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Workshops for Professionals
2020-2021Workshops Page Closing the Gap. Teaching and Nurture in the Post Lockdown Primary School 3 Closing the Gap. Teaching and Nurture in the Post Lockdown Secondary School 4 ASD Awareness Raising – Early Years 5 Down Syndrome 6 Phonics for Beginners 7 Don’t Worry, Be Happy 8 Paediatric First Aid 9 Small Steps for Great Gains – Including Two Year Olds with Complex Needs 10 Positive Behaviour Culture & Restorative Practice in your Primary Setting 11 Positive Behaviour Culture & Restorative Practice in your Secondary Setting 12 Understanding & Supporting Children with Restricted Diets 13 An Introduction to Basic Counselling Skills 14 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 15 Helping the Angry Child Navigate the Classroom 16 Dyslexia 17 LEGO as an Intervention 18 Emotional Regulation – “Supporting Children where Behaviours Challenge” 19 Friendship Skills 20 Fine Motor Difficulties & Alternative Methods of Recording the Curriculum 21 ASD Awareness Raising – Primary 22 Makaton Levels 1 & 2 23 Children that Just Say No! 24 Memory 25 Poor Comprehenders; Reading beyond Phonics 26 Early Talk 27 Children who Can Speak but Don’t 28 Attachment 29 Transitions & Change 30 Girls with Autism 31 Trauma Informed Practice 32 Speech, Language & Communication – Primary & Secondary 33 Makaton Levels 3 & 4 34 OMG! ADHD 35 Paediatric First Aid 36 Booking Information, Room Hire, Parents, Carers & Families Workshops 2019-2020 37 The MIDAS Team 38 Percy 39
CLOSING THE GAP - TEACHING AND NURTURE IN THE
POST LOCKDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thursday 7 January 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Jonathan Smeeton & Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Susan Cassingham, Meadowfield STLS ISA
Workshop objectives
Students who withdraw from the classroom often have a profound impact on their
peers, teacher time and their own wellbeing and morale.
This one-day workshop will present a range of strategies and ideas to support
professionals who work in primary settings to further develop their nurture offer, both
in the classroom and specific provision, in order to further support wellbeing and
success.
Workshop content
The practicalities of setting up a primary nurture group
Using assessment tools such as Boxall to baseline wellbeing, measure
progress and plan specific and effective intervention
Practical suggestions as to how to support those who choose to withdraw
How to support staff with their own understanding of the importance of nurture
The role of neuroscience and attachment to support understanding of possible
behaviours
How to develop nurture within the classroom and support effective transition
back to class
The importance of teaching social skills alongside academic skills
Understanding the key risk factors and how to apply protective factors
How to support students to understand, identify and name emotions in order
to better articulate feelings, improve self-regulation and be willing to seek and
accept support.
Target Audience
Staff with a pastoral or leadership role as well as those working within school nurture
currently and those supporting a student or students who may require or be receiving
nurture.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
3CLOSING THE GAP - TEACHING AND NURTURE IN THE
POST LOCKDOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Monday 11 January 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Jonathan Smeeton & Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Susan Cassingham, Meadowfield STLS ISA
Workshop objectives
Students who withdraw from the classroom often have a profound impact on their
peers, teacher time and their own wellbeing and morale.
This one-day workshop will present a range of strategies and ideas to support
professionals who work in secondary settings to further develop their nurture offer,
both in the classroom and specific provision, in order to further support wellbeing and
success.
Workshop content
The practicalities and challenges of setting up a secondary nurture group
The role of nurture within the secondary school
How to support staff with their own understanding of the importance of nurture
The role of neuroscience and attachment to support understanding of possible
behaviours
Using assessment tools such as Boxall to baseline wellbeing, measure
progress and plan specific and effective intervention
Practical suggestions as to how to support those who choose to withdraw
How to develop nurture within the classroom practically and support effective
transition back to class
The importance of teaching social skills alongside academic skills
Understanding the key risk factors and how to apply protective factors
How to support students to understand, identify and name emotions in order
to better articulate feelings, improve self-regulation and be willing to seek and
accept support.
Target Audience
Staff with a pastoral or leadership role as well as those working within secondary
school nurture currently and those supporting a student or students who may require
or be receiving nurture.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
4ASD AWARENESS RAISING - EARLY YEARS
Wednesday 13 January 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Christine Cardosi, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
In this one-day workshop, participants will gain an understanding of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with a focus on children in Early Years.
Participants will gain understanding of effective evidence based
strategies and interventions used to support children who have a
diagnosis of autism.
