I-SEND Training
I-SEND Training
Buckinghamshire Council’s Integrated SEND Service have designed a free bespoke, high quality training programme. Our training will be delivered by a range of Local Authority Professionals, including Specialist Teachers, SEND Inclusion Advisors, EHCCos and Educational Psychologists.
Our training will support educational professional’s learning and development 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.
EHC Needs Assessments and HNBF Requests
Providing an overview of the EHC Needs Assessment process, High Needs Block Funding and personal budgets.
Online
10.01.24
SEN Support: OAP, planning and evaluation
Explore best practice in terms of SEN Support delivery, looking at the expectations of Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) in Buckinghamshire, as well as offering practical advice on planning and evaluating the SEN Support provided to pupils.
Online 06.02.24
School Avoidance and Reintegration- EBSA
Explore the most up to date research and guidance around supporting individuals who display EBSA, and include training on best practices for facilitating a return to school.
Online 01.02.24
The Sections of EHCP
Explaining the content that should be included in each section of the EHCP.
Online 25.04.24
Specialist Provision in Buckinghamshire- knowing your local Special School
Providing an overview of the special schools within Buckinghamshire.
Online 25.01.24
Social Care Involvement in EHCP Annual Review
Learn about the important role of Social Care and the Family Support Service in EHCP annual reviews and how you as a practitioner can support positive outcomes
Online 16.02.24 or 29.05.24
An Introduction to Understanding Social Interactions
This course aims to introduce educators and support staff to tools such as social cartooning and social scripts which can be used to support pupils’ social development.
Online 17.01.24
How to Support Independence in Learning
Providing you with practical strategies to foster independence in learning for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Online 14.03.24
Using Visuals to Support Learners
This course provides educators and support staff with practical strategies for using visuals to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Online 21.05.24
An Introduction to Supporting Self-Regulation
This course provides an introductory overview of supporting self-regulation in schools for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Online 12.06.24
LSA/TA Liaison Groups
Join our Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Network Meeting for those working with pupils.
In person or online 20.03.24 or 04.06.24
Dyslexia
This training will present evidence-based research on dyslexia.
TBC 11.06.24
The Development of Reading In Person
This training will present evidence-based research on the development of reading, including word recognition and comprehension.
The Gateway 20.02.24
Introduction to Down Syndrome
This session will help attendees develop a greater understanding of the learning profile of pupils with Down syndrome.
Online 10.07.24
Transition to Employment
This module intends to support your use of the AET Transition to Employment Toolkit.
At the setting that made the request On request of settings
Meeting the Needs of Girls on the Autistic Spectrum
The specific needs of girls on the Spectrum will be considered and practical strategies to help meet these discussed.
Online 16.04.24
LSA Support Network Down Syndrome
Join our Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Network Meeting for those working with pupils with Down syndrome.
Online 29.02.24 or 13.06.24
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Annual Reviews
Providing an overview of the annual review process and the role of the Local Authority and the setting.
Online 22.05.24
Raising Awareness- Sensory and Physical Training (face to face)
Free bespoke training to settings/schools as requested throughout the year as part of their support for a child or young person (CYP) with a sensory impairment and/or physical disability.
In person On request
Learner Voice and Co-production
Learn about co-production and learner voice and how you can implement best practices in your setting.
Online 08.02.24
Smart Outcomes on EHCPs
Learn about what SMART outcomes are and how you can embed them in your processes and practice in your setting.
Online 14.03.24
Exclusion and Reintegration Team Open Sessions
Join members of the Exclusion and Reintegration Team and Primary PRU for an open session, to share general queries about policy, process and best practice regarding suspension and exclusion.
Online 16.01.24 or 12.03.24 14.05.24 or 02.07.24
iSEND Finance Open Online Session
This online session is based on commonly asked SEND Finance questions and further discussion.
Online 25.01.24
Alternative Provision- guidance on effective commissioning and monitoring
This course will provide guidance to schools on Alternative Provision (AP) and will go through the statutory guidance to schools and what this looks like in practice.
Online 07.02.24 or 08.05.24
Annual Reviews (face to face)
In this course you will be part of an interactive session discussing and evaluating best practice when carrying out annual reviews, experiencing this from child, parent and professional viewpoints.
TBC 11.01.24
Supporting Communication and Interaction at an OAP Level
Introduced to Section Two of the Buckinghamshire Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) document and how to implement strategies to support communication and interaction needs in the classroom.
Online and in person 23.01.24
Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) at an OAP level:
An introduction to Section Two of the Buckinghamshire Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) document and how to implement strategies to support social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in the classroom.
Online and in person 14.12.23
Neurodiversity and Identification
This course will model how to use the Neurodiversity checklist to identify a pupil’s strengths and needs.
Online and in person 19.03.24
How to work effectively with Teaching Assistants: Primary
How to effectively deploy Teaching Assistants in the primary setting.
TBC 22.02.24
How to work effectively with Teaching Assistants: Secondary
How to effectively deploy Teaching Assistants in the secondary setting.
TBC 12.03.24
The Development of Reading Online
This training will present evidence-based research on the development of reading, including word recognition and comprehension.
Online 23.04.24 & 01.05.24
Down Syndrome Celebration Event
A conference that reflects on current policies for Down syndrome and celebrates Down syndrome education.
Down syndrome Celebration Event
18.03.24
Development Language Disorder (DLD)
These 6 short courses are designed for all school staff supporting pupils with DLD and will be delivered as free webinars as well as a live online session, delivered by the Specialist Teaching Team.
Online Various
Autism Education Trust (AET) Training Sessions
We are pleased to hold the licence to deliver AET Training for Schools and Post-16 Settings within Buckinghamshire.
Autism Education Trust Training is fully accredited and may be booked individually or delivered within individual settings.
Educational Assessment for Pupils with Down Syndrome
This session will provide an opportunity to look at tools for assessing the progress of pupils with Down syndrome.
Online 31.01.24