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About the company

Colchester Institute Professional Development Days Click Book Now to book on to a session.

Our team

Probation – Line Managers with Martin Gwillim

Suzanne Kinsey

FE Tech

NHS Mental Health Support Team

James Elliott

Abbie Cairns

Ali Davies & Stefan Jordan

Melissa Dickinson

Boyd Fitch, Mandy & Marianne Plant

Nick O’Connor

Bill Saunders

Orren Brown

Ashley Gallagher

Sally Ellis

Kayleigh McLaughlin

Penny Gypps

Amy Feeley

Ollie Bond

Simon Hawes

Chris Raven

Nick Nelson

Denise

Eliza Bebb

Ellisons Solicitors

Chris Mills

Debbie Inman

Max Fox

Sam Papadopoulous

Gemma Parrott

Ann Agg & Sandy Haggerty

Top services

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08.07.2026 Probation – Line Managers

45 دقيقة

09:00-09:45 amP&C-led session on managing probation effectively, including expectations, review points, evidence, support plans and decision-making. 

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08.07.2026 Ofsted: new toolkit and report card - for business support

45 دقيقة

09:00-09:45Information giving session of the new Ofsted toolkit, report card model, grading changes, inspection implications and what this means for curriculum areas.  

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08.07.2026 Digital Development - Introduction to Google Classroom - FE Tech

60 دقيقة

09:00-10:00A beginner-friendly session covering access, setup, structure, resources, assignments, communication and learner visibility.

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08.07.2026 Keeping calm in challenging situations - NHS Mental Health Support Team

60 دقيقة

09:00 - 10:00Hints and tips from NHS practitioners in how to keep calm in challenging situations.

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08.07.2026 Resilience Training / Dealing with stress

180 دقيقة

09:00-12:00Training focus on impactful ways of dealing with others, stress management, performance under pressure and clear communication.

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08.07.2026 Key Updates in Education – What FE Teachers Need to Know

30 دقيقة

10:00-10:30 Attendees will explore the sector-wide shift from differentiation towards adaptive teaching, understanding what this means in practice and how it supports inclusive, high-quality learning for all learners.  The session

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08.07.2026 Menopause at Work: What People Don’t Say Out Loud

45 دقيقة

10:00-10:45An explanation of menopause and perimenopause, and a breakdown of common misconceptions. Moving beyond the idea that it is only about hot flushes. How menopause can affect brain function, memory, confidence, anxiety, and day-to-day working

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08.07.2026 ETF / T Level sessions

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45‘Understanding T-Levels’ In house session for curriculum and support staff and creating an opportunity for collaboration as well as course completion.

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08.07.2026 Mock Examination to improve pass rates

45 دقيقة

10:00 –10:45Use of mock examinations to improve first time pass rates and provide a valid indication for grade predictions. On-line and in-person exams.

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08.07.2026 Digital Development -Digital by Design: Our Responsibility to Learners

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45Why consistent digital practice matters for learner access, independence, catch-up, engagement and success.

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08.07.2026 Digital Development - Workload Wins: Digital Tools That Save Time

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45Practical ways to reduce repetitive admin, streamline common tasks and use approved tools more efficiently.

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08.07 & 09.07.2026 Compassionate College, Bystander Intervention & Intentional Kindness

45 دقيقة

09:00 - 09:45,10:00-10:45, 11:00-11:45  (Wed)09:00 - 09:45, 10:00-10:45 (Thu)All staff to attend one session - focus on compassionate college, bystander intervention and intentional kindness.

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08.07.2026 Helping overwhelmed students to stay grounded

60 دقيقة

10:30 – 11:30Hints and tips from NHS practitioners in how to help overwhelmed students to stay grounded.

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08.07 & 09.07.2026 Inclusion: working with ADHD

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45 (Wed)11:00 - 11:45 (Thu)Practical classroom strategies for supporting learners with ADHD, including approaches to written work, focus, organisation and engagement.

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08.07 & 09.07.2026 Motivational mapping

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45 Introduction to motivational mapping: understanding what motivates staff at work and how this can support line management and team development.

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08.07.2026 Our Initial Teacher Education Training

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45The session will inform staff who are considering, or applying, for teacher training and the differences between Cert Ed/PGCE and the Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship.

