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SUMMARY:A focus on supporting those with ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – day seminar \nAudience \nSchool Nurses\, Boarding Staff\, Senior Pastoral Staff \nCourse outline \n This course considers ways of supporting those with ADHD and how to reduce anxiety.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\n The common signs of ADHD\nThe causes of anxiety linked to ADHD\nSupport for young people in the educational setting\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nThe ability to identify common traits associated with ADHD and the actions to take \nHow to reduce the levels of anxiety surrounding ADHD \nThe ability to develop strategies to enable those with ADHD to fulfil their potential \n\nCost  \n\nMember Rate: £175\nNon-member discounted rate now £175 £350*\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: \nFin O’Regan\, Consultant\, Trainer and Author \nFin is one of the leading behaviour and learning specialists in the UK. He is currently an ADHD and Neurodiversity Consultant and Trainer for a number of schools and organisations\, an Associate Lecturer for Leicester University\, NASEN\, the Helen Arkell Charity and the Institute of Education. \nHe was the Headmaster of the Centre Academy School\, regarded as the first specialist school within the UK for children with ADHD/ODD from 1996 -2002. Prior to that\, he was a Deputy Head Teacher\, the Head of the Science Department and a Science/PE teacher in London\, Newcastle and Washington DC \nHe is a current member of the Special Education Consortium\, the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee\, and The London CDC and is a council member of CReSTeD. \nFin is an internationally acclaimed presenter has presented over 2000 seminars throughout Europe\, the Middle East\, the Far East\, Australia\, New Zealand and North America and has published over 10 books on learning\, behaviour and socialisation issues. \nAnna Webb\, School Nurse\, The Leys \nAnna is a registered paediatric nurse with over 20 years experience which includes general paediatrics\, surgical\, oncology\, intensive care\, palliative and currently school nursing at The Leys Boarding school. She has worked in various hospitals in the UK and enjoyed travelling Australia whilst working in Sydney Children’s Hospital and The Royal Children’s Hospital\, Melbourne. Approximately 7 years ago her son was diagnosed with ADHD which has led her to become quite passionate about the neurominority population and how best she can support this community in her role as a school nurse. In addition Anna has joined a parent-carer forum to assist them in signposting families to help them in their SEND journey.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/a-focus-on-supporting-those-with-adhd/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T150000
DTSTAMP:20250221T105205Z
CREATED:20240508T092501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T105205Z
UID:10646-1741093200-1741100400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Medical assessments - what\, why and best practice
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – half day seminar \nAudience \nHealthcare professionals\, school nurses\, and healthcare assistants. \nCourse outline \nThis day seminar focuses on the varying forms of assessments required within the context of Independ School health care provision. It is aimed to those involved within Health centres in schools namely Nurses\, Health care assistants\, First aiders and matrons. The first part of the day will be presented by one of our Nurse consultants and will give an overview of considerations required around Health assessments. In the afternoon Dr Alex Maxwell \, Head of School medicine\, Meliora medical group will focus on providing a quality and needs focused New Pupil Health assessment. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nReview how information is gathered\nUnderstand why medical assessments in school are important\nUnderstand why they should be regular\nEstablish how this service can be provided by your school\nReview history taking\nDevelop Health Promotion awareness and delivery skills\nLook at vision and hearing testing in school\nAddress the practical aspects of performing medicals in schools\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease awareness on the role of independent school nurses in assessing all pupils holistic health care needs.\nEnsure delegates receive updated knowledge on The Healthy Child Programme and how this can be supported within Schools.\nFocus on hearing and vision screening and discuss how these can be implemented within school settings.\nIncrease awareness on assessment and screening for childhood obesity.\nFocus on health promotion strategies within Health teams and the role of the school nurse within the PSHE programme.\nIncrease knowledge on how to implement a quality new pupil health assessment.\nExplore the effectiveness and need for regular Asthma reviews and processes for ensuring these take place.\n\nCost  \n\nMember Rate: £135\nNon-member Rate: £270*\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 Howel is a paediatric nurse with experience in children’s A & E\, plastics and respiratory care. Health visitor for ten years.  Nine years experience in independent school nursing working in a mix of boarding and day school settings. Six years experience as Health centre manager most recently at Wycliffe College. \n  \n\nDr Alex Maxwell\, Head of School Medicine\, Meliora Medical Group \nDr Alex Maxwell is a GP\, School doctor\, Sports doctor and Lifestyle Medic. He is the School doctor for Harrow School and Whitgift School and finds immense satisfaction in the varied challenges in these roles. His particular interests are sleep\, nutrition\, physical activity\, mental wellbeing and the psychology of health behaviour change. \nHis aim as a school doctor is to provide the framework for the child to leave school with the tools to manage their mental and physical health for the rest of their lives.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/medical-assessments-what-why-and-best-practice-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T123000
DTSTAMP:20250214T085744Z
CREATED:20240417T113812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T085744Z
UID:10526-1741257000-1741264200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Update on drink\, drugs and vaping - what should we be teaching?
