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Workshops for Professionals

2019-2020

Workshops Page

Paediatric First Aid 3

Care Plans & Risk Assessments for Children and Young People with PD &/or Complex Medical Needs 4

Down Syndrome 5

Speaking Clearly 6

Helping the Angry Child Navigate the Classroom 7

Tech Top Tips – A Teachers Guide 8

ASD Awareness Raising – Early Years 9

Embracing & Embedding Restorative Practice 10

Phonics for Beginners 11

Makaton Beginners Workshop 12

Clever Fingers and Developing Fine Motor Skills 13

Attachment 14

Dyscalculia 15

OMG! ADHD 16

ASD Awareness Raising – Primary 17

First Aid at Work 18

Dyslexia 19

Speech, Language & Communication – Early Years 20

An Introduction to Sensory Processing Difficulties and Sensory Circuits 21

Speech, Language & Communication – Primary & Secondary 22

Behaviour for Learning 23

An Introduction to Basic Counselling Skills 24

LEGO as an Intervention 25

Auditory Processing Disorder 26

ASD & Anxiety 27

Including Two Year Olds with Complex Needs 28

Children who Can Speak but Don’t 29

Demand Anxiety & Avoidant Behaviours 30

Friendship Skills 31

Emotional Regulation – “Supporting Children where Behaviours Challenge” 32

Transitions & Change 33

Risk of Harm to Self and Others 34

Memory 35

Hesitation, Deviation & Repetition 36

Makaton Enhancement Workshop 37

Booking Information, Room Hire, Parents, Carers & Families Workshops 2019-2020 38

The MIDAS Team 39

Introducing Percy 40

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PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

2 courses available on:- Monday 23 September & Monday 30 September 2019

or Friday 24 April & Friday 1 May 2020

09:30-15:30

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.

£120.00 per delegate

Lunch & refreshments are provided

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CARE PLANS & RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG

PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY &/OR

COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS

Monday 7 October 2019

School Age: 09:30 – 12:30 Early Years: 13:00 – 16:00

Presented by: Julie Jackson, STLS PD

Workshop objectives This half-day workshop will focus on identifying when a risk assessment or

individual health care plan is needed, as well as understanding roles and

responsibilities when writing a risk assessment or individual health care plan.

Participants will be able to write an individual health care plan for a pupil with

physical disability or complex medical needs. Participants will also be able to

write a personal risk assessment and/or personal emergency evacuation plan

for a student with additional needs.

Workshop content Through discussion and relevant examples, we will look at current

legislation and guidance relating to settings and schools to support

inclusion of students with physical disability and/or complex medical

needs

Using case studies, we will identify the information that needs to be

gathered and recorded to complete an individual health care plan and/or

risk assessment for students with additional needs

Through discussion we will consider individual settings and schools

needs

Templates for settings and schools will be available and guidance on

commonly occurring medical conditions

Target Audience SENCOs, Nursery Managers and Heads of Pastoral Care.

£18.00 per delegate (PVI settings and maintained nurseries)

£37.00 per delegate (Schools)

Refreshments are included

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DOWN SYNDROME

Thursday 17 October 2019

09:30 – 12:30

Presented by: Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives This half-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 EY settings, primary and secondary schools.

Parents will also be invited to attend this workshop.




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SPEAKING CLEARLY

Friday 18 October 2019

09:30 – 12:30

Presented by: Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS

Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS SALT

Workshop objectives

Participants will gain an understanding of a range of speech sound production skills and typical error patterns children produce as their speech develops. Workshop content

In this workshop we will include:

An introduction to how speech sounds are made

How speech sounds develop

Developing an understanding of the types of errors children make within their speech

Opportunities to create ideas for how to help children’s speech sound production skills

Target Audience

This workshop will be relevant to those working with Early Years and primary aged children. Parents will also be invited to attend this workshop.




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HELPING THE ANGRY CHILD NAVIGATE THE

CLASSROOM

Monday 28 October 2019

09:30 – 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 and inflexible behaviour. An exploration as to the purpose of behaviours and how to respond in ways which are not punitive, non-adversarial and effective. Workshop content

Understanding the factors that contribute to challenging behaviour Identifying the specific situations in which challenging behaviour is

likely to occur How to solve problems collaboratively (rather than unilaterally) and

proactively (rather than reactively) Viewing behaviour as a learning need and understanding that

challenging behaviour can demonstrate a lack of skills to succeed in a situation which needs to be taught

The importance of emotional regulation 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 displaying angry feelings and

behaviours.


