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School Support Training

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Health & Safety Essentialsfor Classroom Staff

Who is this course for?This comprehensive introduction issuitable for NQTs, Teachers, TeachingAssistants and Nursery staff.

Course contentCovering basic knowledge of the adultsocial care sector and the job roles andservices within it. Units include:

n Manual Handling

n Fire Awareness

n Basic First-Aid

n Safeguarding & Prevent

n Risk Assessment

n Health & Safety

n Accident Recording

n Working at Height

Duration: 1 day

Award: Level 2 Award Healthand Safety in theWorkplace - HABC

Health & Safety Essentials for Support Staff

Who is this course for?This comprehensive introduction issuitable for clerical, administrative, supportstaff, caretakers and mid-day supervisors.

Course contentThis course covers:

n Accident Recording

n Risk Assessment

n Cleaning up Spillages

n Fire Awareness

n Manual Handling

n Safeguarding & Prevent

n Working at Height

n Health and Safety

n Basic First-Aid

Duration: 1 day



Health & Safety Essentials for Cleaning Staff

Who is this course for?This comprehensive introduction issuitable for all staff involved in cleaningand site safety.


n COSHH and specific on site trainingof hazardous substances used

n Manual Handling AwarenessTraining

n Work at Height Awareness

n How to clean up spillages and bodyfluids

n Awareness of sharps and infectioncontrol

n Awareness of the risks of wood dustin relation to cleaning in design andtechnology areas.

Duration: 1 day


Food Safety in Catering -Level 2

Who is this course for?This qualification is ideal for anyoneworking in the catering and hospitalityindustry (or those about to start work inthe industry).

Course contentn Hazards and controls

n Food safety management and temperature controls,

n Food poisoning control

n Personal hygiene

n Cleaning and disinfection

n Food pests

n Role of the food handler in keeping food safe

Duration: 1 day

Award: Level 2 Award in FoodSafety in Catering -HABC


Control of SubstancesHazardous to Health (COSHH) - Level 2

Who is this course for?This accredited qualification is for anyonewho is likely to come into contact withhazardous substances within a variety ofworking environments including:manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare,transport, utilities and office environments.

Course contentIt gives learners the knowledge torecognise the risks associated withhazardous substances and how to controlthem. Subjects covered include lawsrelating to hazardous substances in theworkplace, risk assessments, safe use ofhazardous substances in the workplace,control precautions and procedures fordealing with hazardous substances.

Duration: ½ day

Award: Level 2 Award in theControl of SubstancesHazardous to Health(COSHH) - HABC

Risk Assessment - Level 2

Who is this course for?This qualification is aimed at individualsworking in any environment who need tobe more risk aware and provides themwith the knowledge, understanding andskills to perform a risk assessment.

Course contentTopics covered include why riskassessments are necessary, the legalrequirements relating to risk assessmentsand simple processes for carrying out arisk assessment

Duration: 1 day

Award: Level 2 Award in RiskAssessment - HABC


Fire Safety Awareness - Level 1

Who is this course for?The Level 1 Award in Fire SafetyAwareness is a qualification aimed at allstaff, particularly new starters in anyworkplace, where a basic understandingof fire safety is required.

Course contentLearners gaining this qualification willknow that fire safety is the responsibility ofeveryone in the workplace and willrecognise the contribution they have inpreventing the starting and spread of fires.

Duration: ½ day

Award: Level 1 Award in FireSafety Awareness -HABC

Fire Safety Awareness -Level 2

Who is this course for?This qualification is ideal for anyoneinvolved in the management of fire safetyin any workplace.

Course contentn Hazards and risks

n Controlling fire in the workplace

n The principles and practice of fire safety management at work

n The role of the nominated firewarden

Duration: 1 day

Award: Level 2 Award in FireSafety Awareness -HABC


Principles of Moving andHandling

Who is this course for?This theoretical training course will showyou the principles to follow to ensure youprotect yourself, colleagues and thepeople that you support and care for fromback injuries or injuries attached to poormoving and handling procedures.

