCurrent statistics and trends: Understanding the scale of the spiking problem\nMethods of spiking: Drinks\, needles\, food\, and vaping\nCommon substances used in spiking offences\nOverview of laws and legal consequences related to spiking\nPersonal safety and precautionary measures for young people\nResponding to and managing suspected spiking incidents\nSupport services\, helplines\, and educational resources\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the current scope and impact of spiking incidents in the UK and beyond\nRecognize the different methods and tactics offenders use to spike victims\nIdentify the most common substances associated with spiking offences\nGain awareness of the relevant legal frameworks and potential criminal charges\nApply practical strategies to reduce personal risk in social settings\nRespond effectively and safely when a spiking incident is suspected\nAccess reliable resources for ongoing education\, support\, and reporting\n\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: \nAsha Fowells\, Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation \nAsha Fowells is Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation\, a drug education charity. This role reflects her background as a pharmacist – she qualified in 1998 – and journalist and drugs educator.  Asha is involved in the whole breadth of delivery\, from students to parents\, school staff and other professionals working with young people\, as well as training and mentoring drugs educators. She also does a lot of work behind the scenes at the Foundation\, including dealing with press enquiries\, writing resources\, and managing the charity’s communication channels. Asha is passionate about the aims of the DSM Foundation\, which is to help young people make safer choices about drugs – everyone should be able to get home safely. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/hieda-bsa-spiking/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152934Z
CREATED:20251103T083957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152934Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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:20260209T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T103000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152805Z
CREATED:20251030T120505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152805Z
UID:12943-1770629400-1770633000@www.hieda.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152717Z
CREATED:20251107T104815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152717Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152652Z
CREATED:20250214T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152652Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260108T155054Z
CREATED:20250711T171106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T155054Z
UID:12359-1770201000-1770219000@www.hieda.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260114T110417Z
CREATED:20250715T114957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T110417Z
UID:12383-1769680800-1769684400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee meeting/forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC\n🎧 HIEDA members including healthcare professionals\, mental health professionals\, medical providers and those with a responsibility for medication administration\, first aid\, mental health in an education setting or workplace \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis coffee meeting forum gives health centre staff the opportunity to network with peers\, discuss current challenges\, and access guidance and support. Sarah Knight from The Allergy Team will join the session to share practical insights on managing allergies in schools. Drawing on her personal experience as a mother of two children with food allergies and her professional background in journalism and television production\, Sarah combines real-world perspective with evidence-based guidance to help staff feel confident in supporting students safely. \nBOOK NOW  \n\nSpeaker: \nSarah Knight\, Founder and CEO\, The Allergy Team \nSarah Knight is Founder and CEO of The Allergy Team\, which supports schools to manage food allergies. The company co-created the Department for Education backed Schools Allergy Code\, a framework for best practice\, and runs Designated Allergy Lead training as well as the Schools Allergy Register. Before setting up The Allergy Team\, Sarah was a senior TV executive working on prime-time BBC shows including Your Home Made Perfect and the flagship consumer show\, Watchdog. Sarah has two children\, both with food allergies.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/coffee-meeting-forum-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T103000
DTSTAMP:20251126T100445Z
CREATED:20250917T093941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T100445Z
UID:12824-1769160600-1769164200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Contextual approaches to vaping behaviour
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nChildren’s vaping behaviour is a key safeguarding and health concern which lends itself to contextual safeguarding as well as health education approaches.  \nThis webinar explores how contextual safeguarding approaches may support work to reduce and avoid the harm caused to children in contexts where vaping is commonplace\, encouraged\, or promoted and culturally embedded.  \nHow can contextual safeguarding approaches contribute to turning the tide of harm?  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nVaping and harm \nWhat we know about children’s vaping behaviour \nContextual safeguarding approaches \nThe contexts of children’s vaping behaviour \nFinding a way forward \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nDeepen your understanding of vaping harms and harms specific to children’s vaping behaviour \nRefresh understanding of contextual safeguarding approaches and how such approaches can support health education programmes \nSupport application of contextual safeguarding approaches to the challenge of harmful vaping behaviour in children\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n    \n\nSpeaker: \nDave Parvin \nA former Drug Squad Officer- Dave has seen the damage and destruction first hand that  ‘drugs’ can bring to those who choose to have a life that involves the use of these substances and as such is passionate about raising the awareness of the ‘potential risks and dangers’ associated with this life style. Since leaving the police Dave over the last 17 years has delivered hundreds of Drug Awareness Sessions to Schools and Colleges all over the country engaging with all parties (Students/Staff and Parental Sessions) to ensure his key message about raising the awareness of the real risks and dangers associated with many substances young people in particular are likely to come into contact with. He does not preach and delivers his presentations in a ‘non judgemental manner’ in his own ‘unique style’\, ensuring that his audiences engage with him from the very minute he starts to speak. He also has strong links with NAMSS (National Association for Managers of Student Services)\, the BSA (Boarding School Association) and Hieda (Health in Education) delivering bespoke Drug Awareness Training events for their staff (including work overseas with international schools).
