Programme

Two different workshops will run simultaneously during the morning and afternoon sessions. Delegates are required to choose one workshop from each session to attend a total of four workshops over two days (or two workshops if attending for a single day).

Early booking special offer extended! Book to attend both days before Friday 24 May 2013 and save £50. Book your place.



Day one: Thursday 20 June 2013


Morning session: 9.30am to 12.45pm


1a. Communication: Creating opportunities and making every moment count by Lauren Garfield and Emily Williams, Speech and Language Therapists.


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1b. Creative therapies within a special educational needs context by Grace Walter, Sussanna Brown, Gemma Shiffner, Music Therapists and Helen Milward, Dramatherapist.


Afternoon session: 1.15pm to 4.30pm


2a. A multi professional approach to learning for children with VI and complex needs by Jackie Seaman, Head of School and Alison Futerman, Speech and Language Therapist.


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2b. Tracking the progress of pupils at P levels by John Ayres, Executive Headteacher and Gill Smith, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator.



Day two: Friday 21 June 2013


Morning session: 9.30am to 12.45pm


3a. Autism: Managing challenging behaviours through communication-friendly environments by Lauren Garfield, Speech and Language Therapist and Niloofur Italia, Teacher with responsibility for Autistic Spectrum Condition.


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3b. Pupil voice for children with PMLD and sensory impairments by Alison Futerman, Speech and Language Therapist and Mark Fuell, Class Teacher.


Afternoon session: 1.15pm to 4.30pm


4a. Mobility and assessment of the school environment for children and young people with visual impairment and complex needs by Barbara Hallett, Qualified Habilitation Specialist and Jackie Seaman, Head of School.


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4b. Adapting classroom practice to personalise learning for pupils with severe learning difficulties including autism by Gill Smith, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator and Niloofur Italia, Teacher with responsibility for Autistic Spectrum Condition.


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Early booking special offer extended! Book to attend both days before Friday 24 May 2013 and save £50.