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SUMMARY:Managing Stress and Anxiety in School
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nSchool medical centres are often a key point of contact for pupils experiencing stress and anxiety. Recognising when physical symptoms may be linked to emotional wellbeing is an important part of providing effective support. \nThis webinar will explore how medical centre staff can identify and respond to pupils experiencing mental health difficulties\, provide appropriate early support and work collaboratively with pastoral and safeguarding colleagues. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nRecognising signs of stress and anxiety\nUnderstanding how emotional distress can present as physical symptoms\nResponding to pupils seeking support through the medical centre\nKnowing when and how to escalate concerns\nWorking with pastoral\, safeguarding and mental health teams\nSupporting pupils while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries\n\nLearning outcomes: \nDelegates will: \n\nRecognise common presentations of stress and anxiety\nUnderstand the relationship between physical and emotional wellbeing\nDevelop confidence in responding to pupils experiencing distress\nUnderstand when concerns may require further intervention or referral\nConsider how the medical centre can contribute to a whole-school approach to pupil wellbeing\n\n BOOK NOW \nSpeaker: Skyler 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/managing-stress-and-anxiety-in-school/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270201T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T134721Z
CREATED:20260729T195339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T134721Z
UID:13614-1801477800-1801485000@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: \n 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-sexual-health-in-schools-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260731T133058Z
CREATED:20260731T132550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T133058Z
UID:14184-1801650600-1801668600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a nursing team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £175-350\n🎧 School Nurses\, Matrons\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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/leading-a-nursing-team-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T133202Z
CREATED:20260619T090106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T133202Z
UID:13926-1801663200-1801670400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Recognising and addressing health and mental health inequities
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, school nurses\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session’s aim is to raise awareness about the inequities that persist in health and mental health fields. We will explore how bias\, systemic factors\, including socio-economic status\, race\, SEND\, and access to services\, can shape pupils’ health and mental wellbeing. We’ll examine how these inequities can present and discuss practical\, approaches to identifying need early\, responding effectively\, and working in partnership to ensure more equitable support for every young person. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the key drivers of health and mental health inequities affecting children and young people\nRecognise how these inequities may manifest in behaviour\, attendance\, and engagement in school\nIdentify practical strategies to promote equity\, early intervention\, and inclusive wellbeing support within your setting.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for IELA CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nThis is a joint event with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/recognising-and-addressing-health-and-mental-health-inequities/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260708T081522Z
CREATED:20260206T114100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T081522Z
UID:13391-1801821600-1801841400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice: Non Healthcare Practitioners on Medical Matters 26/27
DESCRIPTION:We 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\nAudience: \n\nNon-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\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 Abitas 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\, 2027\nDay 2:  March 11\, 2027\nDay 3:  March 22\, 2027\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 2027. 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 face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \n\nStudy Days for This Module Are: \n\nDay 1:  February 5\, 2027\nDay 2:  March 11\, 2027\nDay 3:  March 22\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION  CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day:  10:00-15:30 GMT \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/bsa-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-non-healthcare-practitioners-on-medical-matters-26-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T134736Z
CREATED:20260731T133945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T134736Z
UID:13610-1801825200-1801828800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding ketamine and cocaine: Prevention\, awareness and early intervention
