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2022/23 People Development Programme

The POD sessions continue to offer thought-provoking, practical, and interactive learning opportunities – as well as creating some thinking space in your day. Most continue to run virtually as webinars but we are pleased to announce that we have added in a few face to face sessions over the coming months.

Do let us know what you think of our programme and if there are any more areas of interest you would suggest we include in the future. You can email us at pod@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Session List

Sharing important information on immigration rule changes linked to undertaking right to work (RTW) checks. The changes are effective from 1 October 2022. The session is aimed at all colleagues who undertake RTW checks. It is suitable both as a refresher for those who have experience of undertaking RTW checks and for those who are new to undertaking RTW checks. There will be the opportunity to ask questions.

Session duration: 45 minutes

Upcoming session date:

29th September 2022, 14.00 pm - 14.45 pm

4th October 2022, 11.00 am - 11.45 am

12th October, 14:00pm-14:45pm

20th October, 11:00am-11:45am

To book a place, please use this Eventbrite booking link and complete the short registration process.

Please note places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If the webinar is full please email POD to register your interest.

Book your place

We are really pleased to be working in partnership with Governors for Schools, a national education charity that matches skilled and committed volunteers with schools in need of governors. Schools need people who can support the board with a variety of skills such as finance, education and HR. But it’s not just specific skills that boards need; they also need more general experience, including negotiation and leadership.

Governors work at a strategic level and don’t get involved in the operational running of the school. Instead, governors challenge the headteacher by asking questions, looking at data and probing anomalies, and making sure money is well spent. Governors are also a source of support for the headteacher, often bringing expertise in areas outside of a teaching remit.

By volunteering as a school governor, your experience could benefit hundreds of children and young people. You can also benefit by gaining valuable CPD experience. View upcoming dates and booking details.

If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with Governors for School, please email pod@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

In addition I am excited to confirm that the Governors for Schools digital conference will take place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th September 2022. The conference is free to attend, CPD-accredited and packed full of useful sessions for those interested in school governance. More details about the conference can be found at: Governors for Schools Conference 2022 - Governors for Schools.

This session will cover:

Full details about the Support. Report. Respect. agenda and the support available to students
How to safely receive a disclosure and manage a referral
Key responsibilities you have upon receiving a disclosure

Session duration: 60 minutes

To book a place, please use this Eventbrite booking link and complete the short registration process.