SEND CPD Training Wave 2: Enhanced

Through this video, we be look at what ADHD actually is as well as the key misconceptions in society. Most importantly we will also look at what we can do in the classroom to make a difference for these children. Written by Wendy Parker (SENCO at Ledger Lane).

Many different diagnostic labels have been used over the years and it is a condition that affects more than 1% of the population. No one person is the same to another with the condition. But what actually is autism? Written by Charis Mullery (SENCO at Greystone).

Neurodiversity is the difference between human brains and the endless variations in neurocognitive (brain processes) functioning within humans. It challenges the idea that there is one “normal” or “healthy” type of brain or one “right” style of neurocognitive functioning. Written by Laura Winterburn (SENCO at Lofthouse Gate).

This training on Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) aims to provide a deeper understanding of MLD, understand how this presents in the classroom and to develop ways in which we can support children with MLD in the classroom. Written by Kate Wright (SENCO at Bell Lane).

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) covers a huge range of needs that can be very slight or severe. This training aims to give an overview of the types of difficulties a child with SLCN may have, and hopefully refer you to some places for assistance. Written by Emer Hunter (SENCO at Newstead Green).

This CPD training is about emotions and learning and the neuroscience behind climate, stress and motivation. It has been created to develop staff awareness of the neuroscience behind learning in the everyday classroom environment. Written by Katie Lane (SENCO at Brumby).

Some children develop complex feeding difficulties which cannot be explained by having a swallowing or mechanical feeding problem. This includes Avoidant / Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder (ARFID) which can sometimes be present in Children with Autism. This video provides an overview of Complex Feeding Disorders as well as some ways that we can support the affected pupils in our settings.