Education Services and Training

An Introduction to Supporting Autistic Pupils

An Introduction to Supporting Autistic Pupils

Course Area

SEND


Course Code

VS008


User Types

SEND


Course Description

Introduction

This is an interactive session exploring autism and how it may present in your setting. The session aims to give an understanding of the pupils’ strengths and differences in relation to autism. We will explore how to identify and build on pupils’ strengths, promote a positive climate of neurodiversity and identify practical strategies to support pupils to engage in school.

Attendees

This training is suitable for:

  • Teachers
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistants
  • SENCos and School leaders
  • Operational staff (e.g. admin/caretakers/dinner staff)
  • Supply agency staff

Learning Outcomes

  • To consider autism as a difference rather than a disorder using the definition set out by the Autism Education Trust
  • To consider strengths and how these can be promoted
  • To think about approaches we can use to support autistic pupils

Length of Course

2 Hours


Session Costs

Enhanced Core Non-SLA
In School 2 credits £250 £300
Online n/a n/a n/a

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What Our Clients Say

Been having first aid training for 13 years. This was the best one I've attended. Far more informative and covered more likely scenarios that would happen in the school setting

Secondary School

Chris

Teacher

Fantastic safeguarding training session today to stay abreast of new guidance to keep our children safe in the North East. Highly valuable and recommended!

Primary School

Naomi

Head of Year

This evening's safeguarding refresher training was fantastic. Engaging and relevant. The delivery was superb and made a huge difference

Primary School

Jamie

Acting Assistant Head

Just want to say a massive thank you for the training delivered last night! The trainer was amazing, very clear, professional and excellent pace! We loved how the presentation was on what is happening in the world today with social media too!

Secondary School

Barbara

Headteacher

I feel this course has been better than previous first aid courses I've completed. More focus on the types of injuries that we would likely treat in our role

Primary School

Angela

Teacher

Great session! It was really useful to be reminded of procedures and being brought up to date with the latest safeguarding advice

Primary School

Ben

DSL

Been having first aid training for 13 years. This was the best one I've attended. Far more informative and covered more likely scenarios that would happen in the school setting

Secondary School

Chris

Teacher

Fantastic safeguarding training session today to stay abreast of new guidance to keep our children safe in the North East. Highly valuable and recommended!

Primary School

Naomi

Head of Year

This evening's safeguarding refresher training was fantastic. Engaging and relevant. The delivery was superb and made a huge difference

Primary School

Jamie

Acting Assistant Head

Just want to say a massive thank you for the training delivered last night! The trainer was amazing, very clear, professional and excellent pace! We loved how the presentation was on what is happening in the world today with social media too!

Secondary School

Barbara

Headteacher

I feel this course has been better than previous first aid courses I've completed. More focus on the types of injuries that we would likely treat in our role

Primary School

Angela

Teacher

Great session! It was really useful to be reminded of procedures and being brought up to date with the latest safeguarding advice

Primary School

Ben

DSL