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11:00 - 12:00	FULL Creating A Communication and Learning Friendly Environment Cost : 12 SN01 Creating A Communication and Learning Friendly Environment Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant Children are no different to adults when it comes to ensuring that learning opportunities are rewarding and effective. So, when children are reluctant to participate, we need to ask what is stopping them engage and how we can do things differently. Maggie presents eight factors which ensure children experience success and begin to take risks. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Children are no different to adults when it comes to ensuring that learning opportunities are rewarding and effective. So, when children are reluctant to participate, we need to ask what is stopping them engage and how we can do things differently. Maggie presents eight factors which ensure children experience success and begin to take risks. Speakers Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN02 SEN co-ordination – getting it right Cost : 12 SN02 SEN co-ordination – getting it right Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Tricia Murphy, Independent SEN Consultant With Green Papers, White Papers, Single Equality Acts and Public Sector Duties, new Funding and Ofsted Arrangements and Provision from 0–25 this is a presentation of changes for the SENCO and HLTAs involved in implementation. A Powerpoint CD will be given to delegates for use back at school for CPD of colleagues. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: With Green Papers, White Papers, Single Equality Acts and Public Sector Duties, new Funding and Ofsted Arrangements and Provision from 0–25 this is a presentation of changes for the SENCO and HLTAs involved in implementation. A Powerpoint CD will be given to delegates for use back at school for CPD of colleagues. Speakers Tricia Murphy, Independent SEN Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN03 CAMHS goes to school – delivering Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Southwark schools Cost : 12 SN03 CAMHS goes to school – delivering Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Southwark schools Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Elspeth Pluckrose, Principal Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Helen Knight, Section Manager, Southwark CAMHS This session will describe a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team that offers a responsive and flexible assessment and therapeutic service to hard to reach families who would not normally access a generic CAMHS or who have refused to engage in CAMHS in the past. It will use case presentations to illustrate how CAMHS interventions are offered within the school. It will demonstrate ways of working with a variety of agencies to address complex social needs and circumstances of pupils. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will describe a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team that offers a responsive and flexible assessment and therapeutic service to hard to reach families who would not normally access a generic CAMHS or who have refused to engage in CAMHS in the past. It will use case presentations to illustrate how CAMHS interventions are offered within the school. It will demonstrate ways of working with a variety of agencies to address complex social needs and circumstances of pupils. Speakers Elspeth Pluckrose, Principal Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Helen Knight, Section Manager, Southwark CAMHS Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN04 Assessing and overcoming barriers to communication with hearing impaired children Cost : 12 SN04 Assessing and overcoming barriers to communication with hearing impaired children Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Ruth Merritt, Speech and Language Therapy Consultant Using a situation- based approach to assessment and intervention; this session is designed to help you look at the barriers that may be found within the classroom setting that will hinder the hearing impaired child’s access to communication. Ruth, a Specialist speech and language therapist in the field of deafness will help you to analyse these barriers and provide helpful tips as to how to reduce them in order to maximise the hearing impaired child’s communication potential. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Using a situation- based approach to assessment and intervention; this session is designed to help you look at the barriers that may be found within the classroom setting that will hinder the hearing impaired child’s access to communication. Ruth, a Specialist speech and language therapist in the field of deafness will help you to analyse these barriers and provide helpful tips as to how to reduce them in order to maximise the hearing impaired child’s communication potential. Speakers Ruth Merritt, Speech and Language Therapy Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN05 No money for classroom support: effective differentiation for the student with autistic spectrum disorder Cost : 12 SN05 No money for classroom support: effective differentiation for the student with autistic spectrum disorder Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Ronnie Young, Education Consultant This session looks at the main differences ASD students present and how the classroom teacher can plan and deliver lessons in ways that fully includes those students. Topics under discussion include social interaction and communication, group work, positive uses of obsessions and appropriate tasks and projects ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session looks at the main differences ASD students present and how the classroom teacher can plan and deliver lessons in ways that fully includes those students. Topics under discussion include social interaction and communication, group work, positive uses of obsessions and appropriate tasks and projects Speakers Ronnie Young, Education Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN06 All Different, All Equal Cost : 12 SN06 All Different, All Equal Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dave Vizard, Behaviour Solutions Consultant and Trainer The Green Paper states that all staff in schools and colleges should be well trained and confident to identify and overcome the range of barriers to learning encountered by children with SEN. This seminar will give ways to easily identify these barriers and give successful classroom support strategies to overcome them, which will help engage learners with complex needs. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The Green Paper states that all staff in schools and colleges should be well trained and confident to identify and overcome the range of barriers to learning encountered by children with SEN. This seminar will give ways to easily identify these barriers and give successful classroom support strategies to overcome them, which will help engage learners with complex needs. Speakers Dave Vizard, Behaviour Solutions Consultant and Trainer Sponsored by : All stages
