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Barnardo's Education Community: Emotionally Based School Avoidance Layered Learning CPD Package
This Layered Learning CPD Package provides an opportunity to build upon existing knowledge and is made up of three parts which are delivered in one half-day session. Each part of the package takes a different approach towards exploring the theme:
Part A: Consolidating Understanding
The recorded CPD video introduces Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), what it can look like for individuals and explores reasons why children and young people can become persistently and severely absent from school. A brief overview of the current national picture in relation to EBSA is provided, together with a summary of research and theory related to EBSA. There will be opportunity to reflect on the impact of trauma, as well as focus on understanding the underlying needs that contribute to EBSA through case studies. We end by identifying protective factors, with a focus on the benefits of a whole school approach.
Part B: Reflective Thinking
You will be invited to be curious about yourself, the subject, and working with children and young people who are at risk of, or experience, EBSA. There is an emphasis on the process of reflection with an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on the work that you do and how you respond to the children and young people that you support. We will start to think about the impact/ influence of the work on our individual wellbeing, how we can take responsibility for taking care of ourselves, and what we as professionals can learn from this.
Part C: Resources and Signposting
We provide an opportunity for colleagues to reflect upon practical resources and strategies, including access to BEC’s ‘My Journey’ resource. We offer time and space to consider your approach to supporting children and young people, as well as focusing on your wellbeing and self-care.
*Priority will be given to school-based staff (using school emails) if the training is oversubscribed.
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Mental Health - e-learning package (Train the Trainer)
Mental Health e-learning ‘Train the Trainer’ Course
This has been designed in conjunction with CYPS and is an incredibly accessible tool.
Course Aims
To help all primary and secondary school staff to understand the more common mental health problems children and young people may face.
To recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
To guide a child or young person towards the right support
To help children and young people cope and manage their lives.
This course is for:
All primary and secondary school staff wishing to develop their knowledge and skills around Mental Health. It is intended that after receiving training, delegates will then ask questions on how to then deliver the package themselves. All participants will need a laptop or tablet and internet access to complete the session, which lasts 90 minutes.
If you would like the trainer to come in to school to deliver this FREE training, to arrange a date please email us with your name, school name, phone number and possible dates to ghll@Gloucestershire.gov.uk
To be arranged with the school
Digital Resilience
Gloucestershire Constabulary are excited to offer a comprehensive presentation designed specifically for parents, providing them with the tools and insights to keep their children safe online.The session lasts approximately 1hr 15 minutes and contains topics such as:
- Understanding Online Risks – Identify the various
dangers your children may encounter online, including
cyberbullying, predators and harmful content. - Social Media and Apps safety – Learn best practices for
social media and applications. How to configure privacy
settings and protect your child’s information. - Parental Control Tools – Explore tools and settings to
monitor and control your child’s online activities. - Encouraging Open Communications – Gain tips on
fostering honest conversations about internet use and
creating a supportive environment.
The presentation is of course free of charge and can be presented at any time of the schools choosing, preferably whenever will encourage the best turnout of parents.
To be arranged with the school. To book a session at your school please contact Simon Williams direct
For bookings, please contact PC Simon Williams of the Gloucestershire Digital Investigations Unit by email on
simon.williams@gloucestershire.police.uk
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

To be arranged with the school
To find out more about their education programme, click here.
To book a session for your school please click here to contact the charity directly.
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