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CPD, training and events
Your indispensable guide to SEN courses, workshops, conferences and exhibitions
Rebound Therapy Training Courses ‘ReboundTherapy.org’ – the official UK body and international consultancy for Rebound Therapy. Responsible for the development and delivery of the genuine ‘Eddy Anderson model’ accredited and approved training courses. Founded 1972 01342 870543 reboundtherapy.org
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MEd Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy This programme is designed for professionals who are passionate about supporting learners with dyslexia. The programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex University award upon completion. dyslexiaaction.org.uk
MA in Education (Early Years) modules Centre for Research in Early Childhood CREC offers a flexible way for trainees and early years practitioners to gain a post graduate Masters degree in Early Years Education. All modules are designed specifically for early years practitioners and leaders in the early years. They are offered as part-time courses which can be fitted around a busy, full-time working life. crec.co.uk/ma-in-education
Part-time training
Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools and Communities Ten-day training over two terms in many regions. University validated 12-day training in London. Also available in your venue. info@traumainformedschools.co.uk traumainformedschools.co.uk
March 2020
3 to 5 March
Special Yoga and Mindfulness for Autism and ADHD London Equip yourself with a comprehensive toolkit allowing you to inspire children to develop a mindful and self-regulating approach towards their wellbeing. specialyoga.org.uk
Improving mental health provision for children and young people - policy developments, collaboration and the role of schools Central London This conference will discuss latest thinking on priorities for improving children and young people’s mental health provision in England. westminsterforumprojects.co.uk
4 March
Kidz to Adultz Middle Ricoh Arena, Coventry Kidz to Adultz Middle is an event by Disabled Living dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and the professionals who support them. kidzexhibitions.co.uk
7 March
Therapeutic Conversations That Change Lives (including witnessing domestic violence, being a young carer, sexual/physical abuse) Conference with awardwinning author and expert Dr Margot Sunderland. 10.00 to 16.30. Cost: £183. The Centre for Child Mental Health 020 7354 2913 info@childmentalhealthcentre.org childmentalhealthcentre.org
10 to 12 March
EarlyBird Licensed Training London EarlyBird and EarlyBird Plus are programmes for parents whose child has received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis aged 0 to nine. autism.org.uk/training
SEN105 17 March
Understanding stress and anxiety in autism and their impact on behaviour Manchester Learn how you can help autistic people to reduce stress and anxiety, understand their behaviour, and support them during difficult times. autism.org.uk/training
17 March
Autism and Sensory Integration Leyland Methodist Church, Leyland Led by Ruth Kiley, Sensory Occupational Therapist. Discount for autistic people, parents and carers (use code PASC50). reachoutasc.com
19 March
Sexuality, relationships and autism London This one-day course will explore a range of issues related to autistic people and sexuality including boundaries, friendships and relationships. autism.org.uk/training
20 and 21 March
CBT Techniques with Children and Teenagers Two-day training with Dr Carlotta Raby. 10.00 to 17.00. Cost: £330. The Centre for Child Mental Health 020 7354 2913 info@childmentalhealthcentre.org childmentalhealthcentre.org
21 March
NAPLIC Conference and AGM City Hall, Sheffield DLD: Moving Forward Together. Speakers include: Caroline Rowland, James Law and Marie Gascoigne. Practitioner presentations: Making use of evidence and sharing best practice. Exhibition. Members £135. Non-members welcome. 01273 381009 carol.lingwood@btopenworld.com naplic.org.uk/conferences
Autism and SPELL Licensed User Training London A three-day training course that licenses autism experienced professionals to deliver the Autism and SPELL course to their teams. autism.org.uk/training
25 March
The new Ofsted inspection framework – implementation, impact on schools and the next steps for the curriculum Central London Conference with Matthew Purves (Ofsted), Catherine Anwar (Summit Learning Trust), John Blake (Now Teach), Dr Tom Harrison (University of Birmingham), Emma Knights (National Governance Association) and Dan Morrow (Woodland Academy Trust) and others. westminsterforumprojects.co.uk
25 March
Autism and SPELL in Higher Education Manchester This one-day introductory course builds your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic students at university. autism.org.uk/training
31 March to 1 April
Teen Life Licensed User Training Sheffield A programme for parents of autistic people aged between ten to 16 years. autism.org.uk/training
April 2020
16 to 17 April
Autism, Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour Conference Newcastle Upon Tyne A two-day conference to discover the latest thinking from international speakers, as well as learn from smaller scale research and innovations. autism.org.uk/conferences
New CPD and wellbeing support service from NAHT
School leaders union NAHT has launched a new service which members can buy into to help them improve access to support and training across their whole school.