Workshop content
What is ASD and how does it affect children?
The impact that ASD has on an individual’s communication,
language and play
Creating an appropriate learning environment
Understanding and managing behaviour through a range of
practical strategies
Developing effective support for pupils with ASD in your setting
Target Audience
This one-day workshop is designed for staff in PVI settings and
maintained nurseries who are new to working with pupils with ASD or
those who have not previously attended autism training.
£30.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
5DOWN SYNDROME
Friday 15 January 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
This one-day workshop focusses on understanding what Down
Syndrome is and the associated learning profile. Participants will
consider the strengths and challenges presented by the learning profile.
Participants will be given strategies to support learning, behaviour and
social and emotional development.
Workshop content
This workshop will:
Raise participants’ awareness of Down Syndrome and the
associated specific learning profile
Look at the various challenges and strengths that this profile can
present as children grow and develop
Include opportunities to consider what good practice in the
classroom might look like and specific learning strategies that
could support progress
Look at some aspects of social development and positive
behaviour strategies
Target Audience
All staff working in Early Years settings, primary and secondary schools.
Other professionals working directly with children and young people with
Down Syndrome.
Parents will also be invited to attend this workshop.
£30.00 per delegate (PVI settings and maintained nurseries)
£55.00 per delegate (Schools and other professionals)
Lunch & refreshments are included
6PHONICS FOR BEGINNERS
Monday 18 January 2021
13:00 – 16:00
Presented by:
Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
To develop participants’ phonological awareness. This half-day
workshop will provide participants with an overview of phonic
development and how to implement phonics in the classroom.
Workshop content
Participants will be given an overview of how phonics has
developed and an opportunity to consider the most popular
synthetic phonics programmes
Participants will be enabled to further develop their own
phonological awareness and become familiar with specific
terminology
Participants will consider phonic assessments to determine a
child’s phonic skill level
Participants will reflect on common difficulties children present with
and how to intervene to move them on
Target Audience
SENCOs, TAs, teachers and anyone who needs to improve their
knowledge and understanding of phonics.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
7DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY
Friday 22 January 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
It is increasingly common for children to self-identify as “anxious”
“stressed” or “overwhelmed”. In this workshop we will explore the impact
of anxiety on engagement and learning in young people. We will explore
positive, practical strategies and approaches that can be used in school
settings to develop emotional literacy in children and encourage the
development of personalised coping strategies.
Workshop content
In this one-day workshop participants will:
Consider the differences between stress and anxiety and how
these feelings can have both positive and negative effects on
learning and engagement
Develop an understanding of different presentations of anxiety
Consider psychological interventions to help children and young
people to manage their anxiety, including using Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy approaches
Consider ways to develop whole school approaches to emotional
wellbeing
Consider approaches for developing emotional literacy within the
classroom
Reflect on successful reintegration to school after a period of
school refusal due to severe anxiety
Target Audience
SENCOs, primary and secondary teachers, TAs and other professionals
working with children and young people who present as anxious.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
8PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
1 course available on:-
Tuesday 26 January & Tuesday 9 February 2021
09:45-15:45
Presented by:
Jonathan Sieloff – First Aid Trainer
Workshop objectives
This two-day paediatric first aid course focuses on emergency scenarios
that face professionals looking after young children and infants, including
teachers, playgroup leaders, childcare providers and childminders. The
paediatric first aid course meets the standards required by Ofsted. The
course covers how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving
babies and children.
Workshop content
The role of the first aider and managing an emergency
Communication and casualty care
Head injuries, eye injuries, bone, muscle, joint and spinal injuries
Foreign objects, allergic reaction, heat and extreme cold
Asthma and diabetic emergencies, poisons, bites and stings
Bleeding
Resuscitation (all ages CPR)
Seizures
Burns
Childhood conditions
Choking
Target Audience
This two-day course is for people working with younger children - those
up to eight years old – or working towards an NVQ in Childcare and
Education. Delegates will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work
certificate (EFAW).
£120.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
9SMALL STEPS FOR GREAT GAINS – INCLUDING
TWO YEAR OLDS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
Wednesday 27 January 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Christine Cardosi, Meadowfield STLS
Becky Selfe, Meadowfield STLS ISA
Workshop objectives
In this half-day workshop participants will increase their understanding
of what ‘complex needs’ means when applied to two year olds in a
mainstream pre-school environment. Participants will explore the use of
effective systems to enable appropriate planning for individual children
with complex needs and increase their understanding of differentiation
strategies for this cohort.
Workshop content
Brain development
The typical two-year old
What are complex needs?
