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Pandemic training part of online CPD
THE coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down and forced us all to adjust to new ways of living and working. Communications with family, friends and colleagues have changed profoundly with lockdown and forced many of our exchanges onto online platforms. The loss of face-to-face contact and the requirement to adhere to social distancing rules has required a complete rethink of how the NEU offers its continuing professional development (CPD) programme. This has resulted in a mix of pre-recorded webinars, bespoke live webinars and third-party delivery of online professional development.
High demand for loss training All have proved successful with more than 3,500 engagements with our webinars alone in the first two months of lockdown and, in a rather depressing sign of the times, more than 1,000 members have signed up for our Dealing 32
“The NEU is offering a mix of pre-recorded and live webinars and online professional development.� with bereavement and loss training (see page 13). Live webinars on Rethinking behaviour and understanding the effects of trauma have also attracted several hundred members. Until there is clearer guidance on the relaxation of social distancing rules, and we can ensure it is safe for our members to meet, the CPD programme will continue to be offered online. We hope to resume face-to-face classes as soon as possible. In the meantime, the following CPD is available or will be available soon for
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booking. CPD opportunities are being continually added so keep checking our website at neu.org.uk/national-cpd Coronavirus wellbeing The coronavirus pandemic has increased levels of stress and anxiety for everyone. This webinar has been developed to help you: n understand why it’s important to look after your health, and includes some of the physical symptoms associated with stress and anxiety n identify some of the challenges you are facing at work and at home n explore strategies for supporting your physical and mental wellbeing. neu.org.uk/coronavirus-wellbeingwebinar Rethinking behaviour These live webinars focus on the factors that are likely to have an impact on behaviour in schools as a result of the pandemic and several months of lockdown. continued opposite