The scheme provides: travel expenses and back-fill costs paid when attending an NAHT event; whole-school “Wellbeing Days” delivered by experts; counselling, physiotherapy, GP and nurse support; private operations and therapies included for all staff; budget protection by covering sickness absences; and whole-school mental health provision to tackle stress and workload issues that are common in schools and colleges.
CPD can be expensive, but it’s essential”, says NAHT General Secretary Paul Whiteman. “It’s often not the cost of courses themselves but the add on costs like travel and paying for supply teachers to cover staff who are off-site for a day or two which deters schools from investing.”
TEACCH® Autism programme
3 DAY TRAINING COURSE June 3 Day 22-24. 2020 £407.00 January 3 Day TBA. 2021 £410.00
Course led by: Professor of Psychiatry Laura Grofer Klinger clinical psychologist, PhD Executive Dir. of the TEACCH® Autism Programme These trainings are most appropriate for: Educators, therapists, administrators, professionals & families
AM/PM refreshments & light lunch
Building the Bonds of Attachment: Awakening Love in Traumatised Children Conference with international attachment expert Dr Dan Hughes. 10.00 to 16.30. Cost: £183. The Centre for Child Mental Health 020 7354 2913 info@childmentalhealthcentre.org childmentalhealthcentre.org
19 April
What Teenagers Need to Know About Life in Order to Live it Well Conference with awardwinning author and child expert Dr Margot Sunderland. 10.00 to 16.00. Cost: £165. The Centre for Child Mental Health 020 7354 2913 info@childmentalhealthcentre.org childmentalhealthcentre.org
20 to 26 April
Special Yoga For Special Children London In-depth seven-day course to provide you with the confidence and tools to encourage the child’s full potential to flourish. No yoga experience necessary. specialyoga.org.uk
SEN105 24 to 25 April
Tes SEN North Manchester Central Boost your professional development with affordable, expert-led seminars at Tes SEN North. Save money when you book sessions online at tessenshow.co.uk/manchester
28 April
How to write good Social Stories Leyland Methodist Church, Leyland Led by Lynn McCann author of “Stories that Explain”. Discount for autistic people, parents and carers (use code PASC50). reachoutasc.com
29 April
Exploring the Impact of the Senses on Behaviour Brighton Practical day full of insight into how the senses effect behaviour. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Please check all details with the event organiser before you make arrangements to attend.
The Schools and Academies Show London ExCeL, London Leading education policy and best practice event bringing together over 4,000 senior education leaders to overcome some of the biggest challenges affecting the education sector. The event delivers senior government figures, key association leaders and inspirational teaching practitioners from across the UK, whilst supporting personal growth with free CPD hours through engaging conference content and best-practice workshops. 0203 770 6627 schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk
30 April
Sensory Engagement for Mental Wellbeing Brighton Sensory strategies to promote mental health for people with complex disabilities. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
May 2020
7 May
Kidz to Adultz South Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre Kidz to Adultz South is an event by Disabled Living dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and the professionals who support them. kidzexhibitions.co.uk
11 May
Autism and eating challenges Training London This one-day course focuses on understanding and supporting autistic children with eating challenges. autism.org.uk/training
Relationships and Sex Education for Autistic pupils (based on the new RSE curriculum) Leyland Methodist Church, Leyland Led by Lynn McCann, Autism Specialist Teacher, Discount for autistic people, parents and carers (use code PASC50). This course is CPD accredited. reachoutasc.com
13 May
Sensory Engagement for Mental Wellbeing Birmingham Sensory strategies to promote mental health for people with complex disabilities. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
14 to 15 May
The Super Sensory Lexiconary Birmingham Explore the application of sensory development to learners with complex disabilities, with guest speakers and extra content. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
29 May
Relaxed Performance: The Gruffalo + The Snail And The Whale In Concert Royal Albert Hall Don’t miss a double-bill screening of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s muchloved family stories, with live accompaniment from the BBC Concert Orchestra. There will be chill-out spaces available and BSL interpretation provided. 020 7589 8212 royalalberthall.com
Travel grants to fund learning about world’s best care systems
As the number of children in care hits an all-time high for the UK, a grant scheme will be introduced to try to find the world’s best solutions for the care system.