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – seminar \nAudience: Pastoral Leaders\, Houseparents\, PSHEE teachers\, School Nurses. \nCourse outline \nYoung people are growing up in a world in which they are very likely to encounter drugs\, alcohol and vaping. They need to know the facts about what they might encounter and also how they can avoid dangerous activities. This seminar is designed to improve the knowledge of those who are teaching\, and supporting\, young people to navigate through these issues. \nThe seminar will also consider the growing use of snus which is causing significant concern in schools. We will consider strategies that can be implemented in schools. More information can be found in the following links” \nTraining topics will include: \n\nRecent trends in alcohol\, drug and vape use\nThe facts associated with substance misuse\nThe effects of substance misuse\nThe law relating to substance misuse\nAppropriate support for those encountering difficulties involving substance misuse\nAgencies that can offer further support\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nThe ability to teach about the facts and effects of alcohol\, drugs and vaping.\nTo be able to answer questions confidently when asked about substance misuse.\nTo be able to offer appropriate support to a young person who is encountering difficulties due to substance misuse and to know when it must be escalated.\n\nCost  \n\nHIEDA/BSA Member Rate: £135\nNon-member Rate: £270*\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: \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/update-on-drink-drugs-and-vaping-what-should-we-be-teaching-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T100000
DTSTAMP:20250305T135907Z
CREATED:20240709T143439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T135907Z
UID:11026-1742806800-1742810400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Group Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) \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 in order 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 commonly 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\nCost  \n\nMember Rate: £75 per session\nSet of all six sessions: £300 (must be purchased before session 1)\n\nIf you would like to become a Hieda member\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nDates: \nSession 1 – November 28\, 2024 \nSession 2 – February 10\, 2025 \nSession 3 – March 24\, 2025 \nSession 4 – May 13\, 2025 \nSession 5 – June 30\, 2025 \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/group-supervision-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T153000
DTSTAMP:20250303T115224Z
CREATED:20240508T102618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T115224Z
UID:10657-1743157800-1743175800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA & HIEDA - Safe Management of Medications in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – day seminar \nAudience \nThis training day is designed for pastoral and medical staff in boarding schools who have responsibilities for managing and or administering medication for pupils in schools. \nCourse outline \nThis course will be delivered by an experienced Pharmacist trainer from OPUS. The ‘Supporting Pupils’ guidance advises that ‘all school staff should have sufficient training’ in medicines handling. \nThis seminar will provide an overview of the safe procedures for handling medicines within school & when out on school trips\, and will focus on ways to reduce medicines errors in schools. \nThe seminar will include case studies and activities throughout. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nOrdering and supply of medicines\nMedicines storage\nAdministration of medicines\nDisposal of medicines\nControlled Drugs\nRecording\nBuccal midazolam\nAdrenaline auto-injectors\nSalbutamol inhalers\nSelf-administration\nCovert administration\nHomely remedies\nResidential trips\nIndividual Health Care Plans (IHCPs)\nMedicines audits\nIncident management\nSafeguarding\nTraining and competency assessment\nImportance of good communication between healthcare professionals\, parents & staff\nMedicines from overseas\nMedicine containers\nMedicines received from parents\nMedicines challenges around school holidays\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo give delegates an introduction of how to manage\, store\, administer\, dispose and record different forms of medicines for pupils in schools\nTo update delegates on the latest guidance and legislation in handling medicines in schools and the related training and competency requirements\nTo signpost delegates to accredited medicines training and resources for schools\, in order to upskill their staff team\nTo empower delegates to lead by example back in their school setting\, to promote best practice and ensure exceptional care with medicines is provided to all pupils they support\n\nCost  \n\nBSA & HIEDA – Member Rate: £175\nNon-member Rate: £350*\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBook now \nUp to date\, interactive and worthwhile. Our staff came away with the confidence of knowing they can help if they ever need to. You can’t put a price on this\, it is invaluable. – Head of Admin\, Primary School \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/chronic-medical-conditions-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T123000