Other agency support
Planning for complex needs
Target Audience
Early Years practitioners working in PVI settings and maintained
nurseries.
£20.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
10POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, CULTURE &
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE IN YOUR PRIMARY SETTING
Thursday 28 January 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Jonathan Smeeton, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
This half-day workshop will offer an introduction to, as well as develop
delegates’ awareness of, restorative practice. A range of practical
strategies in order to trial and implement restorative practice within your
primary setting will be considered.
Workshop content
Ideas and theory behind restorative practice including how it can
help further build relationships with students
Restorative practice and your behaviour policy and how it can be
an effective classroom management system
How a restorative approach can help teach social skills alongside
academic skills
Creating a highly effective learning environment based on
relationships and high quality instruction
How to develop staff consistency using restorative practice
How to develop staff confidence using restorative practice
A range of scenarios and practical resources to introduce
restorative practice into your school
How restorative practices can thrive in the primary setting
Target Audience
All staff working in primary schools, particularly those with leadership,
pastoral & policy responsibilities.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
11POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, CULTURE &
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE IN YOUR
SECONDARY SETTING
Friday 29 January 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Jonathan Smeeton, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
This half-day workshop will offer an introduction to, as well as develop
delegates’ awareness of, restorative practice. A range of practical
strategies in order to trial and implement restorative practice effectively
within the challenges of the secondary setting will be considered.
Workshop content
Ideas and theory behind restorative practice including how it can
help further build relationships with students
Restorative practice and your behaviour policy and how it can be
an effective classroom management system
How a restorative approach can help teach social skills alongside
academic skills
Creating a highly effective learning environment based on
relationships and high quality instruction
How to develop staff consistency using restorative practice
How to develop staff confidence using restorative practice
A range of scenarios and practical resources to introduce
restorative practice into your school
Recognising the challenges and how restorative practices can
thrive in the secondary setting
Target Audience
All staff working in secondary schools, particularly those with leadership,
pastoral and policy responsibilities.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
12UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH
RESTRICTED DIETS
Wednesday 3 February 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Christine Cardosi, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
In this half-day workshop participants will explore why some children
only eat a limited range of food. Participants will use research and best
practice to enhance their understanding of eating challenges and create
appropriate provision to support the development of eating.
Workshop content
How taste develops from birth
The causes of restricted food intake
Avoidant & Restrictive Food Intake (ARFID)
The range of appropriate strategies to support young children with
eating difficulties
Target Audience
PVI Settings, maintained nurseries & Reception year staff
£20.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
13AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC COUNSELLING SKILLS
Thursday 4 February 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Jason Colyer, Counsellor
Workshop objectives
This one-day workshop is suitable for participants who have an interest
in using counselling skills within their current role. Participants will
develop skills to support those who draw on counselling skills in the
workplace.
Workshop content
What is meant by counselling?
Developing self-awareness
Using paraphrasing and reflection of feelings
Empathy not sympathy
What is unconditional positive regard?
Being congruent
The importance of confidentiality and ethics
When to refer onto other agencies
Target Audience
This workshop is ideal for professionals who work in a helping role and
anyone who is interested in enhancing their people and communication
skills.
£65.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
14FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Friday 12 February 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
To know and understand the terminology relating to FASD
To understand the implications of a diagnosis
To develop an understanding of the impact of FASD on learning
and emotional development
To begin to consider appropriate strategies to support children with
FASD
Workshop content
This half-day workshop will look at the effects of Prenatal Alcohol
Exposure (PAE) on the development of children. We will consider the
possible prevalence of FASD and current diagnostic situation.
Participants will gain an overview of the impact of FASD on education
and life outcomes. Finally, we will discuss the local support options and
what strategies might be appropriate for learners with diagnosed or
potential FASD.
Target Audience
Staff in primary and secondary schools and other professionals working
with children and young people with diagnosed or potential FASD.
£40.00 per delegate
This workshop is free to attend for Swale SENCOs
Refreshments are included
15HELPING THE ANGRY CHILD NAVIGATE THE
CLASSROOM
Thursday 23 February 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Jonathan Smeeton, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
This one-day workshop will present a range of strategies and ideas to
support professionals who work with children who present with
challenging, distressed and inflexible behaviour. Initially focusing on an
exploration of these behaviours as communication and their purpose, we
will then explore how to respond in ways which are supportive, non-
adversarial, collaborative and effective.
