Business & Operations Conference

Accessit - Working Wonders With your Web App for Students and Staff

This session is aimed for Librarians, if you select this session, you must also select the Accessit sessions in session 3 & 4

Session Presenters: Bridget Hayes and Sarah Middleton

Job Titles: Customer Experience UK Team Lead and Customer Experience Specialist, Accessit

• Review the student perspective of the Web App.
• Demonstration of how Web App dashboards and/or news items can be shared across TTCT schools.
• Delegates will be able to adapt the Web App dashboard for their own setting, import a range of dashboards and share dashboards with TTCT colleagues.

Cyber Security Awareness

Session Presenter: Rich Armshaw

Job Title: ICT Technical Manager, The Central Team

• This session will cover Cyber Security best practice and the measures we take at The Two Counties Trust.
• By the end of the session, delegates will have a better understanding of cyber security and how to stay secure online and when using technology.

Designing Power BI Dashboards for Data Managers

Session Presenter: Anthony Ince

Job Title: Trust Lead for MIS and Data Systems, The Central Team

• This session will focus upon how to create a basic dashboard using Power BI.
• The session will cover connecting to a data source, using Power Query to shape and cleanse data, and constructing a basic report using built-in visualisations.

Managing Complaints for Frontline Support Staff

Session Presenter: Emma Paine

Job Title: Lead Governance Professional, The Central Team

• Complaints – front line actions.
• Complaints – Process/Procedures.
• Complaints – Preventing escalation.
• Front Line Action – Procedures and timelines.
• Process/Procedure – Where to guide complainants to and acting on process/procedure.
• Prevention – How can escalation be prevented.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Session Presenter: Anne Cockayne

Enterprising Ashfield

• Inclusion begins with understanding the diverse ways individuals experience the world, including the workplace. Build awareness to support neurodivergent colleagues effectively.
• Tools for effective workplace adjustments and plans for advancing neuro-inclusion within your teams.
• Knowledge of appropriate language when discussing neurodivergence, demonstrating a commitment to a supportive and progressive workplace culture.

Planning Review (Nursery Only)

Session Presenter: Laura Peachey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

• Looking at our new and revised planning sheets, discussing how they are working, how they can be adapted and how they are working for individual staff and children.
• Staff will have a coherent plan in place and be able to use this confidently within their base rooms.

Recruitment and Selection at The Two Counties Trust

Session Presenter: Ellen Cook

Job Title: HR Manager, The Central Team

• Understand the recruitment and selection process within the Trust.
• Understand and be compliant with the regulatory framework applied in recruitment and selection.
• Be confident in applying knowledge learned to have a successful end effective recruitment campaign.

Risk Assessments for Students with Medical Conditions

Session Presenter: Clare Stockdale

Job Title: Head of Health, Safety and Risk, The Central Team

• How to complete a risk assessment for students with known medical conditions.
• What information should be included in the documents.
• How medication should be issued and stored securely.

Using Energy Sparks to Identify Energy Saving Opportunities

This session is recommended for Site Staff.

Session Presenter: Nicola Webb

Job Title: Senior Energy and Carbon Consultant, Energy Sparks

• Introduction to Energy Sparks.
• How to use Energy Sparks to identify energy saving opportunities.
• How to use Energy Sparks to spot energy related issues within your school.
• Navigate around the Energy Sparks dashboard for you school.
• See how your school compares to others across a number of benchmarks.

Using the Microsoft Teams Client

Session Presenter: Jordan Midgley

Job Title: Head of IT, The Central Team

• This session will cover a range of functionality in the Microsoft Teams client including tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
• By the end of the session delegates will have a greater understanding of the Teams client including advanced features and how it can integrate into other Microsoft products.
• Laptops are not compulsory to this session, however colleagues are able to bring their work devices if they wish.

Better Writing Skills

Session Presenter: Dr Rebecca Cullen

Enterprising Ashfield

• Learn how to win over your audience with the right words. Would you like to write more confidently – instead of fearing it?
• Writing reports, presentations and project briefs; develop your skills to influence others.
• Get started writing, understand different audiences and their needs, withing in the correct tone, balancing professionalism with personality.

Enabling Accessit Library's New Feature

This session is aimed for Librarians, if you select this session, you must also select the Accessit sessions in session 2 & 4

Session Presenters: Bridget Hayes and Sarah Middleton

Job Title: Customer Experience Team Leader and Specialist, Accessit Library

• Review new Accessit Library features released over the last 12 months.
• Question and answer session.
• Delegates will be able to enable new features and know how to enhance their library services.

Excel Skills

Session Presenter:  Amy McGarry-Thickitt

Job Title: Senior Trust Lead for Computer Science

X Handle: @Mrs_McGT

• This session will cover essential Excel functions and formulas tailored for teaching staff.
• Delegates will learn how to use VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, RANK, and conditional formatting to enhance their data analysis and QLA (Question Level Analysis).
• By the end of the session, delegates will be able to apply these Excel skills to gain meaningful insights from their data.

Introduction to SIMS Custom Reports

Session Presenter; James Gibbons

Job Title: Data Manager, Ashfield School

• We will be looking at how to create bespoke reports in SIMS.
• Staff will be able to create their own reports using the General Student List and Design Report features in SIMS, whilst being aware of how to construct reports efficiently.
• Delegates need to ensure they have their login credentials for SIMs.net available for this session.

Practical TTCT Branding and Formatting Seminar

Session Presenters: Mitchell Dagley and Tom McManus

Job Titles: Marketing and Communications Manager and Marketing and Communications Assistant, The Central Team

• Understand the importance of consistent branding and formatting.
• Gain hands-on experience improving TTCT Word documents and PowerPoint presentations.
• Build confidence applying branding and formatting principles to resources accessed through the Empowered to Lead channel
• If you have a work device or any documents that you wish to receive support with branding, please have these available.

