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Training overview
I can offer bespoke training sessions
ranging from 1 hour to whole day sessions
on a range of SEND-related topics including:
1.
Creating a SEND-friendly environment.
2.
Promoting SEND within daily practice.
3.
Child development and SEND.
4.
The SEND Code of Practice.
5.
Working with children with physical and medical needs.
6.
Creating an inclusive environment indoors and outdoors.
7.
Raising awareness for a range of specific needs and
conditions.
8.
Use of strategies such as circle of friends, peer tutoring,
intensive interaction, TEACCH-style workstations, visual
timelines.
9.
Transition and school readiness.
10.
Peer awareness training - whole school, class or group
work. Age-appropriate and interactive sessions to
develop understanding of aspects of SEND including the
autism spectrum, physical difficulties etc.
11.
All aspects of the autism spectrum.
12.
Down syndrome awareness.
13.
Working effectively with parents, carers and families
developing a ‘team around the child’ approach.
Training provided to schools, settings and community groups
including dinner supervisors, governors, support staff,
teachers, families and wider community. Training also tailored
for the needs of the private and public sector including
individual businesses, retailers, leisure centre staff, local
authorities, health and social care staff.
Package examples*
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Raising awareness of the autism spectrum (1 day)
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Successfully implementing the new Code of Practice in
your setting (1 day)
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Creating an autism-friendly environment that supports
all (1 day)
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Supporting pupils with communication, interaction,
emotional, social and behavioural needs as identified in
the Code of Practice (1 day)
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Child development in children with SEND (1 day)
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Raising awareness of Down syndrome
* All training sessions are bespoke and can be adjusted to fit
your requirements. Training can be broken down into half-day
and twilight sessions where needed. Training includes practical
tasks, references to the latest research and developments
within the field and interactive resources to fully engage
participants.
Training includes the use of practical equipment, resources and
a library of books for participants to view.
For a more detailed look at what these packages could entail
download the PDF by clicking the button below.