Workshop content
Understanding the factors that contribute to challenging behaviour
and the potential purpose behind the behaviour
Identifying the specific situations in which challenging behaviour is
likely to occur
How to solve problems collaboratively and pro-actively
The concept of behaviour as a learning need and that challenging
behaviour can represent a lack of skills required to succeed in a
situation or environment
How to teach and respond to these needs including the importance
of emotional regulation
Considering a range of resources to support the rapid introduction
of ideas
Target Audience
This workshop is suitable for anyone working with children and young
people in primary and secondary schools who are displaying angry
feelings and behaviours.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
16DYSLEXIA
Three-part course on:
Thursday 25 February 2021
Thursday 4 March 2021
Thursday 29 April 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
To provide delegates with a greater awareness of the assessment and
identification of dyslexia. To understand the barriers to learning and how
interventions can support learners.
Workshop content
This is a three-part course:
Session 1 - considers identification and assessment of dyslexia
Session 2 - investigates phonic development and interventions
Session 3 - is a review of research projects and support for policy
development and working with parents
Target Audience
This three-part course is suitable for staff in primary and secondary
schools wishing to develop a specialism in teaching children with
difficulties in literacy and/or who take a lead role in the school for
literacy.
£90.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
17LEGO AS AN INTERVENTION
Two-part course on:
Friday 26 February 2021 09:45 – 12:15
Friday 26 March 2021 13:30 – 15:30
Presented by:
Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
In this practical two-part course, delegates will gain an understanding of the
theory and practicalities for the use of LEGO kits with children who have
communication and interaction difficulties, as well as guidance and feedback
on setting up and running LEGO groups in school.
Workshop content
Originally devised in the U.S. as a therapeutic intervention by Daniel Legoff,
there is now a growing interest amongst schools in the use of LEGO kits to
promote the development of communication and interaction skills in children
and young people with ASD.
The format and structure of a LEGO group session combined with the
inherently motivating and engaging aspect of using LEGO kits to build a
model, has been demonstrated to have a positive impact on the development
of key pro-social skills.
We will also consider how other toys and games can be adapted to suit the
LEGO intervention model to ensure it is engaging and motivating for all young
people, including adaptations that can be made for very young children.
Session 1 covers theory and setting up of a LEGO group
Session 2 covers troubleshooting, feedback and evaluating your group
Target Audience
Staff in Early Years settings, primary and secondary schools and other
professionals working directly with children and young people.
£30.00 per delegate (PVI settings and maintained nurseries)
£55.00 per delegate (Schools and other professionals)
Refreshments are included
18EMOTIONAL REGULATION - SUPPORTING YOUNG
CHILDREN WHERE BEHAVIOURS CHALLENGE
Tuesday 2 March 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Clare Barwood, Meadowfield STLS
Becky Selfe, Meadowfield STLS ISA
Workshop objectives
In this one-day workshop, participants will help to identify and
understand complex issues associated with children with social,
emotional and mental health difficulties.
Workshop content
Participants will identify how the environment in their setting
impacts on children’s behavioural responses
Participants will also consider the importance of a whole-team
approach to developing children’s self-esteem and explore how to
encourage positive behaviour through the implementation of
developmentally appropriate strategies
Target Audience
Early Years practitioners working in PVI settings and maintained
nurseries, as well as other professionals e.g. childminders with children
with speech and language difficulties.
£30.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
19PLAY & FRIENDSHIP SKILLS
Friday 5 March 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Susan Cassingham, Meadowfield STLS ISA
Workshop objectives
The skills of play and friendship are an integral step in developing healthy
relationships and learning to turn take, share and collaborate. Some children,
including those with social communication difficulties, may need additional structure
and support to develop and generalise these skills.
Workshop content
This one-day workshop will provide a breakdown of the range of skills necessary to
establish and maintain a friendship and offer strategies for their application
Participants will consider the normal development of friendships and how
supporting pupils at their correct developmental stage is preferable to placing
expectations on outcomes by age.
Participants will consider the value of play as a method of relieving stress and
anxiety amongst children.
Participants will consider when, where and how friendship skills programmes
can be delivered so that there is a measurable impact on learning, behaviour
and wellbeing for pupils
Participants will consider what the structure and content of a friendship or play
skills group might be, in particular regard to children and young people with
social communication difficulties.
Participants will receive a range of practical resources and strategies including:
A two-part friendship skills pack that may be used to deliver a friendship skills
group for children and young people with social communication difficulties.
A play skills pack that may be used to support staff to develop inclusive
playtime practices and provide structures and ideas for developing supported
play as well as supporting children to develop confidence with their peers and
on the playground.