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08.07.2026 Assessment activities

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45This session is for anyone whose delivery includes checking student understanding and progress. In this session we will identify and explore a range of methods we can use to assess student learning accurately while being active and engag

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08.07.2026 Digital Development - Google Classroom in Action: CI Practice Showcase

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45A practical staff-led showcase of how Google Classroom and Google tools are being used effectively at CI to impact learners. 

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08.07.2026 Strong start – New Induction Programme

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45Changing Induction for students from the start of the term.

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08.07.2026 Interpersonal Skills for Open Days

45 دقيقة

11:00 -12:00Aimed at curriculum staff, best practice in communication and body language. Each area must send someone to share– improve interactions at advice events, open events, road shows etc

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08.07.2026 Adaptive teaching and inclusion

30 دقيقة

12:00 – 12:45This session is for anyone whose role includes teaching or supporting students in their classrooms/workshops etc.  In this session we will explore what the term ‘adaptive teaching’ means, how it differs from differentiation and

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08.07.2026 Digital Development - The Art of the Possible: Gemini, Gems and Smarter Working

45 دقيقة

12:00 – 12:45A grounded look at how AI, Gemini and Gems can support planning, resources, feedback and workload reduction safely.

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08.07 & 09.07.2026 Training for budget holders

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45, 11:00-11:45 (Wed)10:00 – 10:45, 11:00-11:45 (Thu)Training for budget holders, authorisers and purchasers, including financial regulations, approvals, accountability and good practice.

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09.07.2026 The new CI Learning Plan including sustainability and inclusion

45 دقيقة

9:00 – 9:45This session is for anyone whose role includes creating or using a learning plan. In this session we will explore the new layout and how sustainability (SDGs) and inclusion can be mapped/embedded into planning for learning. We will look at

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09.07.2026 Andropause - Men’s health

45 دقيقة

9:00-9:45Andropause at work and Men’s Health issues with Essex Wellbeing (Chris Raven)

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09.07.2026 BTEC forum for LIV staff

45 دقيقة

Mandatory session for LIV staff, delivered by the Quality Team focusing on expectations, compliance, assessment practice and standardisation.

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09.07.2026 Signing training for hearing impairment training - GP

45 دقيقة

9:00 – 9:45Signing training for hearing impairment training by Denise

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09.07.2026 The UCC Module Guide

45 دقيقة

9:00-9.45 The New UCC Module Guide – Hacks to ensure it does what it says on the tin.The UCC Module Guide has the potential to be the most important document a student has on their course. Getting it wrong however can have significant effects on stud

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09.07.2026 Wills, Trusts and Probate advice as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

45 دقيقة

9:00 – 9:4510:00-10:4511:00 - 11:45Wills, Trusts and Probate advice as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) with Ellisons Solicitors

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09.07.2026 Introducing the UEA Assessment and Marking Framework for UCC Staff

45 دقيقة

10:00-10:45UEA are introducing a new Assessment and Marking Framework which all validating partners need to show due regard with for September 2027. Join the discussion when we consider what this means for UCC curriculum and assessment design. Be par

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09.07.2026 Developing English and Maths in vocational areas

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45What is naturally occurring and how can this be enhanced in vocational areas.

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09.07.2026 How to become a fire marshal or evacuation manager

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 10:45How to become a fire marshal or evacuation manager.

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09.07.2026 Men’s Mental health

45 دقيقة

10:00-10:45Men’s mental health discussion, guidance and help

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09.07.2026 Target setting and learner action plans

45 دقيقة

10:00 – 11:00Staff expectations for meaningful target setting, with exemplars of good practice.

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09.07.2026 Risk Assessments

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45Best practice in writing risk assessments – could be aimed at visits and trips but also in college needs workshops, class activities etc

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09.07.2026 Effective recruitment and interviewing for line managers

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45P&C-led session on recruitment practice, safer recruitment, shortlisting, interviewing, selection decisions and consistency across departments for line managers.

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09.07.2026 Exam access & Induction, new process

60 دقيقة

11:00 – 12:00Exam access & Induction, new process

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09.07.2026 Finance training

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45Training for budget holders, authorisers and purchasers, including financial regulations, approvals, accountability and good practice.

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09.07.2026 How to chair a meeting

45 دقيقة

11:00 – 11:45What meetings do you attend, best practice in leading a meeting – developing your leadership skills.

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