This course looks in depth at how to identify and meet pupils’ needs, including those who present as having ‘moderate learning difficulties’, which is often the most frequently-identified SEN category of need in schools, the Local Authority and the UK. It also provides schools with practical tools to ensure they have effective assessment and intervention in place for all children with SEND.
This training will enable participants to:
- accurately apply systematic approaches to identifying pupils’ difficulties across different areas of needs, using appropriate assessments (including no-cost ones provided)
- more fully understand the term ‘moderate learning difficulties’ (MLD) and how this can relate to other broad categories of need, including specific learning difficulties (SpLD), speech, language and communication (SLCN) and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
- more fully understand the process of learning and learning difficulties in the contexts of neuroplasticity and motivation
- know how to use specialist principles and frameworks from Instructional Psychology to assess levels of learning and inform practical, effective teaching and evidence-based interventions
- plan how to strategically implement this content in their setting, to strengthen curriculum planning, teaching and learning.
Length
Half day
Date and time
All sessions are 1-4pm.
| Autumn course | Spring course | Summer course |
| Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Tuesday 6 May 2025 |
| Bookings close one week before the course starts. | ||
Who the course is for?
SENCOs and school senior leadership team members. To ensure optimum impact, it is recommended that two members of staff from the school attend together. We are unable to offer places to Learning Support Assistants or those who are not qualified teachers.
Where will it be held?
This course will be run virtually. Details of how to join the online training will be emailed to participants who have booked, a few days prior to the session.
Who is this course for?
SENCOs, School senior leadership team members. We are unable to offer places to Learning Support Assistants or those who are not qualified teachers.
What does it cost?
Free for Essex LA schools and settings.
How do I book on?
Please sign up on the Education Essex Online Booking System.