Sigma Teaching School Alliance
Sigma is an alliance of Poole, Dorset and Hampshire primary, secondary, alternative provision and special schools with the shared aim of working collaboratively to improve outcomes for all students within our schools and beyond.
Our alliance members have a broad range of skills and expertise and include outstanding leaders from across the educational continuum. We are committed to working in partnership to support school improvement at all levels.
We believe in finding and developing outstanding staff through focused professional development and by providing clear career pathways across our alliance. > Find Out More
NEW Pastoral Network
We understand the value of meeting with colleagues to share ideas, keep up to date with developments in your area of work, therefore we are pleased to announce a NEW network that will give the opportunity for anyone who works within Pastoral Support to come together online.
This will be an online termly opportunity to meet with the following aims:
·Continuing Professional Development for staff involved in providing and/or leading pastoral support in school
·Sharing practical, evidence-based approaches and interventions between staff from a range of schools including training from Sigma Teaching School and discussions between schools on relevant topics
·Updates on the latest research and resource publications.
| Event Date | 24-11-2020 4:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 09-09-2020 |
| Cut off date | 20-11-2020 |
| Individual Price | £50.00 |
Governance Health and Safety Awareness Autumn 2020
Building on some of the elements outlined in the 'Governance and Compliance' webinar, we examine legal reposnsibilities in detail.
Please note this will be online as a webinar session.
| Event Date | 26-11-2020 6:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 09-07-2020 |
| Available places | 25 |
| Cut off date | 24-11-2020 |
| Individual Price | £25.00 |
Governance - Managing Pupil Exclusions Autumn 2020
This webinarcovers the context and role of Governord within the exlcusion process.
Please note this will be online as a webinar session.
| Event Date | 08-12-2020 6:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 09-07-2020 |
| Available places | 25 |
| Cut off date | 07-12-2020 |
| Individual Price | £25.00 |
Effective Middle Leadership for Support Staff - January 2021 Online Course
This programme enhances the leadership skills of support staff, helping them to develop fantastic teams that deliver results.
Participants will be required to complete a leadership project as part of the programme. They will receive additional coaching by established senior leaders to support them to reflect on their practice and achieve the most to benefit their school.
| Event Date | 07-01-2021 4:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 18-05-2020 |
| Available places | 50 |
| Cut off date | 04-01-2021 |
| Individual Price | £125.00 |
Evidence-based interventions to work effectively with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
Led by Ian Hunkin.
Our series of 6 sessions gives the opportunity to learn practical, evidence-based strategies in order to be able to work successfully with children and young people with SEMH needs.
| Event Date | 12-01-2021 4:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 29-06-2020 |
| Available places | 100 |
| Cut off date | 08-01-2021 |
| Individual Price | £125.00 |