Lunch & refreshments are included

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TECH TOP TIPS – A TEACHERS GUIDE

Monday 4 November 2019

09:30 – 12:30


Workshop objectives This half-day workshop will offer delegates a range of practical ideas, strategies and resources to make the best use of technology in and beyond the classroom. Workshop content

Ideas and resources to reinforce routines and reduce teacher talk time and perceived demand

How to use tablets in a highly personalised, targeted and structured way

Taking control from the start to ensure learners use technology appropriately

How to increase enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement using technology

A comprehensive overview of free resources available which can be used immediately in the classroom

Next steps in technology – virtual and augmented reality in the classroom

Using technology to support home learning and communication at home

Using learners interest in games to enhance learning

Mobile phones in the classroom

Target Audience All staff working with pupils in primary and secondary schools.



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ASD AWARENESS RAISING - EARLY YEARS

2 workshops available on: Wednesday 6 November 2019 or Wednesday 29 April 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by:

Christine Cardosi, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives In this one-day workshop, participants will gain an understanding of autism and the strategies and interventions used to support children who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a focus on children in Early Years. Workshop content

What is ASD and how does it affect children?

The impact that ASD has on an individual’s communication, language and play skills

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.



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EMBRACING & EMBEDDING RESTORATIVE PRACTICE

Friday 8 November 2019

09:30 – 12:30


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 setting will be offered. Workshop content

Ideas and theory behind restorative practice

The difference between restorative justice and practice

Developing staff consistency using restorative practice

Developing staff confidence using restorative practice

A range of scenarios and practical resources to introduce restorative practice into your school

Target Audience All staff working in primary and secondary schools, particularly those with pastoral and policy responsibilities.



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PHONICS FOR BEGINNERS


09:30 – 12:30


Workshop objectives This half-day workshop will provide participants with an overview of phonic development and how to implement phonics in the classroom. To develop participants’ phonological awareness. 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

There will also be opportunities to experience delivery of synthetic phonics

Target Audience SENCOs, TAs, teachers and anyone who needs to improve their

knowledge and understanding of phonics.



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MAKATON BEGINNERS WORKSHOP

Thursday 14 & Thursday 21 November 2019 Thursday 19 & Thursday 26 March 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by Regional Makaton Tutors:

Ruth Smith & Becky Kenny, 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 Beginners two-day 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

The 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

Study Materials: You will receive two course manuals, which include the signs and symbols that you have learnt.

Target Audience This two-day course is suitable for all staff working in settings and schools. Parents will also be invited to attend this course.

£100.00 per delegate Lunch & refreshments are included

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CLEVER FINGERS AND DEVELOPING FINE MOTOR SKILLS


09:30 – 12:30

Presented by: Karen Al Khina, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Workshop objectives To develop a greater understanding of fine motor skills development and competency and to raise awareness of the Clever Fingers strategy and how to implement this fine motor skills resource.

Workshop content This half-day workshop will introduce you to the building blocks of fine motor skills development, as well as Clever Fingers and how it all works.

Do you work with children that have: poor motor co-ordination, poor fine motor skills or handwriting difficulties, dyspraxia, poor independence skills? Then Clever Fingers is for you!

It is a fun and highly-motivating activity-based strategy devised for schools to help pupils of all ages with fine motor difficulties.

Clever Fingers is a ‘Best Practice’ strategy for AEN pupils. As a Resource Pack it comprises of an Interactive Web-based Application (Web App) with an accompanying book which provides:-

Ideas and supporting resources for activities suitable for the classroom

The means to identify potential underlying reasons for a pupil's poor fine motor skills

Guidance on how to appropriately address these difficulties through the use of a Clever Fingers Activity Box

The means to produce individualised Activity Selection Cards for pupils to use with a Clever Fingers Box

The tools to assess and monitor pupils' progress

An overview of the essential components of fine motor skills

This training will provide you with practical hands-on opportunities to try out the Resource Pack and create your own ideas for a Clever Fingers Box and activities.

For further information about Clever Fingers visit www.cleverfingers.co.uk

Target Audience Suitable for SENCOs, teachers, TAs and support/advisory services.




http://www.cleverfingers.co.uk/

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ATTACHMENT

2 workshops available on: Tuesday 19 November 2019

or Tuesday 5 May 2020

09:30 – 12:30

Presented by: Virtual School Kent

Workshop objectives This half-day workshop, presented by Virtual School Kent who have extensive experience working with children whose early attachment patterns have been disturbed, sets out to raise awareness of the link to behaviour and learning patterns. A child’s ability to take part in learning and be fully included in school life can be fundamentally affected by their experiences of early relationships or attachments. Workshop content

This half-day workshop provides an opportunity for all school staff to reflect on how an ethos of emotional wellbeing may strengthen inclusion, reduce disaffection and promote resilience

This workshop will provide practical advice and ideas Target Audience Anyone working directly with vulnerable children and young people.


