Behaviour Support and Provisions

An Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing Needs.

AIMS:

Discuss, within a Positive Behaviour Management framework, key values which support our work Discuss ideas, resources and strategies which are being used successfully in schools across Northern Ireland Considering throughout challenges to success both operational and emotional Encourage the ‘team brain’ to support colleagues’ solution focused planning through child-centred/best practice models Signpost more specific training available at whole staff level if schools wish to develop practice further in any of the areas touched

Course Details:

10 January 2023: Antrim Board Centre - 9.30am - 3.30pm

07 February 2023: Technology Centre Omagh - 9.30am - 3.30pm

Audience:

Primary KS1, KS2 Teachers and SENCO's

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Developing a Calm Plan

AIMS:

Understand the process of developing a supported Calm Plan based on nurture principles and trauma informed practice

Use the Calm Plan framework:

to help recognise dysregulation in yourself and your pupils

to help understand what pupils are communicating through their behaviour

Develop an understanding of how to help pupils feel safe and connected

Course Details:

This course will run on the following dates:

19 September 2022 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

17 October 2022 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

21 November 2022 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

04 January 2023 @ 11.00am - 12.30pm

06 February 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

06 March 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.15pm

11 May 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.15pm

05 June 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.15pm

The training will be on an online platform - details will be provided in your confirmation email

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Development and Implementation of a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing Plan, incorporating the pupil’s voice

AIMS:

Outline the process of developing, monitoring and reviewing a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing plan (proforma found in the updated SEN resource file)

Develop an understanding of how to unlock the pupil’s voice in relation to contributing to the development of their SBEW Plan

Increase awareness of how to use the pupil’s voice to shape support and monitor progress

This Training will be in 2 sessions and participants must attend both sessions

Course Details:

This course will run on the following dates:

05 and 12 September 2022 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

07 and 14 November 2022 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

30 January and 06 February 2023 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

13 and 20 March 2023 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

15 and 22 May 2023 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

The training will take place via MS Teams 

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Audience

Pre-school, Primary, Teachers, Classroom Assistants, SENCOs

High Five Friday Information Session

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the whole school social behaviour and emotional wellbeing programme- High Five Friday Share feedback from schools who have participated Outline core features of High Five Friday and how schools can get involved

Course Details:

12 September 2022: 2.15pm - 3.30pm

15 September 2022: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

09 January 2023: 2.15pm - 3.30pm

12 January 2023: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

17 April 2023: 2.15pm - 3.30pm

20 April 2023: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

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Audience:

PreSchool, Primary and Post Primary Teachers and Snr Leaders

Overview of Updated SBEW Guidance in the SEN Resource File

AIMS:

To outline the shift from managing behaviour to understanding and supporting children and young people experiencing SBEW needs To know and understand how developing proactive and collaborative approaches leads to an evolution in how support is provided to pupils experiencing SBEW needs Provide guidance on establishing a whole school ethos firmly built on collective care, Trauma Informed Practice and the Principles of Nurture

 

Course Details:

28 September 2022

10 November 2022

19 and 26 January 2023 - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - Participants must attend both sessions

23 and 30 March 2023 - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - Participants must attend both sessions

11 and 18 May 2023 - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - Participants must attend both sessions

​The training will be on an online platform 

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Solution Focused Approach to Supporting Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing Needs

AIMS:

This facilitative workshop aims to provide staff with a solution focused approach to support Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Well-Being (SBEW) within a busy mainstream classroom.

Staff will be provided with a structure to enable them to reflect on underlying and interacting factors in relation to SBEW.

In addition, staff will have the opportunity to develop, reflect and utilise their skills and experiences in formulating a solution circle approach to becoming ‘unstuck’ during this interactive workshop.

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Training will be in person in the following venues  on applicable date: 

17 October 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 09:30 - 13:00

13 November 2024 - Dundonald HQ - 09:30 - 13:00

06 February 2025 - Clounagh Centre - 09:30 -13:00

20 February 2025 - Omagh TEC - 09:30 -13:00

Supporting Pupils with a Statement for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing Needs:

AIMS:

Enable Classroom Assistants to use a range of Strategies and resources to promote inclusion of children and young people with a Statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing needs

Understand the needs of children and young people with a Statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) needs

 Learning outcomes:

Session 1:  

Explore strategies which can be used to develop positive relationships with pupils who have SBEW needs Develop a culture of listening to the child’s voice.

Session 2:  

Understand the importance of resilience development for pupils with SBEW needs Identity effective practice which will nurture the development of resilience for pupils with SBEW needs

Session 3:   

Identity the skills, support and strategies that can be used to nurture belonging, raise self-awareness and to reduce tension for pupils with SBEW needs Understanding and monitoring of outcomes for pupils with SEN

Please note: This course consists of 3 sessions: Reconnecting Relationships, Building Resilience and Planning Support -Participants must attend all 3 sessions

Course Details:

Session will run on the following dates and times:

13, 20 & 27 September 2022: 11:00am – 12:30pm

15, 22, & 29 November 2022: 2.00pm - 3:30pm

10, 17, & 24 January 2023: 11:00am - 12:30pm

7, 14, & 21 March 2023: 2.00pm - 3.30pm

03, 10, & 17 May 2023: 11:00am - 12:30pm

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

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Audience:

Primary, Post Primary Classroom Assistants & SENCO's

Supporting Transition- Early Years Professionals Training

This training is provided by the following services:

Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, Primary Behaviour Support, SENIS DS, SENIS MLD, SENEYIS, and Sensory Service

 AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition. Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition. Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans. To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals.

Course Details:

08 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

09 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

20 April 2023  10.00am-11.00am

25 April 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm