Attachment and Trauma

Find out about the impact of childhood trauma on relationships with parent/carers and progress in school, and trauma informed practice.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Recognise observable signs of ADHD and how to distinguish this from other difficulties. Learn how to adapt classroom practice to support this group.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Distinguish ASD from other difficulties and find out how to adapt classroom practice to meet the need of this group.

Dyslexia

Understand the concept of dyslexia, the challenges face by this group and how they can be overcome.

Dyspraxia and Motor Coordination Difficulties

Find out more about how difficulties in motor coordination can impact on both academic learning and social behaviour, and how best to help.

Hearing Impairment

Understand the causes of hearing loss and identify best practice for supporting learners with a hearing impairment.

Hearing Impairment (Furthur Education)

Comprehend the challenges faced by the hearing impaired. Know how to monitor and adapt the learning environment to meet their needs.

Learning Strategies

Enhance your knowledge of learning theories and how to translate theory into inclusive classroom practice.

Multi-Sensory Impairment

The causes, implications, and strategies involved when working with learners with multi-sensory impairment.

Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Understand how speech and language difficulties can impact key curriculum areas and social inclusion.

Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools

Explore the concepts of wellbeing and mental health, and effective strategies to support learners and staff.

Understanding and Supporting Behaviour

Managing behaviour is a challenge for all staff in schools. As well as a focus on pupil/student behaviour take the opportunity to reflect on how you interact with them.

Vision Impairment

See the world through the eyes of learners with vision impairment, and identify best practice for supporting them.

Vision Impairment (Further Education)

Comprehend how a learner with a vision impairment can be accommodated and supported in a more adult learning environment.

CAN’T LEARN, WON’T LEARN, DON’T CARE

A short online course delivered by Fintan O’Regan investigating conditions associated with persistent disruptive behaviour including: ADHD, ODD, CA, PDA and strategies to transform challenging behaviours.

The curious case of ADHD and ASD

Fin O’Regan, specialist in behaviour management, discusses the characteristics of ADHD and ASD.

“Calling all minds”

Prof. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science, shares her experiences as a person on the ASD Spectrum.

Communication Friendly Classrooms

Karen Russell, OLT tutor and speech and language therapist, shares her tips for developing whole school approaches to communication and adapting the environment for speech, language, and communication needs.

Whole-school Mental Health Approaches

Lyndsy Killip, Head of Queen’s Park Primary, shares effective strategies for safeguarding the mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community.

Autism for Parents

An introductory understanding of autism for parents and carers.

Learning Theory

An introduction to the Learning Theories in education and how learning takes place.

SEND Code of Practice 2015

Making the SEND Code of Practice more accessible for education professionals.

Working in Partnership with Parents

Understanding the needs, issues, and requirements for support of the parents and carers of children with SEND.