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/contextual-approaches-to-vaping-behaviour-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20251230T211350Z
CREATED:20250711T184055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T211350Z
UID:12366-1768991400-1768998600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Medication management (clinical)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧 Pastoral Leaders\, School Nurses\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nManaging medication is a crucial responsibility – especially when it involves supporting children and young people. This webinar is designed to help school and boarding staff develop a clear understanding of how to safely and legally manage medicines within an educational setting. \nParticipants will explore the key principles behind medicines management\, including current legislation\, best practices\, different types of medication\, emergency medication\, and practical guidance. By understanding how to correctly store\, document\, and administer medications\, staff can significantly reduce the risk of poor health outcomes and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the legal framework surrounding medicines management in schools\nBe able to identify and manage various types of medication\nFeel confident administering medication safely and effectively\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/medication-management-clinical/
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T154500
DTSTAMP:20260107T142303Z
CREATED:20250220T135602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T142303Z
UID:11865-1768903200-1768923900@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses – January
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £750-1\,450\n🎧 School medical staff\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\nContext: \nSchool nurses form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools however staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on the key areas to support their professional development. As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA\, we can now offer a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school medical staff. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for school nurses\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to development 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 research project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nCourse Outline: \nThe course is tutor led and will consist of 4 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. \nBSA – HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses \nStudy Days for this module are: \n\nDay 1 –  January 20th\, 2026\nDay 2 –  February 26th\, 2026\nDay 3 –  May 7th\, 2026\nDay 4 –  June 4th\, 2026\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\, CLICK HERE \n\nThe role of the Nurse in a school setting\nThe medical centre in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWhere to now: progression and development within the medical centre: auditing/department development plans\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nTravel Health and immunisations\nManaging a critical incident\nDrug misuse and screening\, Guest Speaker\, Dave Parvin\, Drugsense UK\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with young people with disordered eating\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nlegal issues\nPolicy writing\nSexual health\, contraception and screening\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nSupervision/revalidation and clinical supervision\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse Assignment & 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 nursing provision in the school; the development of a new appraisal system; 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 assignment will take the form of a 2000 – 3000 word written project which can be an essay or a report which must be submitted by August 2025. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \n\nCourse Tutor \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 face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\, CLICK HERE \nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-for-school-nurses-november-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20251209T125733Z
CREATED:20250729T154528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T125733Z
UID:12538-1768388400-1768392000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing allergies with confidence in boarding school settings
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline  \nThis webinar equips boarding school staff with the knowledge and skills to manage food allergies safely in residential settings. It covers allergen awareness\, safe food provision\, emergency response\, and inclusive practices to support student wellbeing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nFood allergy basics: allergens\, risks\, prevalence in young people\nUK allergen legislation (Food Information Regulations & Natasha’s Law)\nSafe food provision and prevention of cross-contamination\nRecord keeping\, communication\, and policy implementation\nEmergency recognition and response protocols\nSupporting inclusion and wellbeing in boarding school life\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand UK food allergen regulations and their responsibilities in a boarding school context\nRecognise common allergens and associated risks.\nReduce cross-contamination in kitchens and dining areas.\nCommunicate effectively with students\, parents\, and colleagues.\nRespond appropriately to allergic reactions\, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs).\nPromote a safe\, inclusive environment for students with allergies.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBook now \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers:  \nTess Warnes\, Registered Dietitian\, allmanhall \nTess oversees Dietetics at allmanhall\, specialists in food procurement for education settings\, particularly boarding schools. A registered Dietitian with the HCPC\, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics and has nearly two decades of experience\, including roles in major London teaching hospitals and leading a nutrition consultancy. With allmanhall for over eight years\, Tess delivers bespoke training on nutrition\, hydration\, allergens\, and healthy eating\, while supporting schools with menu reviews and compliance. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association Sustainability Group\, helping clients integrate sustainability into menus alongside meeting nutritional standards. \n 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/allergen-management/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T153000
DTSTAMP:20250903T112406Z
CREATED:20250704T081329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T112406Z