The knowledge you gain from this courseunderpins the practical training youalready have to practise correct movingand handling techniques.

Course contentOn completion of this course, participantswill have an understanding of:

n Legal duties and responsibilitiesrelating to moving and handling

n Risk identification and ergonomicsolutions

n Causes and effects of injury

n Stressful postures and movements

n Principles for safe manual handling

n The need for fitness and self care

Duration: 2 hours

Award: Certificate of Attendance

Medication Awareness

Who is this course for?This session is aimed primarily at staffwho are involved in the administration ofmedication, providing learners with theintroductory knowledge required in healthand social care settings. It providesinformation on the different types,classifications and forms of medication, aswell as providing guidance on safestorage and disposal.


n Understanding the LegislativeFramework for the use ofmedication

n Common types of medication andtheir use

n Roles and Responsibilities in theuse of medication

n Techniques for administeringmedication

n How to receive, store and disposeof medication safely

n The rights of the individual whenmanaging medication

n Suitable recording and reportingtechniques relevant to medicationadministration

Duration: 3 hours



Mental Health Awareness

Who is this course for?

This is ideal for professionals or otherfront-line staff who require an awarenessof mental health. This course providesknowledge of issues relating to mentalhealth, different conditions and theireffects and provides ideas for supportingpeople.

Course content

By attending this course students will:

n Identify the meaning of the termmental health

n Discuss the challenges of mentalhealth issues and how these mayaffect people

n Discuss issues relating tostereotypes and stigmas associatedwith mental health issues

n Identify legislation relating to theprovision of services and supportfor people with mental health issues

n Identify the range of mental healthrelated issues

n Discuss the personal, social andcultural challenges which peopleidentify with, organisations whichcan provide additional mental healthsupport and services

Duration: 3 hours


Safeguarding Awareness

Who is this course for?This 3 hour workshop is an introduction tosafeguarding for all staff. It includes allaspects of basic awareness and acomprehensive approach to safeguarding.

Course contentBy the end of the training participantsshould be able to:

n Understand and explain whatconstitutes abuse

n Understand how and whenindividuals may be considered atrisk

n Identify some indicators of abuse

n Explain the factors to be consideredin assessing whether a situation isabusive

n Know when and to whom suspectedabuse/neglect should be reported

n Understand key legislation

n Understand the importance ofworking in an inclusive anti-discriminatory way when engagingservice users and their families

Duration: 3 hours



SEND (SpecialEducational Needs andDisabilities) Workshop


This workshop aims to raise awareness ofthe most common SEND encounteredwithin an educational setting. It will beuseful for all staff who come into contactwith pupils with SEND.

Course content

The course will focus on eight commonSpecial Educational Needs (listed below),examining their characteristics andidentifying practical ways to improvelearning for students with these needs.

n ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) &ADHD (Attention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder)

n ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

n Mental health conditions e.g.anxiety

n Dyslexia

n Dyscalculia

n Dyspraxia

n Speech, Language andCommunication Needs (SLCN)

n Other health conditions e.g. thosewhich cause chronic pain.

Duration: 2 hours


Autistic Spectrum DisorderWorkshop (ASD)


This workshop aims to raise awareness ofASD amongst school staff. All participantswill leave the workshop with a much betterunderstanding of the impact of ASD uponthinking and learning, together with somepractical ways of helping to mitigate thisimpact.

This will be useful for teachers andsupport staff who have contact with pupilswho have ASD.

Course content

n Definition of autism, including abrief overview of terminology andideas about causation

n Common impacts upon thinking andlearning

n Common strategies and practicaltips/approaches for improvinglearning for people with autism.

