CPD and Training

A programme for  NQTS and teachers new to a special school or specialist setting.

The programme will be facilitated over the 5 days by experienced practitioners from Fairfields School and includes elements of school based enquiry to allow delegates to test practise in their own settings.

Sessions:

Friday 27th September

What is SEND? - Special provision contexts SEND code of practice and EHC plans, understanding your children.Laying the foundations for a successful year.

Friday 18th October

AM - Communication and interaction

PM - Cognition & Learning

Friday 15th November

AM—Physical & Sensory

PM - Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Friday 29th November

AM—Specialist Approaches for English & Maths

PM—Assessment

Friday 13th December

AM- Working with parents

PM—Working with TA’s

A  hands on practical course to enable participants to:

• Understand social, emotional and mental health difficulties
• Respond effectively to challenging behaviour
• Develop inclusive practice to improve pupil outcomes and meet need  

All 3 days must be attended:

Session 1: 8th November 2019

Session 2: 17th January 2020

Session 3: 20th March 2020

Facilitated by: Marian McClelland SLE

Pre-course task:

• Identify a child for case study, obtaining parental and school consent
• Complete a fact file for that child

Planned “gap tasks” / self-study in delegates schools:

Case study to be undertaken in delegates own school, involving assessment, intervention and measuring impact.

Further information:

• Delegates will be provided with a key text – "Simple Guide to Trauma" by Betsy Thierry (2017)
• Recommended resources will be available to explore and consider for use in home school
• One member of SLT per delegate to attend the morning session of Day 1

**Lunch will be provided**