DTSTAMP:20250310T084916Z
CREATED:20240417T104437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T084916Z
UID:10516-1746700200-1746707400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Allergies awareness
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – 1/2 day seminar \nAudience: Pastoral Leaders\, Houseparents\, School Nurses \nCourse outline \n20% of all allergic reactions happen at school. Awareness around causes of allergic reactions\, reducing risk and the actions to take when faced with an emergency can save a life. This course covers a range of topics that will inform and support those engaged in a role that may involve supporting a young person with allergies. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nBest practice in allergy management\nThe most common causes of allergic reactions\nThe law surrounding allergies and the administration of medicines\nReducing the risk of allergic reactions\nActions to take when someone is experiencing an allergic reaction\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of strategies to create an environment that reduces the risk of allergic reactions\nRecognition of the causes of allergic reactions\nA clear action plan for how to help a young person suffering an allergic reaction\n\nCost  \n\nHIEDA Member Rate: £135\nNon-member Rate: £270*\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: \nThe Allergy Team
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/allergies-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T160000
DTSTAMP:20250305T135953Z
CREATED:20240709T143704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T135953Z
UID:11028-1747148400-1747152000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Group Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) \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 in order 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 commonly 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\nCost  \n\nMember Rate: £75 per session\nSet of all six sessions: £300 (must be purchased before session 1)\n\nIf you would like to become a Hieda member\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nDates: \nSession 1 – November 28\, 2024 \nSession 2 – February 10\, 2025 \nSession 3 – March 24\, 2025 \nSession 4 – May 13\, 2025 \nSession 5 – June 30\, 2025 \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/group-supervision-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T123000
DTSTAMP:20250502T181921Z
CREATED:20240405T115851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T181921Z
UID:8926-1747305000-1747312200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:HIEDA/BSA - Supporting Pupils with Anxiety – practical tips and strategies
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom – Online (Seminar) \nAudience: Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.  \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. \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\nCost  \n\nBSA/HIEDA Full Member – £135\nBSA Affiliate Member – £170\nNon-member – £270*\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: \nRhiannon Phillips-Bianco\, Head of Wellbeing\, Globeducate \nRhiannon Phillips-Bianco is the Head of Wellbeing for Globeducate\, one of the world’s leading education groups. She leads wellbeing initiatives across sixty-five schools in eleven countries while continuing to teach part-time at Rome International School\, working with students aged three to eighteen. \nAn experienced educator and leader\, Rhiannon has worked in schools across England\, Italy\, and The Netherlands since 2003. As a parent of nineteen-year-old twins who navigated the international school system before starting university in England\, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight into student wellbeing. \nRhiannon specialises in stress management and resilience-building\, particularly during high-pressure periods such as exams. Her approach focuses on providing practical\, evidence-based strategies to support students\, staff\, and parents in fostering a culture of wellbeing. Through her webinars\, she shares actionable tools to help individuals build their own wellbeing toolkit\, empowering them to manage stress and thrive.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-anxiety-practical-tips-and-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T163000
DTSTAMP:20250507T160547Z
CREATED:20240412T153618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T160547Z
UID:10501-1747665000-1747672200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:HIEDA/BSA - Leading a Nursing team
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – 1/2 day seminar \nAudience: This 1/2 day seminar is suitable for Nurses with additional management responsibilities of a wider nursing/healthcare team within a wider school or education group. \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\nCost  \n\nHIEDA/BSA Member Rate: £135\nBSA Affiliate Member Delegate Fee: £170\nNon-member Rate: £270*\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\, Senior 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 10 years. She has six years’ experience as Health Centre Manager most recently at Wycliffe College. \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 lecturer in Health and Social care within further education. \nLouise supports HIEDA members as a Senior Nurse Advisor.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/hieda-bsa-leading-a-nursing-team-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T160000
