Training 2007 - Policies without Pain

TITLE

POLICIES WITHOUT PAIN: Producing policies for Healthy Schools status that work for the school.

DESCRIPTION

Gaining National HS Status is just one reason schools have to have policies with the minimum evidence for self-validation asking for around 13 policies.  Policies can be seen as an unnecessary burden with the requirements often seen to be irrelevant for a particular school.  CHSP believe policies should be a benefit to the school and that they should be practical and fit for YOUR purpose.

Our one day workshop will help you write policies that meet guidance and requirements set out by the DfES, are relevant to the needs of the school community and are reflected in day to day practice. 

We will look at the policies required for Healthy Schools with a focus on SEX & RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION and DRUGS EDUCATION / INCIDENTS MANAGEMENT, as we know they are considered to be the most problematic.

The day will also include opportunities to share experiences and good practice with colleagues and a ‘Policy Surgery’ (on any policy required for HS status)  with members of the CHSP

AUDIENCE

The day is open to any school (regardless of HS involvement / status) and from any sector and is aimed at Heads / HS coordinators / PSHE coordinators / Governors / Parent reps.
We are happy to bring this training to a Cluster Group Meeting

DATE / TIME

This whole day workshop will be repeated a number of times during the year – check the website www.healthpromcornwall.org/

VENUE

A number of locations around County – check the website

COST

FREE, refreshments and lunch provided

LEADERS

Members of the CHSP Team

OUTLINE

09.00    registration and refreshments
09.30    welcome and introductions
09.45    why policies?
10.15    policies needed for HS status – a checklist / good practice guide
11.00    refreshments
11.15    DfES guidance and recommendations / statutory requirements
11.45    Involving the whole school community in policy development and             implementation
12.30    Lunch
13.30    Drugs / SRE Policies
15.00    Tea / Policy Surgery

PREPARATION

Bring any existing Drugs / SRE policies and any other policy (required for HS) you would like to share / discuss / review.

PLACES

20

BOOKING

Please contact the CHSP administrator for more information and to book a place. Tel: 01209 – 310061 or e mail: healthy.schools@ciospct.cornwall.nhs.uk.