Free courses
Did you know we also offer a range of short online courses in SEND? Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants and even parents and carers, our short, self paced courses are available to everyone to access for free.
Free
Autism for Parents
An introductory understanding of autism for parents and carers.
Free
Learning Theory
An introduction to the Learning Theories in education and how learning takes place.
Free
SEND Code of Practice 2015
Making the SEND Code of Practice more accessible for education professionals.
Free
Working in Partnership with Parents
Understanding the needs, issues, and requirements for support of the parents and carers of children with SEND.
Testimonials
“I'm now much more aware of the difficulties and barriers to learning that deaf pupils face on a daily basis. Being more able to identify when pupil A is struggling or not engaged in learning means I can give support or an intervention when it's needed. Pupil A is beginning to show more confidence with learning and speaking which has produced success that she very clearly enjoys!
Teaching Assistant
“This has really raised my awareness of deaf students' needs and how to work with the student to meet them. We've been able to implement a range of steps in our teaching centre to make the rooms better in terms of cutting background noise and being friendlier learning environments for deaf students. We've also managed to get clear guidelines for our local exams staff so that they know which special measures they are expected to provide to accommodate deaf students. This is a big step forward for them as when initially approached the did not know they were expected to make accommodations at all.
Qualified Teacher
“On starting this course, I had little knowledge of visual impairments and although we do have students with a VI, I have not been directly involved with their support. I now feel I have a much better understanding of the complexities and range of conditions that affect a person's sight as well as how young people have overcome barriers to go on and achieve. I will be researching two particular eye conditions which relate to students at our college. I will also be reading their EHCPs and support needs. Both of these actions will improve the support I could give should I be required to work with those students. I will look at how we adapt lessons to make them more inclusive for students with a visual impairment and be mindful of the social interaction difficulties that are particular to a VI student. Lastly, the importance of promoting independence and seeing how this can best be achieved or improved has been highlighted by completing this course.
Teaching Assistant
“Talking in person to my tutor was most helpful, as it was easier to discuss different techniques.
Teaching Assistant