Thursday 12th October - Manchester United FC Trafford Council’s Vulnerable Children Service are hosting a conference to look at supporting children and young people through adverse experiences and helping them to build resilience and positive coping mechanisms. The morning session is designed for senior leaders and strategic leads with key note speakers on the main topic. Key note speakers will discuss: the impact on mental (and physical) health of Adverse Childhood Experiences, the benefits of using Routine Enquiry low cost interventions to build resilience the difference between mental health and mental illness their experiences of poor mental health and building resilience The afternoon session is designed for school staff and professionals working with children and young people. There will be workshops along with the opportunity to gain information and talk to agencies and organisations which can support schools and staff in building resilience in young people and provide appropriate support for those with poor mental health. Topics covered will include: Supporting transgender pupils Body image and comfort eating Bereavement and loss Parental Mental Health For more information visit http://www.traffordeducation.co.uk/behaviour and click on training and events.

The Schools Control Risk Self Assessment provides good practice guidance for schools for identifying controls expected to be in place in respect of financial systems, governance arrangements and other systems and procedures. Although it is not a complete and exhaustive list of controls it highlights key areas that are commonly reviewed as part of routine Internal Audit visits to schools and underlines the risks involved in not having adequate procedures and controls in place. As part of the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS), there is a requirement for schools to demonstrate that there are effective controls in place. This includes the need for schools to regularly review the effectiveness of systems and controls. Completion of the Schools Control Risk Self Assessment would allow schools to review the expected controls set out in this guidance and compare with the actual procedures currently in operation. Schools can then determine the action needed to ensure adequate controls are established.

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Our experienced team are trained to operate to British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Standards, are regularly monitored by our Area Supervisors and continually improve our services and productivity levels. Our staff receive regular training to ensure they work safely and understand Safeguarding. Please contact us for more information or a quote: margaret.greenwood@trafford.gov.uk or 0161 912 4402