Training & Events

Access Arrangements for Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

To examine access arrangements and the principles behind their existence. To highlight a range of access arrangements which may be appropriate for some primary pupils experiencing learning difficulties. To discuss the regulations that govern the administration of access arrangements in the CAT4, PTE, PTM, NGRT and the SEAG entrance exams. To provide signposting to online resources which may prove helpful for primary school staff in relation to access arrangements.

Course Details:

The presentation is 21 minutes long and can be watched at any time which is convenient for the viewer.

The link to access your course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly

Supporting the Effective Work of the Classroom Assistant in the Primary Phase

AIMS:

To reflect on the opportunities for teachers and classroom assistants to plan and work together effectively, enhancing learning opportunities for pupils. To demonstrate the need for clear roles and responsibilities to support the vital role of classroom assistants in schools. To signpost to dyslexia friendly classroom strategies and resources.

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 30 minute  training video which participants can view in their own time.

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

Please ensure you enter your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

Audience:

Primary Classroom Assistants

KS2 - Creating a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment in a Key Stage Two classroom

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop a course to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. This course will help you build a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment for your pupils in your setting.

By the end of this training we hope the following outcomes will be achieved by: 

Exploring what we as adults need to do to make our classrooms language, communication and emotion friendly.  Focusing on building strong interpersonal relationships  Looking at a few key areas: Communication Strategies, Social Communication, Emotional Communication Strategies and how to use talk to extend young people’s thinking.  Discussing resources and how to embed this into the school day! 

 

Introducing the Early Assessment for Reading and Literacy Intervention (EARLI) Resource

The aims of this online module are to: 1. To provide background information relating to the resource. 2. To discuss how the resource is structured, the areas tested and how the EARLI can be used to support assessment and intervention in schools. 3. To provide guidance and suggestions on 'next steps' and resources.

SEND Implementation and SENCo Support

This learning area contains modules of SEND training resources and guidance materials for SENCos/Learning Support Coordinators, senior leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff in schools and educational settings. It replaces the old SEND Website which will no longer be accessible. Click on the ‘Documents’ link on the menu on the right of the Dashboard page to find the following topic areas:

Graduated Response (WEP and SpEP) Leadership and Management Parent and Carer Leaflets Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Policies Provision Mapping SEN and Medical Categories SEND Podcasts School Development Day Packs Views of the Child

Some of these resources are also available on the public-facing EANI SEND Website on the new SENCo Support page https://send.eani.org.uk/sencosupport

AIMS:

 

To provide an understanding of changes to the SEN Framework To share updates on changes to legislation, regulations and the draft Code of Practice To host resources and materials to support staff who are working with children and young people with SEN in your school or setting.

 

TIME/DATE:

This learning area is open year-round.

Facilitating Inclusion for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Key Stage 2

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the profile of a child with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with identifying targets for KS2 pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with target-setting for KS2 pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Discuss Numeracy, Literacy and Behaviour strategies to support pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS2 mainstream classrooms. Highlight good practice in order to achieve inclusive classroom environments for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties.

Course Details:

The training is divided into approximately four 30-minute pre-recorded videos and participants can view each session in their own time. Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to receive the link for the training.

An Overview of Quest and Q skills CCEA Assessment Framework

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Information Session aims to provide an overview of Quest and Q-Skills as a tool to assess pupils in a Specialist Provision  with a focus on using CCEA Assessment Frameworks within your classroom. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:     

1. Understand how to access CCEA Resources for SEN.

2. Understand the progression of the assessment continuum.

3. Explore the CCEA developmental stages, Quest, Q Skills & SEN Framework for Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities.

4. Learn about CCEA work in development.

5. Learn how to access CCEA Curriculum Resources & Guidance.

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience: 

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

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

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

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  Primary classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured 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 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:

Primary 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 Language and Fine Motor Skills through Play Dough in a Specialist Provision - Early Years / Primary

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop language and fine motor skills through the use of play dough within a Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SPS.

Course Structure/Content:

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

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:   

 1. Develop an understanding of how play dough can promote language skills and fine motor skills.

 2. Develop an understanding of how to structure a play dough session.

 3. Provide setting staff with visual resources to support a play dough session. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Target Audience

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

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

Developing Social Skills through Lego in a Specialist Provision - Primary

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop social skills through Lego within a Primary Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SPS. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:             

1. Develop an understanding of how Lego can promote positive social skills.

2. Develop an understanding of how to structure a Lego session.

3. Provide Specialist Provision staff with visual resources to support a Lego session. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Staff, Senior Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

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

Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit - Primary

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with strategies to facilitate the planning and implementation of an Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit for pupils in a Primary Specialist Provision.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:

1.Outline a framework for a collaborative approach to supporting pupil Inclusion & Wellbeing.

2.Explore strategies for accessing the pupil voice to create a bespoke wellbeing plan to promote learning and peer relationships.

3.Support staff to devise a pupil profile with a range of strategies for supporting pupil Inclusion & Wellbeing.

Course Duration:

9:30am - 12:30pm

Suggested Audience

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

Location:

EA Centres

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

Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit Overview for School Leadership - Primary

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme has been specifically developed to offer leadership staff from schools with specialist provisions an understanding of effective inclusion strategies and explore how inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all pupils.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to: 

Outline the role of the school leadership team in promoting inclusion within your school. Explore some examples of how inclusion could be facilitated within your school. Highlight resources that will promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of neurodiversity among pupils and staff.

Course Duration:

A 45 minute session

Location:

MS teams

Suggested Audience

School Leadership Team - Primary

Please note: Senior leadership attendance at this session is encouraged ahead of specialist provision staff attendance at "Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit - Primary"

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

Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision - Primary

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 Primary 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 a Primary 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.

Targeted Audience:

Primary 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

 

Promoting Social Communication Skills in a Specialist Provision

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop Social Communication Skills in a fun and interactive way within a Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SPS.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support development of the following:   

1. Effective communication skills. 
2. Turn-taking and participation in a small group with peers.
3. Reading and understanding body language and other non-verbal cues/communication.
4. The development of conversation skills with peers. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience

KS2 & KS3 Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

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