13th Annual Residential Conference

SEN - What's New?

This year's conference, sponsored by Iansyst, was a great success again. Please click on the links below to download presentations from the keynote speakers and workshop presenters.

Comments:

"I came wondering whether I would learn much that was new but came away refreshed, encouraged and invigorated, with plenty of good ideas to introduce"

"The people and the opportunities provided for inspiration, reflection and reaffirmation"

"Meeting some great people, networking, sharing ideas, feeling encouraged, being inspired!"

"Friendly, intimate nature of the conference - it was lovely to meet Fil and Dominique and for it not to feel like a big corporate event"

"Once again, the conference was exceptional value for money. It was a great opportunity for networking and catching up with colleagues. I particularly appreciate the fact Learning Works focuses on the independent sector, so the speakers and workshops are directly relevant to our work. I can't wait for the next one. Thank you!"

Day One Keynote and Handouts

Keynote: SEN - a new paradigm – Sally Goddard Blythe, The Institute for Neuro- Physiological Psychology

"Very Informative, inspiring speaker - very easy to listen to. I even bought her book!"
"Completely Inspiring"
"Another fascinating insight into the difficulties children face. Thanks"

Workshops:

1. Observing and Identify physical readiness for learning - Sally Goddard Blythe
2. Inclusion - what's happening in state schools? - Chris Tomlinson, Principal Chafford Hundred Campus
3. Improving writing - Gill Mathews, Independent Consultant, and Author

SENCo Writing Corner:

4. SENCoing for a beginner - Rachel Copeland, Sevenoaks Prep
5. Unpacking maths - Gillian Cawse, Specialist tutor for maths difficulties, Winchester College

Day Two Keynote and Handouts

Keynote: “Asperger's from a person not just a textbook”- Robyn Steward, Asperger's trainer and broadcaster

"Fantastic, what an amazing lady. Very refreshing and full of energy, I could have listened all over again. Some good insights as to how Asperger's impacts on life"
"Very memorable talk. Excellent way to remember characteristics of Asperger's syndrome"
"Outstanding! Hilarious and totally awe inspiring"

Workshops:

1. The Triad - Robyn Steward
2. A.R.R.O.W. Literacy and communications skills improvement - Dr Colin Lane, A.R.R.O.W. Tuition
3. Seeing and doing mathematics - Dr. Tandi Clausen-May, Independent consultant
4. Practical thinking and learning skills - Jane Simister, Educational consultant, author and director of the thinking and learning programmeat Northwood College
5. Drawing and talking therapy - Maria and Cath Beagley, Drawing and Talking (Article by Maria & Cath from Special Magazine)

Event Exhibitors:

Iansyst - Event Sponsors

Sage-Publications

Sage Publications

Smart-Kids1

Smart Kids

Taskmaster

Cambridge-House

Cambridge House