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Education Support, Behaviour and Attendance ServiceThe ESBAS offers an extensive programme of courses designed to develop and improve the skills of you and your staff.

Across all of our courses, our goal is to deliver high calibre, informative and engaging content that will help you and your staff with personal and professional development.

With specialist courses presented by those who lead in their field there’s no better way to maintain your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD helps members aspire to the highest standards of professional practice. It can help you:

• Keep your skills up to date

• Boost your confidence

• Prepare for greater responsibilities

• Strengthen your professional credibility

• Become more creative in tackling new challenges

Whatever challenges you or your school may face, we can work with you to support your specific needs. We do this by offering bespoke training tailored in a way that suits you. All ESBAS courses in this brochure can be tailored to better support your school. Please contact the service to discuss your requirements.

Our aim is to offer a range of training opportunities that covers the key themes and issues that are shared by colleagues in schools. The four key themes include:

• Supporting attendance

• Managing difficult behaviour

• Safety and security for learning

• Social and emotional aspects of learning

Training Standards

What you can expect from us:

• Early notification of any training events

• A quick response to your course application to inform you whether or not a place has been allocated

• A reminder letter and course joining instructions, delivered before the start of your course

• A clean and comfortable training environment

• Experienced and knowledgeable trainers

• Course content and delivery that meets the stated course objectives

• A course that commences and ends on time

• Opportunities to provide feedback following your course

• A certificate of attendance given to you on the day of your course

What we expect from you:

• Early notification if you have to cancel your place on a course

• That you arrive on time for the start of your course

• That you attend for the whole duration of your course

• That you participate fully in the course activities

• That you provide requested feedback regarding the quality of your course

• That you use any knowledge or skills gained to improve your practice

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AttendanceESBASAttendance courses are for school leaders, teachers and other key roles. They focus on enhancing skills around managing attendance at school.

Bespoke Attendance Consultation

Attendance Officer/Lead Training

Attendance Interventions & Evidence Gathering

Attendance Audit

Persistent Absence and Action Planning for Individual pupils

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WHO IS THIS FOR?SMT responsible for attendance, Attendance Officers, Pastoral Managers, Heads of Year

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will enable school staff to have a personalised discussion according to identified needs. It may consist of recording, analysing data and strategies to manage day-to-day attendance with guidance on signposting to other services.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Attendance Interventions and Evidence Gathering

DURATION½ Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Design and use reports within Sims.net

for vulnerable students or groups

• Analysis of data to target highlighted students with poor attendance and recognise patterns of absence

• Keep clear records when schools have challenged parents around improving attendance to ensure suitable referrals to ESBAS

• Tailor made programme to identify individual school needs

COST: 3 UNITSBespoke Attendance Consultation

WHO IS THIS FOR?Attendance Officers, Attendance Leads and SLT responsible for

attendance.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?To enhance knowledge of attendance legislation, data analysis, and tracking & monitoring of whole school attendance.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Attendance Audit

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Confident approach in managing whole

school attendance

• Improved understanding of the legislation related to school attendance

COST: 2 BLUE/GREEN UNITS FOR 2 PARTICIPANTS

Attendance Officer/Lead Training


“The early intervention attendance support is working really well and making a positive change for our students.” School (Attendance Officer)



WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will enable staff to review and implement clear attendance strategies within school. It will also explain the process for the gathering of evidence for referrals to ESBAS and the process of further legal interventions.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Bespoke Attendance Consultation

DURATION1 Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• How to request medical evidence from

parents

• How to hold attendance meetings and set targets

• How to track and highlight poor attendance

• Maintaining clear and accurate records on all student attendance

• Setting up attendance monitoring groups for vulnerable students

COST: 4 UNITSAttendance Interventions & Evidence Gathering

WHO IS THIS FOR?All staff responsible for keeping pupil registers

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?All schools are required to keep an accurate admissions register, which records the personal details of every pupil at the school, and an attendance register which records every pupil’s attendance. The audit includes a thorough inspection of the attendance register and highlights any areas of improvement for monitoring attendance.

