Training for New Connexions Co-ordinators

Target Audience:

New or recently appointed Connexions Co-ordinators and other pastoral staff involved in student support in schools and colleges.

Event Notes:

Aims

To enable staff involved in the co-ordination of Connexions work in schools and colleges to develop their understanding of the service and their role.

Objectives

By the end of the session participants will:

• Better understand the role of the Connexions Co-ordinator in school/college
• Develop their understanding of the Connexions Service and how the service works in partnership with schools/college
• Understand the role of the Connexions Personal Adviser and how to work effectively with the PA for the benefit of young people in school/college
• Consider the network of student support operating in own school/college/area
• Review existing systems and procedures for referral and students
• Consider the range of Connexions Information and materials available to support students including software, websites and publications
• Identify the partnership roles of the Connexions Service including Personal Advisers in supporting the delivery and development of guidance in schools/colleges.

Costs

Course costs, including lunch and refreshments, will be met by Connexions Norfolk.

Application Details:

Please contact Zoe Stark

by telephone 01603 215369

or

email zstark@connexions-norfolk.co.uk

Organised By: Zoe Stark - Education and Guidance Development Administrator, Connexions Norfolk

Delivered By: Melvyn Ruff - Education and Guidance Development Manager, Connexions Norfolk

Closing Date: Tuesday, September 23