Supporting Learning in Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools (SPiMs) - Primary

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim:

This session is an opportunity for Primary Specialist Provision staff to explore how to plan for delivering the NI Curriculum, to effectively meet the needs of pupils within their setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -
1. Explore the rationale for a teaching, learning and assessment model using 3 IEP cycles,
2. Outline tools for identifying pupil needs,
3. Highlight possible models of curriculum delivery,
4. Suggest methods of monitoring and evaluating learning,
5. Signpost to relevant CCEA documentation.

Time: 1 hour session

Suggested Audience:

Primary Setting Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordintors (SENCo)

Location - MS Teams

Setting up a Specialist Provision in a Mainstream School (SPiM) - Early Years Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Places will be prioritised for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools (SPiMS).

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

To provide newly established, specialist setting specialist provisions with guidance on how to set up an Early Years SPiM to support meeting the needs of each individual pupil.

Approach:

Course participants will learn through a delivered presentation, interactive discussions, and experiencing a simulated learning environment. Electronic resources will be made available on completion of training.
 
Course Content
The training comprises of three important areas for classroom practitioners to consider when setting up their classroom.
1. Physical Structure
2. Visual Schedules
3. Activity Systems

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. SSST staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own individual classroom environment.

Course Details:

Location: EA Centre

Length: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Suggested Audience:

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

An overview of Baselining and Tracking in a Specialist Provision in Mainstream School (SPiM)

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A cross phase session establishing, the purpose and process of baselining pupils, with a focus on identifying and overviewing appropriate baselining tools for each stage. This session will outline the Baseline and Tracking support available from the SSST.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. The purpose of Baselining -

• Why we need to baseline our pupils,
• How baseline assessments fit into planning and how they impact practice.

2. An overview of resources:

• A summary of some available baselining resources, outlining the cost, the provider, and an overview of how to use each resource.

3. Summary of support:

Outlining how SSST can support settings with baselining and tracking.

Course Details:

Time: 2.30pm -4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Setting up a Specialist Provision in a Mainstream School (SPiM) - Primary Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Places will be prioritised for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools (SPiMS). If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

To provide staff from newly established, specialist provisions with guidance on how to set up a Primary SPiM to support meeting the needs of each individual pupil.

Approach:

Course participants will learn through a delivered presentation, interactive discussions, and experiencing a simulated learning environment. Electronic resources will be available on completion of training.

Course Content

The training comprises of three important areas for classroom practitioners to consider when setting up their classroom.

1. Physical Structure,
2. Visual Schedules,
3. Activity Systems

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. SSST staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own indiviudal classroom environment.

Course Details:

EA Centre

Length: 9.30am -3.30pm

Targeted Audience:

Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Supporting Learning in Special Provisions - Pre School

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim:

This session is an opportunity for Pre-School specialist provision staff to explore how to plan for effective curriculum delivery to meet the needs of pupils within their setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

1. Explore the rationale for a teaching, learning and assessment model using 3 IEP cycles,
2. Outline observation and assessment methods to identify pupil needs,
3. Highlight possible models of curriculum delivery,
4. Suggest methods of monitoring and evaluating learning,
5. Signpost to relevant CCEA documentation.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 90 min session

Suggested Audience:

Nursery/ Pre School staff

Setting up a Specialist Provision in a Mainstream School (SPiM) - Post Primary Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Places will be prioritised for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools (SPiMS). If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

To provide staff from newly established specialist provisions with guidance on how to set up a Post Primary SPiM to support meeting the needs of each individual pupil

Approach
Course participants will learn through a delivered presentation, interactive discussions, and experiencing a simulated learning environment. Electronic resources will be available on completion of training.
 
Course Content:

The training comprises of three important for classroom practitioners to consider when setting up their classroom:
1. Physical Structure
2. Visual Timetables
3. Systems to develop Pupil Independence

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. SSST staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own individual classroom environment.