A new programme of Churchill Fellowships, launching in April, will fund up to ten people a year to seek out world leading ideas for improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people in care in the UK. This programme, open to all adult UK citizens, will seek to address the growing challenges facing the UK care system.
The programme will run for three years, sending Churchill Fellows overseas to explore international approaches in this field and bring back ideas and solutions that can be actioned in the UK.
5 June
Plymouth Marjon University undergraduate and postgraduate open day Book now to find out more and discover their courses. 9am to 3pm. marjon.ac.uk/courses/opendays/
5 June
Develop Your Sensory Lexiconary Norwich Explore the application of sensory development to learners with complex disabilities. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
6 June
Plymouth Marjon University undergraduate and postgraduate open day Book now to find out more and discover their courses. 9am to 3pm. marjon.ac.uk/courses/opendays/
9 June 2020
Autism, Anxiety and PDA Leyland Methodist Church, Leyland Led by Lynn McCann, Autism Specialist Teacher. Discount for autistic people, parents and carers (use code PASC50). This course is CPD accredited. reachoutasc.com
What is Happening in Our Multisensory Rooms? Sheffield A research driven day promoting a reflective personalised approach. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
12 June
Exploring the Impact of the Senses on Behaviour Sheffield Practical day full of insight into how the senses effect behaviour. Eventbrite booking, early bird and group discounts available. sensorystory@gmail.com TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
12 to 13 June
The Autism Show ExCeL London In association with the National Autistic Society, The Autism Show is the national event for autism. It attracts over 10,000 parents, family carers, and professionals looking for trusted information, practical advice, and specialist products and services. Choose from over 100 hours of talks, clinics and workshops. All content is CPD certified. Book your tickets now and save 20 per cent. london.autismshow.co.uk
The Autism Show NEC Birmingham In association with the National Autistic Society, The Autism Show is the national event for autism. It attracts over 10,000 parents, family carers, and professionals looking for trusted information, practical advice, and specialist products and services. Choose from over 100 hours of talks, clinics and workshops. All content is CPD certified. Book your tickets now and save 20 per cent. birmingham.autismshow.co.uk
26 to 27 June 2020
The Autism Show EventCity Manchester In association with the National Autistic Society, The Autism Show is the national event for autism. It attracts over 10,000 parents, family carers, and professionals looking for trusted information, practical advice, and specialist products and services. Choose from over 100 hours of talks, clinics and workshops. All content is CPD certified. Book your tickets now and save 20 per cent. manchester.autismshow.co.uk
14 July 2020
Autism and Learning in the Classroom (get ready for September) Leyland Methodist Church, Leyland Led by Lynn McCann, Autism Specialist Teacher. Discount for autistic people, parents and carers (use code PASC50). This course is CPD accredited. reachoutasc.com
September 2020
26 to 28 September
Education Egypt 2020 Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo Supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Education Egypt is designed for all levels of education professionals and will be dedicated to presenting the latest innovations in educational products and services from the world’s leading brands. education-egypt.com/SEN_ Magazine
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It has been announced by the BMA GP Committee England that occupational therapists will be included in the new GP contract as one of the professions in the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. There will now be 100 per cent reimbursement for all additional staff recruited via Primary Care Networks (PCNs). For the average PCN in 2020/21, the funding equates to around seven full-time equivalent staff through an average reimbursement pot of £344,000.
Inclusion within the scheme is subject to satisfying three criteria: adequate supply nationwide to meet demand; demand from general practice for the roles; and a guarantee that the roles are additional to those that are already in place.