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12:30 - 13:30	FULL Too many on the SEN Register? Time for â€œTotal Teachingâ€ Cost : 12 SN07 Too many on the SEN Register? Time for â€œTotal Teachingâ€ Brought to you by: KS1â€“4 Event Speakers: Neil MacKay, Chief Executive Action Dyslexia Training and Consultancy This solution driven session shows how many strategies currently thought to be the domain of SENCos and specialist teachers are easily delivered by classroom teachers. Inclusive classroom strategies will be presented, which equip teachers with “just enough” of the skills of a specialist teacher to meet a range of additional learning needs and so reduce the number of pupils on the SEN Register. It will also support busy teachers to help more individuals without always needing to give individual help. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This solution driven session shows how many strategies currently thought to be the domain of SENCos and specialist teachers are easily delivered by classroom teachers. Inclusive classroom strategies will be presented, which equip teachers with “just enough” of the skills of a specialist teacher to meet a range of additional learning needs and so reduce the number of pupils on the SEN Register. It will also support busy teachers to help more individuals without always needing to give individual help. Speakers Neil MacKay, Chief Executive Action Dyslexia Training and Consultancy Sponsored by : KS1â€“4	Book Seminar SN08 The SEND Green Paper and Beyond Cost : 12 SN08 The SEND Green Paper and Beyond Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dr Rona Tutt OBE, SEN Consultant, Speaker and Writer 2011 has been a momentous year for special needs, with the biggest shakeup of the system since Warnock over 30 years ago. This seminar will give an overview of the changes that have happened recently; the changes that are about to occur; and the implications for the education of children and young people with SEND into the years ahead. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: 2011 has been a momentous year for special needs, with the biggest shakeup of the system since Warnock over 30 years ago. This seminar will give an overview of the changes that have happened recently; the changes that are about to occur; and the implications for the education of children and young people with SEND into the years ahead. Speakers Dr Rona Tutt OBE, SEN Consultant, Speaker and Writer Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN09 Using technology to support learners with ASD Cost : 12 SN09 Using technology to support learners with ASD Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Carol Allen, Advisory Teacher, ICT & SEN Communication barriers, whether concerned with reading; writing; speaking and/or listening lie at the heart of the learning difficulties associated with those on the autistic spectrum. Combine these with difficulties in organising thoughts and following unfamiliar routines, and the classroom teacher faces many challenges when trying to successfully include these learners. This session will focus on each of the four areas of communication and offer tried and tested practical possibilities which you can take away and develop in your own practice. This session will offer lively, low cost-no cost ideas to enthuse you, your staff and your students. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Communication barriers, whether concerned with reading; writing; speaking and/or listening lie at the heart of the learning difficulties associated with those on the autistic spectrum. Combine these with difficulties in organising thoughts and following unfamiliar routines, and the classroom teacher faces many challenges when trying to successfully include these learners. This session will focus on each of the four areas of communication and offer tried and tested practical possibilities which you can take away and develop in your own practice. This session will offer lively, low cost-no cost ideas to enthuse you, your staff and your students. Speakers Carol Allen, Advisory Teacher, ICT & SEN Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN10 Classroom Management and SEBD – Necessary but not sufficient Cost : 12 SN10 Classroom Management and SEBD – Necessary but not sufficient Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Rob Long, Educational Psychologist This session will consider why learners with SEBD behave better with Mr Edwards and not Miss Evans. Why they seem to have the necessary skills in one classroom and not another. Classroom management techniques too often separate behaviour from learning. This session will develop a behavioural curriculum that links the skills of school staff with the developing needs of the learner with SEBD. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will consider why learners with SEBD behave better with Mr Edwards and not Miss Evans. Why they seem to have the necessary skills in one classroom and not another. Classroom management techniques too often separate behaviour from learning. This session will develop a behavioural curriculum that links the skills of school staff with the developing needs of the learner with SEBD. Speakers Rob Long, Educational Psychologist Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN11 Communicating with Parents Cost : 12 SN11 Communicating with Parents Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Pat Chick, Independent Educational Consultant The SEN Green Paper says that “parents’ confidence that their child’s needs are being met is vital to making the system feel less adversarial.” Parents “need to be clear about their options and understand how decisions are made that affect their child’s support…….providing this transparency reduces conflict and builds trust.” Pat has worked with Parent Partnership Services for many years and will share insights into parental concerns and offer some practical strategies to help you communicate with parents about the proposed changes. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The SEN Green Paper says that “parents’ confidence that their child’s needs are being met is vital to making the system feel less adversarial.” Parents “need to be clear about their options and understand how decisions are made that affect their child’s support…….providing this transparency reduces conflict and builds trust.” Pat has worked with Parent Partnership Services for many years and will share insights into parental concerns and offer some practical strategies to help you communicate with parents about the proposed changes. Speakers Pat Chick, Independent Educational Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN12 Cost : 12 SN12 Brought to you by: Event Speakers: BDA ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Speakers BDA