DTSTAMP:20250618T104708Z
CREATED:20240709T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T104708Z
UID:11030-1751295600-1751299200@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Group Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) \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 in order 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 commonly 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\nCost  \n\nMember Rate: £75 per session\nSet of all five sessions: £300 (must be purchased before session 1)\n\nIf you would like to become a Hieda member\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nDates: \nSession 1 – November 28\, 2024 \nSession 2 – February 10\, 2025 \nSession 3 – March 24\, 2025 \nSession 4 – May 13\, 2025 \nSession 5 – June 30\, 2025 \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/group-supervision-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T163000
DTSTAMP:20250701T135730Z
CREATED:20240710T111807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T135730Z
UID:10823-1751362200-1751387400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:HIEDA/SACPA - Level 3 Certificate: Safeguarding for School Nurses and School Nurse DSLs
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Zoom (online) – seminar \nAudience \nAll clinical staff working with children\, young people and/or their parents/ carers and/or any adult who could potentially contribute to assessing\, planning\, intervening and/ or evaluating the needs of a child or young person and/or parenting capacity. \nCourse outline \nThis one-day certificate programme is based upon the learning outcomes for level 3 health workers detailed within the most recent Intercollegiate document 2019.  Content also links with Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 detailing roles and responsibilities of Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. \nCase study and practical learning examples are based on specific clinical practice examples and dilemmas and reference to specialist health evidence-base relevant to the role of the school nurse.  This certificate programme is suitable for school nurses working in a range of education settings including state\, independent\, international\, and boarding contexts. \nThe programme is co-facilitated by health and safeguarding practitioners and has been specifically developed to certificate school nurses for level 3 safeguarding for clinicians as well as providing certification for those school nurses who also carry out the role of Designated or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in education settings. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeading safeguarding in health: the roles and responsibilities of the school nurse and designated safeguarding lead\nRefresh of legal and regulatory frameworks\, principles\, and definitions\nSafer organisations and a culture of listening to children\nVulnerable groups and the impact of trauma\, SEND and vulnerability\nRefresh of traditional safeguarding signs and indicators and overview of specific contemporary safeguarding concerns such as e-safety\, FGM\, domestic abuse\, child-on-child\, exploitation etc.\nMulti-agency working with early help and statutory services\nKeeping records and information sharing\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo be able to identify\, drawing on professional and clinical expertise\, possible signs of sexual\, physical\, or emotional abuse\, or neglect\, including domestic abuse\, sexual exploitation\, grooming and exploitation to support and/or commit acts of terrorism (known as radicalisation)\, FGM\, modern slavery\, gang and electronic media abuse using child and family-focused approaches.\nTo understand what constitutes child maltreatment including the effects of carer/ parental behaviour on children and young people.\nTo know how to undertake\, where appropriate\, a risk and harm assessment.\nTo know how to communicate effectively with children and young people\, and to know how to ensure that they have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting them as appropriate to their age and ability.\nTo know how to contribute to\, and make considered judgements about how to act in order to safeguard/protect a child or young person\, including escalation as part of this process.\nTo know how to contribute to\, formulate and communicate effective management plans for children and young people who have been maltreated within a multidisciplinary approach and as related to role.\nTo be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding misdiagnosis in safeguarding/child protection.\nTo know how to appropriately contribute to inter-agency assessments by gathering and sharing information\, documenting concerns appropriately for safeguarding/ child protection and legal purposes\, seeking professional guidance in report writing where required.\nTo know how to participate in and chair peer review and multidisciplinary meetings as required\nTo be able to identify risk to the unborn child in the antenatal period as appropriate to role.