Addressing Bullying in Schools Leadership Training Programme 2025-26

Please note 2025-26 dates TBC booking will become available mid June 25.

Title: Addressing Bullying in Schools Leadership Training Programme

A comprehensive professional development programme for Safeguarding, Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) pastoral leads and SENCOs/Learning Support Coordinators in schools.

Programme Aim

For all pupils in the region to attend a school where staff are trained to implement a supportive Addressing Bullying in Schools policy with associated practices.

Purpose

To build the confidence and ability of school leaders to align and implement an evidence-based, whole school approach to support children and young people, address statutory requirements and embed best practice. Connecting legislation, baseline-assessment, research, systems/processes, preventative approaches, effective responses, stakeholder engagement and communication, and policy.

Programme Structure

• Attendance at a 1-day face-to-face launch workshop (participants can choose from 3 different venues across the region and dates).
• Attendance of 5 online follow-up sessions (participants can select to attend either am or pm session which are offered on different days).
• Independent engagement with online resource materials shared through the SDS learning platform.
• Completion of associated tasks aligned to the review and update of school policy and associated practices.

Depending on your school size and structure, it is recommended that at least 2 members (max: 5) of the pastoral leadership team attend the training together.