Course Details

Location: EA Centre

Time: 9.30am -3.30pm

Suggested Audience:

Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Co-ordinators (SENCos)

Visual Timetables in a Post Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on visual timetables. This training is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Visual Timetables in their own
classrooms to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following –

1. To develop an understanding of visual timetables and the benefit for pupils,

2. How to develop a pupil individual timetable,

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

Course Details:

Length: 3.30pm - 4.15pm

Suggested Audience:  Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Teams, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCOs)

Overview of Quest and Q skills CCEA Assessment Frameworks

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to provide an overview of Quest and Q-Skills as a tool to assess pupils within SPiMs. This overview is for specialist provision teachers & classroom assistants with a focus on using CCEA Assessment Frameworks within your classroom.

Course Content:

Understand how to access CCEA Resources for SEN, Understand the progression of the assessment continuum, Explore the CCEA developmental stages, Quest, Q Skills & SEN Framework for TSPC, Learn about CCEA work in development, Learn how to access CCEA Curriculum Resources & Guidance.

Course Details:

Delivered - MS Teams Length - 1 hour session Suggested Audience - Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Physical Structure in an Early Years Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Physical Structure. This training is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Physical Structure in their own classrooms to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Understand the importance of structuring a SPiM.

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:

25 January 2024 - MS Teams

Time: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Suggested Audience:

Early years Setting Staff, Foundation Stage Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Visual Schedules in an Early Years Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Visual Schedules. This training is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Visual Schedules to better support pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of visual schedules and the benefit for pupils,

2. How to develop a pupil individual schedule,

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

Course Details:

01 February 2024 - MS Teams

Length: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

Early years Setting Staff, Foundation Stage Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in an Early Years Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Activity Systems. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement activity systems to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed 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:

Time: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Visual Supports in an Early Years SPiM

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Visual Supports. This training is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Visual Supports.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Understand how visual supports can be used, e.g. countdown strips, super symbols, choice boards,

2. Explore how turn taking visuals can develop social skills,

3. Understand how visuals can be used to indicate change in a pupil's schedule

Course Details:

Length: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Physical Structure in a Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Physical Structure. This training is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Physical Structure to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Understand the importance of structuring a SPiM.

2. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted.

3. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.

4. How to reduce distractibility to support pupils learning.

Course Details:

Length: A 45 minute focused session

Targeted Audience:

Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Visual Schedules in a Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Visual Schedules. This training is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Visual Schedules to better support their pupils with SEN..

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of visual schedules and the benefit for pupils,

2. How to develop a pupil schedule,

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

Course Details:

Length: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on Activity Systems. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement Activity Systems to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed 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:

Length: A 45 minute focused session

Targeted Audience:

Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Visual Supports in a Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on visual supports. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement visual supports .

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Understand how visual supports can be used, e.g. countdown strips, super symbols, choice boards.

2. Explore how turn taking visuals can develop social skills.

3. Understand how visuals can be used to indicate change in a pupil's schedule.

Course Details:

Length: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Suggested Audience:

Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Supporting expected outcomes in SPiM’s using the PEP-3

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim: A practical session tailored to provide an overview of the PEP-3 as a tool to assess pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism, within SPiMs. Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

To gain background information regarding the PEP-3, To become familiar with the materials used in the PEP-3, To gain experience scoring the PEP-3, To prepare practitioners for using the PEP-3 to assess pupils with an ASD diagnosis. Course Duration: A 1 hour Session Suggested Audience Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: MS Teams

 

Supporting Learning in Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools (SPiMs) - Post Primary Key Stage 3

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session focusing on how to support the tailoring of the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum to meet the needs of pupils within your KS3 Specialist Provision.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

Consider what differentiation looks like within a Post Primary Specialist Provision. Highlight 4 parts to differentiation (content, process, product and the learning environment) and how these might shape planning. Outline strategies to support meeting the needs of all learners within a SPiM class. Suggest pathways for Key Stage 3 pupils.

