Workshops
Workshops
Property and Health & Safety Session
Location: Jubilee Room, Time: 11:00-12:00, Maximum Bookings is 28
Join our property colleagues as they cover all things premises such as:
- Self-help projects
- Responsibilities for Buckinghamshire Council and Schools
- Tools, systems, and resources available
- Contractors and other services
- Any new information or reminders
Last term, the HSE inspected schools as part of a national campaign to review the arrangements for managing asbestos and preventing exposure. As a direct result of this, the HSE has recommended all premises have a management plan in place. Join this session to hear more from our Health & Safety Service and what action BC has taken to support schools.
All School & Academy personnel should use this opportunity to seek advice and ask questions.
Fraud Awareness Session
Location: Jubilee Room, Time: 12:30-13:30, Maximum Bookings is 30
In this session, our Fraud & Investigations lead, Katie Nagiel, will provide an overview of school frauds that could exist and their impact. We’ll share examples of cases that the Buckinghamshire Council have investigated and what to be vigilant of.
Use this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of how we can support your school.
Legal Matters Affecting Schools
Location: Jubilee Room, Time: 14:00-15:00, Max bookings 30
Our in-house legal service will discuss the legal issues affecting schools. They will also cover aspects of contracts and procurement.
Schools and Academies should use this opportunity to learn and ask questions.
Introduction to Business Continuity Management
Location: Conference Room 1, Time: 9:30-10:00 or 11:00-11:30, Maximum Bookings is 16
Meet Vince Grey, our Head of Resilience Services and the team.
These sessions will provide an overview of the newly launched BCM platform within the Council. This will showcase the strategic and operational elements supporting continued service delivery across Buckinghamshire internal services and ensuring we meet our statutory obligations.
Anyone working within Schools and Academies who have a role in emergency management and/or BCM should attend.
Employee Relations Top Tips Workshops
Location: Conference Room 3, Time: See below Maximum Bookings is 10
We invite Governors, Leaders, and Office Staff who do not subscribe to the Employee Relations Advisory (ERA) package to further knowledge on managing ER issues.
- 09:30 – 10:00 am: Conduct & Discipline and Grievance
- 11:00 – 11:30 am: Health & Attendance
- 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Capability & Probation
Employee Relations Advice experts Julie Southwood and Lydia Jones look forward to meeting you and addressing any queries.
There will also be the opportunity for one-to-one confidential surgeries throughout the day. Just visit us at the stall to arrange a time to suit!
Payroll Operations Workshop
Location: Conference Room 2, Time: 10:00-10:30 or 12:30-13:00 Maximum Bookings is 10
Join the Payroll & Transactions staff for an interactive workshop covering key aspects of payroll delivery.
Fantastic opportunity to pick up some new guidance, run through the NOA/LVTCs and Eforms and ask questions to operatives!
Our Payroll Operations experts Nici Darroch and Naheeda Shaheen look forward to meeting you and addressing any queries.
Teachers Pay Review Process
Location: Jubilee Room Time: 9:15-10:00 Maximum Bookings is 30
The session is ideal for new Head Teachers, Bursars and Governors who have not managed the Teachers Pay Review for their school and those experienced colleagues who would like to understand more about the current year's process.
- We’ll provide an update on 2024’s process
- We’ll talk you through what you need to do and when you need to do it.
- We’ll explain the approval process for each review.
DBS Workshop
Location: Conference Room 2 Time: 11:00-11:30 or 14:00-14:30 Maximum Bookings is 14
Join our resourcing and Safeguarding in Employment experts for a better understanding of:
References best practice
- When references should be requested
- What information should be requested
- How many references and what period should be covered
- Verification
- What references should not be accepted
- Reference templates
Overview of DBS update service
- What is the DBS update service
- When DBS update service can be used
- Benefits of joining DBS update service
- How to do the status check
- Status check results
Bucks Adult Learning Information Session
Location: Windsor Room Time: 12:00-12:30 or 14:00-14:30 Maximum Bookings is 14
Join Bucks Adult Learning to find out more about Apprenticeships and Vocational Opportunities for your current school’s staff as well as new recruits!