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14:00 - 15:00	Book Seminar SN13 In the right place at the right time – a new way of commissioning services Cost : 12 SN13 In the right place at the right time – a new way of commissioning services Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Elizabeth Murphy, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Southwark CAMHS and Christina McInnes, Assistant Director of Education, Southwark This session will outline a needs analysis completed by Southwark Schools stating what they require from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. Elizabeth and Christina will describe the implementation of this service and how we have moved to sustainability and ongoing commissioning. They will show how schools can effectively comission external services. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will outline a needs analysis completed by Southwark Schools stating what they require from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. Elizabeth and Christina will describe the implementation of this service and how we have moved to sustainability and ongoing commissioning. They will show how schools can effectively comission external services. Speakers Elizabeth Murphy, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Southwark CAMHS and Christina McInnes, Assistant Director of Education, Southwark Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN14 Grammatical analysis made accessible Cost : 12 SN14 Grammatical analysis made accessible Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Ruth Merritt, Speech and Language Therapy Consultant You may often find yourselves in a position having to analyse the grammar used by children who have language learning difficulties. Even if you know how to perform standardised assessments such as the STASS, you still need a have a clear understanding of grammar and how to analyse it. This seminar will provide a clear overview into how to analyse the grammar samples you obtain from children and some techniques to develop the children’s skills. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: You may often find yourselves in a position having to analyse the grammar used by children who have language learning difficulties. Even if you know how to perform standardised assessments such as the STASS, you still need a have a clear understanding of grammar and how to analyse it. This seminar will provide a clear overview into how to analyse the grammar samples you obtain from children and some techniques to develop the children’s skills. Speakers Ruth Merritt, Speech and Language Therapy Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN15 Language Difficulty or Behaviour Problem – chicken or egg? Cost : 12 SN15 Language Difficulty or Behaviour Problem – chicken or egg? Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant The statistics speak for themselves – undiagnosed communication difficulties lead to behaviour problems at best and a criminal record at worst. Why are so many language processing difficulties going undetected? The answer lies in understanding the true nature of communication and recognising early warning signs. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The statistics speak for themselves – undiagnosed communication difficulties lead to behaviour problems at best and a criminal record at worst. Why are so many language processing difficulties going undetected? The answer lies in understanding the true nature of communication and recognising early warning signs. Speakers Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN16 Inside the Asperger Mind Cost : 12 SN16 Inside the Asperger Mind Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Ronnie Young, Education Consultant This is an activity-based session which examines the thinking of people on the autistic spectrum and how the differ from those not on the spectrum, especially when placed in social situations. It also looks at ways of using the activity as a tool to help early diagnosis of older pupils on the spectrum. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This is an activity-based session which examines the thinking of people on the autistic spectrum and how the differ from those not on the spectrum, especially when placed in social situations. It also looks at ways of using the activity as a tool to help early diagnosis of older pupils on the spectrum. Speakers Ronnie Young, Education Consultant Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN17 Lonesome Parenting Cost : 12 SN17 Lonesome Parenting Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dave Vizard, Behaviour Solutions Consultant and Trainer Being the parent of a child with SEN can be extremely confusing and challenging. Many parents feel bewildered, isolated and alone. One of the key points of the Green Paper was the importance of developing working partnerships with parents. This seminar will give successful ways to develop partnerships and strategies for parents to successfully support and manage their children’s problem behaviour. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Being the parent of a child with SEN can be extremely confusing and challenging. Many parents feel bewildered, isolated and alone. One of the key points of the Green Paper was the importance of developing working partnerships with parents. This seminar will give successful ways to develop partnerships and strategies for parents to successfully support and manage their children’s problem behaviour. Speakers Dave Vizard, Behaviour Solutions Consultant and Trainer Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN18 Achievement for All: Impact and Expansion Cost : 12 SN18 Achievement for All: Impact and Expansion Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Sonia Blandford, Director, Achievement for All This session will focus on the impact of Achievement for All in 454 schools across 10 Local Authorities in England. Details of the plans to expand the programme within the context of the SEN Green Paper – Support and Progression, will also be discussed. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will focus on the impact of Achievement for All in 454 schools across 10 Local Authorities in England. Details of the plans to expand the programme within the context of the SEN Green Paper – Support and Progression, will also be discussed. Speakers Sonia Blandford, Director, Achievement for All Sponsored by : All stages