Time: 1 hour session

Audience: Post-Primary Setting Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordintors (SENCo)

Supporting Learning in Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools (SPiMs) - Post Primary Key Stage 4

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session focusing on how to support the tailoring of the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum to meet the needs of pupils within your KS4 Specialist Provision, including potential pathway routes.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

1. Consider effective pupil- centered transition planning.
2. Highlight possible models of differentiated curricular delivery at KS4.
3. Signpost to relevant CCEA, other examination providers’ course offers and Department of Education Statutory documentation.

Time: 1 hour session

Audience: Post Primary Setting Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators

Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit (Primary)

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* Training Aim: 

An interactive training event to facilitate the planning and implementation of an inclusion and wellbeing toolkit for Pupils within (SPiM) classroom

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

Outline a framework for a collaborative approach to supporting pupil inclusion and wellbeing, Explore strategies for accessing the pupil voice to create a bespoke wellbeing plan to promote learning and peer relationships, Support staff to devise a pupil profile with a range of strategies for supporting pupil inclusion and wellbeing. Course Duration: 9:30 - 12:30pm Suggested Audience Primary Setting Staff School leadership team Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

*Please note: two places are available for booking, one of which should be a member of School Senior Leadership Team*

Location: EA Centre

Supporting Expected Outcomes using Teaching Talking

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only*

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to provide an overview of Teaching Talking as a tool to assess speech and language development of pupils within SPiMs

Course Content:

This session will provide an overview of Teaching Talking as an assessment tool for language development and has been specifically developed to -

Introduce Teaching Talking assessment materials, Outline the Teaching Talking assessment procedure, Highlight links between assessment outcome and target setting.

Course Details:

Time: 3.00 pm - 3.45 pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Post Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs, focusing on activity systems. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement activity systems to better support pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

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

2. How to develop an activity system,

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

Course Details:

Length: 3.30pm - 4.00 pm

Suggested Audience: Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Teams, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCOs)

Visual Supports in a Post Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A sessiontailored to your individual setting needs, focusing on visualsupports. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement visual supports.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:
1. Understand how visuals supports can be used,
2. Explore how visual supports can be used to develop social skills.
3. Understand how visuals can be used to indicate changein a pupil’s timetable.

Course Details:

Time: 3.30pm - 4.15 pm

Suggested Audience: Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Teams, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCOs)

Overview of Social Skills & Friendships in SPiMs

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only*

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session providing an overview of the trainings and interventions available from the SSST to promote positive friendships and social skills within your SPiM.

Course Content:

This session will consider the following interventions in supporting the development of pupil's social and friendship skills; Promoting attention, listening & engagement in a SPiM classroom (Early Years, Key Stage 1), Developing language & fine motor skills through Play dough in a SPiM classroom (Early Years, Key Stage 1), Developing Social Skills through Lego in a SPiM classroom (Key Stage 2, 3 & 4), 4. Promoting Social Communication Skills in a SPiM classroom (Key Stage 2 & 3 )

Course Details:

Time: 3.15 pm - 4.00 pm Suggested Audience: Early Years, Primary & Post Primary Setting Staff School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Physical Structure in a Post Primary Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on physical structure. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement physical structure within a SPiM to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted, within a SPiM,

2. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.

3. How to reduce distractibility to support pupils learning.

Course Details:

Length: A 45 minute focused session

Suggested Audience: Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Teams, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCOs)

Play Skills in an Early Years Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs focusing on supporting play skills. This is an opportunity for specialist provision staff to explore how to implement play-based strategies to better support their pupils with SEN.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Develop an understanding of the importance of play in the EarlyYears.