Target Audience
This workshop has been designed for staff working with primary aged children but
will have some relevance for older pupils. The emphasis is upon children who seek
friendships but fail to maintain them and those who need structure and support to
play collaboratively.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
20FINE MOTOR SKILLS, DEVELOPING HANDWRITING &
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF RECORDING
THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM
Monday 8 March 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
STLS Physical Disability Team
Workshop objectives
This half-day workshop will help teachers develop an understanding of the impact of
fine motor difficulties in access to the curriculum and how to overcome them. For
some children their handwriting difficulties may impact on their ability to make
progress in English and other written subjects. Alternative methods for recording of
their understanding and knowledge supports teacher assessment and pupil self-
esteem. For some young people, the use of assistive technology may be the way
forward and we will look at when to consider introducing it and what sort of
adaptations may be helpful.
Workshop content
Strategies and activities to support fine motor skills development
Looking at equipment and resources that are readily available in school
Differentiation to support inclusion in practical subjects for children with fine motor
difficulties
Resources and strategies for children who need additional help with developing
writing
Alternative methods to help differentiate the curriculum for recording – paper
based
Alternative methods of recording or presenting ideas
Introduction to the use of assistive technology for children with handwriting
difficulties
Planning for the use of assistive technology in your classroom
Target Audience
Class teachers, SENCOs and HLTAs
£37 per delegate
Refreshments are included
Please note: bookings for this workshop are via www.stlsvalence.com
21ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF RECORDING THE SECONDARY
CURRICULUM INCLUDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY KS2-KS4
Monday 8 March 2021
13:15 – 16:15
Presented by:
STLS Physical Disability Team
Workshop objectives
This half-day workshop will provide ideas and strategies for a young person has
failed to develop effective handwriting to meet the curricular needs going into upper
KS2 and into secondary school. Some students may benefit from intensive
handwriting interventions while others will benefit from alternative paper-based
methods of recording because their handwriting is only functional. We will consider
alternative ways of recording understanding and knowledge which are not paper
based, as well as the use of assistive technology and its implications for public
examinations.
Workshop content
Review the most commonly identified handwriting difficulties
Looking at strategies to improve and speed up handwriting
Looking at a range of alternative methods of recording from paper based
through a range of other strategies using readily available assistive
technology
Strategies to demonstrate knowledge and understanding which do not rely on
recording
Looking at settings in the accessibility feature and understanding how they
can support young people with handwriting difficulties
Helping students to use their support effectively
Preparing young people who need alternative methods of recording for public
exams
Advice on JCQ requirements for exam arrangements
Target Audience
Class teachers, SENCOs and HLTAs
£37 per delegate
Refreshments are included
Please note: bookings for this workshop are via www.stlsvalence.com
22ASD AWARENESS RAISING - PRIMARY
Thursday 11 March 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
Participants will gain an understanding of autism and the strategies and
interventions used to support children and young people who have a
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Workshop content
This one-day workshop will include:
What is ASD?
Psychological theories relating to ASD
Implications for communication and interaction
Creating an appropriate learning environment – strategies and
interventions
Dealing with behaviour – understanding and supporting pupils
Developing effective support for pupils with ASD in your school
Target Audience
This one-day workshop is designed for staff in primary schools who are
new to working with pupils with ASD or those who have not previously
attended autism training.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
23MAKATON LEVELS 1 & 2
This workshop will take place over 4 evenings:
Thursday 11 March 2021
Thursday 18 March 2021
Thursday 29 April 2021
Thursday 6 May 2021
18:30 – 21:00
Presented by Makaton Regional Tutors:
Sophie Cartwright & Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
Participants will learn the principles underlying the use of signing and symbols. They
will learn signs and symbols for stages 1-4 and additional of the Core Vocabulary.
Workshop content
The Level 1 and 2 course provides a practical introduction to the Makaton
language programme. Over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton
symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way
to support speech
Sessions include discussing commonly asked questions, hints and tips for
effective signing and symbol use and how to start using Makaton in everyday
situations at home or work
Participants will learn the signs and symbols for Stages 1-4 and additional of
the Core Vocabulary
Participants will consider what signs and symbols are relevant for them and
plan for how to establish and maintain an inclusive signing environment
You will receive two course manuals, which include the signs and symbols
that you have learnt and you will also be given a certificate of attendance.
Please remember to keep your Level 1 & 2 training certificate in case you
want to attend further Makaton training
Target Audience
This four-part evening course is suitable for all staff working in settings and
schools. Parents & carers will also be invited to attend.
£100.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
24CHILDREN WHO JUST SAY NO!
