Search for Learning and Development Services and Pathways

This course is designed to remind schools of the data requirements for submitting attainment data for EYFSP, Phonics, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessments.  It will provide colleagues with an opportunity to clarify which codes are used in which situations.

• What is Autism?  Understanding the presentation of ASD and how to adapt and approach learning within the mainstream context.
• Understanding and providing for Sensory needs within the mainstream context.
• Unpicking the function of behaviour with practical tips to support.
• Summary input of the use of visual structure, communication and interaction techniques.
• Specialised Question and Answer opportunities.

This course is a general overview of each area indicated above.  More in depth support in each area is available within the wider SEND Central Offer.

Course Instructor:  Faye Watton-Lawrence

• What is Autism?  Understanding the presentation of ASD and how to adapt and approach learning within the mainstream context.
• Understanding and providing for Sensory needs within the mainstream context.
• Unpicking the function of behaviour with practical tips to support.
• Summary input of the use of visual structure, communication and interaction techniques.
• Specialised Question and Answer opportunities.

This course is a general overview of each area indicated above.  More in depth support in each area is available within the wider SEND Central Offer.

Course Instructor:  Faye Watton-Lawrence

Organisations that provide services to children are required to incorporate into their recruitment and selection procedures measures that help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or otherwise be unsuited to work with them. 

Making safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children an integral part of human resources management in organisations that work with children is an essential part of creating safe environments.

Following the 2004 Bichard Inquiry Report there are legal duties on schools, FE colleges and a wide range of partner organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

For schools, Bichard specifically recommended that:

• Head teachers and school governors should receive training on how to ensure that interviews to appoint staff reflect the importance of safeguarding children
• No interview panel to appoint staff working in schools and colleges should be convened without at least one member being properly trained

• Exploration of the experience of a SEND learner within the mainstream primary setting.
• Age Appropriate SEND strategies.
• Discussion and development of key strategies which are often 'low input high outcome'.
• Developing Independence for Primary SEND pupils.
• The use of Teaching Assistant in mainstream primary settings.
• SEND and Mental Health within the mainstream primary setting.

Course Instructor: Nicola Payne/Beth Arnold

With the changes that have been made to state and occupational pensions in recent years and still tohappen in the near future, pension planning has never been more complicated. Many people allow the perception of planning i to overshadow the genuine benefits that arise from planning ahead. This workshop offers 'bite sized' information to give you a broad overview of the benefits, changes and the financial implications of pension planning.

• Development of Functional Vocabulary for use in educational settings.
• Hints and tips for effective signing use.
• Learning core vocabulary.
• Support in how to introduce young people with SEND to the use of Makaton.

Course Instructor:  Lin Turner

An exploration of Roma culture alongside a consideration of the potential barriers to learning that Roma pupils may face in school, looking at strategies to help support pupils and their families overcome these.

This course is designed to challenge the idea of 'naughty' behaviour in the classroom as opposed to children expressing an unmet need resulting in unacceptable behaviour.  It will consider professionals in the schools' reactions to certain behaviours and consider alternative support startegies.  The session will also allow for some reflection and planning time for next steps in consultation with the Lead Teacher Advisor.

Course Instructor:  Denise O'Flynn

• Putting PACE, Restorative Practice and Emotion Coaching into practice - Nurture Group Principles.