SENCo Course - Module 2

Managing the Role of the SENCo

Module 2: Managing Pupil Learning (4 days)

with Fil Came & Rachel Copeland

Dates: Part 1 - 18th & 19th October 2010
Part 2 - 14th & 15th March 2011
Venue: Uplands, High Wycombe, HP15 6LB
Fees: See bottom of this page
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Download a flyer & application form

Module 2 focuses on the SENCo as a key resource and source of curriculum advice and leadership. It seeks to develop the SENCo as a confident and knowledgeable manager, fully capable of running a support system that can identify, assess and provide for individual pupils. Experienced practitioners from prep and senior schools will offer different whole school models for participants to discuss and compare.

Part One - 18th & 19th October 2010

Part 1 starts with the current SEN legislative framework (SENDA 2001) and the emerging practice of the Every Child Matters agenda. However, a large proportion of time will be given to issues concerning individual learning needs, target setting, IEPs and assessment.

Day 1 - 0930-1630 - Managing whole school provision

Registration, welcome and introduction
The National context
Defining SEN: Codes of Practice for SEN & Disability + Every Child Matters
Learning Support in an independent school (Prep School SENCo)
What's in a label? Identifying Individual Needs
Managing Individual Education Plans

Day 2 - 0930-1600 - Assessing Individual Needs

An overview of tests used by psychologists and commercially available standardised tests
Basic statistical principles
Reliability and validity
Using the right test
Test administration, test results and confidentiality
So what do we do now? Practical suggestions for working with pupils, colleagues and families

Part Two - 14th & 15th March 2011

Part 2 is devoted to examining the learning needs of pupils with specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) and also those with challenging behaviours (Asperger's and ADHD). Course members will be encouraged to critically examine the impact of specialised approaches across key stages and to reflect upon effectiveness of their work at school.

Day 3 - 0930-1600 - Working with Specific Learning Difficulties

Introduction to SpLD - Definitions and descriptions
Theories of dyslexia - An overview of current theories
Approaches and programmes used by specialists
Dyscalculia - a new kid on the block? Overview
The NFER-Nelson Screener for dyscalculia
Course workbook

Day 4 - 0930-1600 - Understanding Challenging Behaviour

Challenging Behaviour - What's happening in our schools?
Working with Asperger's
Learning Support in an independent school (Senior School SENCo)
Troubled or Troublesome? Understanding ADHD
Practical ideas for positive behaviour
Summary and review of seminar sessions

Course Fees - Option1
Full four day course: £500 + VAT (£87.50) Total £587.50
Part-time attendance per day: £125 + VAT (£21.88) Total per day £146.88
Course Fees - Option2
Full four day course + Advanced Certificate (includes university fees, tutoring, resources and marking) £750 + VAT (£131.25) Total £881.25

How to apply

You can book on-line or you can download the application form and return this to us via fax or post, please see details below.

Click here to download a flyer & application form

Completed forms can either be faxed to +44 (0) 1672 519025 or posted to:
Dominique Came
Learning Works
FREEPOST (SCE 11716)
9 Barrow Close
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2YY

Payment: Payment can be made either by BACS, cheque or by card.

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