DURATION½ Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• More awareness of the legislation around

keeping pupil registers

• Know how to correctly code pupils

• Know how to confidently challenge parents regarding attendance concerns

• Know how to raise the profile of the importance of regular attendance

COST: 3 BLUE/GREEN UNITSAttendance Audit

“The ESBAS team came prepared with knowledge of what could motivate [the student to attend school].” School (Teacher)


Pre-requisites: Member of SLT responsible for attendance to be available with Attendance Officer for the school


WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?To raise staff awareness of Persistent Absence thresholds, including recent legislative changes. Advice on strategies to reduce Persistent Absence including training on action planning with individual pupils.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Bespoke Attendance Consultation

DURATION½ Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Enable staff to feel confident when talking

to parents and pupils around the issue of Persistent Absence

• Staff will be empowered to challenge parents and make individual pupil plans to improve attendance

COST: 3 UNITSPersistent Absence and Action Planning for Individual pupils



BehaviourESBASBehaviour courses are for school leaders, teachers and other key roles. We also offer a range of training for pupils with behavioural issues and their parents. They focus on enhancing skills around managing behaviour at school.

FOR SCHOOL STAFF

Behaviour Risk Assessment

Understanding Challenging Behaviour

Introduction to Nurture Groups (Primary)

Introduction to Nurture Groups (Secondary)

Introduction to the Boxall Profile

Attachment in the Classroom

Meeting the Challenges of SEMH in Secondary Schools

Developing Social Language Activities & Groups

Exclusion Training Workshop

Introduction to Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour De-escalation, Defusion Course (set dates only, contact for details)

Brain-friendly Approaches to Behaviour Management

Compliance vs Engagement

Emotional Literacy using Balloons

Getting to grips with your class – The NQT Guide

Introduction to a Mindfulness Based Approach for Working with Children and Young People

Introduction to Thrive

Developing Positive Playtimes

Reactive Behaviour Management

The Additional Needs Plan & the Matrix

The Physical Environment: Planning for Good Behaviour

The Power of Language

The Restorative Approach

Writing Additional Needs Plans for SEMH

FOR PUPILS/PARENTS

Anti-Bullying Strategies Toolkit Training

Buddy Training

Peer Support Training

Friendship Group Work

Assemblies and Workshops

Anti-Bullying Workshop

Ready to Learn Group

Parenting Support

This is not an exhaustive list. Bespoke packages can be arranged. Please contact your Local Area Team Leader or Advisor to discuss your requirements.


“I have spoken to mum and she was singing your praises, telling me you have been a godsend!” School (Evaluation form)

WHO IS THIS FOR?SENCos, SLT, Key support staff

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?To understand how to identify and assess risky behaviour and agree strategies to manage and monitor it.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• A framework to help staff, parents and other agencies manage challenging behaviour, identify triggers and agree range of primary, secondary and reactive strategies

• A means of gathering robust evidence (to inform an Additional Needs Plan for example)

COST: 1 UNITBehaviour Risk Assessment (or How to assess and manage risky behaviours)


WHO IS THIS FOR?All school staff – can be targeted towards SLT, Teachers, or Teaching Assistants as required.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide staff with a clearer understanding of challenging behaviour within their setting.

The content can be adapted to include school specific case studies or strategies as needed.

The course includes a number of interactive tasks and is designed to give participants strategies they can go away and use immediately.

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Identify the key causes of challenging

behaviour

• Brief introduction to Attachment Difficulties and Anxiety

• Consider the true impact of these causes on the child.

• Develop de-escalation strategies for managing challenging behaviour

• Plan prevention strategies to avoid incidents of challenging behaviour

• Enable and empower the child to learn to self-regulate in a safer way

COST: 2 UNITSUnderstanding Challenging Behaviour

Pre-requisites: A meeting or discussion with SENCo/Inclusion Manager/Senior Leader to establish the focus of the content for your school setting and situation.

WHO IS THIS FOR?Headteachers, Deputy Heads, Inclusion Managers, SENCos, Behaviour support staff

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with an overview of the theory and practice of Nurture groups to support vulnerable children in primary schools.