This workshop is FREE to attend

Refreshments are provided

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DYSCALCULIA

Thursday 28 November 2019

09:30 – 12:30


Workshop objectives Participants will understand what is meant by the term dyscalculia. Participants will have practical assessment methods to enable them to understand the ways that individuals with dyscalculia and numeracy difficulties learn. Workshop content

This half-day workshop is core training to support the universal level of Mainstream Core Standards and Best Practice Guidance

This workshop will provide practical strategies to support individuals with dyscalculia and numeracy difficulties

Participants will explore the definition of dyscalculia and how to assess children’s early maths skills effectively

Opportunities to explore a range of practical activities to address each area of difficulty

Target Audience Mainstream primary and secondary teachers and TAs. £40.00 per delegate Refreshments are included

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OMG! ADHD

Monday 2 December 2019

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives For participants to:

Understand what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is

Know what causes ADHD

Understand the effects of ADHD

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.




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ASD AWARENESS RAISING - PRIMARY

Tuesday 3 December 2019

09:30 – 15:30


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.



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FIRST AID AT WORK

Three-part course on: Monday 13 January 2020 Monday 20 January 2020 Monday 27 January 2020

09:30-15:30

Presented by:

Jon Sieloff – First Aid Trainer

Workshop objectives The three-day First Aid at Work training course provides the comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces to become a confident first aider at work. Giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations. Workshop content

Asthma Poisoning

Burns and scalds Severe allergic reaction

Breaks, soft tissue injuries and dislocations Shock

Choking Spinal injuries

CPR adult child and infant Stroke

Eye injuries Treating an unconscious casualty

Fainting, fitting and seizures The role of the first aider

Head injuries Unresponsive casualty

Heart attack and angina Use of an Automated External Defibrillator

Low blood sugar Wounds and bleeding

Managing an emergency

Target Audience Anyone responsible for first aid and wanting a regulated first aid training

qualification that is valid for 3 years.



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DYSLEXIA

Three-part course on: Thursday 16 January 2020 Thursday 30 January 2020 Thursday 12 March 2020

09:30 – 12:30

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.



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SPEECH, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION

EARLY YEARS

Wednesday 22 January 2020

09:30 – 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 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 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.



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AN INTRODUCTION TO SENSORY PROCESSING

DIFFICULTIES AND SENSORY CIRCUITS

Monday 3 February 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Karen Al Khina, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Workshop objectives To provide an introduction to sensory processing disorder (SPD) and the challenges and significant impact it can have on children and their ability to access learning, as well as to function and cope at school, home and in their everyday lives. Workshop content Do you work with children that exhibit: Oversensitivity or under-sensitivity to touch, taste, smell, sound or sight? Oversensitivity or under-sensitivity to movement sensations? Unusually high or low activity levels or behaviours that challenge? Problems with motor coordination? Once thought to affect only children with ASD, or mistaken for ADHD, sensory processing difficulties are now being recognised as a separate condition that can affect many different children (and adults). This one-day workshop will include both theory and practical sessions, with opportunities to experience what it can be like to have SPD. The day will introduce you to:

What we mean by SPD and sensory integration

The central role of our senses and how they integrate with each other

How differently children with SPD experience the world

How SPD can be identified

The use of ‘Sensory Circuits’ and ‘Sensory Diets’ as sensory and sensorimotor-based strategies

Other ”Sense-able” solutions and resources to help children make sense of and connect with their world in order for them to cope and succeed at school, home and with friends

Target Audience This workshop is suitable for SENCOs, teachers, TAs, support and advisory services.




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SPEECH, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION

PRIMARY & SECONDARY

Thursday 6 February 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Becky Kenny, Meadowfield STLS and 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; such as verbal dyspraxia and language delay or 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 focussing 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.



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BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

Monday 10 February 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Jonathan Smeeton & Katie Skinner, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives Participants will consider the unwanted low-level behaviours that impact on learning within the classroom and explore strategies and interventions to support positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement. Workshop content During this one-day workshop participants will:

Identify the behaviours that are barriers to learning and consider the underlying causes of these behaviours

Explore approaches to support positive behaviour in order that learning opportunities in the classroom are maximised

Consider strategies and interventions that can be used within the classroom environment with a focus on the individual support required

Develop an understanding of building positive relationships with individual pupils to enhance pupil engagement and wellbeing

Participate in interactive sessions to explore, discuss and share good practice when dealing with unwanted low level behaviours that can impact on learning

Target Audience This workshop is relevant for teachers and TAs in primary and secondary schools. £55.00 per delegate


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AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC COUNSELLING SKILLS

Wednesday 12 February 2020

09:30 – 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.



