Manchester - Social Media for Schools

Schedule

Thu Feb 09 2023 at 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm

Location

Holiday Inn Manchester - Central Park | Manchester, EN

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This course is all about how schools can use social media to communicate more effectively with parents - and how to avoid the pitfalls!
About this Event

Millions of parents (and pupils) use social media every day. At best it can be a very powerful communications tool. At worst social media can endanger your pupils, your staff and your reputation. This course is all about how you can use social media to communicate more effectively with parents - and how to avoid the pitfalls! 

In this introduction to the subject we'll examine the growth of social media, explore the pros and cons, help you decide which social media platform is right for your school, consider the problems that social media presents, make you more aware of child safety issues and look at how you can safeguard your staff. You'll also find out how to deal with attacks on social media from abusive parents on Facebook and Twitter!

8 things you'll learn on this course...

1. The new social media landscape.

2. Is social media right for our school?

3. Which social media platform should we use?

4. Safeguarding staff and pupil safety - policies used by other schools.

5. How leading schools use Twitter to broadcast messages to parents.

6. Best practice when using Facebook and Instagram.

7. What to do when someone attacks your school on social media.

8. Other tips and tools.

You will leave the event with a workbook, hand-outs and a list of tips and suggestions to start social media effectively. Tea and coffee will be provided.

FAQs

Who is the course for?

Anyone from a school, academy, nursery or college who is considering using social media to communicate with parents. Previous attendees include Headteachers; Deputy Heads; Assistant Heads; Middle Tier Leadership; Teachers; Bursars; School Business Managers; Members of the SMT/SLT; Communications Officers; Marketing or PR Officers, and Governors. The course is delivered in plain English.

How do we book a place?

We use Eventbrite to manage all of our event bookings. To book a ticket, just click the "ORDER NOW" button in the "Ticket Information" options. If you have any problems trying to book a place please feel free to give us a call on: 07791 566928, or e-mail her at: [email protected]

Can you send my school an invoice for the delegate fees?

Yes. If you want us to send you an invoice select "Pay by Invoice" in the Payment Options. If you have any problems please give us a call and we'll send a invoice out.

Where will the event be held?

We normally book the venue no more than four weeks in advance. We tend to use big brand hotels (like Holiday Inn, Novatel, Jurys' Inn, Premier Inn or Best Western) or purpose-built conference venues. You will receive detailed joining details (including the address and postcode of the venue) about 10 days in advance of the event.

Can you deliver the course within my Trust or Academy?

Yes. We are very happy to discuss training at your own conference room or training facilities (or you can recommend a good training venue in your local area), please feel free to give us a call on: 07791 566928, or e-mail her at: [email protected]

What sort of schools should come along?

State and Independent Schools - including nurseries, children’s centres, infant schools, primary schools, junior schools, middle schools, secondary schools, academies, free schools, grammar schools, special schools, UTCs, colleges and sixth forms.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

We tend to use well-known hotels and conference venues with good parking provision close to airports, motorways or major road network. You will receive transport and parking information with your joining information about 10 days before the event.

Do I need to bring anything?

You will receive a training pack, with hand-outs, writing paper and a pen when you arrive. We suggest you also bring a mobile device or laptop with you so you can see examples of social media on screen. However if you don't bring one it doesn't matter as hand-outs and a booklet will be provided.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any practical questions relating to your booking you can call the course co-ordinator Carol Poulton on: 07791 566928, or e-mail her at: [email protected]

Can I contact the person delivering the course?

If you would like to speak to the person delivering the course you can call Paul Sample on: 077 1818 5039 - or e-mail him at: [email protected]

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes. If you can't get to the event you will automatically be transferred to the next available online (Zoom) event for that subject. We will send you an email confirming this and a link that you can click to take you to the Zoom course OR you can ask for a link to a recording of the course. Just call the course co-ordinator Carol Poulton on 07791 566928, or e-mail her at: [email protected] 

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. Please let us have any updates to your registration information no less than 10 working days before the event. Just call the course co-ordinator Carol Poulton on: 07791 566928, or e-mail her at: [email protected]

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. However we strongly advise course participants to bring the ticket with them, and any other written information they have received about the course.

What is the refund policy?

We can issue a full refund provided that we receive your cancellation by e-mail no less than 10 working days before the event. Sadly we cannot refund fees for delegates who cancel with less than 10 days notice

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that OK?

Yes. If you can't get to the event you can transfer your booking to a colleague or friend. Just let us know if they have any special dietary or accessibility requirements. Please let us have any changes to your booking no less than 10 working days before the event.

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Where is it happening?

Holiday Inn Manchester - Central Park, 888 Oldham Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 115.00 to GBP 135.00

Paul Sample - from Mustard Training

Host or Publisher Paul Sample - from Mustard Training

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