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To book on Multi-Agency SEND training, follow this link:
To book on Multi-Agency SEND training, follow this link:
Universal SEND Services
Universal SEND Services
Nasen’s ambitious Universal SEND Services programme – funded by the Department for Education and delivered through Whole School SEND – aims to develop the education workforce so that learners’ needs are identified and met effectively, resulting in a more inclusive mainstream system, and leading to improved Preparation for Adulthood, including pathways to employment.
Nasen’s ambitious Universal SEND Services programme – funded by the Department for Education and delivered through Whole School SEND – aims to develop the education workforce so that learners’ needs are identified and met effectively, resulting in a more inclusive mainstream system, and leading to improved Preparation for Adulthood, including pathways to employment.
A number of exciting SEND CPD opportunities are available, including a series of 20 Online SEND CPD units exploring some of the most commonly observed barriers to learning regardless of age, label or area of need.
A number of exciting SEND CPD opportunities are available, including a series of 20 Online SEND CPD units exploring some of the most commonly observed barriers to learning regardless of age, label or area of need.
Contact (for families with disabled children) - Top tips from parents
Contact (for families with disabled children) - Top tips from parents
We reached out to parent carers to discover what professional support they would have found most beneficial during their child's early years. Here’s what they shared:
We reached out to parent carers to discover what professional support they would have found most beneficial during their child's early years. Here’s what they shared:
- Signpost to support groups and charities
- Don't assume parents don't work
- Start with something positive
- Avoid jargon
- Make sure the whole team is 'SEND educated'
Our free support services for families have been described as a lifeline, so don’t hesitate to refer them to us.
Our free support services for families have been described as a lifeline, so don’t hesitate to refer them to us.
We can also provide training for your whole team to enhance their skills in working with children with additional needs.
We can also provide training for your whole team to enhance their skills in working with children with additional needs.
Did you know Contact is a member of the EYSEND Partnership?
Did you know Contact is a member of the EYSEND Partnership?
Funded by the DfE, the Early Years SEND Partnership provides practitioners and parents with training and resources to improve access and inclusion in the early years for children with SEN and disabilities.
Funded by the DfE, the Early Years SEND Partnership provides practitioners and parents with training and resources to improve access and inclusion in the early years for children with SEN and disabilities.
Help for the families you work with
Help for the families you work with
Contact is one of nine not-for-profit organisations that make up Autism Central. A project providing parents and carers of autistic people with autism training and support across England.
Contact is one of nine not-for-profit organisations that make up Autism Central. A project providing parents and carers of autistic people with autism training and support across England.
Facebook group and Q&A sessions
Facebook group and Q&A sessions
You can also direct parents and carers to Contact's closed Facebook group. Home to over 22,000 members, it’s a welcoming space for support and advice, plus regular Q&A sessions with our experts on topics including benefits and education.
You can also direct parents and carers to Contact's closed Facebook group. Home to over 22,000 members, it’s a welcoming space for support and advice, plus regular Q&A sessions with our experts on topics including benefits and education.
We hope these resources help you provide even better support to the families you serve.
We hope these resources help you provide even better support to the families you serve.
PS. If you're looking for practical strategies to toilet train children with additional needs, check out our CPD-accredited webinar.
PS. If you're looking for practical strategies to toilet train children with additional needs, check out our CPD-accredited webinar.
Early Years Training and Resources
Early Years Training and Resources
Nasen are delighted to announce that we have received further DfE funding for 4 additional live webinars for all Early Years Practitioners. This series of 2 hour webinars entitled 'Meeting the needs of every child' provide Early Years Practitioners with a thorough understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
Nasen are delighted to announce that we have received further DfE funding for 4 additional live webinars for all Early Years Practitioners. This series of 2 hour webinars entitled 'Meeting the needs of every child' provide Early Years Practitioners with a thorough understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
These webinars will cover:
These webinars will cover:
- Responsibilities of a PVI setting towards children with SEND
- The role of the SENCO and the key person
- What effective inclusive practice looks like in a PVI setting
- How to use nasen's free face-to-face training materials.
Free Anti Bullying Training
Free Anti Bullying Training
The Anti Bullying Alliance Network are working with the DfE responding to anti bullying surveys for children in schools. They have developed free online anti bullying training for schools. The programme was particularly developed to reduce levels of bullying of disabled children and those with special educational needs (SEN) but applies to all children.
The Anti Bullying Alliance Network are working with the DfE responding to anti bullying surveys for children in schools. They have developed free online anti bullying training for schools. The programme was particularly developed to reduce levels of bullying of disabled children and those with special educational needs (SEN) but applies to all children.
Training courses include:
Training courses include:
- What is bullying?
- Bullying and the Law
- Bullying and SEN/disability
- 10 principles to reduce bullying
- Preventing bullying
- Responding to bullying
- Cyberbullying (Online bullying)
Anti Bullying Resources
Anti Bullying Resources
First, check out this Primary School Anti-Bullying Film and this Secondary School Anti-Bullying Film we’ve created to encourage young people to Speak Out About Bullying.
First, check out this Primary School Anti-Bullying Film and this Secondary School Anti-Bullying Film we’ve created to encourage young people to Speak Out About Bullying.