Thursday 18 March 2021
09:45-12:45
Presented by:
Katie Skinner and Jamie Elliott, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
As toddlers, children quickly learn to say ‘No!’. For some children, ‘No’
becomes and remains a coping mechanism, a simple but effective
default answer for any situation they perceive as challenging.
This workshop will enable participants to recognise and support children
who have difficulties with managing demand and consider a range of
practical approaches to support the development of positive coping
strategies within the mainstream school setting.
Workshop content
This half-day workshop will:
Provide a brief overview of the possible reasons that a child may
find demand challenging
Explore practical strategies to support children to manage demand
and develop positive coping strategies
Consider how to respond when a child has said ‘No’ in order to
maintain a positive learning relationship
Target Audience
All staff working with pupils in primary and secondary schools and other
professionals working directly with children and young people.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
25MEMORY
Monday 22 March 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
In this half-day workshop, participants will develop an awareness of
some of the challenges that pupils with memory difficulties encounter in
a mainstream environment and consider practical strategies to support
children and young people.
Workshop content
Children with memory difficulties may experience problems from an early
age, although sometimes these symptoms may not be obvious or may
not be apparent until they start school.
This workshop will explore:
What is the impact of memory difficulties on learning?
How we might assess memory in children
Practical strategies for supporting children and young people in the
classroom
Target Audience
TAs, teachers and SENCOs in primary and secondary schools.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
26POOR COMPREHENDERS - READING BEYOND
PHONICS
Thursday 25 March 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Sophie Cartwright & Jamie Elliot, Meadowfield STLS
Ruth Smith, STLS SALT
Workshop objectives
Many children are able to acquire good mechanical reading skills
through phonics but struggle to go on to be successful ‘readers’. They
have good decoding skills to read text but struggle to take meaning from
what they’ve read. This one-day workshop will look at the causes of this,
what assessments might be helpful in early identification and how we
can provide effective intervention to improve the outcomes for learners
who can read but not understand.
Workshop content
To consider how to identify early the children at risk of becoming
poor comprehenders
To investigate the link between low language and reading
To look at what intervention will support these learners
Target Audience
Teachers, particularly the literacy leads and SENCOs in primary schools.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
27EARLY TALK
Wednesday 31 March 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Clare Barwood, Meadowfield STLS
Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS SALT
Workshop objectives
Participants will gain an understanding of a range of speech, language
and communication difficulties some children face within Early Years
settings and strategies and interventions to support them.
Workshop content
This one-day workshop will include:
An introduction to a range of speech, language and
communication difficulties that some children experience within
Early Years settings
How difficulties are defined
How these difficulties present within the Early Years environment
Challenges children with these difficulties may encounter
Practical ways to support children with these difficulties
Target Audience
Early Years practitioners working in PVI settings and maintained
nurseries, as well as other professionals e.g. childminders with children
with speech and language difficulties.
£30.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
28CHILDREN WHO CAN SPEAK BUT DON’T
Thursday 22 April 2021
Early Years: 09:45 – 12:30
Primary School: 09:45 – 14:30
Secondary School and beyond: 09:45 – 16:00
Presented by:
Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS
Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS SALT
Workshop objectives
Participants will gain a basic understanding of some of the causes of Selective
Mutism and consider the challenges that it presents.
Workshop content
The day is split into four distinct sessions so that the information and ideas shared
are age appropriate for the child that you are supporting, but you are welcome to
attend the whole day if you feel that would be beneficial. It will incorporate not only
the theory behind the condition but also practical step by step strategies that can be
followed to help reduce the child’s symptoms.
Participants will:
Gain an understanding of why someone may be selectively mute and the
impact that this can have on all aspects of their life
Reflect upon how we interact with these children and consider if we need to
modify our actions
Explore practical strategies that can be used, both at home and at school, to
support interaction
Look at a range of practical resources that will both support and record any
interventions that you introduce
Target Audience
All Early Years setting and school staff as well as other professionals working with
children and young people who appear withdrawn and reluctant communicators.
Parents will also be invited to attend this workshop.
£20.00 per delegate with refreshments and lunch included
(PVI settings and maintained nurseries)
£40.00 per delegate with refreshments and lunch included
(Primary schools)
£55.00 per delegate with refreshments and lunch included (Secondary schools
and other professionals)
29ATTACHMENT
Monday 26 April 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
In this half-day workshop participants will learn how Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) can impact on all aspects of a child’s development
and consider ways to support children to be successful both socially and
academically.