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 ketamine and cocaine awareness training course is designed for school staff\, teachers\, and safeguarding professionals to increase understanding of the risks these substances pose to young people. The session explores what ketamine and cocaine are\, how they appear\, and the ways they are distributed and used among youth populations. It examines the legal implications\, the short- and long-term physical and psychological effects\, and the growing influence of social and peer culture on drug experimentation. Participants will also gain awareness of the dangers associated with contaminated (bulked or cut) drugs\, harm reduction strategies\, and appropriate safeguarding responses when drug use or possession is suspected in an educational environment. The course promotes a proactive\, informed approach to protecting and supporting children and young people at risk. \nTraining Topics: \n\nUnderstanding Ketamine and Cocaine: composition\, classification\, and key facts\nWhat they look like and how they are distributed at street and community level\nThe Law: criminal implications for possession\, supply\, and use — including young people under 18\nHow these drugs are used and their short- and long-term physical and psychological effects\nCurrent youth culture: trends\, availability\, peer pressure\, and online influence\nThe dangers of bulking and cutting agents used by dealers to increase profit\nRecognising the signs and symptoms of possible substance misuse in children and young people\nSafeguarding responsibilities: responding to disclosures or suspected use in schools\nHarm reduction and early intervention: how to talk to young people safely and effectively\nSupport services and resources for young people\, families\, and professionals\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what Ketamine and Cocaine are\, how they are used\, and the associated health risks\nIdentify the legal implications for both adults and young people involved with these substances\nRecognise the signs and indicators of substance use or exposure among students\nGain insight into the influence of current youth culture and social factors contributing to experimentation\nUnderstand the risks associated with adulterated (bulked or cut) substances\nApply appropriate safeguarding protocols when drug use is suspected in an educational setting\nUse effective communication and harm reduction approaches to support young people safely\nAccess and share reliable resources\, professional guidance\, and support networks for prevention and intervention\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.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/understanding-ketamine-and-cocaine-prevention-awareness-and-early-intervention/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260805T083526Z
CREATED:20260731T134443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T083526Z
UID:14191-1801834200-1801841400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding the adolescent brain
DESCRIPTION:🏷️From £135\n🎧All Boarding staff  and those who wish to have an understanding of teenagers brain development and the impact of these changes on their mental health\, learning and relationships\n📍Zoom (online) – half day seminar\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nWe know that\, other than during the first three years of life\, the brain goes through the biggest change in its development during adolescence. This is a critical time in teens’ lives and as adults\, we have a crucial role to play in supporting them to develop into healthy successful adults. \nThis workshop combines the latest understanding of neuroscience and developmental psychology with practical strategies to help attendees understand the changes teenagers are going through\, and what adults can do to support them. \nTraining topics will include: \nThe session covers the main changes in the brain during the teenage years: \n\nHormones\nRisky behaviour\nThe social brain\nSleep\nThe role of adults in supporting healthy brain development\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo have a better understanding of the developmental changes in the teenage brain\nTo explore the links with these changes and the vulnerability to developing mental health issues.\nPractical\, evidence based strategies to support healthy brain development.\nTo understand the importance of relationships in a healthy boarding environment.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nLisa Jones\, Lisa Jones Coaching \nLisa Jones is a multi-award-winning\, science-driven therapist\, coach\, and trainer who believes prevention is key to positive mental health. She works across the corporate and education sectors\, delivering training on brain health\, resilience\, stress management\, and emotional wellbeing\, alongside running a busy private practice. Lisa is a fully qualified and insured Psychotherapist\, Counsellor\, Wellbeing Coach\, and Mental Health Consultant\, registered with BACP and a senior accredited member of the National Counselling Society. Her work is underpinned by neuroscience\, with a particular focus on the mind–body connection\, neuroplasticity\, and building resilience through evidence-based\, practical approaches.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/understanding-the-adolescent-brain/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T134417Z
CREATED:20260810T102014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T134417Z
UID:13616-1803477600-1803481200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bladder and bowel care
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 School Nurses and Matrons\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThe aim of the webinar is to provide an overview of conditions that can affect young people. It will consider lifestyle adjustments that can be made and also support strategies for those with medical conditions affecting their bowel and/or bladders.  \nTraining topics include: \n\nAn overview of the common conditions that can affect bladder and bowel function.  \nManagement strategies for these conditions  \nAdvice and support for those suffering with conditions affecting their bowel or bladder.  \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo understand the signs and symptoms of medical conditions affecting bowel and bladder function.  \nTo gain an understanding of lifestyle changes which can alleviate some of the symptoms  \nTo be confident in advising someone of strategies which will improve their condition.  \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/bladder-and-bowel-care-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T134750Z