Assembly PowerPoint Template
Assembly PowerPoint Template
Download our Don’t Face It Alone assembly PowerPoint template, add the link to the relevant video, read through the speaker notes, and you’re good to go! DOWNLOAD
Download our Don’t Face It Alone assembly PowerPoint template, add the link to the relevant video, read through the speaker notes, and you’re good to go! DOWNLOAD
Our guide for parents and carers aims to raise awareness of bullying behaviours and to help them to support the young people they care for. It includes tips on what to do if their young people are experiencing bullying behaviour including online bullying, and advice on how to raise the issue with schools. DOWNLOAD
Our guide for parents and carers aims to raise awareness of bullying behaviours and to help them to support the young people they care for. It includes tips on what to do if their young people are experiencing bullying behaviour including online bullying, and advice on how to raise the issue with schools. DOWNLOAD
This comprehensive guide includes advice on how to support young people who have experienced bullying behaviour. It also includes guidance on how to write an Anti-Bullying policy with an all-school approach. Additionally, there are links to further resources and guides for running your own Don’t Face It Alone assembly. DOWNLOAD
This comprehensive guide includes advice on how to support young people who have experienced bullying behaviour. It also includes guidance on how to write an Anti-Bullying policy with an all-school approach. Additionally, there are links to further resources and guides for running your own Don’t Face It Alone assembly. DOWNLOAD
Our guide for teachers and school staff aims to raise awareness of bullying behaviours and support for the young people in their school. It includes tips on how to respond to a young person who has reported bullying behaviour, including online behaviour, and advice on how to spot bullying behaviours within the school. DOWNLOAD
Our guide for teachers and school staff aims to raise awareness of bullying behaviours and support for the young people in their school. It includes tips on how to respond to a young person who has reported bullying behaviour, including online behaviour, and advice on how to spot bullying behaviours within the school. DOWNLOAD
Missed out on our free webinars? All our CPD webinars are available to view on our YouTube channel approximately 30 days after the live session.
Missed out on our free webinars? All our CPD webinars are available to view on our YouTube channel approximately 30 days after the live session.
The statutory duty to deliver the RSHE curriculum came into force on 1 September, with flexibility to implement allowed until the summer term 2021. Please find attached some free resources available to support teachers of pupils with SEND in delivering the new curriculum, provided by the DfE
The statutory duty to deliver the RSHE curriculum came into force on 1 September, with flexibility to implement allowed until the summer term 2021. Please find attached some free resources available to support teachers of pupils with SEND in delivering the new curriculum, provided by the DfE
Upcoming Whole School SEND events
Upcoming Whole School SEND events
Discover the latest upcoming CPDL events delivered by Whole School SEND. We offer CPDL on a wide range of topics, hosted by our regional lead teams and a range of guest speakers from the world of education. All our CPD is fully funded by the Department for Education and free to attend.
Discover the latest upcoming CPDL events delivered by Whole School SEND. We offer CPDL on a wide range of topics, hosted by our regional lead teams and a range of guest speakers from the world of education. All our CPD is fully funded by the Department for Education and free to attend.
The Resource Hub includes:
The Resource Hub includes:
- Our latest briefings, helping you to make sense of case law and changes to legislation, statutory guidance and best practice.
- Articles, written by subject experts on a range of current topics and issues affecting practice across children's and adults services.
- Information circulars for both adult and children's services (a round up of the latest news, information and resources from across the sectors).
- tri.x trusted online tools and resources, including Working Together to Safeguard Children, The Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Resource and Practice Toolkit.
- Up to date news on our services, publications, consultations and training.
- You can also 'Email an Expert' for advice on any social care related query.
Access to Work Webinar
Access to Work Webinar
19th January 2021
19th January 2021
Access to Work Funding for internships in England information and Process November- NEW CHANGES - NDTI January 2021 - no photos.pptxCopy of Timesheet blank copy supplied by DWP (1).xlsxSI Application Process Intern Guide pdf September 2020.pdfSI application form final(2).docxSI Support Plan (Jan 21).docxSI Application Process Provider Guide pdf.pdfUpdate handout - Access to Work for interns for 2019 to 2020 - NDTi.docxUpdate handout - Access to Work for interns for 2020 to 2021 - NDTI.docxtemplate for task analysis.docPFA - Young People’s Participation (including EHCP’s) Webinar
PFA - Young People’s Participation (including EHCP’s) Webinar
13th November 2020
13th November 2020
Sutton Preparing for Adulthood and Young People's Participation.pptxPFA - Person Centred Planning Webinar
PFA - Person Centred Planning Webinar
5th November 2020
5th November 2020
Sutton person-centred planning webinar 5th Nov 20.pptxAccess to Work Webinar
Access to Work Webinar
7th October 2020
7th October 2020
Access to Work Funding for internships in England information and Process September 2020 - NEW CHANGES - NDTI.pptxChanges to Access to Work for Supported Internships - September 2020.docxExample of Support plan for Access to Work internship application - September 2020.docxSI application form final(2).docxSI Application Process Intern Guide pdf September 2020.pdfSupport plan application template.docxSI Application Process Provider Guide pdf.pdfIntroduction to the new resources to support planning and reviews with children, young people and their families
Introduction to the new resources to support planning and reviews with children, young people and their families
29th June 20 Sutton webinar.pptx
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