2. Develop an understanding of the stages of play.

3. How to develop an environment to promote play

Course Details:

Length: 3.15pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience: Early Years Setting Staff, Foundation Stage Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Supporting expected outcomes in SPiMs using the WellComm Screening Toolkit

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim:

A session tailored to provide an overview of the WellComm (speech, language, and communication toolkit), from screening to intervention for pupils within SPiMS.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

Develop an awareness of the WellComm screening toolkit and intervention resources, To become familiar with the WellComm scoring and tracking process Preparation for using the WellComm screening toolkit as an assessment tool to support IEP/PLP target setting. Course Duration: A 1 hour Session Suggested Audience Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: This training is delivered within school settings by SSST.

Promoting Attention, Listening & Engagement in a SPiM classroom

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE:  Please request this training via your SSST Advisory Teacher or by emailing sssttraining@eani.org.uk Training Aim: 

A session tailored to provide an overview of strategies to promote Attention, Listening & Engagement, and outline the support available from the SSST.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to provide an overview of interactive, fun-based activities to;

Support the practical development of attention, listening and engagement skills within a SPiM classroom, Provide suggested resources and links for activities suitable for each stage, Develop an understanding of strategies to support our multisensory learners, To provide an overview of SSST support, within the school setting to complement the strategies discussed. Course Duration: A 50 Minute Session Suggested Audience Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: MS Teams

Developing Language and Fine Motor Skills through Play Dough in a SPiM Classroom

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim: 

A session focusing on developing language and fine motor skills through the use of play dough.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to provide interactive, fun based activities which;

Develop an understanding of how play dough can promote language skills and fine motor skills, Develop an understanding of how to structure a play dough session, Provide setting staff with visual resources to support a play dough session. Course Duration: A 45 Minute Session Target Audience Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: MS Teams

Promoting Positive Behaviour in a SPiM

Training Aim: 

A session with a focus on understanding the underlying factors which influence behaviour, and the positive impact of a supportive and nurturing environment. It will provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of relationships and how we respond to pupils in a positive and supportive way.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

Consider the functions of behaviour and the potential impacts on learning Explore the importance of creating a supportive environment and the importance of relationships.  Consider De-escalation strategies and approaches, and how these can be incorporated into planning to meet pupil needs Explore and plan for pupil self-regulation and highlight effective teaching techniques and resources to support within the classroom. Course Duration: 1:30pm - 4pm Suggested Audience Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: EA Centre

Leadership and Management of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND): A Programme for Non- Statutory Provision (NSEYP)

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim: 

To improve the skills of Pre-school leaders to manage SEND, enabling them to put processes in place to support the pupils in their settings.

Course Content:

Discuss key legislation and resources in relation to SEND and outline the roles and responsibilities of staff,

Explore the self-evaluation and action planning process to reflect, identify and prioritise areas for improvement,

Raise awareness in developing effective Individual Education Plan (IEP) / Personal Learning Plans (PLP) and explore ways to involve pupils and parents in the process.

Course Duration: 9:30 - 12:30  Suggested Audience Leadership in Non-Statutory, Early Years Provision Location: Clounagh Centre

Supporting expected outcomes in SPiM's using Boxall

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim: 

A session tailored to provide an overview of the Boxall Profile Online as a tool to assess pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs within SPiMs.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

How to carry out a Boxall® Profile Online, How to analyse the report, How to select and implement appropriate strategies, How the report can inform PLP/IEP. Course Duration: A 1 hour session Suggested Audience

Primary & Post Primary Setting Staff, Senior Leadership Teams, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Location: MS TEAMS

Developing Social Skills through Lego/Duplo in a SPiM Classroom (Post Primary)

This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details. Training Aim: 

A session tailored to your individual setting needs with a focus on developing social skills through Lego/Duplo and outline the support available from the SSST.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to provide interactive, fun based activities which:

Develop an understanding of how Lego can promote positive social skills, Develop an understanding of how to structure a Lego/Duplo session, Provide setting staff with visual resources to support a Lego/ Duplo session. Course Duration: A 45 minute session Target Audience Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Location: 

MS Teams

Promoting Social Communication Skills in a SPiM Classroom

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim: 

To promote social communication skills in a fun and interactive way. This session will be tailored to your individual setting needs whilst outlining the support available from the SSST.

