I-SEND Training
I-SEND Training
Buckinghamshire Council’s Integrated SEN Service have designed a traded bespoke, high quality training programme. Our training will be delivered by a range of local authority professionals, including specialist teachers and educational psychologists. Our training will support the learning and development of educational professionals, whilst supporting our iSEND Service Ambitions.
Our iSEND Service Ambition
Our service is striving to:
Work in partnership with others to provide an inclusive Buckinghamshire offer for children and young people with SEND.
Be aspirational for what our children and young people can achieve.
Proactively support our children, young people and families.
Be creative with our support for children and young people.
Communicate well with our children, young people, families and partners.
Put wellbeing and care at the centre of our service so we can deliver for our children and young people.
Achieve the best outcomes for our children and young people.
Developing Social Skills in Secondary School
This course will equip school staff to understand and support pupils with social communication difficulties and limited social awareness....
Online
01.12.2021
Key Words: Autumn term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks
Developing Social Skills in Primary School
This course will equip school staff to understand and support pupils with social communication difficulties and limited social awareness, including autism, Down Syndrome and speech and language difficulties in mainstream primary settings.Online 12.01.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks
Language: The Story Hand
The Story Hand is a memory enhancing, multisensory, visual, and kinaesthetic approach to story writing and understanding of the structure of narratives...
Abbey Centre, Aylesbury, Bucks 08.02.22
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Aylesbury
Introduction to Down Syndrome
This session will introduce Down syndrome to people who have little experience of working with children with Down syndrome...
Online 09.02.2022 or 05.07.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks
Memory and Metacognition in the Classroom
A practical workshop to develop skills in supporting pupils with memory challenges in the classroom using a metacognitive approach.
Online 17.02.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Wycombe
OAP Bitesize - Focus and Attention
An introductory session to explore a range of strategies for increasing focus and attention.
Online 08.03.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Wycombe
Supporting Pupils with Down Syndrome in the Classroom
This course introduces Down syndrome to people who have little experience of working with children with this condition...
Online 23.03.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks
Meeting the Needs of Girls on the Autistic Spectrum
There are far more boys diagnosed with ASD than girls. This course will consider the possible reasons behind this through examining the diagnostic criteria for ASD...
Online 26.04.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Wycombe
OAP Bitesize - Expressive Language: Making Myself Understood
An introductory session to explore strategies to support pupils to express themselves effectively.
Online 10.05.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Wycombe
Using Rainbow Road
Rainbow Road is an occupational therapy programme designed to be carried out by non- specialists...
Online 17.05.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks
OAP Bitesize - Receptive Language: Understanding Class Input
An introductory session to develop pupils’ engagement in class input.
Online 07.06.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Wycombe
Anxiety and ASD
Children and young people with ASD are more likely to experience mental health issues. This course will look at the possible causes for this and explore strategies which may help promote wellbeing and resilience.
Abbey Centre, Aylesbury 21.06.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Aylesbury
Access arrangements for SENCos
The course will provide an update to SENCo on the JCQ regulations for 2021-2022 and suggested Access Arrangement processes to be used in schools.
Online 30.11.2022 & 08.03.2022
Key Words: SEN, Autumn term and Spring term, Chiltern, South Bucks
OAP Bitesize - Scaffolding for Writing
An introductory session to consider a variety of strategies for encouraging writing.
Online 11.01.2022
Key Words: SEN, Spring term, Chiltern, Wycombe
Unmasking Anxiety for Autistic Pupils
This course will explore how autistic pupils may experience anxiety within the school environment. It will look at ways to spot anxiety and provide ideas and strategies to support...
Online 24.01.2022
Key Words: SEN, Autumn term, Chiltern, South Bucks
OAP Bitesize - Conversational Skills
An introductory session to explore conversational engagement.
Online 08.02.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Wycombe
Creating an Inclusion-friendly Classroom
This course is ideal for anyone working with children with Special Educational Needs. We will be discussing the SEND Code of Practice, Quality First Teaching (QFT)...
Online 15.02.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks
Girls with ASD
There are far more boys diagnosed with ASD than girls. This course will consider the possible reasons behind this through examining the diagnostic criteria for ASD...
Abbey Centre, Aylesbury 15.03.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Aylesbury
Supporting Unstructured Times in School (ASD pupils)
Children and young people on the spectrum often find unstructured times during the school day the most difficult to manage and cope with.
Abbey Centre 07.04.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Aylesbury
Managing Anxiety in Pupils with ASD
Children and young people with ASD are more likely to experience mental health issues. This course will look at the possible causes for this...
Online 04.05.2022
Key Words: Spring term, SEND, Wycombe
Transitions and ASD
For an autistic pupil, the changes experienced between moving between settings/key stages can trigger underlying anxiety.
Abbey Centre 11.05.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Aylesbury
Language: Behaviour as Communication
Children and young people on the spectrum often find unstructured times during the school day the most difficult to manage and cope with.
Abbey Centre 24.05.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Aylesbury
Assessment Tools for Schools
Children and young people on the spectrum often find unstructured times during the school day the most difficult to manage and cope with.
Abbey Centre 07.12.2021 or 07.06.2022
Key Words: Autumn term or Summer term, SEND, Aylesbury
What Do You Mean? Top Tips to Boost Vocabulary Learning
This course will explore teaching strategies and support ideas for when poor vocabulary and word knowledge impacts learning progress and self-esteem.
Online 07.06.2022
Key Words: Summer term, SEND, Chiltern South Bucks