Management Information Sheet

Head Teacher Signs of Safety Briefing

MI Sheet TypeInformation
MI Number:50/15
Publication Date:06/02/2015 12:00:00
LA Contact:Kelly Waters
Audience:Headteachers
Links:SoS flyer - briefing for schools April 2015.pdf

Head Teacher Signs of Safety Briefing

Norfolk Children's Services are running a series of three hour briefings on Signs of Safety for Head Teachers and Senior Designated Professionals as follows:

  • 20 April 2015 – 09.30 to 12.30, Professional Development Centre, Norwich
  • 20 April 2015 – 13.30 to 16.30, Professional Development Centre, Norwich
  • 22 April 2015 – 09.30 to 12.30, West Norfolk Professional Development Centre
  • 22 April 2015 – 13.30 to 16.30, West Norfolk Professional Development Centre

Purpose of Briefing

These briefings will:

  • Show why Norfolk have adopted Signs of Safety.
  • Describe the SOS model principles, disciplines and tools.
  • Give you the opportunity to practice some SOS skills.

By the end you will have enough information to understand the rationale and vocabulary of Signs if Safety and be able to plan for the impact Signs of Safety will have on your work in school. This will include work with Family Support Plans, Children in Need, Child Protection, Looked after Children and referrals.

For further information about Signs of Safety in advance of the course please see the video clips on www.signsofsafety.net

Cost:

The briefing is free to attend, but please note there will be a £20 per person administration fee for non-attendance or if cancelled within 10 working days of the course date.

Course booking:

To book a place one of these sessions, please apply via s4s.norfolk.gov.uk by searching for course title or date. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

If you have any queries with booking please email cs.pdcsafeguardingadministration@norfolk.gov.uk