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A joint event facilitated by B&NES and South Gloucestershire.

Phil Minns HMI 
An opportunity for schools leaders to hear from Phil Minns about the impact of the EYFS Reforms on Ofsted Inspections from September 2021.

The session will explore the implications of the EYFS reforms, combined with the OFSTED Inspection Framework when making judgements about EYFS practice in schools

Email any early questions to earlyyears@southglos.gov.uk by 1st April as these will be forwarded to Phil.

A follow up discussion will take place from 11.15am-12.15pm.  If you wish to attend please book onto this session separately. 

This is an opportunity to join my with South Gloucestershire colleagues for discussion following the EYFS Reforms and the OFSTED Framework session.

This is a 1-day course focusing on: Functional Posture Management for Occupational Therapists

Course Objectives:

1. To refresh basic anatomy and biomechanics related to posture
2. To identify the secondary complications resulting from poor posture
3. To provide a structure for "hands on" assessment of posture
4. To provide opportunity to assess the posture of a peer
5. To provide a framework for postural analysis and management

This is an online blended course for managers who want to improve how they manage difficult conversations with members of their team. We will focus on giving constructive feedback and maintaining good levels of performance within teams. The content will also help managers to handle other conversations such as those when managing change. The course will provide a range of tools and techniques that will help you be more confident in difficult situations.

PLEASE FIND ATTACHED YOUR MS TEAMS INVITE INCLUDING HANDOUTS FOR THIS TRAINING SESSION

A workshop for managers who have the responsibility for implementing change, we will consider change theories, understanding how people respond to change and think about how you can look after yourself, whilst supporting your staff too.

PLEASE FIND ATTACHED YOUR HANDOUTS AND ZOOM INVITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE KEEP SAFE.

South Glos Council employees must request a Zoom Licence from ICT by logging a support ticket (Intranet Home Page, under ICT)


This assessed training course provides Care Workers with the essential skills and knowledge to apply and comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 when carrying out their role. The MCA applies to every health and social care worker who is involved in the care, treatment or support of people who are unable to make all or some decisions themselves. Care Quality Commission Inspectors are increasingly asking care workers to explain their responsibilities under the MCA. The MCA provides legal protection from liability for carrying out care and treatment of people who lack capacity to consent, provided that care workers: Understand the principles of the MCA Have carried out a capacity assessment and reasonably believe that the person lacks capacity Reasonably believe the action they have taken is in the best interests of the person. How the training course works: Attend a workshop Submit brief evidence of how you have applied your learning in the workplace Receive feedback on your work which is shared with your employer Once you have achieved the required standard for compliance and good practice in line with the MCA code of practice you will be awarded a Mental Capacity Essentials Training Certificate.

This network meeting will be held virtually.

These 50 minute coaching sessions with coaches will assist council staff in coming up with strategies and action plans to maintain and build their wellbeing and resilience. Unlike counselling which provides a safe space to explore worries and concerns, these confidential coaching sessions will help staff come up with individual plans to help them build their resilience, understand what they can do to enhance their wellbeing and overcome current and future obstacles. There are activities and exercises that wellbeing coaches can also give people to work through in their own time if they would find it useful.

Please note these sessions will be delivered by skype or telephone.  Your coach will contact you to confirm the best method for you.