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Safeguarding network

Zoom

Open to Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and others with safeguarding responsibilities in Natspec member colleges, this is the first meeting of a new safeguarding network.

Admissions network

Sue Jeffries (National Lead – Recruitment and Assessment) from National Star College runs a network of staff responsible for Admissions in specialist colleges. This network is currently online and gives […]

Ofsted Stakeholder Update – Autumn 2021

Zoom

Kate Hill from Ofsted’s policy team is running a short free webinar for Natspec members to give us an update on planned inspection activities for the academic year 2021-22. You […]

New to the ILR? Getting it right first time

Zoom

This training is aimed at staff who have little or no experience of creating or returning Individual Learner Records (ILR) and require an introduction to the basics.

Natspec Technical Sub Group

Microsoft Teams

This meeting is for technology leads in specialist colleges to discuss items relating to technology infrastructure, policies, hardware, software and cyber security.

Natspec employment forum

Zoom

The Natspec Employment Forum is a free, members-only event. There will be plenty of opportunity to network with people in various roles from across our membership, to discuss hot topics […]

Voice control for accessibility

Zoom

Voice control devices are convenient for most, but for many people with disabilities they can be a solution to accessing information, entertainment and controlling their environment. This session will give an overview of the key technologies available, their advantages and limitations.

Peer support and empowering young people in their career choice

Zoom

LEAP college offer learners a variety of opportunities to give young people a choice about their careers. Peer support is provided with Alumni’ students attending post-16 coffee mornings where they talk to current students.