Workshop content
This half-day workshop will:
Explain some of the factors that can prevent a secure attachment
from forming between a child and their primary care giver
Outline some of the challenges that these children experience on a
daily basis and the impact that this has on their ability to form
meaningful relationships with both adults and their peers
Consider some of the behaviours that these children exhibit and
how they can be supported to overcome negative childhood
experiences
Provide an opportunity for parents, carers, families and
professionals to reflect on how an ethos of emotional wellbeing
may strengthen inclusion, reduce disaffection and promote
resilience
Discuss practical advice and ideas that can be implemented
Target Audience
Anyone working directly with vulnerable children and young people.
Parents will also be invited to attend this workshop.
£30.00 per delegate (PVI settings and maintained nurseries)
£40.00 per delegate (Schools and other professionals)
Refreshments are included
30TRANSITIONS AND CHANGE
Friday 30 April 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
Times of transition can present significant challenges for some young
people. In this workshop, participants will develop an awareness of the
impact of transitions on the emotional wellbeing of young people and
consider how to support these transitions in their schools. Participants
will consider the range of tools and resources available to support
transitions and how to utilise these in their schools.
Workshop content
This half-day workshop will:
Provide an opportunity to develop a range of positive transition
practices to support pupils with change and uncertainty, both
planned and unplanned
Consider what good transitions look like and how to prepare for
them effectively
Explore practical strategies to support and develop effective
transition
Target Audience
TAs, teachers and SENCOs in primary and secondary schools as well
as other professionals working directly with children and young people.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
31GIRLS WITH AUTISM
Thursday 6 May 2021
09.45 - 12.45
Presented by:
Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
Participants will understand how girls with autism can present. This
workshop will raise awareness of the strategies that children and young
people with autism use to manage challenging situations. Participants
will explore a range of evidence based interventions to support girls and
young women who have autism.
Workshop content
This half-day workshop will include:
The historical context of girls and women with autism in society
Exploring the everyday challenges that they experience
Considering how they may present in a mainstream school
Developing appropriate strategies to support girls with autism in
your school
Target Audience
All staff in primary and secondary schools.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
32TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE
Monday 17 May 2021
09:45 – 12:45
Presented by:
Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
Children can experience trauma as the result of a range of negative life
events, these are usually referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences
(ACE). As educators we seek to support children experiencing obvious
trauma, to lessen its impact on their learning and their long term wellbeing.
Participants will consider how we support young people for whom trauma is
part of their everyday lived reality. We will look at how can we seek to create
environments that enable children to develop coping strategies that will reduce
their vulnerability to common adverse experiences including divorce,
deprivation, prejudice and bereavement.
Workshop content
In this half-day workshop participants will:
Consider what constitutes an ACE and explore the potential long term
impact of these experiences for children and young people
Consider ways to identify children at risk of ACE and consider the
impact of these experiences on their engagement, learning and social
development in school settings
Consider how early intervention can seek to address the effects of ACE
and limit the impact
Consider practical strategies and approaches to improving pupil
wellbeing and creating positive learning environments that help to
mitigate the effect of trauma on development
Target Audience
SENCOs, primary and secondary teachers, TAs and other professionals
working with children and young people experiencing or vulnerable to trauma.
£40.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
33SPEECH, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION -
PRIMARY & SECONDARY
Thursday 20 May 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS
Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS SALT
Workshop objectives
Participants will gain an understanding of a range of speech, language
and communication difficulties children face within the school
environment and strategies and interventions to support them.
Workshop content
This one-day workshop will include:
An introduction to a range of speech, language and
communication difficulties children experience within the school
environment, including exploration of Developmental Language
Disorder
How difficulties are defined
How these difficulties present within the school environment
Challenges children with these difficulties may encounter
Practical ways to support children with these difficulties. This will
incorporate an aspect focusing on those in secondary education
Target Audience
Primary and secondary teachers, TAs, SENCOs, Speech and Language
Therapists and other professionals working with children with speech
and language difficulties.
£55.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
34MAKATON LEVELS 3 & 4
1 Workshop over 6 Evening Sessions taking place on:
Thursday’s 10, 17 & 24 June 2021
Thursday’s 1, 8 & 15 July 2021
18:30 – 21:00
Presented by Makaton Regional Tutors:
Becky Kenny & Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
This workshop concentrates on improving and developing signing and
symbol skills. You will revise the signs and symbols you learnt on the
Level 1 & 2 workshop and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 5-8 of
the Core Vocabulary.
