Outreach Services Training Offer for Mainstream Settings - Summer 2024

This is a citywide training programme, delivered through on-line and/or by face-to-face sessions during the academic year 2023-24. It is designed for staff including SENDCos, class teachers and support staff of mainstream maintained nurseries, schools, and academies who have children on roll with SLD and autism, aged 3-19.

This programme is a funded outreach services training offer on behalf of Liverpool City Council to fulfil its duties outlined in Part 3 of the Children and Families Act (2014).

The training programme is subject to review and an evaluation of impact will be used to inform recommissioning. To support this process delegates will be asked to complete an evaluation on the day of session delivery and an evaluation of impact approximately 8-12 weeks after attending the training.

Curriculum guidance - Delivered by SIL
Consideration of SEND as a golden thread across all curriculum areas. How are children accessing a broad and balanced curriculum, what adaptations are in place to meet need and provide an equitable learning experience for all children.

Sensory Diets and the Curriculum - Delivered by OT and SENISS (LCC)
· Understanding what a sensory diet is and how these impacts on a child’s life
· Understanding the activities and how specialists inform the graduated approach to a sensory diet

Multi-sensory learners - Practitioners - DELEGATES MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES
Class teachers and support staff working with children who interact with the world in a primarily sensory way will develop an understand of how learning can be adapted to engage and support these learners. They will gain knowledge of how to use sensory resources to support storytelling, promote communication and fine motor skills. Led by Emma Cummerson - Millstead - Delegates must attend both sessions. https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/Training-Details/3219 

Being a great communicator - Practitioners   - DELEGATES MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES
School staff will understand what it means to be a communication partner and how they can support a child who is not yet able to communicate effectively.  Led by Emma Cummerson - Millstead - Delegates must attend all 2 sessions. https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/Training-Details/3218

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· To gain an understanding of blank levels and information carrying words
· Using assessment to plan and understand current attainment
· Develop interventions to support language development

Identification and understanding Sensory Processing Disorders

• Develop an understanding of a child’s sensory systems
• Impact on SPD on everyday activities
• Understanding emotional regulation
• The use of sensory strategies and circuits
  
   

To view the training offer for other terms during the academic year please click here:

https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/Training-Details/3072
https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/Training-Details/3073

We anticipate that demand for the sessions will be high and so please book early to avoid disappointment. Places are free to Liverpool schools/settings.