\nTo know how to assess training requirements and contribute to departmental updates where relevant to role. This can be undertaken in various ways such as through audit\, case discussion\, peer review and supervision and as a component of refresher training.\nTo know how to apply the lessons learnt from audit and serious case reviews\, case management reviews and significant case reviews to improve practice.\nTo know\, as per role\, how to advise others on appropriate information sharing\nTo know how to obtain support and help in situations where there are problems requiring further expertise and experience.\n\nCost  \n\nHIEDA/SACPA Member Rate: £235\nNon-member Rate: £470\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: \n \nClaire Dan\, Director of Safeguarding BSA Group and Director\, Sacpa \nClaire is Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa and leads on the provision of safeguarding advice and support to members and the development and delivery of CPD and safeguarding consultancy services. Claire is a safeguarding specialist and leader with a background in education welfare\, youth justice\, and early help contexts which have involved a strong focus on diverse and collaborative partnerships\, professional development and supervision of front-line safeguarding colleagues\, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects. Between 2006 and 2013 Claire was involved with Luton Safeguarding Children Board as a lead multi-agency safeguarding trainer\, developing and delivering single and multi-agency safeguarding training\, and since 2013 has delivered pieces of bespoke consultancy work\, and providing a range of safeguarding consultancy on a freelance basis.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/hieda-sacpa-level-3-certificate-safeguarding-for-school-nurses-and-school-nurse-dsls/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T170000
DTSTAMP:20250813T153702Z
CREATED:20250813T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T153702Z
UID:12629-1755072000-1755104400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:New pupils in school: introductions\, medical information\, care planning and information sharing
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis two-hour\, interactive training session supports nurses and healthcare teams to effectively manage the medical onboarding of new pupils. With emphasis on clinical and pastoral care\, the session will cover information gathering\, triage and risk identification\, developing individual care plans and working with other teams to share information safely and effectively.   \nThe session will include group discussion and opportunities to share good practice with particular relevance to boarding and international pupils\, and those with complex medical needs. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWelcoming and inducting new pupils \nCollecting medical information \nHealth assessments\, risk identification and individual care plans \nInformation sharing and safeguarding \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nResources to review and strengthen new pupil medical processes \nConfidence in requirements for new pupil medical information \nImproved understanding of how to share health information appropriately and collaborate with the wider school to support new 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
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/new-pupils-in-school-introductions-medical-information-care-planning-and-information-sharing-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T123000
DTSTAMP:20250715T133904Z
CREATED:20240529T112838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T133904Z
UID:10790-1756463400-1756470600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Medicines training annual refresher
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧 Healthcare professionals\, medical providers and those with a responsibility for caring for medication administration in the education setting or workplace \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nManaging medicines is always important\, but perhaps never more so than when you are managing medicines in support of a child or young person. This seminar will support delegates in gaining a better understanding of medicines in schools and the legalities behind the correct management of these.   \nIn order to best safeguard pupils and their health\, it is important that boarding staff understand the guidance behind managing medicines in schools along with the different types of medicines and how they should be stored\, documented and managed within the school setting safely. This is important to reduce the risk of poor management of medical conditions.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nMedication classifications – understanding the different medicines and medication that may be in school  \nLegal issues – understanding the guidance and legal issues behind medicines management in school  \nStorage of medicines – a closer look at how medicines should be stored in the Medical Centre and Boarding House  \nOverseas medication – a look at medicines from abroad\, trips and documents. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo understand the law and legislation behind medicines management  \nTo understand the types of medications  \nTo feel confident in medications management and administration. \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: Louise Howel Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \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/medicines-training-annual-refresher-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T150000