Workshop content
Lectures explore the assessment of users’ needs, adapting
communication to suit an individual’s needs and how to develop
communication skills
You will learn translation skills using Makaton signs and symbols
Numerous practical sessions provide opportunities to further
develop Makaton signing skills
Target Audience
The Level 3 & 4 Workshop is recommended for parents and
professionals who need to use Makaton with their own children or those
they work with, as well as for others who wish for a more in-depth
training. This workshop is an essential part of entry criteria if participants
are seeking to become a Makaton Tutor.
Participants must have completed the Level 1 and 2 workshop or
have previously completed the Foundation workshop.
£130.00 per delegate
Refreshments are included
35OMG! ADHD
Monday 14 June 2021
09:45 – 15:30
Presented by:
Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS
Workshop objectives
Participants will understand what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) is and know what causes ADHD. Participants will understand
the effects of ADHD and consider how to develop effective strategies to
support children and young people with ADHD
Workshop content
This one-day workshop will include:
Gaining an awareness of the diagnosis of ADHD
Considering strategies and interventions to support learning
Exploring positive approaches to behaviour management,
including the use of sanctions and rewards
Considering what is ‘good practice’ for children with ADHD at
home and at school
Target Audience
This workshop is suitable for staff in Early Years settings, primary and
secondary schools who have not previously attended training on ADHD,
as well as professionals working with children and families who wish to
gain an awareness of ADHD.
£30.00 per delegate (PVI settings and maintained nurseries)
£55.00 per delegate (Schools and other professionals)
Lunch & refreshments are included
36PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
1 course available on:-
Tuesday 15 June & Tuesday 29 June 2021
09:45-15:45
Presented by:
Jonathan Sieloff – First Aid Trainer
Workshop objectives
This two-day paediatric first aid course focuses on emergency scenarios
that face professionals looking after young children and infants, including
teachers, playgroup leaders, childcare providers and childminders. The
paediatric first aid course meets the standards required by Ofsted. The
course covers how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving
babies and children.
Workshop content
The role of the first aider and managing an emergency
Communication and casualty care
Head injuries, eye injuries, bone, muscle, joint and spinal injuries
Foreign objects, allergic reaction, heat and extreme cold
Asthma and diabetic emergencies, poisons, bites and stings
Bleeding
Resuscitation (all ages CPR)
Seizures
Burns
Childhood conditions
Choking
Target Audience
This two-day course is for people working with younger children - those
up to eight years old – or working towards an NVQ in Childcare and
Education. Delegates will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work
certificate (EFAW).
£120.00 per delegate
Lunch & refreshments are included
37BOOKING INFORMATION
There will be no charge for workshop cancellations made with more than
48hrs notice. Please note that non-attendance or cancellations made
within less than 48hrs notice will be charged the full amount.
For further information, to make a booking or to be added to our mailing
list please contact Jenna Morley, MIDAS Administrative Assistant on
01795 477788 (option 6) MIDAS@meadowfield.kent.sch.uk
ROOM HIRE
The MIDAS Centre at Meadowfield School is a modern conference
facility offering 3 meeting rooms of various sizes.
Rooms are generally available from 09.30 until 16.00 but may also
be available outside of these times by prior agreement.
For further information, booking options and availability please contact
Jenna Morley, MIDAS Administrative Assistant on 01795 477788
(option 6) MIDAS@meadowfield.kent.sch.uk
PARENTS, CARERS & FAMILIES WORKSHOPS
2020-2021
A separate brochure is available detailing a range of parent and carer
workshops that will be held throughout the year at the MIDAS Centre,
Sittingbourne.
38THE MIDAS TEAM
Administrative Assistants
Bex McCarthy
Jenna Morley
Administrative Officer
Jodie Williams
Inclusion Manager
Clare Bridgewater
Specialist Teachers
Clare Barwood
Christine Cardosi
Sophie Cartwright
Jamie Evans
Becky Kenny
Katie Skinner
Jonathan Smeeton
Speech & Language Therapist
Ruth Smith
Inclusion Support Assistants
Susan Cassingham
Becky Selfe
Details of all workshops are available via CPD online, KELSI and via the
Meadowfield website www.meadowfield.kent.sch.uk
The team look forward to welcoming you at the MIDAS Centre.
39PERCY
Percy is the STLS Wellbeing Support Dog. In his role he visits Early Years settings
and mainstream primary and secondary schools. Percy visits schools as part of
pupils’ personalised curriculums, as a reward for pupils and quite simply to add a feel
good element to the children and staff’s day. In 2019 Percy qualified as a Pets as
Therapy (PAT) dog. Percy is now two years old and has been a valued part of the
team since he was 12 weeks old.
Meadowfield School, Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
Tel: 01795 477788 (option 6)
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