Following the HUGE success of the 2006
conference, Nottinghamshire County Council (CYPS) Play Service,
The Play in Schools Association and Workforce Strategy Group
hosted Nottinghamshire’s 2nd conference for Midday supervisors.
The event took place on Saturday 30th June 2007 from 10.00 a.m.
– 3.30 p.m. at Nottingham Forest Football ground. All Mid-Day
Supervisors who work in Nottinghamshire Schools were invited to
attend. Free refreshments and lunch were provided and every
delegate received a FREE goody bag, kindly provided by Lesley
Rhodes representing the Play Forum Network.
Key
Note Speech
Helen Peter, from Jenny Mosley Consultancies, provided the key
note speech. Helens interactive speech was inspirational,
recognising the challenges and commitment of Midday Supervisors
and celebrating their achievements.
Workshops
There were many exciting workshops to participate in, including
various arts and craft ideas, wet play, traditional play, SEAL
and an opportunity to explore the challenges of workforce
opportunities. These were offered by, The Play in Schools
Association, NCC, Play Service, Play Notts and Rushcliffe Play
Forum.
Networking
As Councillor Joyce Bosnjak said, “This conference is a great
opportunity for midday supervisors to come together, network and
share their experiences, knowledge and expertise. It offers
support in the management of challenging behaviour and dealing
with playground upsets."
Planning Group
Play in Schools Project and The Play in Schools Association are
excited by the prospect of working with Midday Supervisors who
have expressed a wish to be involved in the 2008 conference and
planning will begin in the new term. Anyone wishing to be
involved is very welcome to attend and meeting dates will be on
this website.
Also, if you have any questions about the conference or would
like to take part in the planning group, please do not hesitate
in contacting Barbie Szucs on 0775 489 9379
or 01623 634781 or email
barbara.szucs@nottscc.gov.uk
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"What a shame we couldn’t carry on for longer. The enthusiasm
was overwhelming..... Thanks for the invite. Well done to
everyone involved,"
Linda Cox, Rushcliffe Play Forum.
“This conference is a great opportunity for midday
supervisors to come together, network and share their
experiences, knowledge and expertise. It offers support in the
management of challenging behaviour and dealing with playground
upsets. Midday supervisors carry out a very valuable and
demanding role in supervising and securing the safety and
well-being of children to ensure that they return to the
classroom refreshed, happy and ready to learn.”
COUNCILLOR JOYCE BOSNJAK
"I met a lot of Mid Day Supervisors at
the recent conference in Nottingham. What a great day it was!"
Wendy Haley, Playwork trainer for Nottinghamshire Playwork
Training Centre.
"May I take this opportunity to thank
all the people who gave their time freely to make the day such a
success. We have a first class dedicated work force in our
Nottinghamshire schools and it's an honour to give something
back to a group of people who give so much themselves."
Mac McGuckin, Chair Play in Schools Association.
Click here to download feedback report from the conference.
(the report is a PDF file: choose Open to view onscreen or Save
to save to your computer.)
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