UID:12060-1763634600-1763652600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a Nursing team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £175-350\n🎧 This seminar is suitable for Nurses with additional management responsibilities of a wider nursing/healthcare team within a wider school or education group\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nSchool nurses play a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. As approachable\, knowledgeable professionals\, their guidance is often sought during times of illness or concern. A well-led medical team contributes significantly to a welcoming and effective Medical Centre – one that champions the health of the whole school community. \nThis seminar is designed to strengthen and develop leadership skills in nurses responsible for managing small or large medical teams within a school setting. The session will explore practical strategies to enhance collaboration\, improve team dynamics\, and foster stronger connections between the Medical Centre and the wider school. Delegates will be encouraged to share insights and experiences to boost performance\, morale\, and job satisfaction. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat makes an effective team? Understanding team dynamics and how to build them\nRaising the profile of the Medical Centre – practical ways to increase visibility and align with the school’s needs\nAppraisals and inductions – best practices for onboarding and supporting staff development\nThe role of supervision – why it matters in a school health setting and how to implement it effectively\nProfessional guidance and standards of care – ensuring best practice across the team.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and apply the key attributes of successful leadership\nGain practical tools and ideas to build and maintain an effective\, motivated medical team\nDeepen your understanding of the responsibilities and impact of the lead nurse role.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20250820T101712Z
CREATED:20250820T100943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T101712Z
UID:12654-1763568000-1763571600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open clinical supervision
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £75\, from £350 for all six sessions\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nClinical supervision is a regular and formal process allowing clinicians structured time to receive reflective and practice-based support. It is facilitated by a clinical supervisor with the aims of developing quality care\, accountability\, learning and personal competence to meet organisational\, professional\, and personal objectives. Promoting the best outcomes for service users\, it is a proactive process that is led by the needs of the supervisee. A supervisor should not be the supervisee’s line manager or appraiser. \nThe focus is on the professional development of the supervisee is based on their needs. Clinical supervision is most used in health services for the support of nurses and is valuable for revalidation. The content of sessions will include: \n\nCurrent supervisee concerns\, worries.\nInnovation/service development.\nProfessional issues.\nTopical events.\nNew/changed policy and implications on practice.\nNew/updated learning from research.\nLearning lessons from national reviews.\n\nWhile clinical supervision is not a mandatory requirement for NMC revalidation\, it is considered best practice because: \n\nSupervision sessions can provide the basis for reflective accounts needed for revalidation.\nDiscussions in supervision can feed directly into the reflective discussion requirement.\nIt demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the NMC code core principles of safety\, professionalism\, and accountability.\nIn summary clinical supervision supports professional development\, wellbeing and safe patient care which are all principles of the revalidation process.\n\nThese sessions will be capped at six supervisees. \nSession Dates: \n\nOctober 07\, 2025\, 16:00-17:00\nNovember 19\, 2025\, 16:00-17:00\nJanuary 21\, 2026\, 16:00-17:00\nMarch 04\, 2026\, 16:00-17:00\nApril 29\, 2026\, 16:00-17:00\nJune 10\, 2026\, 16:00-17:00\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: \nLouise Howel\, HIEDA Nurse Advisor  \nLouise is a paediatric nurse and worked as a Health Visitor for 10 years before moving to independent school nursing\, working in boarding and day schools for 11 years\, currently Health and wellbeing Nurse at Westonbirt School\, Gloucestershire. \nLouise has been working as a Nurse advisor for HIEDA since September 2023 involving giving advice\, training and consultancy support. Alongside this\, Louise is also a First aid and Mental Health first aid trainer.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/open-clinical-supervision-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Group Supervision,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T110000
DTSTAMP:20251114T123036Z
CREATED:20250721T154500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T123036Z
UID:12350-1763373600-1763377200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sports Nutrition and Supplements
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\n🍭HIEDA Pick-n-mix option  \nCourse outline  \nThis webinar on sports nutrition and supplements looks at the nutritional planning of a pupil who is involved in elite sport with a view to promote good health and maximise performance and growth. This session will connect off the field practicalities and understanding with the demands on the field\, giving delegates the tools and confidence to shape positive\, lasting habits for young athletes and aspiring athletes that are impactful for their sport and beyond. \nOver 40% of youth athletes show signs of under-fuelling during peak training blocks\, affecting both performance and growth an only 1 in 5 young athletes regularly eat breakfast before morning training. These critical areas can be managed and built into routine with staff spotting early warning signs and supporting balanced energy intake. \nThe webinar will also cover evidence-based clarity around supplements and why a food-first approach remains key for performance and safety. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nPreparing the pupil: a guide to encouraging independence\nNutrition for growth\nNutrition for elite sport\nSports supplements and energy drinks.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo know how to support a young person who wants to participate in elite sport\nTo be able to prepare them for the experience of elite sport and encourage independence\nTo understand what is healthy and unhealthy and how to boost performance.\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: \nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. He’s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/sports-nutrition-and-supplements-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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