Duration: 1½ hours



Dyslexia AwarenessWorkshop


A workshop based session which aims toraise awareness of dyslexia and giveteachers some practical advice. Allparticipants will leave the workshop with amuch better understanding of howdyslexia can impact upon learning,together with strategies to help mitigatethis impact.

Teachers and other support staff whocome into contact with pupils who haveeither a formal diagnosis of dyslexia ordyslexic tendencies.

Course content

n Definition of dyslexia

n Common impacts upon thinking andlearning

n Common strategies and practicaltips/approaches for improvinglearning for pupils with dyslexia

Duration: 1½ hours


Mindfulness & Wellbeing


Mindfulness is one approach to beingmore in control of your emotional state.Start to discover how to reduce or removethe causes and triggers of stress, anxietyand fear.

Course content

Developing mindfulness techniques -

n How to use Mindfulness as a tool to manage wellbeing and mentalhealth.

n Develop techniques to cope with life and it’s stresses and strains

n Use mindfulness to help you enjoylife more and understand yourselfbetter.

n Make the most of your potential.

Duration: 2 hours



Emergency Paediatric First Aid


This qualification is ideal for learnerswishing to gain the knowledge and skillsrequired to administer effective emergencypaediatric first aid.

Course content

Subjects covered include the roles andresponsibilities of a paediatric first aider,how to provide first aid to an infant or childwho is unresponsive, how to administercardiopulmonary resuscitation and use ofan automated external defibrillator. It alsocovers how to administer first aid to aninfant or child who is choking or sufferingfrom hypovolemic shock.

Assessment: This qualification isassessed by practicaland theory methods.

Duration: 1 day, or split into 2sessions

Award: Participants will receivea Level 3 Award inEmergency PaediatricFirst Aid (RQF).Certificate valid for 3 years.

Paediatric First Aid


This qualification is ideal for learnerswishing to become paediatric first aiders ina workplace with the responsibility for thewelfare of infants and children. The coursecontent aligns with the paediatric first aidsyllabus within the Early Years FoundationStage.

Course content

Subjects covered include the roles andresponsibilities of a paediatric first aider,how to provide first aid to an infant or childwho is unresponsive, how to administercardiopulmonary resuscitation and use ofan automated external defibrillator. It alsocovers how to administer first aid to aninfant or child who is choking, has afracture or other conditions, such asburns, electric shock and suddenpoisoning.

Assessment: This qualification isassessed by practicaland theory methods.

Duration: 2 days, or split into 4sessions

Award: Participants will receivea Level 3 Award inPaediatric First AidCertificate valid for 3 years.


Emergency First Aid

Who is this course for?Designed for people who want to receivetraining in emergency first aid andespecially suited for nominated first aidersin smaller, low risk working environments.

This is a basic first aid course designed toequip staff with the knowledge toadminister first aid in an emergencysituation. The course will involve apractical demonstration of ability.

Course contentThe following techniques will be covered:

n Resuscitation

n Recovery Position

n Unconscious casualty

n Managing the Incident

n Bandaging

n Treatment of burns and scalds

n Helping somebody who is choking

Assessment: Via on-going oral and/orwritten questioning andpractical demonstration.

Duration: 1 day, or split into 2sessions

Award: Participants will receivean Emergency First AidCertificate valid for threeyears.

First Aid at Work

Who is this course for?Designed for those students alreadyworking or preparing to work in industryand that have been identified within thecompany’s risk assessment of First Aid.

Course contentTopics covered include:

n The roles and responsibilities of theFirst Aider

n Assessing an incident

n Recognising signs and symptoms ofinjury and illness

n Assisting a casualty who is sufferingfrom major injury and illness

Chest injuries

Spinal injuries

Anaphylaxis.

Assessment: Via on-going oral and/orwritten questioning andpractical demonstration.

Duration: 18 hours over 3 days orspread over 6 weeks.

Award: On successful completionof the course and finalassessment, the candidatewill receive a nationallyrecognised First Aid atWork Certificate, valid forthree years.