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Understand reasons why children may

exhibit behaviours that can be addressed in a Nurture group

• Begin to identify vulnerable children who may benefit from a Nurture group

• Learn the ways in which a Nurture group would be beneficial to a vulnerable child

• Access to resources required to set up a Nurture group

COST: 2 UNITSIntroduction to Nurture Groups (Primary)



WHO IS THIS FOR?Headteachers, Deputy Heads, Inclusion Managers, SENCos, Behaviour support staff, Pastoral Managers

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with an overview of the theory and practice of Nurture groups to support vulnerable students in secondary schools.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Personalised advice and guidance can be discussed regarding setting up

and running a Nurture Group - POA

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Understand reasons why students may

exhibit behaviours that can be addressed in a Nurture group

• Learn the ways in which a Nurture group would be beneficial to a vulnerable student

• Access to resources required to set up a Nurture group

• Begin to consider operational/timetabling issues concerning Nurture groups in Secondary schools

COST: 2 UNITSIntroduction to Nurture Groups (Secondary)

“She is adaptable and flexible and fully understanding of our needs as a school and my own personal work schedule. She represents the ESBAS team in a professional yet friendly and approachable manner whilst remaining task focused. She is extremely knowledgeable and supports the school 100%.” School (SENCO)


WHO IS THIS FOR?Headteachers, Deputy Heads, Inclusion Managers, SENCos, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Individual Needs Assistants

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with fundamental knowledge of attachment and a clear understanding of the behaviours that can be observed in children who are not normally attached.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Introduction to Nurture Groups

DURATION3 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Identify factors leading to disturbed

attachment in children

• Suggest reasons for a child’s behaviour based on a sound understanding of attachment

• Identify strategies to meet a child’s needs according to the attachment behaviour they show

COST: 3 UNITSAttachment in the Classroom


WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with a working knowledge of the Boxall Profile which is used to identify areas of delayed social and emotional development.

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• How to complete a Boxall Profile on a

vulnerable child

• Begin to give reasons for poor scores in particular areas

• Identify strategies to meet the child’s needs

COST: 2 UNITSIntroduction to the Boxall Profile (including Boxall Online)

“I just wanted to thank you for an inspiring training session. We gained so much and it confirmed our aim to be as inclusive as we can - but we couldn’t do it without your team’s aid and heart” Primary Head


WHO IS THIS FOR?Strategic level: SLT

Practitioner level: Teachers, support staff and Newly Qualified Staff

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

Strategic Level

• To consider effective strategic management of SEMH

Practitioner Level

• To raise awareness of challenging behaviours

• To increase understanding of differentiating for SEMH complexities

• To consider the importance of positive relationships and attitudes

• To raise awareness of alternative approaches to SEMH work (i.e. scaling, solution-focussed, etc.)

• To provide strategies for minimising confrontation and supporting young people with SEMH issues.

NQT Level

• To reflect on effective behaviour management strategies

• To increase understanding of SEMH/SEN issues

ALSO CONSIDER...• Introduction to Nurture Groups (Secondary)

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Have the opportunity to reflect on

SEMH issues

• Be able to identify approaches to enhance teaching and support for SEMH students

• Increase your confidence in SEMH and avoiding escalation/managing the deescalation of issues

• Have the chance to reflect on effective classroom/strategic (dependent on participant level) management of SEMH/SEN

COST: 2 UNITSMeeting the challenges of SEMH in Secondary Schools


WHO IS THIS FOR?SENCos, Teaching Assistants

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with an overview and understanding of social communication, and give you the tools to support Key Stage 1 and 2 children to develop their understanding and use of social communication through paired or small group working.

DURATION2 hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Identify aspects of social communication skills

• Identify and support children to recognise their social communication skills

• Use a variety of activities to develop social communication of pupils either in paired or small group working

• Recognise why social communication difficulties may affect behaviour

COST: 2 UNITSDeveloping Social Language Activities & Groups

WHO IS THIS FOR?School Governors/Directors and Clerks

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?Governors who are called upon to review exclusions at a Governor’s Disciplinary Committee (GDC) should receive this training to equip them to discharge their duties effectively, as they have a responsibility to review the exclusion in accordance with the law. This training is also useful for supporting the Governing Body to know the questions to ask around exclusions data, in their role as critical friend to the school.