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LEGO AS AN INTERVENTION

Two-part course on: Monday 24 February & Monday 20 April 2020

09:30 – 12:00

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. Session 1 covers theory and setting up of a LEGO group Session 2 covers troubleshooting, feedback and evaluating your group Participants will need to bring 1 small LEGO kit (The 3 in 1 Creator Kits are ideal and cost approximately £5 from supermarkets). Target Audience Staff in Early Years settings, primary and secondary schools.

£30.00 per delegate (PVI settings and maintained nurseries) £55.00 per delegate (Schools) Refreshments are included

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AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER

Thursday 27 February 2020

09:30 – 12:30


Workshop objectives This half-day workshop will develop delegates’ awareness of auditory processing disorder (APD) and the impact it can have on learning, as well as offering practical strategies to support children and young people in the classroom. Workshop content Children with APD may have noticeable problems from an early age, although sometimes these symptoms may not be obvious or may not be apparent until they start school. It is thought that 5% of the population may have APD to some degree. This workshop will explore:

What is APD?

What is the impact of APD on learning?

Practical strategies for supporting children and young people Target Audience All staff working with pupils in primary and secondary schools.



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ASD & ANXIETY

Monday 2 March 2020

09:30 – 15:30


Workshop objectives

To understand why anxiety forms such a barrier to learning

To empathise with children and young people who feel anxious at school

To explore a range of evidence based interventions to support children and young people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and experience significant levels of anxiety

Workshop content In this one-day workshop participants will:

Develop an understanding of different types of anxiety

Consider sensory needs and associated anxiety for people with ASD

Understand theories of autism and the link to anxiety

Consider psychological interventions to help children and young people to manage their anxiety

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 with ASD.



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INCLUDING TWO YEAR OLDS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS

Tuesday 3 March 2020

09:30 – 12:30

Presented by: Christine Cardosi & Becky Selfe, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives In this half-day workshop, participants will gain an increased understanding of what ‘complex needs’ means when applied to 2 year olds in a mainstream pre-school environment. Workshop content

Early Years practitioners will explore the use of effective systems to enable appropriate planning for individual children with complex needs

This will lead to using information gained to support the preparation of the learning environment to promote the development of individual children with complex needs alongside their peers

Target Audience Early Years practitioners working in PVI settings and maintained





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CHILDREN WHO CAN SPEAK BUT DON’T

Thursday 5 March 2020

Early Years: 09:30 – 12:30 Primary School: 09:30 – 14:30

Secondary School and beyond: 09:30 – 16:00


Ruth Smith, Meadowfield STLS SALT

Workshop objectives Participants will receive practical advice for parents, young people, professionals and assistants working in education, health, social work, leisure and care settings. Workshop content

Persistent lack of communication, despite being able to talk freely in some situations, creates feelings of anxiety, frustration and inadequacy, both for the individual and those supporting them

Attending this half-day or full-day workshop will give you an understanding of what causes children and young people to withdraw from communication or become silent in certain situations (selective mutism) and the knowledge to work together to develop prevention and management strategies

Target Audience All staff 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)


(Primary schools)


(Secondary schools)

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DEMAND ANXIETY & AVOIDANT BEHAVIOURS

Tuesday 10 March 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Jamie Elliott, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives Demand avoidance can be seen in the development of a number of children. However, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is a particular behaviour profile of autism characterised by extreme demand anxiety and a need to be in control and to avoid everyday requests and expectations. This workshop will enable participants to begin to recognise a child who is demand avoidant and consider a range of practical ideas and strategies to help them within the mainstream school setting. The strategies discussed will be useful for all children that find the pressure of demands a challenge.

Workshop content In this one-day workshop participants will explore:

An overview of ASD and the cognitive theories that underpin this diagnosis

How demands may cause anxiety and the impact of this on behaviour and learning

The different demands that children encounter at school

Strategies that can be beneficial for those with a demand avoidant profile

Target Audience TAs, teachers and SENCOs in primary and secondary schools.



