Training & Events

Introduction to HR

New to Southwark or looking to refresh your human resources knowledge?  Then this 2 hour briefing is for you.  We encourage all our school business managers, administrative officers and those involved in staff management to invest in a regular refresher to ensure you have the required knowledge, understanding to confidently manage your human resources responsibilities. It is particularly recommended to anyone new to Southwark or new to our human resources service. 

Our last event was well attended and received by delegates:

I feel better equipped to ensure our school is following appropriate guidelines and regulations

It’s good to have an insight and know the reason behind all the procedures and documents

It was very informative and feel that I am more confident in certain areas

New to this role as an Acting SBM, so I have learned a lot to start me off

At the briefing we cover:

• Working together - what to expect from your human resources provider
• Compliance with employment law and terms and conditions of service
• Pay and conditions of service
• Mandatory and recommended human resources policies and procedures
• Putting policies and procedures into practice
• Human resources audits - what we look for and how we assess
• Maintaining your single central record and regular workforce monitoring
• Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks
• Sponsoring migrant workers - compliance and evidence
• Maintaining personnel files
• Using the human resources website to resolve queries
• Dismissals/termination/resignation (leavers)
• Managing your teams and their professional development

As well as hearing from the human resources team, the briefing offers you an opportunity to build your professional networks and discuss common issues with your colleagues in other schools.  You will gain an understanding of the latest human resources issues, policies, procedures and practice, and discover where you can find further information, support and guidance when issues arise.  Your hosts are all experienced and qualified human resources professionals and look forward to welcoming you on the day.