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This is a summary of our current training offers. For more information on a specific training, click the relevant icon. To discuss a training offer in more detail with an Educational Psychologist you can request a Systemic EIC - visit our Contact Us page by clicking here for more information.
Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)
Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training provides Pupil Support Assistants and Early Years Practitioners the knowledge and skills to develop and deliver individualised support programmes to meet the emotional needs of learners. Once practitioners have completed the training they will receive the title of ELSA and must engage in on-going supervision to maintain this.
Invitations to apply for ELSA training normally happen annually around May/June, with all HTs being emailed at that time.
Delivery method: 12 training sessions (mixture of online and in-person)
Training time commitment: 33 hours
Follow-up supervision: 6 sessions per year (2 hours each)
Access: To enquire about this training please email ELSA@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
For more information about ELSA training click here.
Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)
Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)
Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance training can support establishments, departments, or individual professionals in understanding and meeting the needs of learners whose attendance is impacted by emotional challenges.
Delivery method: 5 pre-recorded videos
Training time commitment: 2.5-3 hours
Follow-up coaching: Minimum of 2 sessions
Access: Please request a Systemic EIC to discuss the implementation of this training in your setting. Click here to find out how to request an EIC.
For more information about EBSNA training click here.
Emotion Coaching
Emotion Coaching
Emotion Coaching training can support establishments, departments, or individual professionals in understanding and meeting the needs of learners in relation to their emotional regulation.
Delivery method: 1 pre-recorded video
Training time commitment: 5 hours (1 full session or 2 smaller sessions)
Follow-up coaching: Minimum of 2 sessions
Access: Please request a Systemic EIC to discuss the implementation of this training in your setting. Click here to find out how to request an EIC.
For more information about Emotion Coaching training click here.
Executive Functions
Executive Functions
Executive Functions are a set of cognitive skills (including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control) which can impact on a learner's ability to engage in their learning. This training may help to develop an individual practitioner's knowledge of Executive Functions and reflect on how these can be supported in the classroom.
Delivery method: Completion of a workbook including 3 pre-recorded videos
Training time commitment: 3 hours
Follow-up coaching: Minimum of 2 sessions
Access: Please request a Systemic EIC to discuss the implementation of this training in your setting. Click here to find out how to request an EIC.
For more information about Executive Functions training click here.
Ready Steady Two!
Ready Steady Two!
This training was created to supplement the Ready Steady Two! guidance. It can support establishments or individual practitioners to develop their knowledge around development and key areas of practice when working with learners in early years settings.
Delivery method: 3 pre-recorded videos
Training time commitment: 1 hour
Access: The training videos are accessible on the Ready Steady Two! page.
For more information about the Ready Steady Two! guidance and training click here.
Seasons for Growth
Seasons for Growth
Seasons for Growth is a programme for children, young people or adults who have experienced significant change or loss. The EPS offer training to individual practitioners to allow them to become 'Companions' meaning they can run the programme in their setting.
There are usually two opportunities annually to attend this training and two opportunities for re-connector sessions.
Delivery method: 2 full-day in-person training sessions
Training time commitment: 12 hours
Access: To enquire about this training or reconnectors please email S4G@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
For more information about Seasons for Growth training click here.
The Teenage Brain
The Teenage Brain
This training offer focuses on the learning potential of the teenage brain in adolescence. The training explores some of the key changes that take place in the teenage brain at this time and what we can do as adults to tap into this potential. The training is designed for whole establishments, departments and individual professionals looking to develop their understanding of adolescent brain development and consider how this can be applied to enhance the learning and emotional wellbeing of young people within their setting.
Delivery method: Digital training via ACC Learn. This consists of 4 training videos on the topics of brain development, sleep, risk-taking behaviour, and emotions
Training time commitment: Each training video is approximately 10-15 minutes in length. It is recommended to also allow an additional 10 minutes per session for the associated reflective activities
Access: Please request a Systemic EIC to discuss the implementation of this training in your setting. Click here to find out how to request an EIC.
For more information about Teenage Brain training click here.
Looking for something else?
Looking for something else?
If you are interested in learning more about a topic that we do not currently have a training offer for, please request a Systemic EIC with your Locality Group to discuss. To find out how to request a Systemic EIC please visit our About Us page by clicking here.
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