Wakefield Council
Cross Phase
One Day
Support Staff
Conference 2015
3 & 4 February 2015
Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield
Key Note Speaker: Hywel Roberts
Workshop Themes: Maths Behaviour E-Safety Technology & Learning
Further details regarding the agenda for the conference will follow
This conference is open to all Wakefield Support Staff colleagues at a charge of
£70.00 per person. Five delegates for the price of four is also available.
Bookings can be made by completing and returning the attached booking form.
If you have any queries please contact CPD Support on 01977 721522 or email
cpdsupport@wakefield.gov.uk
Support Staff Cross Phase Conference 2015
Workshop Details
Workshop 1: Misconceptions in Maths
This workshop aims to identify some of the key misconceptions that are barriers to becoming fluent in mathematics
and to try out some strategies, such as flash cards, to help a student gain confidence in overcoming some of the more
common misconceptions.
The outcomes for colleagues are:
 to have a wider set of potential strategies and ideas of how to help students overcome some of their
misconceptions with key mathematical skills; and
 to network with colleagues to share good practices beyond the event.
Workshop 2: Positive Behaviour for Learning
The workshop is designed for staff in both primary and secondary phases and will focus on the role of support staff in
modelling positive behaviour, teaching positive behaviour and responding to inappropriate behaviour.
The workshop aims to:
• equip delegates with increased self-awareness of the effect of their own behavior;
• provide practical strategies for communicating positive expectations ; and
• provide responses to inappropriate behaviour that work.
Workshop 3: Behaviour (Team Teach)
This workshop will provide a brief introduction to the Team Teach training programme in positive handling,
developed to enable staff to feel more confident and competent in their management of disruptive and
challenging behaviour, reducing stress by increasing safety for all involved. The Team Teach course is designed
to provide guidance for staff who are likely to use a restrictive physical intervention in the course of their
work.
The workshop aims to:
 help staff identify and understand what function pupils’ behaviour serves;
 provide information on Duty of Care and The Legal Framework;
 provide information on Policy and Documentation needed in schools, services and settings around use
of Restrictive Physical Interventions; and
 give a recognition of Circles of Danger and Body Language.
Workshop 4: E-Safety
The workshop will look at the issues affecting young people and staff in schools in regards to staying safe on
line. It will look at the ways young people use technology, the issues arising and how to go about dealing
with these. Participants will:
• gain an understanding of the issues affecting young people in an on line world;
• learn about the resources that will support developing children’s awareness and behavior; and
• learn about the issues that affect professionals in the educational environment.
Workshop 5: Using technology to support learners and learning
The workshop will look at how technology can be used as a tool to help support learning in classrooms by both
staff and learners. It will look at a range of easy to use pieces of software and iPad applications that can have
immediate impact on classroom practice to support learners, engage in content creation and allow staff to make
learning more personal. Participants will:
 understand how technology can support learning and teaching; and
 gain practical experience of a range of tools to help enhance learning in the classroom.
Support Staff Cross Phase Conference
3rd OR 4th February 2015
Cedar Court Hotel - Denby Dale Rd, Calder Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 3QZ
Name of School/Academy: ________________________________________________________________________
Date you wish to attend (3rd OR 4th February 2015):
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Wednesday 4th February 2015
Delegate Name/s
Role in school
Email address
Workshop Choices (1-5)
1st
2nd
3rd
Please provide details of any special
requirements (dietary, mobility etc.)
(if required)
Please select two workshops as your main choices with a third choice should places get booked up.
Please return this form by Friday 9th January 2015 to confirm your place on the conference.
Completed forms should be returned to Tracey Hobson via email THobson@wakefield.gov.uk or post to the Chesneys Centre, regent Street, Featherstone, WF7 5EW
or fax to 01977 721504.