October training dates

The 2024/25 Training and Development Programme offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of Colleagues across all campuses.

Sessions are scheduled to align with the shuttle bus timings as much as possible for ease of access, however, please remember Lawress Hall has ample workspace, ensuring you can work before or following any sessions, with access to the café or kitchen pods for your comfort breaks.

The October workshops cover critical topics such as Prevent, interview skills, and understanding Autism and ADHD, with expert facilitators leading the sessions. These workshops not only aim to inform but also to empower participants with practical skills and strategies applicable in their professional roles. It’s an excellent opportunity for staff to engage in continuous professional development and to network with peers from different departments.

As hybrid working continues, we have developed the online platform to meet the diverse learning needs of colleagues wishing to enhance their development across the University.

You can look forward to a variety of new and innovative courses launching soon, with bitesize sessions to offer a more accessible and flexible experience. The e-learning has been re-designed to cater to a wide range of subjects and skills, aiming to make learning more accessible and convenient for everyone, regardless of their location or schedule.

Opportunities in October

9th October Prevent
Online
10.30-12.00

Learn about the Prevent duty, different forms of extremism and terrorism, the risk around radicalisation and your supportive role, making a Prevent referral that is both informed and made with good intention, and the interventions and support available.

9th October Interview Skills
Lawress Hall – LWH1116
13.30-15.30

This session will support you in how to prepare for an interview, how to answer interview questions well & build confidence of attendees for future interviews.

17th October Understanding Autism
Lawress Hall – LWH1116
09.30-12.00

This training is supported by a range of case studies, group discussion and workshop activities during which each delegate will learn to better understand the needs of Autistic people.

14th October Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Brayford Campus- MB1020
09.30-12.30

An introduction to the Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk policy and how you can protect and support children and vulnerable adults. This session does cover sensitive topics such as forms of abuse and mental health.

17th October Understanding ADHD
Lawress Hall – LWH1116
12.30-15.00

This training is supported by case studies and workshop activities during which you will learn to understand the needs of ADHD & ADD people.

29th October Management Essentials: An Introduction
Brayford Campus – MB3201
13.30-16.30

A session for all new and aspiring managers. The session will highlight the skills required to become an effective manager.

Future workshops include topics such as Trans aware – An introduction, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Customer Service, managing your Teams Mental Health & Wellbeing, along with a number of Management Essentials sessions to support our current or aspiring Managers.

For specific course information, to add yourself to a waiting list, or to book your place, please visit MyView where you find details of location and times.