Team Leader Workshop


Explore what makes a successful teamand develop strategies and techniques tobecome an effective team leader.

Suitable for new and current team leaders.

Course contentThe course will cover:

n Managing Your Team

n Team-building theory

n Common Leadership mistakes

n Setting SMART objectives

n Team leadership case studies

n Motivating Your Team

Duration: 2½ hours


Functional Skills Maths & English


Anyone who hasn’t achieved a grade C in maths or English GCSE.

Course content

This is offered as a classroom-basedcourse or through blended/ onlinelearning.

Maths:

n Fractions

n Decimals and percentages

n Common measures

n Shape and space

n Handling data

n Probability

English:

n Speaking and listening

n Reading and writing

Duration: 45 hours

Award: Functional SkillsQualification -City & Guilds


Supporting Teaching &Learning in Schools: Level2 Certificate - NCFECACHE

Course content

Support children and young people inPrimary, Secondary or Special School toachieve their potential by working as aTeaching Assistant.

Covering a wide range of areas includingchildren and young people’s development,supporting those with disabilities orspecial educational needs andcommunication and professionalrelationships.

A letter confirming placement in a primaryor secondary school, Key Stage 1 andabove for a minimum of 6 hours pw over aperiod of a year is required at enrolmentas well as an up to date DBS check, whichyou can obtain through the College.

Work based assessment can take up toone year to complete.

Duration: 16 wks - 2hrs per week

Award: Supporting Teaching &Learning in Schools:Level 2 Certificate - NCFE CACHE

Supporting Teaching &Learning in Schools: Level3 Certificate - NCFE CACHE

Course content

The Certificate is suitable for thoseworking in unsupervised roles supportinglearning.

A letter from your chosen school toconfirm your placement and number ofhours is required at enrolment as well asan up to date DBS check.

You will be assigned an Assessor to visityour workplace and observe your workover a period of up to one year.Qualification may take up to 18 months tocomplete

Duration: 25 wks - 2 hrs per week

Award: Supporting Teaching &Learning in Schools:Level 2 Certificate - NCFE CACHE


ICT in Early Years: Level 3 Award - NCFE CACHE

Course content

A brand new qualification, providingstudents with the knowledge and skills tobe able to integrate the use of ICT in EarlyYears learning including topics such as e-safety and how to promote a healthy andsafe environment for children online.

Students will need to be working orvolunteering in early years settings inorder to meet the requirements forassessment. No simulation will bepermitted.

This qualification will provide careeropportunities as a pre-school worker orpractitioner in day nurseries, nurseryschools or reception classes.

This qualification can be used as CPD forindividuals within these job roles. All unitswill be internally assessed using a rangeof methods, including direct observationwithin the workplace, a portfolio ofevidence, written assignments or a settask.

Duration: 16 wks - 2 hrs/wk

Award: ICT in Early Years: Level 3 Award - NCFE CACHE

Foundation Degrees in

partnership with

Canterbury

Christ Church

University

Childhood Studies: Foundation Degree - CCCU

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies: Top-up degree - CCCU

For more information please see ourwebsite - www.lecb.ac.uk or our currentbrochure.


Additional Courses

We understand the importance andbenefits of well trained staff to yourorganisation.

The College also offers a wide range ofcourses you may be interested in for staffdevelopment.

These include:

n British Sign Language

n Signalong

n AAT Accounting

n Counselling

n ECDL

n MS Applications

n Languages

n Teacher Training

n Assessing

If there are specialist activities you areinterested in please contact us to discussyour requirements.

Location

We have dedicated training facilities at oursites across the London Borough ofBexley:

n Bexleyheath

n Erith

n Sidcup

For group bookings, we can also arrangeto deliver training at your premises forgreater convenience and efficiency.

Please call us to discuss yourrequirements.

For more information

& 020 3045 5176

* [email protected]

8 www.lecb.ac.uk

5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ

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