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
“It has provided me with strategies to implement and given me cause to think on how I can improve the way I deal with negative behaviours.
Qualified Teacher
“Training has helped me focus on the main reasons for dyslexia and our choice and effectiveness of interventions. The use of mnemonics (for 2 Y6 pupils) in a regular 3x week intervention (1:1 ) have shown some improvements on their spelling results when recently assessed. They are not at age expected but have retained some spellings, one child is better at spotting an incorrect spelling and has learned the blends needed, but still struggles to retain the word in its entirety. Both these children have co-morbidity- ADHD diagnosed, one on medication, but without doubt their focus is frequently affected. I am constantly having to stress the frequency that the interventions need to be delivered i.e. at least 3x week in order for them to be successful; and include some independent time on the other 2 days for the children to practise e.g. over learn by playing a sound game; use Nessy or similar software, teachers like the speed of precision teaching (having assessed tricky word knowledge/first 100 HFW/statutory year group spelling lists or words commonly spelled wrong in their daily writing) and several children can be managed effectively over a week when teachers organise their adult support well. We are including this in Y1 to focus on the lowest spellers, we will be able to check in on their progress after phonic screening and evaluate who may need further assessment to check whether dyslexia is a likely concern.
Other Position
“I am familiar with the course materials and the level of understanding required to complete the course.
Advisory Teacher
“I thought the last video was very clear and this gave more knowledge of how a person with ASD felt from his young years to reaching adulthood. With this knowledge I feel more confident in understanding how a child may react to certain secondary classroom /subjects. this will give me the confidence to implement appropriate strategies when supporting students with ASD.
Teaching Assistant