DURATION2 Hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An understanding of the latest regulations and statutory guidance for exclusions

• What powers a Headteacher has to exclude and what constitutes an unlawful exclusion

• The Governing Body and Local Authority duties around arranging education for excluded pupils

• How/when to inform families at all stages of the process

• An overview of the process of exclusion from Headteacher’s decision to Independent Review Panel (IRP)

• Knowledge of the evidence you would expect to see when considering an exclusion at the GDC

• The role of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equalities Act (2010) in considering evidence

• The importance of following correct procedure in relation to potential appeals and discrimination claims

COST: 3 UNITS in total for the session (Minimum of 6 attendees,

maximum of 25)

Exclusion Training Workshop for Governors/Directors and Clerks



WHO IS THIS FOR?All teaching staff

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will help delegates make the learning environment a safer place for young people and colleagues.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the prevention of violence and aggression and the management of challenging situations.

Please note – this course runs on set dates at specific locations. Please contact ESBAS for more information and to book your place.

DURATION1 Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Develop your awareness of the needs of

young people and reasons for behaviour both prior to, and during, episodes of crisis

• How to identify and make consistent responses to challenging behaviours which create difficulties for young people and teaching staff

• How to recognise negative cultures that exist within their education settings

• Develop skills and awareness in relation to restoring the classroom, post incident support and recovery

COST: 2 UNITS PER DELEGATEIntroduction to Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour De-escalation, Defusion Course (Positive Handling)



WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with current perspectives on brain development and their application to classroom behaviour management.

DURATION1 day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARNBy the end of the course delegates should be able to:

• State how the brain develops

• State the impacts of developmental insults and stress on brain function

• Identify the effects of early caregiving on children’s behaviour

• List regulating activities for distressed children

• Identify aspects of classroom organisation that support positive behaviour management

COST: 4 UNITSBrain-friendly Approaches to Behaviour Management


WHO IS THIS FOR?Senior Leaders / Teachers / Teaching Assistants

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course is aimed at supporting teaching staff in moving their learners from compliant behaviour towards genuine engagement.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Participants will gain an understanding

of the behaviour characteristics of compliant and engagement behaviours

• Participants will learn practical strategies for moving learners towards engagement

• Resources will be provided to accompany the strategies shared

COST: 1 UNITCompliance vs Engagement

“There has been a big improvement in the last two terms. Thank you.” Parent of child receiving ESBAS support


WHO IS THIS FOR?All Primary School staff

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?The course explores a fun, interactive and effective way to evolve the emotional literacy of your cohort.

The method works with primary school age children of all abilities and regardless of need.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• A method of developing children’s

emotional literacy that can be used with a small group, a class or school wide

• A simple concept that can be adapted to suit different environments or students, requiring little planning or organising and takes very little time to embed into the school day

• Children will be enabled to better understand and explain their emotions as well as developing their understanding of how to manage those emotions and how to assist their peers in managing theirs

COST: 1 UNITEmotional Literacy using Balloons


WHO IS THIS FOR?Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs)

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course provides Newly Qualified Teachers with an introduction to behaviour management strategies / practice and the behaviour theory which underpin this. Participants will receive practical ideas and resources to help them get to grips with their class.

DURATION1 ½ hours

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An overview of the research and theory which underpin modern approaches to managing behaviour in schools

• A ‘Top Ten’ introduction to the best strategies and resources to support you in your NQT year

• An opportunity to share concerns / worries with your peers and seek specific advice

COST: 2 UNITSGetting to grips with your class – The NQT Guide

“Advice and support was very helpful and made a direct impact on supporting the pupil in school.” Primary school SENCo.

WHO IS THIS FOR?All school staff

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?To consider how aspects of mindfulness can be used to support individuals or groups.

DURATION1 hour (can provide follow up 1 hour review visit if wanted)

WHAT WILL YOU LEARNKnowledge and understanding of mindfulness exercises and how they could be used to support a range of children, for example, those who are anxious or stressed.

