Training & Events

Connecting & Caring Across the Whole School Community​

Aims: 

This Professional Learning & Development training is for Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools only. The focus of this training is to build staff confidence in responding effectively to a range of needs, particularly in relation to complex social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs. 

Structure/Content:

Connecting and Caring Training Consists of 3 Modules:

Module 1: Online Pre attendance activities

1.1 Legislation and context

1.2 Foundations of Social Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Practice

Module 2: Face-to-face session

2. Practical strategies to PREVENT, RELATE, SUPPORT & RESPOND

A practical workshop allowing staff the opportunity to go through case studies and actively problem-solve scenarios and devise appropriate plans/ risk assessments where there are identified behaviours of concern. 

Module 3: Post attendance activities

3.1 Intervention Processes

3.2 Evaluation and self-reflection

Course Details:

Location: EA Centres

Length:  9.30am - 3.30pm

Target Audience:

School Leadership Team, Specialist Provision Staff Member

*Please Note: Places are prioritised for staff working within Specialist Provision Classes 

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Activity Systems within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of activity systems and the benefit for pupils.

2. How to develop an activity system.

3. Develop an understanding of the range and progression of activity systems that may be required to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

*Please Note: This training has been developed to support staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Developing Attention and Listening Skills in a Specialist Provision

Please Note : This training is bookable for Specialist Provision Classes only

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support the development of attention and listening skills through a multisensory based approach.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To understand the importance of attention and listening skills in relation to communication, engagement and learning.

2. To explore practical strategies that support the development of attention and listening skills.

3. To develop an understanding of practical strategies aimed to support multisensory learners.

4. To reflect on how strategies can be adapted to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

In Setting 

Time: A 1 hour session

Targeted Audience:

Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

*Please note on receipt of this booking a member of the Specialist Provision Service (SPS) will be in contact to confirm setting staff numbers and possible dates for delivery*.

Developing Early Interaction Skills in a Specialist Provision

Please Note : This training is bookable for Specialist Provision Classes only

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support the development of early interaction skills with a focus on supporting pupils at the early stages of communication.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To understand the importance of early interaction skills in supporting communication, engagement and learning.

2. To explore practical strategies that promote curiosity, participation and shared attention.

3. To develop an understanding of practical strategies aimed to support multisensory learners.

4. To reflect on how strategies can be adapted to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

In Setting 

Time: A 1 hour session

Targeted Audience:

Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

*Please note on receipt of this booking a member of the Specialist Provision Service (SPS) will be in contact to confirm setting staff numbers and possible dates for delivery*.

Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Physical Structure within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -   

1. Understand the importance of structuring an Early Years Specialist Provision classroom.   
2. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted.                                                         
3. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.                   
4. Explore ways to reduce distractibility to support pupil learning.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Suggested Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

*Please Note: This training has been developed to support staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with strategies and resources to support Autistic pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties within the classroom setting. 

Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To provide an overview of Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).​

2. To provide strategies and resources to support autistic children with SLD within a specialist setting.​

3. To explore the physical needs and sensory processing of autistic children with  SLD.​

4. To highlight the importance of the Fundamentals of communications for autistic children with SLD​.

5. To consider the role of play for the social development of autistic children with SLD​.

6. To highlight the importance of healthy emotional wellbeing for autistic children with SLD​.

7. To explore ways to use the environment to support autistic children with SLD
 

Course Details:

Location: EA Centres

Length:  9.30am - 3.30pm

Target Audience:

Early Years & Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

*Please Note: Places are prioritised for staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Team Teach - Level 1

*Please note: To access this course a prerequisite ‘Connecting & Caring Across the Whole School Community’ Certificate is required*

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme provides an introduction to the Team Teach approach for staff working within Specialist Provision. It aims to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to understand behaviour as communication, promote positive relationships, reduce risk and respond safely and consistently to distressed behaviours using person-centred and relationship-based approaches.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:       

Develop an understanding of the values and principles that underpin the Team Teach approach.

Explore behaviour as communication and the factors that influence distressed behaviours.

Develop confidence in using proactive strategies to reduce risk and de-escalate situations.

Promote consistent, relationship-based responses that support the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved.

Introduce the Team Teach framework, including personal safety and proportionate responses appropriate to the Level 1 programme.

Course Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm

Suggested Audience:

Specialist Provision Setting Staff

Location:

EA Centres

 

Team Teach - Level 2

*Please note this training is designed for staff working within SP - Special Classes only*

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply the Team Teach approach, promoting positive behaviour, reducing risk and ensuring safe, consistent responses to distressed behaviours.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:       

Explore key Team Teach principles, including de-escalation and relationship-based practice. Develop understanding of behaviour as communication. Introduce risk reduction and dynamic risk assessment. Outline legal and organisational responsibilities. Practice positive handling strategies appropriate to individual needs.

Course Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm X 2 Days

Suggested Audience:

Specialist Provision (Special) Setting Staff

Location:

EA Centres