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FRIENDSHIP SKILLS

Monday 23 March 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Katie Skinner & Susan Cassingham, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives Participants will consider the development of friendship skills and understand the particular difficulties that some children and young people experience. Participants will consider what the structure and content of a friendship skills group might be, in particular regard to children and young people with social communication difficulties. Participants will consider why friendships can be tricky for children and young people with social communication difficulties. Workshop content

This one-day workshop will provide a breakdown of the range of skills necessary to establish and maintain a friendship and offer some strategies for their application

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 receive 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

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 with social communication difficulties (including pupils with autism) who seek friendships but fail to maintain them.



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EMOTIONAL REGULATION - SUPPORTING CHILDREN

WHERE BEHAVIOURS CHALLENGE

Wednesday 25 March 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Clare Barwood & Becky Selfe, Meadowfield STLS

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





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TRANSITIONS AND CHANGE

Thursday 23 April 2020

09:30 – 12:30


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.



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RISK OF HARM TO SELF AND OTHERS: WHEN TO WORRY –

LOOKING AT MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, IMPACT OF THE

MEDIA ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND EATING ISSUES

Tuesday 19 May 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by: Anna Scarr

Independent Trainer & Consultant in Child Mental Health

Workshop objectives In this one-day workshop, participants will improve their understanding of

factors which can contribute to harmful behaviour towards self or others and

build on knowledge, confidence and skills in how to intervene. Participants will

increase their understanding of how modern day pressures are impacting on

young people’s mental health and sense of self. There will be a focus on

increasing knowledge of when to be concerned about a young person’s

eating.

Workshop content This one-day workshop will include:

Factors contributing to self-harm and exploration of the link with mood

disorders and anxiety

Exploration of what contributes to harmful behaviour towards others

(including aggression and violence)

Interventions which can be used in school to support those with pupils

who display risk of harm to themselves or others

Exploration of modern day pressures impacting on young people’s

mental health, sense of self and body image

Eating issues in young people and when to be concerned

Target Audience Teachers, TAs, SENCOs and other staff involved in supporting the emotional

wellbeing of pupils.



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MEMORY

Thursday 21 May 2020

09:30 – 12:30


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?

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

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HESITATION, DEVIATION & REPETITION

Monday 8 June 2020

09:30 – 12:30


Workshop objectives The task board has been the core strategy for managing work related anxiety and supporting pupils who struggle to work without adult support. So is there life beyond the task board? How else can we support pupils to manage the many distractions of modern homes and classrooms and develop the ability to manage their time effectively? Workshop content In this half-day workshop, participants will consider how to support learners to develop their ability to work and learn independently through practical strategies and techniques for coaching independence and productivity. Participants will consider practical strategies to enable learners to:

Study independently

Manage homework and revision

Reduce and manage procrastination

Work efficiently and reduce learning fatigue

Deal with technology addiction

Manage distraction

Participants will receive a pack of resources for use with children and young people. Target Audience Anyone working with children and young people in Key Stages 2, 3 or 4.



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MAKATON ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP

Thursdays 11, 18 & 25 June 2020

09:30 – 15:30

Presented by Makaton Regional Tutors: Becky Kenny, Ruth Smith & Sophie Cartwright, Meadowfield STLS

Workshop objectives The three-day Enhancement Workshop concentrates on improving and developing signing and symbol skills. You will revise the signs and symbols you learnt on the Foundation Workshop and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 5-8 of the Core Vocabulary. Workshop content

Lectures examine 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 This three-day Enhancement Workshop is recommended for professionals who need to use Makaton in their work, as well as for others who wish for a more in-depth training. This workshop is an essential part of entry criteria for Makaton Local and Regional Tutor Training. Participants must have completed the Foundation workshop. £130.00 per delegate Lunch & refreshments are included

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BOOKING 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 5) [email protected]

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 5) [email protected]

PARENTS, CARERS & FAMILIES WORKSHOPS

2019-2020

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.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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THE 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 Elliott

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.

http://www.meadowfield.kent.sch.uk/

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INTRODUCING PERCY

At Swale Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) we pride

ourselves on developing our services to respond to the needs of our

pupils and local community. We know that therapy dogs have become

an increasingly popular way to support children and young people with a

range of needs and in a variety of situations, raising their confidence and

enhancing their wellbeing. We therefore made a decision to invest in

training a working support dog that could work alongside our specialist

teachers in their work in Swale.

Percy is now one-year-old and has been doing some great work with

children in a variety of settings and schools. Percy attends settings and

schools by request and with prior arrangement, accompanied by a

member of the Specialist Teaching and Learning Team.

Meadowfield School, Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL

Tel: 01795 477788 (option 5)

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