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Training Event: Promoting and Safeguarding Childrens Well-Being
Simon will explore the broader context of safeguarding children including emotional well-being, true mental health, behavioural patterns and their management.
When: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Venue: Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre, Gateshead
Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Cost: £65 + VAT
Audience: Head Teachers, Foundation Phase Leaders, Foundation Phase Teachers, Nursery Managers,
Nursery Officers, Early Years Educators and other Professionals with an interest in Early Years
Course Information
The broad aims of the day are to enable participants to:
• Get a thorough understanding of safeguarding in it’s broadest context
• Increase their understanding of mental health issues, well-being and the factors, which lead to its promotion.
• Explore behavioural challenges and their management
• Consider ideas and principles, that will help inform future strategies and interventions in this area.
• Build on existing skill areas through raising awareness of recent developments and their practical
applications.
Trainer Profile - Simon Ward
• Former Classroom Teacher now Senior Educational Psychologist who specialises in mental health and well-being.
• Currently project lead for the targeted mental health in schools work (TaMHS).
• Developed and led the Mental Health Training Programme for tier 1 staff alongside colleagues from health and social care.
• Runs a variety of projects to develop the well being and resilience of staff, parents and children in an iincreasing number of schools and settings.
• As a regular trainer, he has delivered seminars on a variety of topics including: Motivation and learning, positive behaviour management, developing resilience and solution oriented approaches.
