Did you know you can download a PDF version of the Barnsley Directory for Professional Learning. The Directory demonstrates the range of Professional Opportunities on offer in the form of professional training courses and conferences and is updated on a monthly basis. Click on the icon and take a look at what’s on offer!

Governor Training

Click on the link to the right in order to download the Governor Training Directory, which includes all development opportunities for governors for the period September 2008 - July 2009.

     NCSL Programme

Leading from the Middle (LfTM) is a three-term personal and professional development programme for middle leaders in primary, secondary and special schools, working in teams with a leadership coach.  The programme offers a blended learning experience by including a range of face-to-face sessions, online activities, and a school-based leadership activity to deliver aims.  Applications for interested parties will be welcomed around December 2008 with the next cohort expected to commence around April 2009.

For Teachers and TAs in mainstream, special schools and PRUs; psychologists; lead behaviour professionals; behaviour support staff; learning mentors; youth, mental health, social or residential care workers.

' Working with Children and Young People who Exhibit Behaviour Difficulties: Pursuing Happiness, Achieving Well-being' - with Adrain Faupel.  For more information click on the link below. SEBDA event Flyer - 13Nov08.tif

Study the new Graduate Diploma in Youth Work at Sheffield Hallam University.

You could travel on the fast track route and get qualified in one year (full time) or two years (part time).  You gain 140 credits at level 6 (third year of a degree).  for more information click on the links. Youth work hand out.pdf  Youth Worker flyer