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15:30 - 16:30	Book Seminar SN19 “Taking the hell out of homework” – how to support parents to work with their children at home Cost : 12 SN19 “Taking the hell out of homework” – how to support parents to work with their children at home Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Neil MacKay, Chief Executive Action Dyslexia Training and Consultancy This session demonstrates how the Lamb Report can be brought to life in school through special “Parent and Child Workshops”. The focus is on the tricks of the trade which help parents support their children with typical homework tasks like comprehension passages, learning spellings, getting ideas down on paper and learning for tests. Managing behaviour for learning is also addressed. Parents/carers regularly observe that, since coming on the workshop, they are now able to support homework tasks in a much more relaxed, effective and stress free way. Feedback from teachers is similarly positive. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session demonstrates how the Lamb Report can be brought to life in school through special “Parent and Child Workshops”. The focus is on the tricks of the trade which help parents support their children with typical homework tasks like comprehension passages, learning spellings, getting ideas down on paper and learning for tests. Managing behaviour for learning is also addressed. Parents/carers regularly observe that, since coming on the workshop, they are now able to support homework tasks in a much more relaxed, effective and stress free way. Feedback from teachers is similarly positive. Speakers Neil MacKay, Chief Executive Action Dyslexia Training and Consultancy Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN20 The Intrinsically Motivating Classroom Cost : 12 SN20 The Intrinsically Motivating Classroom Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Rob Long, Educational Psychologist This session will explore theories of motivation. Can learners be punished by rewards. What is intrinsic motivation – why is it important more for today’s learners? Through a range of techniques participants will leave this session with a project and the necessary skills to promote intrinsically motivated learners. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will explore theories of motivation. Can learners be punished by rewards. What is intrinsic motivation – why is it important more for today’s learners? Through a range of techniques participants will leave this session with a project and the necessary skills to promote intrinsically motivated learners. Speakers Rob Long, Educational Psychologist Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN21 Making playtimes more enjoyable for all Cost : 12 SN21 Making playtimes more enjoyable for all Brought to you by: EY, KS1, KS2 Event Speakers: Pat Chick, Independent Educational Consultant Lunchtimes are so important for developing children’s skills and appropriate behaviour, yet midday supervisors are usually those with the least training. Pat will share ways that senior staff, SENCOs and line managers can help midday supervisors explore their role and raise their self esteem to make playtimes (including the dreaded wet playtime) a more enjoyable experience for all. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Lunchtimes are so important for developing children’s skills and appropriate behaviour, yet midday supervisors are usually those with the least training. Pat will share ways that senior staff, SENCOs and line managers can help midday supervisors explore their role and raise their self esteem to make playtimes (including the dreaded wet playtime) a more enjoyable experience for all. Speakers Pat Chick, Independent Educational Consultant Sponsored by : EY, KS1, KS2	Book Seminar SN22 Cost : 12 SN22 Brought to you by: Event Speakers: BDA ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Speakers BDA	Book Seminar SN23 How to identify specific patterns of reading difficulties in primary school pupils Cost : 12 SN23 How to identify specific patterns of reading difficulties in primary school pupils Brought to you by: KS1/2 Event Speakers: Dr Sue Stothard, Honorary Research Fellow, University of York With the Government’s introduction of a new reading test at age 6, there will be a renewed focus on reading at Primary level in the coming months and years. This session will address the issues of monitoring children’s development of key literacy skills from the age of four to 11, specifically young readers’ phonic and alphabetic skills, and reading comprehension skills. The presentation will also cover the continuity of support and assessment to ensure that interventions are having a positive impact, and to help schools find out whether improvements have been sustained. Reference will be made to the York Assessment of Reading for Comprehension, published by GL Assessment. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: With the Government’s introduction of a new reading test at age 6, there will be a renewed focus on reading at Primary level in the coming months and years. This session will address the issues of monitoring children’s development of key literacy skills from the age of four to 11, specifically young readers’ phonic and alphabetic skills, and reading comprehension skills. The presentation will also cover the continuity of support and assessment to ensure that interventions are having a positive impact, and to help schools find out whether improvements have been sustained. Reference will be made to the York Assessment of Reading for Comprehension, published by GL Assessment. Speakers Dr Sue Stothard, Honorary Research Fellow, University of York Sponsored by : KS1/2	Book Seminar SN24 Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability Cost : 12 SN24 Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Srabani Sen, Chief Executive, Contact a Family Srabani will review the key proposals and implications for schools of the SEN green paper. She will discuss what this means for teachers and school practitioners and will outline ways for schools to work effectively with families of children with disabilities and special educational needs. The seminar will examine how with this support the aspirations of all children might be achieved. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Srabani will review the key proposals and implications for schools of the SEN green paper. She will discuss what this means for teachers and school practitioners and will outline ways for schools to work effectively with families of children with disabilities and special educational needs. The seminar will examine how with this support the aspirations of all children might be achieved. Speakers Srabani Sen, Chief Executive, Contact a Family Sponsored by : All stages