COST: 1 UNITIntroduction to a Mindfulness Based Approach for Working with Children and Young People


WHO IS THIS FOR?Any staff interested in emotional development and the relationship to behaviour.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?To gain understanding of what Thrive is and to consider how its use in school can assess and support pupils.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Further insight to working with pupils

who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues

COST: 1 UNITIntroduction to Thrive Understanding brain functions and using check list to assess emotional development

“‘[The practitioner’s] knowledge and skills that she is so keen to share have impacted positively on many children in our school.” School evaluation form

“The training delivered to all staff was excellent.” School (Headteacher)



WHO IS THIS FOR?Midday supervisors, Teaching Assistants, Play Leaders

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?For supervisory staff members who want to improve play times, peer relationships and pupil/adult relationships.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Overview of what a ‘positive playtime’

looks like

• Strategies and ideas to achieve positive playtimes

• Includes ideas on games, zones, peer buddies

COST: 1 UNITDeveloping Positive Playtimes

“She’s helped me a lot, she’s made me a lot more confident and given me strategies to help me go out more often. She has never given up and I always felt like I could talk to her about everything.” Pupil evaluation form


WHO IS THIS FOR?Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Individual Needs Assistants

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide attendees with a practical guide to implementing and applying reactive behaviour strategies.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Understanding Challenging Behaviour

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An introduction to behaviour

management, identifying the differences between preventative and reactive strategies

• Training on the use and implementation of preventative behaviour strategies

• Supporting resources to accompany strategies

COST: 1 UNITReactive Behaviour Management

WHO IS THIS FOR?SENCos / Senior Leaders

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course is aimed at supporting SENCos through the ‘Additional Needs Plan’ process including evidence gathering, outcome planning and the review process.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An overview of the key components of the ‘Additional Needs Plan’ and how to link objectives and outcomes to the SEN matrix

• An opportunity to analyse exemplar plans provided by ESBAS

COST: 1 UNITThe Additional Needs Plan & the Matrix

Pre-requisites: Experience in a SENCo based-role and understanding / familiarity of the SEN Code of Practice

“[Pupil] is far more in control of his emotions and is much calmer in class. He is more focused in class too.” School evaluation.



WHO IS THIS FOR?Teachers / Teaching Assistants / SENCos

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide practical ideas, suggestions and strategies for creating an inclusive classroom environment.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An opportunity to reflect on your own

classroom environment and share good practice amongst colleagues

• An understanding of how the classroom environment can underpin preventative behaviour management and create an inclusive ethos

• Resources and practical suggestions on how to make your classroom an inclusive environment

COST: 1 UNITThe Physical Environment Planning for Good Behaviour

WHO IS THIS FOR?Teachers / Teaching Assistants / SENCos

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This training looks at discussing the importance of language in building interpersonal relationships and managing behaviour in the mainstream classroom.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An understanding of the key role that

language plays in managing behaviour in the classroom

• A range of preventative strategies focused around the use of language

• Guidance on strategies to promote the consistent use of language throughout schools

COST: 1 UNITThe Power of Language

“Overall I was thoroughly pleased with the support and guidance that the representative offered. Her approach was of a personable and professional manner. I will not hesitate to use this service in the future.” School (Inclusion Manager)

WHO IS THIS FOR?Senior Leaders

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course is aimed at introducing the concept of ‘restorative justice’ and how to implement it into the school ethos. Senior leaders will gain an understanding of the short and long-term impact associated with this approach and its potential benefits on social, emotional and mental aspects of learning.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• A comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice behind a ‘restorative approach’ to managing behaviour

• A summary of the theory behind the restorative approach

• A role-play activity to model the application of the restorative approach

• Suggestions on how to embed approach into school ethos

• Resources to support the implementation of a restorative approach

COST: 1 UNITThe Restorative Approach Creating a culture of responsibility


WHO IS THIS FOR?SENCo / SEN department / SEN Teachers

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?With an increase in the numbers of SEN pupils, ANPs need to become embedded practise when looking to move forward with SEN support and with any pupil that may need an EHCP.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• An insightful knowledge on how to write

Additional Needs Plans

• How to write measurable outcomes

COST: 1 UNITWriting Additional Needs Plans for SEMH

“She has done an excellent job with a difficult case.” School evaluation form



“What was most useful about the support from ESBAS?” “I had someone to talk to about my problems.” Secondary Pupil

WHO IS THIS FOR?Year 10 and 11 pupils

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?To train participants in supporting a young person who is experiencing bullying.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Buddy Training

DURATION½ Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• How to become more assertive

• Participants will receive a toolkit with all the resources at the end of the session

