Early Excellence CPD Series - Thursday 12th January 2023
Through these bespoke CPD sessions, you and your setting/school can stay connected with the national agenda and be fully briefed on all the latest developments in early years and beyond. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues from other schools and settings, to share and access advice and support from the Early Excellence team.
The day will be split into two parts:

AM Session (09:30 - 12:00) National Update Session – for School Leaders, EYFS Leads and KS1 Leads

PM Session (13:00 - 15:30) EYFS Leaders Session

Cost: Free for SWIFT members schools (Full Day) /£100 per person for non-member schools (Full Day)

Wednesday 1st February | 13:30 - 15:30 | Online

Meeting Aims
To create a support network in which schools share ideas and effective practice and discuss issues surrounding PSHE. To focus on practical solutions to common challenges and gain expert advice and guidance from PSHE lead professionals. In each meeting we will:

• Find out about development and updates in the field of PSHE
• Share and learn from good practice
• Network with colleagues from other regional schools

Cost: Free to SWIFT member schools | £25 for other colleagues

Tuesday 24th January | 14:30 - 16:30 | Countess Wear Community School

Be part of a relevant, thought provoking community through which you will develop practical ideas to actively promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion of marginalised groups through the education of staff and children in the south west.

Community Lead
Ruhaina Alford is the Executive Headteacher of The Carey Federation in Devon. Previously, Ruhaina has held senior leader positions in a variety of schools in London.

Cost: Free to SWIFT member schools | £25 for other colleagues

Tuesday 6th December | 09:30 - 12:30 | Countess Wear Community School
Many young people on the autistic spectrum also experience high levels of anxiety which can present as a barrier to learning. High levels of anxiety can greatly impact on accessing educational settings, despite a child being very academically able.

This course will aim to explain the causes of autism related anxiety, and how anxiety is expressed. It will aim to share experiences of supporting a child with high levels of anxiety, and provide strategies for supporting a child through their anxieties.

Cost: £45 per person for SWIFT member schools | £75 per person for non-members