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11:00 - 12:00	Book Seminar SN25 Finding Innovative Way of Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People with SEND Cost : 12 SN25 Finding Innovative Way of Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People with SEND Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dr Rona Tutt OBE, SEN Consultant, Speaker and Writer At this time of significant change in the field of SEND, and despite the limitations imposed by budgetry constraints, there are opportunities to be innovative in responding to pupils’ special needs. This seminar will give ideas about how to make the most of having a diversity of settings including children’s centres; the various ways schools are restructuring to address all pupils’ needs; the influence on the environment in supporting children’s learning; and the need to explore ways of working together across schools, across services and across other organisations. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: At this time of significant change in the field of SEND, and despite the limitations imposed by budgetry constraints, there are opportunities to be innovative in responding to pupils’ special needs. This seminar will give ideas about how to make the most of having a diversity of settings including children’s centres; the various ways schools are restructuring to address all pupils’ needs; the influence on the environment in supporting children’s learning; and the need to explore ways of working together across schools, across services and across other organisations. Speakers Dr Rona Tutt OBE, SEN Consultant, Speaker and Writer Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN26 Preparing for Ofsted 2012: ensuring children with SEN are safeguarded. Cost : 12 SN26 Preparing for Ofsted 2012: ensuring children with SEN are safeguarded. Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: NSPCC Schools are required to demonstrate that pupils are safeguarded: to demonstrate that pupils with special educational needs are safe and feel safe in school. The session will consider the importance of accurate self-evaluation so that the school can provide the evidence that its pupils with special educational needs feel safe, supported and empowered. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Schools are required to demonstrate that pupils are safeguarded: to demonstrate that pupils with special educational needs are safe and feel safe in school. The session will consider the importance of accurate self-evaluation so that the school can provide the evidence that its pupils with special educational needs feel safe, supported and empowered. Speakers NSPCC Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN27 Sensory processing and the autistic spectrum Cost : 12 SN27 Sensory processing and the autistic spectrum Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Alan Heath, Education Consultant, Learning Solutions The National Autistic Society state that autism is a lifelong developmental disability characterised by difficulties with social communication, interaction and imagination. It is also widely accepted that sensory processing problems are a part of daily life for anyone on the spectrum. An autism specialist and author Chantal Sicile-Kira comments that “I have yet to meet a person on the autism spectrum who does not have a challenge in this area. This workshop will explore and explain the sensory processing challenges underpinning many autistic behaviours and offer practical programmes to help develop sensory processing and integration skills. These can help areas as diverse as listening and language, sleep patterns and continence. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The National Autistic Society state that autism is a lifelong developmental disability characterised by difficulties with social communication, interaction and imagination. It is also widely accepted that sensory processing problems are a part of daily life for anyone on the spectrum. An autism specialist and author Chantal Sicile-Kira comments that “I have yet to meet a person on the autism spectrum who does not have a challenge in this area. This workshop will explore and explain the sensory processing challenges underpinning many autistic behaviours and offer practical programmes to help develop sensory processing and integration skills. These can help areas as diverse as listening and language, sleep patterns and continence. Speakers Alan Heath, Education Consultant, Learning Solutions Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN28 A practical consideration of the implications of the Green Paper for the developing role of the SENCO, and the development of effective practice in schools. Cost : 12 SN28 A practical consideration of the implications of the Green Paper for the developing role of the SENCO, and the development of effective practice in schools. Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Dr Alison Ekins, Course Director for National Award for SEN Coordination, Canterbury Christ Church University This session will provide a clear overview of recent proposals for changes to the SEN system, in the light of the recent White Paper on Education (DfE, 2010); OFSTED Review of SEN and Disability (2010) and the Green Paper on SEN (DfE, 2011). In the light of widespread agreement that the current SEN system is flawed and requires radical reform, the nature of the proposals will be scrutinised to consider how far they present the ‘radical overhaul’ of the SEN system that has been hoped for. Key issues, including: Identification of SEN; Working collaboratively with others; New types of provision and support, and implications for meeting the statutory entitlements of pupils with SEN; Working with and engaging parents will be critically expl ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will provide a clear overview of recent proposals for changes to the SEN system, in the light of the recent White Paper on Education (DfE, 2010); OFSTED Review of SEN and Disability (2010) and the Green Paper on SEN (DfE, 2011). In the light of widespread agreement that the current SEN system is flawed and requires radical reform, the nature of the proposals will be scrutinised to consider how far they present the ‘radical overhaul’ of the SEN system that has been hoped for. Key issues, including: Identification of SEN; Working collaboratively with others; New types of provision and support, and implications for meeting the statutory entitlements of pupils with SEN; Working with and engaging parents will be critically explored and examined in relation to the impact and implications for the role of the SENCO. Examples and positive suggestions for the future development of the role of the SENCO and effective practices within the school will be shared. Speakers Dr Alison Ekins, Course Director for National Award for SEN Coordination, Canterbury Christ Church University Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN29 Enhancing partnership working to make the school more family friendly Cost : 12 SN29 Enhancing partnership working to make the school more family friendly Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Rita Cheminais, Freelance education consultant, author and Director of Educational Consultancy & Management (ECM) Solutions This seminar will cover the concept of the family in the 21st century. It will offer practical examples of best practice in ensuring the school is family friendly. It will describe how evidence-based good practice in family partnership working can be collected and acknowledged to achieve external validation, and meet the OFSTED inspection requirements. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This seminar will cover the concept of the family in the 21st century. It will offer practical examples of best practice in ensuring the school is family friendly. It will describe how evidence-based good practice in family partnership working can be collected and acknowledged to achieve external validation, and meet the OFSTED inspection requirements. Speakers Rita Cheminais, Freelance education consultant, author and Director of Educational Consultancy & Management (ECM) Solutions Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN30 Teaching Happiness: Positive Psychology in your classroom Cost : 12 SN30 Teaching Happiness: Positive Psychology in your classroom Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dr Moya OBrien and Dr Deirdre MacIntyre, Clinical Psychologist Directors, ICEP Europe An overview of the principles of positive psychology and its implications for the classroom. Learn how to enhance behaviour and learning, reduce stress and boost resilience and wellbeing in students and teachers alike. This session will present research on core issues such as the nature and importance of happiness, learned optimism, motivation, signature strengths, flow and mindfulness and we will also explore evidence-based practices for use in your own life and with your students. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: An overview of the principles of positive psychology and its implications for the classroom. Learn how to enhance behaviour and learning, reduce stress and boost resilience and wellbeing in students and teachers alike. This session will present research on core issues such as the nature and importance of happiness, learned optimism, motivation, signature strengths, flow and mindfulness and we will also explore evidence-based practices for use in your own life and with your students. Speakers Dr Moya OBrien and Dr Deirdre MacIntyre, Clinical Psychologist Directors, ICEP Europe Sponsored by : All stages
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12:30 - 13:30	Book Seminar SN31 Bounce Backability – Practical Approaches to Promoting Resilience in the Classroom Cost : 12 SN31 Bounce Backability – Practical Approaches to Promoting Resilience in the Classroom Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Sarah Rawsthorn, Inclusion Consultant and Rebecca Duckhouse, Educational Psychologist, EDGE Inclusion Consultancy An introduction to theory and practice in developing children’s resilience, on an individual, class and whole school level. We will explore what the risks are to children’s emotional wellbeing and what you can do in your setting to protect them and build resilience. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: An introduction to theory and practice in developing children’s resilience, on an individual, class and whole school level. We will explore what the risks are to children’s emotional wellbeing and what you can do in your setting to protect them and build resilience. Speakers Sarah Rawsthorn, Inclusion Consultant and Rebecca Duckhouse, Educational Psychologist, EDGE Inclusion Consultancy Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN32 The link between good language and communication skills and future educational success Cost : 12 SN32 The link between good language and communication skills and future educational success Brought to you by: FS/KS1 Event Speakers: Diana McQueen, Clinical lead for the Children’s Therapy Service, Sandwell (Professional Advisor for Speech and Language Therapy) In this session, a team from the speech and language therapy service in Sandwell will look at the link between good language and communication skills and future educational success. The importance of early intervention is well documented and this session will show how SENCOs and Early Years practitioners can target their activities most effectively to recognise when communication is developing along normal lines, when it might need a need a boost or these skills are giving cause for concern. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In this session, a team from the speech and language therapy service in Sandwell will look at the link between good language and communication skills and future educational success. The importance of early intervention is well documented and this session will show how SENCOs and Early Years practitioners can target their activities most effectively to recognise when communication is developing along normal lines, when it might need a need a boost or these skills are giving cause for concern. Speakers Diana McQueen, Clinical lead for the Children’s Therapy Service, Sandwell (Professional Advisor for Speech and Language Therapy) Sponsored by : FS/KS1	Book Seminar SN33 The ADHD XChange Programme Cost : 12 SN33 The ADHD XChange Programme Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Fin ORegan, Behaviour Consultant With the Green paper proposing a new education and heath care plan we will outline a new and established mechanism for this to take place involving a multi-agency approach. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: With the Green paper proposing a new education and heath care plan we will outline a new and established mechanism for this to take place involving a multi-agency approach. Speakers Fin ORegan, Behaviour Consultant Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN34 How to Effectively Create a Positive Learning Culture to ensure that we can achieve ‘High Achievement for All? Cost : 12 SN34 How to Effectively Create a Positive Learning Culture to ensure that we can achieve ‘High Achievement for All? Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Over 200 million children are identified SEN or who are disabled in the UK. All children are entitled to receive a high quality education and this session looks at how we can better equip teachers and support staff to address SEN and poor behaviour within the classroom. Disruptive classroom behaviours can prevent effective teaching and create a negative learning environment. The session gives practical strategies to create a positive learning environment in the classroom. This widely acclaimed approach will be a must for any teacher who has ever been confronted with challenging behaviour and wants to get the best out of their pupils. It will also be a valuable tool for headteachers and senior leaders who want to revolutionise cur ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Over 200 million children are identified SEN or who are disabled in the UK. All children are entitled to receive a high quality education and this session looks at how we can better equip teachers and support staff to address SEN and poor behaviour within the classroom. Disruptive classroom behaviours can prevent effective teaching and create a negative learning environment. The session gives practical strategies to create a positive learning environment in the classroom. This widely acclaimed approach will be a must for any teacher who has ever been confronted with challenging behaviour and wants to get the best out of their pupils. It will also be a valuable tool for headteachers and senior leaders who want to revolutionise current school practices. Speakers Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN35 Who needs a SENCO? Cost : 12 SN35 Who needs a SENCO? Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Christopher Robertson, School of Education, The University of Birmingham Reflections on the role of the SENCO in the light of the government’s reconceptualisation of SEND [TO BE EXPANDED] ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Reflections on the role of the SENCO in the light of the government’s reconceptualisation of SEND [TO BE EXPANDED] Speakers Christopher Robertson, School of Education, The University of Birmingham Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN36 Judging the effectiveness of interventions Cost : 12 SN36 Judging the effectiveness of interventions Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Carol Frankl, Managing Director, The Southover Partnership This session will look at effective monitoring of pupil progress through interventions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of ‘additional to and different from’ provision for pupils with a range of SEND ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will look at effective monitoring of pupil progress through interventions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of ‘additional to and different from’ provision for pupils with a range of SEND Speakers Carol Frankl, Managing Director, The Southover Partnership Sponsored by : All stages
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14:00 - 15:00	Book Seminar SN37 The fundamentals of development for attention and learning Cost : 12 SN37 The fundamentals of development for attention and learning Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Alan Heath, Education Consultant, Learning Solutions To learn and function with the amount of sensory input in our environment, the external and internal senses need to be well functioning and integrated. We are all aware of the importance of multi-sensory learning through the external channels of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. What is less understood is the importance of good vestibular function and proprioception. This workshop will look at how to help children develop these underpinning skills for learning and The Learning Breakthrough Program will be used as an illustration of the possibilities available. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: To learn and function with the amount of sensory input in our environment, the external and internal senses need to be well functioning and integrated. We are all aware of the importance of multi-sensory learning through the external channels of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. What is less understood is the importance of good vestibular function and proprioception. This workshop will look at how to help children develop these underpinning skills for learning and The Learning Breakthrough Program will be used as an illustration of the possibilities available. Speakers Alan Heath, Education Consultant, Learning Solutions Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN38 Cost : 12 SN38 Brought to you by: Event Speakers: Carol Allen ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Speakers Carol Allen	Book Seminar SN39 Achievement for all: Making best use of the pupil premium Cost : 12 SN39 Achievement for all: Making best use of the pupil premium Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Rita Cheminais, Freelance education consultant, author and Director of Educational Consultancy & Management (ECM) Solutions This session will focus on the concept and principles of the pupil premium. It will offer guidance and examples of how the pupil premium can be utilised, as well as how good practice in the pupil premium can be identified and captured to enable schools to demonstrate, measure and judge the impact and outcomes for the most disadvantaged pupils. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will focus on the concept and principles of the pupil premium. It will offer guidance and examples of how the pupil premium can be utilised, as well as how good practice in the pupil premium can be identified and captured to enable schools to demonstrate, measure and judge the impact and outcomes for the most disadvantaged pupils. Speakers Rita Cheminais, Freelance education consultant, author and Director of Educational Consultancy & Management (ECM) Solutions Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN40 Behaviour Clinic Cost : 12 SN40 Behaviour Clinic Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dr Moya OBrien and Dr Deirdre MacIntyre, Clinical Psychologist Directors, ICEP Europe This session will review the causes of problem behaviour in schools. We will present evidence-based tools for assessment and intervention, including functional behavioural analysis and school-wide positive behaviour support. We will look at how to respond to specific behavioural issues using a workshop approach and examples from participants. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This session will review the causes of problem behaviour in schools. We will present evidence-based tools for assessment and intervention, including functional behavioural analysis and school-wide positive behaviour support. We will look at how to respond to specific behavioural issues using a workshop approach and examples from participants. Speakers Dr Moya OBrien and Dr Deirdre MacIntyre, Clinical Psychologist Directors, ICEP Europe Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN41 Abuse and children with disabilities -learning to stay safe Cost : 12 SN41 Abuse and children with disabilities -learning to stay safe Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: NSPCC Children with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse. Effective communication is crucial to keeping children safe. This session will consider how can schools work with children with SEN and disabilities to ensure they can make their needs and worries known, as well as teaching them to understand key messages about staying safe. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Children with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse. Effective communication is crucial to keeping children safe. This session will consider how can schools work with children with SEN and disabilities to ensure they can make their needs and worries known, as well as teaching them to understand key messages about staying safe. Speakers NSPCC Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN42 Getting your colleagues to differentiate Cost : 12 SN42 Getting your colleagues to differentiate Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Tricia Murphy, Independent SEN Consultant Do they have special educational needs or do they need better differentiation? Thirty years on this is still the key feature to progress learning. This speedy session provides 20 ideas for differentiation but of more importance gives you some practical ways of taking your colleagues forward in this very important area. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Do they have special educational needs or do they need better differentiation? Thirty years on this is still the key feature to progress learning. This speedy session provides 20 ideas for differentiation but of more importance gives you some practical ways of taking your colleagues forward in this very important area. Speakers Tricia Murphy, Independent SEN Consultant Sponsored by : All stages
