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Early years settings are invited to nominate a strong practitioner to undertake the level 3 qualification ‘Supporting Children and Young People’s Speech, Language and Communication’.

This fully-funded qualification is delivered through an online platform and is endorsed by the Communication Trust. It aims to boost practitioners’ knowledge and skills in observing and recognising stages of development in speech, language and communication, and identifying children experiencing difficulties.  Settings who received the email invitation have until 1st February to nominate a practitioner to undertake the training.

Contact rachel.webster@education.gov.uk if of interest

Introduction

This programme provides CPD to secondary school senior and middle leaders to enable critical skills development in the area of change management and managing staff.   In partnership with Scarborough Teaching School Alliance, this aims to drive forward progress and impact that would equip senior and middle leaders with the skills and knowledge to tackle current and future change management and build leadership capacity.

What is included?

This is a fully funded programme with all secondary schools are encouraged to participate.

Programme content includes:

Senior Leaders
Performance management; Effectively implementing change; Managing conflict; Coaching conversations; Action Learning for Leadership

Middle Leaders
Managing conflict; Challenging conversations; Coaching conversations; Holding People to Account; Performance management conversations; Action Learning in Practice.
All Programmes will enable reflective practice with additional sessions scheduled.

Who is eligible?

All NYOA secondary school senior and middle leaders are eligible for this programme, including aspiring leaders, to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective leader in a complex educational environment.

When will this commence?

There will be a total of four cohorts delivered across 2019/20 and 2020/21, each with a maximum of fifteen available places.  The first cohort will commence in January 2019, with commitment of one twilight session per half term (SL) / month (ML) across a calendar year (excluding school holidays).

Who will deliver the programme?

Delivery is by experienced HR/OD practitioners with in-depth knowledge of the education sector and the related pace of change and development.  With significant knowledge of the schools in the area and the complexity of challenge, the practitioners delivering this programme have proven engagement with secondary schools, including maintained and academy experience.

How do we get involved?

To book a place or to obtain further information, please contact Susan McGinn, NYHR, on 01609 536921 susan.mcginn@northyorks.gov.uk

We team up with the Two Ridings Community Foundation to support more young people to take part in social action in the area. This was match-funded through the #iwill fund and forms part of our investment in the area through the Essential Life Skills Fund.

Here are the projects we have been able to support:

Art Therapy Yorkshire – an arts project with young people at risk of homelessness, this will enable them to build confidence and display their work as part of the wider Coastival festival.

Scarborough & District Citizens Advice Bureau – training for young people through a volunteering advice programme.

Sleight’s Area Men’s Shed – support for engagement with local schools to develop a social action programme around a ‘youth shed’

Coventry University Scarborough Student Union – funding for the students to develop a social action project in Scarborough.

Scarborough YMCA – personal development sessions for young people to encourage socially and politically active young people that are engaged with their communities.

Futureworks NY – a programme of personal development sessions and activities aimed at disadvantaged young people to build confidence and encourage participation in volunteering.

Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource – support for the young participants of the Youth Council in their campaign to promote awareness around young people’s mental health.