DTSTAMP:20250912T103120Z
CREATED:20250619T194545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T103120Z
UID:12048-1757941200-1757948400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:NMS and Inspection - a refresher for medical and medical centre staff
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧 Healthcare professionals and medical providers\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis update reflects on any changes to the NMS relating to the medical/health centre and health/wellbeing provision\, and discusses considerations to meet inspection criteria.  \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nThe guidance \nThe changes \nDiscussion on how we can implement these in different environments. \n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nTo understand and be knowledgeable about the current NMS for boarding in England \nTo be knowledgeable of the impact of this on medical provision \nTo be able to take away ideas to apply this guidance to our workplace. \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/nms-and-inspection-a-refresher-for-medical-and-medical-centre-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T120000
DTSTAMP:20250926T101633Z
CREATED:20250729T132907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101633Z
UID:12522-1759226400-1759233600@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Head injury management and assessment 
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar provides school-based health staff and other practitioners with up to date\, practical guidance on recognising\, assessing\, and managing head injuries in children and young people. This session will cover immediate response\, red flag symptoms\, return-to-play/learn protocols\, and communication with parents and external services.   \nContent will be aligned with NICE guidelines and school specific considerations including safeguarding\, boarding and out-of-hours care.  \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nCommon causes in school\nInitial response/on site assessment\nRed flag symptoms and escalation\nObservation\nReturn to play/learn\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nRecognise common causes and presentations of head injury in school-aged children and young adults \nApply immediate and appropriate first response\, identify red flag symptoms requiring escalation and document observations \nImplement appropriate return to learn/play guidance and support the injured pupil \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: \nMichelle Edge\, Lead Nurse and DDSL\, Denstone College \nMichelle qualified as a paediatric nurse in 1993 and spent 25 years at the Royal Stoke Hospital working in acute medicine. During this time\, she gained extensive experience caring for children with conditions such as asthma\, diabetes\, epilepsy\, and acute medical emergencies. Michelle also supported young people with ongoing mental health concerns and facilitated their transition from hospital to home\, particularly with non-invasive ventilation. In 2018\, she joined Denstone College\, where she became Lead Nurse in 2023. Michelle is dedicated to ensuring pupils with ongoing medical needs receive full support and equal access to every aspect of education. \n\nEmma Durston\, Sports Director\, Denstone College \n\nEmma Durston has dedicated over 25 years to teaching Physical Education within the independent sector\, holding major roles in sport\, PE\, and games across co-educational schools where sport is a central pillar of school life. Her career reflects a deep commitment to fostering excellence and inclusivity in school sport\, underpinned by a belief in its transformative impact on young people. \n\n\nCurrently serving as Director of Sport at Denstone College\, a position she has held for the past three years\, Emma leads a comprehensive and pupil-centred sports programme. Her leadership is also informed by nearly a decade of experience as a Housemaster\, which has given her a profound understanding of the interplay between sport and pastoral care—particularly in the lives of boarding pupils. \n\n\nEmma has also worked closely with Michelle Edge\, Lead Nurse at Denstone College\, and the wider medical team to address emerging health concerns within schools. Together\, they have integrated a Return2Play system that places pupil welfare at its core\, ensuring a safe and supportive pathway back to sport following injury or illness.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/head-injury-management-and-assessment/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20250826T145653Z
CREATED:20250704T081240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T145653Z
UID:12058-1759399200-1759406400@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting Pupils with Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧 Houseparents\, Heads of House\, Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons and 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 staff\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 \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \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.