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15:30 - 16:30	Book Seminar SN43 Including Me Cost : 12 SN43 Including Me Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Sarah Rawsthorn, Inclusion Consultant and Rebecca Duckhouse, Educational Psychologist, EDGE Inclusion Consultancy This seminar will give you the necessary tools to effectively plan for the inclusion of a child with special educational needs in a mainstream setting. We will share best practice and an action plan for successful inclusion. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This seminar will give you the necessary tools to effectively plan for the inclusion of a child with special educational needs in a mainstream setting. We will share best practice and an action plan for successful inclusion. Speakers Sarah Rawsthorn, Inclusion Consultant and Rebecca Duckhouse, Educational Psychologist, EDGE Inclusion Consultancy Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN44 Reading, writing and colour Cost : 12 SN44 Reading, writing and colour Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Bob Hext, Founding Director, Crossbow Education Ltd. Bob will discuss how and why simple and inexpensive interventions like coloured overlays, reading rulers and exercise books can radically impact reading and writing for many children. He wil present some theories, facts, figures, examples and caveats. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Bob will discuss how and why simple and inexpensive interventions like coloured overlays, reading rulers and exercise books can radically impact reading and writing for many children. He wil present some theories, facts, figures, examples and caveats. Speakers Bob Hext, Founding Director, Crossbow Education Ltd. Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN45 Boys and Girls Cost : 12 SN45 Boys and Girls Brought to you by: KS1–4 Event Speakers: Fin ORegan, Behaviour Consultant Boys and Girls are equal but different and it appears evident that something is not quite working in the same way in schools for boys as for girls in terms of exclusion rates. Having said this in terms of SEN boys make all the noise and get all the services and resources and girls are left to flounder by the wayside. Research, Relationhips and Resolve will be outlined in this presention. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Boys and Girls are equal but different and it appears evident that something is not quite working in the same way in schools for boys as for girls in terms of exclusion rates. Having said this in terms of SEN boys make all the noise and get all the services and resources and girls are left to flounder by the wayside. Research, Relationhips and Resolve will be outlined in this presention. Speakers Fin ORegan, Behaviour Consultant Sponsored by : KS1–4	Book Seminar SN46 Partnership Working With Parents is essential if we are to strengthen relationships, raise self esteem and improve attendance and behaviour for all pupils. Cost : 12 SN46 Partnership Working With Parents is essential if we are to strengthen relationships, raise self esteem and improve attendance and behaviour for all pupils. Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Engaging parents into school life is a challenging one for all involved in education. It has been well documented that there are lots of benefits for the child if schools and organisations can work in partnerships with their parents. This session is designed to provide strategies to help bridge this gap in a fun, active way. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Engaging parents into school life is a challenging one for all involved in education. It has been well documented that there are lots of benefits for the child if schools and organisations can work in partnerships with their parents. This session is designed to provide strategies to help bridge this gap in a fun, active way. Speakers Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN47 Whatever happened to inclusive education? An appraisal of the green paper’s approach to improving provision for learners with SEND Cost : 12 SN47 Whatever happened to inclusive education? An appraisal of the green paper’s approach to improving provision for learners with SEND Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Christopher Robertson, School of Education, The University of Birmingham An appraisal of the green paper’s approach to improving provision for learners with SEND [TO BE EXPANDED] ... click for more » More information » Tickets: An appraisal of the green paper’s approach to improving provision for learners with SEND [TO BE EXPANDED] Speakers Christopher Robertson, School of Education, The University of Birmingham Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar SN48 TA support: A help or hindrance in the classroom? Cost : 12 SN48 TA support: A help or hindrance in the classroom? Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Carol Frankl, Managing Director, The Southover Partnership Following the DISS report and review examining the impact of teaching assistants in the classroom, this session will address the effective use of additional support in the classroom context, especially their contribution to improving the learning experiences of children. Participants will explore ways to help class teachers to manage, support and coach TAs to create more effective teaching and learning teams. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Following the DISS report and review examining the impact of teaching assistants in the classroom, this session will address the effective use of additional support in the classroom context, especially their contribution to improving the learning experiences of children. Participants will explore ways to help class teachers to manage, support and coach TAs to create more effective teaching and learning teams. Speakers Carol Frankl, Managing Director, The Southover Partnership Sponsored by : All stages

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