CREATED:20260804T155252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T134750Z
UID:14196-1804500000-1804503600@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\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\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Asha Fowells\, Head of Education and Engagement \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.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/understanding-spiking-prevention-awareness-and-staying-safe/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T131356Z
CREATED:20260731T131356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T131356Z
UID:13618-1804845600-1804852800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY: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✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/understanding-and-supporting-students-who-self-harm-health-centre-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T134757Z
CREATED:20260731T162832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T134757Z
UID:13624-1805191200-1805194800@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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270317T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T121936Z
CREATED:20260511T140847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T121936Z
UID:13767-1805279400-1805286600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting Pupils Through Bereavement and Loss: Creating a Compassionate Response
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \nCourse outline \nAt certain times we may be involved in breaking bad news or supporting someone who is newly bereaved. Delegates will learn skills to be able to empathise with and manage the ongoing wellbeing of the affected person. The session will teach delegates how to have sensitive conversations that may impact on how the affected person deals with their situation or loss. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe impact of bereavement on children and young people\nHow age and stage of development can affect understanding and grief\nCommunication skills  – holding compassionate conversations and delivering bad news\nBereavement theories\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nImprove awareness of the impact of loss and grief on children and young people of different ages\nImprove confidence in holding compassionate conversations when delivering bad news or supporting with bereavement\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n 
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/13767/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T132132Z
CREATED:20260805T132132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T132132Z
UID:14203-1805965200-1805968800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mental health box set - How to manage stress and strengthen resilience
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\n\n\n\n\nMarch 19 – Mental Health vs Mental Illness & The Teenage Brain\nMarch 25  – How to manage stress and strengthen resilience\nApril 16 – Trauma Informed and neuro-aware practice\nApril 23 – harmful behaviours and coping strategies (self-harm\, disordered eating and suicide ideation) (4/4)\n\nTimes: 09:00 – 10:00 \nVenue: Zoom  \nAudience  \n\nPastoral Leaders\nHouseparents\nSchool Nurses \n\nCourse outline: \nMany of us are struggling to cope with the huge rise in mental health issues we are experiencing and supporting in the workplace. This Mental Health and Wellbeing series of workshops has been designed to educate you and provide you with support strategies. These workshops will be interactive providing useful information and resources\, and a safe space to discuss and reflect on current issues and how to deal with them. The aim of this workshop series is to embed best practice in schools to support statutory requirements\, taking a practical and proactive approach to help young people thrive and flourish. \nTraining topics will include: \nMental Health vs Mental Illness & The Teenage Brain \n\nWe will explore the difference between mental health and mental illness.\nCurrent statistics and trends.\nHow to recognise signs and symptoms of poor mental health.\nThe Teenage Brain – understanding how brain development affects mental wellbeing in teens\n\nHow to manage stress and strengthen resilience \n\nWe will explore what stress is and how to recognise signs and symptoms.\nDefinition of resilience and key factors that help build it.\nTools and strategies from a bio-psycho-social perspective.\n\nTrauma Informed and neuro-aware practice \n\nWe will explore what trauma is and how it can present itself.\nDifferent types of trauma and what it means to be trauma aware.\nEmotion Coaching and Co-regulation\nTools and strategies to work with children and young people who are struggling.\n\nHarmful behaviours and coping strategies (self-harm\, disordered eating and suicide ideation) \n\nWe will explore definitions of eating disorders and how they present themselves.\nCauses of eating disorders and understanding the emotional connection.\nStatistics and trends.\nRisk factors and protective factors\nRisk assessment\nHow to support young people and how to have conversations around it\nStatistics and trends around suicide\nReasons behind suicide and suicidal ideations.\nRisk factors and protective factors.\nRisk assessment\nGuidelines on how to have conversations around suicide.\nHow and when to signpost and safeguard.\nDefinitions around self-harm and the importance of language.\nStatistics and trends.