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Responding to Critical Incidents - Training for Senior Leaders in Schools and Settings 

Overview

This training for early years, primary, secondary and post-16 settings will help senior leaders understand the impact of critical incidents and how to respond effectively. It will be co-delivered by the Educational Psychology Service and the Safeguarding in Education Team.

Whilst critical incidents are always unanticipated, having a pre-prepared response can reduce pressure on staff and support a timely, coordinated response.

This training will help leaders to review or develop their setting's contingency plan, drawing on research, evidence and practical experience to explore the key elements of a critical incident response, alongside important contextual considerations.

Our aim is to equip leaders with the knowledge and practical tools needed to prepare for and manage a critical incident.

Course content:

• Understanding critical incidents and their impact on settings, including insights from senior leaders with experience of responding to a CI
• The principles of a trauma-informed response, including considerations relating to suicide and serious youth violence
• How critical incidents relate to schools' legislative responsibilities and available local multi-agency support
• Practical, scenario-based exercises to explore effective responses to critical incidents
• Time to review or develop your setting's critical incident plan

Please note: this is not a top up or refresher training course. Please email clare.sowman@bristol.gov.uk with any questions

For more information view the Critical Incidents Flyer.

To express your interest, please complete this form.