Course Content:

Providing interactive, fun based activities to promote:

Effective communication skills, Turn-taking and participation in a small group with peers, Reading and understanding body language and non-verbal communication, The development of conversation skills with peers. Course Duration: A 45 minute session Suggested Audience Primary(KS2) & Post Primary (KS3) Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: MS Teams

Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit (Post Primary)

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim: 

An interactive training event to facilitate the planning and implementation of an inclusion and wellbeing toolkit for Pupils within (SPiM) classroom

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

Outline a framework for a collaborative approach to supporting pupil inclusion and wellbeing, Explore strategies for accessing the pupil voice to create a bespoke wellbeing plan to promote learning and peer relationships, Support staff to devise a pupil profile with a range of strategies for supporting pupil inclusion and wellbeing.

Course Duration:

9:30 - 3:30pm

Suggested Audience

Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

*Please note: two places are available for booking, one of which should be a member of School Senior Leadership Team*

Location:

EA Centre

Developing Social Skills through Lego/Duplo in a SPiM Classroom (Primary)

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* Training Aim: 

A session tailored to your individual setting needs with a focus on developing social skills through Lego/Duplo and outline the support available from the SSST.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to provide interactive, fun based activities which:

Develop an understanding of how Lego can promote positive social skills, Develop an understanding of how to structure a Lego/Duplo session, Provide setting staff with visual resources to support a Lego/ Duplo session. Course Duration: A 45 minute session Target Audience Primary(KS1/2), Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Location: 

MS Teams

An overview of Baselining and Tracking in a Specialist Provision in Mainstream School (SPiM) (Post Primary)

*This training event is for newly established 24/25 Specialist Provision staff only* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details.

Training Aim:

A cross phase session establishing, the purpose and process of baselining pupils, with a focus on identifying and overviewing appropriate baselining tools for each stage. This session will outline the Baseline and Tracking support available from the SSST.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. The purpose of Baselining -

• Why we need to baseline our pupils,
• How baseline assessments fit into planning and how they impact practice.

2. An overview of resources:

• A summary of some available baselining resources, outlining the cost, the provider, and an overview of how to use each resource.

3. Summary of support:

Outlining how SSST can support settings with baselining and tracking.

Course Details:

Time: 2.30pm -4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

Post Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants (Early Years/Foundation Stage)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 29th August 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 30th August 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 17th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 22nd October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new 24/25 Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants (Primary)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 27th August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 28th August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 18th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 23rd October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new 24/25 Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

Using Communicate in Print 2 to Support Learning in a Specialist Provision in Mainstream (SPiM)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

AIMS:

A session aimed at exploring the Communicate in Print 2 through a step-by-step guide of the software and how to make resources for your setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following: –

Understand how to effectively access, navigate, and save within Communicate in Print 2, Understand how to effectively add symbols and images to the document, Understand how to edit symbols and wording, Understand how to create visual resources that can be used within the setting such as schedules, choice boards and countdown strips. TIME:

3pm - 4pm

Location: MS TEAMS Suggested Audience: Specialist Provision Setting Staff

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants (Post Primary)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 22nd August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 23rd August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 19th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 24th October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new 24/25 Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

Using Boardmaker 7 to Support Learning in a SPiM

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

If successful, we will be in contact to confirm your place and provide further details

Training Aim:

A session aimed at exploring Boardmaker 7 through a step-by-step guide of the software and how to make resources for your setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following:

1. Understand how to effectively access, navigate, and save within Boardmaker 7,

2. Understand how to effectively add buttons and images,

3. Understand how to create visual resources that can be used within your setting: such as schedules, choiceboards and countdown strips.

Time:

3pm - 4pm

Location: MS TEAMS