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HES provides expert support and training for schools and settings in the South East. Winner of Supplier of the Year - Non Profit at the 2023 ERA Awards

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HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Dec 13

The highly anticipated East London & Essex Education and Governance Conference and Exhibition is back this February! 🙌

It's a time to network with colleagues and reliable school suppliers, as well as attend presentations by six fantastic speakers.

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HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 7h

Tomorrow, we'll head to the UK Customer Experience Awards as a finalist in the ‘Customers at the Heart of Everything’ category. We’ll be posting live from the event, so keep an eye on our socials and follow along as it all unfolds.

Best of luck to the other finalists in the same category!

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 5d

Our oneSource Health & Safety Team provides a range of health and safety related services to schools. Your school will receive competent health & safety advisory services to enable clients to fulfil their statutory duties relating to occupational safety and health.

More www.hes.org.uk/Services/375

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 8d

Just a week to go before we're at the CXA award ceremony. We are looking forward to attending! Keep up with us on our socials to find out the results!

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 13d

Basic Awareness Safeguarding

This training will support the development of a consistent approach to child safeguarding within a setting and give all staff the knowledge and understanding to embed child safeguarding in their day to day practice.

9 October

www.hes.org.uk/Event/230428

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 14d

It's the first of October, so the countdown is on!

We're gearing up for the UK Customer Experience Awards taking place on October 16, where we’re finalists in the ‘Customers at the Heart of Everything’ category.

A big moment for our teams and a celebration of the work they do.

#ukcxa25 #ukcxa

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 22d

Using visuals to support understanding and communication in Early Years

This course will highlight the strategies and interventions to support with developing communication skills in early years.

1 October

www.hes.org.uk/Event/277169

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 23d

HSIS courses Autumn 2025 and beyond - HSIS on-site and virtual consultancy, telephone and email support. Alanna Kelley, Learning and Development Officer - highlights the courses and support available on page 19 of the HES School Improvement Update Summer 2025 online.flippingbook.com/view/7812504...

HES School Improvement Update Autumn 2025

online.flippingbook.com

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 24d

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HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 26d

Are you a safeguarding leading outside of the Havering borough? We’ve produced a 90 minute video designed to deliver whole school safeguarding and child protection training. Covering
- Signs of abuse, exploitation, and online harm
- Whistleblowing and more

www.hes.org.uk/Page/41412

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 27d

Our teams are delighted to be at the Waltham Forest Head Teachers’ Conference & Exhibition today!

We’re showcasing our services to delegates alongside an inspiring programme of keynote speakers and workshops on “Inspirational Leadership and the Art of Diplomacy.”

#sltchat

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 28d

Year 1 Teaching for Mastery in Mathematics: Subject and Pedagogical Knowledge

You will gain understanding of mathematical structures and how to represent these to develop children’s understanding.

24 Sept
www.hes.org.uk/Event/230119

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · 29d

We’re finalists at the CXA Awards for the 3rd year in a row in ‘Customer at the Heart of Everything’. Thank you to our school & council teams for putting our customers first.
Ceremony is next month -16 Oct. We’ll share live updates on the day.

Good luck to all nominees!

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Sep 11

Early Years - Safeguarding Refresher for the DSL (PVI)

This course will cover the broad aspects of safeguarding, promoting the wellbeing of children and the role and responsibilities of the designated person.

18 Sept
www.hes.org.uk/Event/230445

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Sep 5

We’re counting down to the UK Customer Experience Awards on 16 October, where we're listed as a finalist in the ‘Customers at the Heart of Everything’ category.

We’re so proud to be recognised for the third year running.

#ukcxa25 #cxa25 #cxa2025 #slt #sltchat #havering #nationalaward

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Sep 3

Engaging, effective safeguarding training for your whole school — now available to schools beyond Havering.

Includes:
📺 90 min video
⏸️ Pause points for DSL led discussions
📄 PDF slides
👩🏫 ECT guidance
🧠 Knowledge quiz
hes.org.uk/Page/41412
#schoolsafety #schoolstaff

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Sep 2

NSPCC Graded Care Profile 2 - Neglect Training

This course will education staff who work closely with #Havering families to use the NSPCC GCP2 tool, to evidence levels of care and identify actions to address neglect where necessary.

9 Sept

www.hes.org.uk/Event/266902

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 28

Positioning teachers as researchers trying to solve teaching and learning problems in their own classrooms can be a great model for CPD, write two initial teacher trainers.
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How practitioner enquiry can empower a school’s workforce

Positioning teachers as researchers trying to solve teaching and learning problems in their own classrooms can be a great model for CPD, write three initial teacher trainers

www.tes.com

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 26

Safeguarding isn’t optional so let us help you. Use our ready made, up to date safeguarding training video to save time & ensure compliance wherever your school is based.

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#childprotection #safeguarding #islington #harrow #merton #sutton

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 24

Havering Adult College is looking for a Quality & Inclusive Learning Lead Officer to lead on inclusive practices, learner support and quality assurance across our adult learning provision.

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Quality and Inclusive Learning Lead Officer

Grade 8- £47532-£51522pa- This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the development and implementation of effective learning support measures—ensuring equality of opportunity and a high-quality…

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HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 21

Our Safeguarding team produced a complete whole-school training package designed to make safeguarding training easier, more effective and engaging for your school.

This is perfect for the schools who do not have the time or resources to deliver whole school training.

www.hes.org.uk/Page/41412

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 20

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cultural Champions! Kerry Hunt, Schools Programme Manager. Page 18 - online.flippingbook.com/view/6106579...

HES School Improvement Update Summer 2025

online.flippingbook.com

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 19

Children struggling with their speech and language are at greater risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, the charity Speech and Language UK has warned in a report seen exclusively by the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity says

Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.

www.bbc.co.uk

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 15

Do you teach within the Havering borough? Consider taking a CPD course in September to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to exceed in your role. We have courses in #maths, #computing, #English, #leadership and more.

Browse the available training courses now
hes.org.uk/Training

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 13

VRU/Oracy – Havering Schools engage with a London-wide Oracy project. Paul Stevenson, Hsis Inspector Standards and Effectiveness – English. Page 17 - online.flippingbook.com/view/6106579...

HES School Improvement Update Summer 2025

online.flippingbook.com

HES - Dedicated to Education @hes.org.uk · Aug 12

The School Improvement team can offer your school
✅ A range of packages and services to suit your needs
✅ CPD For primary schools and primary academies
✅ School-based consultancy and support for primary schools, primary and secondary academies
and more.

Speak to our team today [email protected]