Refresher on Purchase Requisition/Order Process

Session Presenters: Sarah Shaw and Lynda Fletcher

Job Titles: Finance Manager and Accounts Payable Manager, The Central Team

• Ensure staff are aware of the correct process of raising purchase requisitions in line with the Purchasing policy.
• Revisit the process for raising a purchase requisitions.
• Purchase order process.
• Goods received note process.
• Overview of purchase invoicing.
• Impact of procurement on the purchasing process.
• Brief overview of the supplier payments process.
• Ad hoc payments.

Safeguarding Training (Nursery Only)

Session Presenter: Laura Peachey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

• Update staff on any safeguarding updates, discuss any safeguarding needs and staff to complete a safeguarding quiz.

Tips and Techniques to Improve Time Management and Boost Productivity

Session Presenter: Debbie Duggan

Job Title: Operational Resources Director, The Central Team

• The session will review some tested time management tips, techniques and strategies that everyone can use to make the most of working time.
• Delegates will learn how to make use of their brainpower to get the most out of the working day.
• Delegates will learn how to delegate effectively and with confidence.

Understanding the PRINCE2 Project Management Method

Session Presenter: Lauren Banfield

Job Title: Executive Assistant and TPLA Manager, The Central Team

• Key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2.
• How PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method.
• PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied through projects.
• PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout projects.

Using Energy Sparks to Identify Energy Saving Opportunities

Session Presenter: Nicola Webb

X Handle: @EnergySparks

Job Title: Senior Energy and Carbon Consultant, Energy Sparks

• Introduction to Energy Sparks.
• How to use Energy Sparks to identify energy saving opportunities.
• How to use Energy Sparks to spot energy related issues within your school.
• Navigate around the Energy Sparks dashboard for you school.
• See how your school compares to others across a number of benchmarks.

Using the Microsoft Teams Client

Repeated Session

Session Presenter: Jordan Midgley

Job Title: Head of IT, The Central Team

• This session will cover a range of functionality in the Microsoft Teams client including tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
• By the end of the session delegates will have a greater understanding of the Teams client including advanced features and how it can integrate into other Microsoft products.
• Laptops are not compulsory to this session, however colleagues are able to bring their work devices if they wish.

Allergen Awareness

Session Presenter: Julia Bonner

Job Title: Catering Manager, The Central Team

• Topics include food allergens and intolerances, food safety hazards, legislation, and responsibilities.
• By the end of the session, you will be able to understand both food allergies and intolerances, recognize the symptoms, identify the ingredients, and manage labels and displaying. 

Confident Presentation Skills

Session Presenter: Dr Rebecca Cullen

Enterprising Ashfield

• Become a better public speaker, if you’re creating  pitches and presentations and would like to develop your confidence and skills to influence others.
• Communicate effectively, explore projection, pace, tone and body language, developing the skills to be an effective presenter. Have the confidence to stand up and present when public speaking.

Cyber Security Awareness

Repeated Session

Session Presenter: Rich Armshaw

Job Title: ICT Technical Manager, The Central Team

• This session will cover Cyber Security best practice and the measures we take at The Two Counties Trust.
• By the end of the session, delegates will have a better understanding of cyber security and how to stay secure online and when using technology.

How to Implement Accessit Training in our Libraries

This session is aimed for Librarians, if you select this session, you must also select the Accessit sessions in session 2 & 3

Session Presenter: Sarah Morton

Job Title: Library Manager, Frederick Gent School

• Review of training received in previous sessions.
• Examples of Web App dashboards being used.
• Delegates will be able to use Accessit Library with greater confidence and knowledge.

Managing Complaints for Frontline Support Staff

Repeated Session

Session Presenter: Emma Paine

Job Title: Lead Governance Professional, The Central Team

• Complaints – front line actions.
• Complaints – Process/Procedures.
• Complaints – Preventing escalation.
• Front Line Action – Procedures and timelines.
• Process/Procedure – Where to guide complainants to and acting on process/procedure.
• Prevention – How can escalation be prevented.

Networking and Problem Solving for Technicians

Session Presenters: Jenny Campbell and Rob Travis

Job Title: Senior Science Technicians, Wilsthorpe and Swanwick Hall School

• This will be an opportunity for technicians to network and meet with other technicians in the trust.​
• ​​A chance to swap tips and discuss practicals/equipment that are causing problems​.

Networking Session for Exam Officers

Session Presenters: School Exam Officers

• Supporting each other with contingency planning and taking a share of potential policy updates.

Refresher on Purchase Requisition/Order Process

Repeated Session

Session Presenters: Sarah Shaw and Lynda Fletcher

Job Titles: Finance Manager and Accounts Payable Manager, The Central Team

• Ensure staff are aware of the correct process of raising purchase requisitions in line with the Purchasing policy.
• Revisit the process for raising a purchase requisitions.
• Purchase order process.
• Goods received note process.
• Overview of purchase invoicing.
• Impact of procurement on the purchasing process.
• Brief overview of the supplier payments process.
• Ad hoc payments.

Team Meetings (Nursery Only)

Session Presenter: Laura Peachey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

• Staff to break off into base rooms and discus what’s working well and what needs developing.
• Each team to devise an improvement plan for their base room.

Tips and Techniques to Improve Time Management and Boost Productivity

Repeated Session

Session Presenter: Debbie Duggan

Job Title: Operational Resources Director, The Central Team

• • The session will review some tested time management tips, techniques and strategies that everyone can use to make the most of working time.
  • Delegates will learn how to make use of their brainpower to get the most out of the working day.
  • Delegates will learn how to delegate effectively and with confidence.