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/hieda-bsa-supporting-pupils-with-anxiety-practical-tips-and-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T123000
DTSTAMP:20250903T112332Z
CREATED:20250704T140655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T112332Z
UID:12075-1760437800-1760445000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:NMS and Inspection - a refresher for medical and medical centre staff
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧  Healthcare professionals and medical providers\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis update reflects on any changes to the NMS relating to the medical/health centre and health/wellbeing provision\, and discusses considerations to meet inspection criteria.  \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nThe guidance \nThe changes \nDiscussion on how we can implement these in different environments. \n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nTo understand and be knowledgeable about the current NMS for boarding in England \nTo be knowledgeable of the impact of this on medical provision \nTo be able to take away ideas to apply this guidance to our workplace. \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/nms-and-inspection-a-refresher-for-medical-and-medical-centre-staff-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T153000
DTSTAMP:20251008T190245Z
CREATED:20250619T195555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T190245Z
UID:12050-1760697000-1760715000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:New to the role: school nurses
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £175-350\n🎧 This seminar is suitable for practitioners working with boarding students and in residential care/accommodation settings\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline:  \nThis virtual seminar is an introduction for new Nurses entering the world of day and boarding independent school nursing and for practising School Nurses to broaden their knowledge. The day will offer the opportunity to meet other Nurses working in similar settings as well as learning where and how to access key guidance and information to run a Medical Centre within a school.  \nThe content is specific to the independent school environment and focuses on life outside NHS or private medical provision. Attending this training will help Nurses moving into the environment familiarise themselves with processes\, procedures and responsibilities unique to the sector.  \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nSafeguarding \nRoles and responsibilities \nPolicies and protocols (medicines management) \nConfidentiality and consent \nRelevant Standards for Boarding Inspections and the wider role. \n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nTo understand nursing and the role of nurses in the school setting \nTo promote high standards of care for all children \nTo work within the guidance required in the UK. \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-new-to-the-role-school-nurses-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T153000
DTSTAMP:20250912T103730Z
CREATED:20250704T081920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T103730Z
UID:12102-1762425000-1762443000@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preparing for inspection - the medical centre
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £175-350\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nHigh-quality medical provision is essential to ensuring students are healthy\, happy\, and able to thrive in both the academic and boarding environment. This seminar is designed to support school nurses and medical centre leaders in maintaining excellent standards and preparing confidently for inspections. \nDelegates will receive an up-to-date overview of relevant inspection criteria and gain a practical checklist to review and enhance their current medical provision. The session will also explore strategies for improving outcomes through reflective practice\, effective record keeping\, and robust policies. \nKey topics: \n\nLatest inspection criteria from ISI\, Ofsted\, and National Minimum Standards (NMS)\nThe role of reflective practice in professional development\nRecord keeping: what inspectors look for and how to stay compliant\nEssential medical policies and protocols: what to have and why they matter\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand current inspection frameworks and expectations\nBe equipped to lead and maintain an inspection-ready medical centre\nUse reflective practice to drive continuous improvement\nImplement and review policies and records that support best practice.\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/bsa-hieda-preparing-for-inspection-the-medical-centre/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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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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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: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152822Z
CREATED:20250715T153551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152822Z
UID:12405-1770717600-1770724800@www.hieda.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting boarders with anxiety – practical tips and strategies
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis training is designed for school staff who work closely with young people experiencing mental health challenges and who are looking to deepen their understanding while gaining practical strategies for effective support. The session offers insights into the underlying causes of anxiety\, the impact of early life experiences\, and how schools can create supportive environments that promote positive mental wellbeing. \nThrough a mix of theory and practical application\, delegates will leave with increased confidence in identifying\, responding to\, and referring students appropriately\, while contributing to a culture of care within their school community. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe physiology of anxiety – understanding endorphins\, the fight/flight response\, and the window of tolerance\nAssessment – how and why to gather background information effectively\nThe impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Early Help pathways\nPractical considerations for schools – safe spaces\, time out\, and the role of named support staf\nEffective communication – styles\, tools\, and resources to engage young people\nCoping strategies – distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy approaches (e.g.\, breathing exercises\, mindfulness\, distraction techniques\, self-soothe boxes)\nRecognising when to escalate concerns – guidance on referrals to GPs\, CAMHS\, or counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop an understanding of how anxiety affects the body and learn how to explain this in simple terms to young people\nGain practical skills in conducting initial assessments and history taking related to mental health concerns\nExpand your toolkit of school-based adjustments and strategies to support students with anxiety\nImprove your awareness of referral pathways and understand the importance of effective multi-agency collaboration.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n Dr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. \nBefore commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.hieda.org.uk/event/managing-anxiety-in-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This training will NOT be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152934Z
CREATED:20251103T083957Z
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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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: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: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: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: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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