\nReasons behind self-harm and understanding the emotional connection.\nRisk factors and protective factors.\nRisk Assessment\nGuidelines on how to have conversations around suicide.\nHow and when to signpost and safeguard.\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nTo further knowledge in this subject\nTo be able to discuss management techniques and network\nTo develop strategies to support these issues within the workplace\n\nCost  \n\nHIEDA Member Rate Full Box Set (all 4 sessions): £650\nHIEDA Member Rate (single session): £90\nNon-member Full Box Set Rate: £1300*\nNon-member Single Session Rate: £180*\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:  \nLisa Jones \nLisa Jones is a multi-award-winning\, science driven\, fact-based therapist\, coach and passionate trainer who believes that prevention is better than intervention. Lisa works in both the corporate and education sector teaching others the importance of brain health\, resilience\, stress management and emotional wellbeing as well as running a busy private practice. Lisa is a fully qualified and insured Psychotherapist\, Counsellor\, Wellbeing Coach and Mental Health Consultant registered with The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is also a senior accredited member of The National Counselling Society and The Association for Coaching. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy\, Lisa went on to work with adults to overcome addiction and mental health issues. Having experienced chronic ill health for many years\, Lisa developed a keen interest in brain health and the brain / mind/ body connection. Lisa was fascinated by how our minds can influence our wellbeing and vice versa. After learning to manager her own health issues\, she then specialised in the field of chronic ill health and stress. Lisa went on to certify in Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health\, Applied Neuroscience and Coaching and Women’s Health and Neurobiology. She also gaineAd a NLP Practitioner Coaching Diploma and certified as a Life Coaching Practitioner\, Youth Coach\, NLP Master Practitioner\, Hypnotherapy Practitioner\, Mental Health First Aid and completed a BPS approved certificate in clinical supervision. She is also currently studying a MA in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. The specific focus of Lisa’s work addresses the mind-body connection and the impact our language (self-talk) and belief system has on all aspects of health and wellbeing as well as self-esteem and confidence. The principles of Neuroscience underpin the work Lisa does as she believes it is essential to educate people on how the brain works\, how to influence mindset and to understand neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to form and re-organise neural connections). By doing so\, this enables us to build resilience\, develop essential life skills and learn how to manage stress effectively. Lisa is passionate about promoting an integrative approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education and believes that everyone should be equipped with essential skills to confidently manage the stresses in life\, as well as having the tools and knowledge to support young people and to be able to confidently signpost and safeguard.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/mental-health-box-set-how-to-manage-stress-and-strengthen-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T150000
DTSTAMP:20251210T113059Z
CREATED:20250820T114650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T113059Z
UID:12504-1805983200-1805986800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meningitis awareness
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nMeningitis is a serious life-threatening disease that requires urgent medical treatment.  It can strike quickly and without warning. Anyone of any age can contract meningitis\, however young children and adolescents have a higher risk.  Being aware of the signs and symptoms and knowing what action to take can help to save lives. \nWhen a case of meningitis occurs in an educational setting\, it often creates fear and anxiety. Having a better understanding of meningitis can help to allay fears and offer reassurance to the community. \nThis webinar raises awareness of meningitis\, signs and symptoms and what to do if you suspect a meningitis case. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is meningitis?\nWho is at risk?\nSigns and symptoms of meningitis and action to take\nOutcomes of meningitis\nWhat to do when a case occurs in an educational setting\nVaccines to help prevent meningitis\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand why meningitis is a cause for concern\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis\nExplain what to do in the event of a suspected case\nUnderstand the importance of vaccines in the prevention of meningitis\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/meningitis/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270412T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T113240Z
CREATED:20250814T125846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T113240Z
UID:12347-1807538400-1807542000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health promotion and the role of the school nurse