• The toolkit covers: Friendship skills and Responding effectively and appropriately to name calling

COST: 3 UNITSAnti-Bullying Strategies Toolkit Training

WHO IS THIS FOR?Key Stage 3 pupils

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?Buddies support the new intake of Year 7 pupils to settle in at your school. This course will train pupils to work as buddies and provide vulnerable children with additional support when starting at a new school.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Peer Support Training

DURATION½ Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• How to anticipate concerns and problems

at the start of the year

• How to identify and manage concerns and problems as the academic year progresses

• Attentive listening skills

• Exploring options

• Confidentiality and how/when to break it safely

COST: 3 UNITSBuddy Training

WHO IS THIS FOR?Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will equip young people with the skills to support other young people in the school by learning and developing counselling skills.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Buddy Training

DURATION½ Day

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Attentive listening

• Common problems

• Not giving advice but exploring options

• Confidentiality and how/when to break it safely

COST: 3 UNITSPeer Support Training


“The entire content of the training was extremely relevant and kept the interest of the group throughout” Secondary Academy (Pastoral Care Manager)


WHO IS THIS FOR?KS1 & KS2 pupils

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?Focussed sessions on how to manage friendships.

ALSO CONSIDER...• Anti-Bullying Strategies Toolkit Training

DURATION6 x group sessions

WHAT WILL YOU LEARNSessions cover:

• ‘I am special and unique’ self-esteem activity

• How to be a good friend

• How it feels when we fall out

• Making friends after falling out

• How we can look after our friendships

• The course will end with compliments and a recap of all sessions

COST: 8 GREEN/BLUE UNITSFriendship Group Work

WHO IS THIS FOR?Reception – Year 11 pupils

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?We offer bespoke assemblies or one hour workshops aimed at addressing any issues that have arisen in a school. They can also be delivered to parents. They can include:

• E-Safety/Cyberbullying

• Celebrating Diversity

• Attendance Initiatives –‘Cool Cats’ and ‘Get Smart’

ALSO CONSIDER...• Anti-Bullying Strategies Toolkit Training

DURATION1 Hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• What is bullying?

• Keeping safe online

• Awareness of the importance of attendance

COST: 1 GREEN/BLUE UNITAssemblies and Workshops

“You’ve supported the child, parents, staff and SENCo with good humour and professionalism.” – School


WHO IS THIS FOR?Foundation and KS1 pupils

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course supports children to focus, practice and reflect on the key

skills necessary for successful learning in the classroom. These are fun and engaging workshop sessions for small groups of children.

DURATION6 x group sessions

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• Children will have a better understanding

of key learning skills – good listening, sitting, looking and talking

• Staff will learn how to acknowledge and reinforce positive behaviours using verbal and visual clues

COST: 8 UNITSReady to Learn Group


“[The representative] is so nice and funny and puts a smile on my face.” Pupil evaluation

WHO IS THIS FOR?KS1 & KS2 pupils (differentiated)

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?Pupils will learn approaches to deal with bullying in the classroom and recognise how their own behaviour may affect others.

DURATION1 hour

WHAT WILL YOU LEARNKS1:

• Will focus on ‘I can be friendly’ and ‘I know when others are being friendly’

• Help pupils identify different strategies to use when they are being treated in an unfriendly way

• Help consolidate key learning skills: good listening, looking, talking & waiting

KS2:

• Help pupils recognise, accept and celebrate differences and similarities in each other

• Support pupils to think about the differences between bullying and friendship problems

• Provide strategies for dealing with bullying

COST: POAAnti-Bullying Workshop



WHO IS THIS FOR?Parents

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course can be adapted to suit the school community needs.

DURATION4 x 2 hour sessions

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN• A deeper understanding on the impact of using positive language, setting boundaries, using rewards and praise and avoiding conflict

COST: 8 UNITS PER GROUPParenting Support

“The ESBAS representative built a fantastic relationship with us as a family and her amazing support felt very personal. She was always positive, friendly and always listened to our views and opinions well.” Parent

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ESBAS Education Support, Behaviour & Attendance Service · ESBAS Education Support, Behaviour & Attendance Service Attendance ESBAS Attendance courses are for school leaders, teachers