“This is fantastic news for our profession and more importantly will have a positive impact on the people who use our services”, says Karin Bishop, Director of Professional Operations at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Introduction & Application to the SCERTS Model
2 DAY TRAINING COURSE June 2 Day 25-26. 2020 £274.00 January 2 Day TBA. 2021 £280.00
Using the SCERTS curriculum & practice principles to design programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Course led by: Emily Rubin MS, CCC-SLP Director This training is appropriate for: educators, therapists, administrators, professionals & families AM/PM refreshments & light lunch
Sen resources directory
Information, advice and support for all things SEN
ADHD ADHD Foundation Training and awareness raising around ADHD. adhdfoundation.org.uk
National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service Resources and information for ADHD. addiss.co.uk
Autism Ambitious about Autism National charity for children and young people with autism. ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Autism Alliance Network of 16 UK autism charities. autism-alliance.org.uk
Autistica Autism research charity. autistica.org.uk
National Autistic Society Help and information for those affected by ASD. autism.org.uk
Brain conditions Cerebra UK Charity for children with brain related conditions. cerebra.org.uk
Child Brain Injury Trust Charity supporting children, young people, families and professionals. childbraininjurytrust.org.uk
Bullying Anti-Bullying Alliance Coalition of organisations united against bullying. anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Cerebral palsy
Action CP Charity raising awareness of issues facing children and young people with cerebral palsies. actioncp.org
Scope UK Help, advice and support for those affected by cerebral palsy. scope.org.uk
Child support
Childline Confidential advice and support for children. childline.org.uk
Down’s syndrome
Down’s Syndrome Association Information, support and training on Down’s syndrome. downs-syndrome.org.uk
Down’s Syndrome Research Foundation UK Charity focussing on research into Down’s syndrome. dsrf-uk.org
Dyslexia
British Dyslexia Association Information and support for people affected by dyslexia. bdadyslexia.org.uk
Driver Youth Trust Charity offering free information and resources on dyslexia. driveryouthtrust.com
Dyspraxia
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Action Advice and information on epilepsy. epilepsy.org.uk
Young Epilepsy Support for children and young people and training for professionals. youngepilepsy.org.uk
Hearing impairment
Action on Hearing Loss Charity for people with a hearing loss. actiononhearingloss.org.uk
National Deaf Children’s Society Charity supporting deaf children and young people. ndcs.org.uk
Learning disability BILD Charity offering support and information on learning disabilities. bild.org.uk
Choice Forum Forum for discussing issues affecting those with learning disabilities. our.choiceforum.org
Mencap Learning disabilities charity. mencap.org.uk
Learning outdoors
Council for Learning Outside the classroom Awarding body for the LOtC quality badge. lotc.org.uk
Literacy National Literacy Trust Literacy charity for adults and children. literacytrust.org.uk
Mental health MIND Advice and support for people experiencing a mental health problem. mind.org.uk
NHS National Health Service nhs.uk
Health in Wales wales.nhs.uk
NHS Health Scotland healthscotland.scot
Special educational needs
nasen Organisation for the education, training and advancement of those with SEN. nasen.org.uk
SEN.fyi (App) Everything You Wanted to Know About SEN – all in one place! Download this app free to your smartphone or tablet for iOS (on Apple App store) or Android (on Google Play store). specialeducationalneeds.co.uk/ senfyi-app.html
Rebound Therapy ReboundTherapy.org The UK governing body and international consultancy for Rebound Therapy. reboundtherapy.org
SEN law Douglas Silas Solicitors Douglas Silas Solicitors are the legal experts specialising exclusively in SEN, helping parents successfully throughout the SEN process. SpecialEducationalNeeds.co.uk IPSEA Free, legally-based advice for parents of children with SEN. ipsea.org.uk
SLCN Ace Centre Advice on communication aids. ace-centre.org.uk Afasic Help and advice on SLCN. afasicengland.org.uk Communication Matters Support for people with little or no clear speech. communicationmatters.org.uk I CAN Children’s communication charity. ican.org.uk The Communication Trust Consortium of charities raising awareness of SLCN. thecommunicationtrust.org.uk Spina bifida Shine Information and support relating to spina bifida and hydrocephalus. shinecharity.org.uk
Tourette’s syndrome Tourette’s Action Information and advice on Tourette’s. tourettes-action.org.uk
UK Government For Department for Education, Department of Health and Social Care and other departments. gov.uk
Visual impairment New College Worcester Advice and support for those teaching children who are visually impaired. ncw.co.uk Royal Society for Blind Children Support and services for families and professionals. rsbc.org.uk RNIB Support and advice for those affected by visual impairment. rnib.org.uk