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Healthcare professionals\, medical providers who have a responsibility of teaching PSHE and SRE (sex and relationship education) in the education setting\, and any other practitioners who are non-teachers who have responsibility for this training. \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline:  \nThis course helps the learner to develop skills required to teach PSHE and SRE in the education setting. It addresses primary and secondary lessons and explores topics and resources to help the holder deliver up to date and meaningful education. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nWhat to teach at what age\nContraception choices\nConsent\nLGBTQ+.\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nTo learn a wide range of strategies to improve teaching these topics\nTo be confident in teaching different age groups\, genders and ability\nTo have the skills to develop resources to support teaching.\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: Skyler 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/pshee-rse-and-the-role-of-the-school-nurse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T113347Z
CREATED:20240507T161513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T113347Z
UID:10644-1807711200-1807714800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chronic fatigue
DESCRIPTION:Cost: From £90 \nVenue: Zoom (online) – webinar \nAudience: Healthcare professionals\, anyone caring for a person suffering from this medical condition.   \nCourse outline \nThe aim of this session is to discuss the anatomy and physiology of the condition and raise awareness of what it would be like to live with and manage it.  \nThe Covid-19 pandemic has shone a much-needed light on post-infectious chronic conditions like ME/CFS and Long Covid. These are not uncommon medical conditions and you are very likely to know someone who has been affected. Attend the webinar to learn more.. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAnatomy and physiology \nTests and diagnosis \nUpdates on management approaches \nSupport strategies in the educational setting or workplace. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo improve understanding of this condition \nTo look at the school/workplace to identify strategies which can be implemented to ensure the safe management of it \nTo encourage and support sufferers to be independent and manage their condition safely. \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:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/chronic-fatigue-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T101053Z
CREATED:20260810T100909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T101053Z
UID:14230-1808402400-1808406000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Medication and first aid management for school trips and activities
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Anyone who has a responsibility for medicine management and first aid in the workplace.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or catch up \n\nCourse outline \nManaging medication and first aid effectively is an important part of keeping pupils safe during school trips\, visits and off-site activities. \nThis webinar will explore the practical considerations involved in planning for pupils’ medical and first aid needs away from school. It will consider medication management\, emergency procedures\, individual healthcare needs and ensuring staff are appropriately prepared. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nPlanning first aid provision for trips and activities\nSafe storage\, transport and administration of medication\nIndividual healthcare plans and specific medical needs\nEmergency medication and procedures\nStaff responsibilities and appropriate training\nRecording\, reporting and communication\n\nLearning outcomes \nDelegates will: \n\nUnderstand key considerations when planning first aid provision\nDevelop confidence in managing medication away from school\nConsider individual medical needs within trip planning\nUnderstand staff roles and responsibilities\nIdentify practical steps to ensure safe and effective arrangements\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/medication-and-first-aid-management-for-school-trips-and-activities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270519T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110107Z
CREATED:20260728T105557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T110107Z
UID:14154-1810733400-1810740600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting pupils with anxiety – practical tips and strategies
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live \nCourse outline: \nThis course is aimed at any school staff who work closely with young people struggling with their mental health and who wish to increase their knowledge and gain practical tips on how best to support them. \n  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nPhysiology of anxiety – endorphins\, fight/fright\, window of tolerance\,\nAssessment – value of gathering information and how\nImpact of  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and Early Help pathways\nSafe place\, time out\, named support staff – considerations for schools\nCommunication styles and resources to aid effective communication\nCoping strategies – healthy and unhealthy – distraction techniques\, breathing\, mindfulness\, self sooth box\nWhen to be concerned and who to refer to – GP\, CAMHS\, counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo be updated on the physiological effect of anxiety on the body and be able to explain this simply to a young person to help them make sense of their symptoms\nTo gain skills and knowledge on how to conduct an initial assessment and history taking from a young person relating to their mental health\nTo expand knowledge on adjustments and support strategies that can be integrated in schools for young people with anxiety\nGain increased knowledge on referral pathways and multi-agency working.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr 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. Before 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. \n  \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-anxiety-practical-tips-and-strategies-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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