Upcoming Training Courses - May 2026

Insights into working with young men in schools - masculinity, misogyny and the challenges they face

8 May 2026

Education provisions are increasingly concerned about the impact of so-called toxic masculinity, misogyny and in some cases Incel within our learning communities.

This session will explore some of the societal, online and other starting points in relation to the issues and the ways in which education has and continues to address them.

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Defensible decision making in safeguarding practice

12 May 2026

The safeguarding of children and young people has become increasingly complex in respect of the children, their families and wider communities.

Decision making about safeguarding is a core thread of practice for DSLs and safeguarding teams.

Working with a wide range of professionals and other stake holders there is a need for an alignment of decisions , plans and review. There is also a need for challenge.

These decisions themselves can be, and are challenged, often from a position of hindsight.

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Quality Assurance of Alternative Provisions

18 May 2026

The inspection and QA of alternative provision is rightly under scrutiny. For some of our young people an alternative provision helps them to maintain a positive view of engaging with adults and education.

This session will reflect upon:

• Curriculum and outcomes in an AP

• Safeguarding and the safeguarding culture in an AP

• Challenging the AP

• Holding an evidence base which satisfies you , the inspectorate and the AP

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'Courageous Conversations' with Families

20 May 2026

We often have to deal with situations that are difficult and have conversations which we know could be difficult for the other person to hear. This course looks at ways in which we might do this whilst keeping ourselves safe.

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