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ISA Professional Development how to book ISA training promotes excellence in independent education and helps schools to keep up to date with the latest best practice.
Online training is offered at the affordable rate of £120 per delegate. Face-to-face training is £175 per delegate, with every second delegate offered at a discounted rate of £139.
Our online day courses take place via Zoom and offer a mixture of expert advice and networking opportunities.
For more information and to book, please visit our website: www.isaschools.org.uk/events
DRUGS NOW: NEW SUBSTANCES, NEW TRENDS, NEW ISSUES FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 4 March | Online via Zoom | 9.00am - 2.30pm Who should attend? All staff who require up to date information on drugs issues Course Aims: • Examine the impact of new psychoactive substances • Understand the problems associated with poly-drug use, in particular the impact on mental health • Understand the increasing role that the internet and social media play in drugs culture • Explore appropriate harm reduction advice to give pupils • Explore the issues around advising pupils
Leadership HOW TO BE AN OUTSTANDING PASTORAL LEADER 16 March | Online via Zoom | 9.00am – 2.30pm Who should attend? Heads, deputy heads, existing and new pastoral leaders and boarding staff (middle or senior leadership) Course Aims: • Examine key facets of pastoral care • Examine how ISI evaluate the quality of pastoral provision under the new inspection framework • Explore practical ways to ensure your school conforms with current best practice • Complete scenario-based exercises to develop strategies for tackling difficult pastoral issues
MANAGING DIFFICULT PEOPLE SUCCESSFULLY
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR TEAM
17 March | Online via Zoom | 9.00am - 2.30pm
14 April | Holme Grange School | 10.00am – 3.30pm (Or via Zoom as necessary)
Who should attend? Heads, deputy heads, heads of department and pastoral leaders Course Aims: • Provide guidance on dealing with instances of serious pupil misbehaviour in a legally compliant manner
Who should attend? Headteachers, senior leadership teams and team leaders Course Aims: • Equip leaders with further leadership knowledge and skills
• Provide strategies for dealing with various types of difficult parents
• Develop more powerful communication skills for handling difficult people
• Equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to challenge staff under-performance and deal with misconduct
• Understand core motivators and how it can influence people’s choices and actions
• Identify reasons for resistance to change and explore ways it can be overcome
• Learn how to leverage natural strengths and recognise potential weaknesses in your team • Discover strategies to improve communication, teamwork and productivity
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