Education services and training

SEND Focus Workshop VS021

SEND Focus Workshop VS021

Course area

SEND


Course code

VS021


User types

SEND


Course description

Introduction

These workshops are designed to support staff in developing their knowledge, reflecting on current practice, and planning effective approaches to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These interactive workshops encourage discussion, collaboration, and practical problem-solving, enabling staff to confidently apply learning within their setting.

The focus of each workshop is agreed in advance with the settings to ensure it is tailored to specific needs, priorities, and areas for development. This personalised approach helps ensure the session is relevant, meaningful, and directly supports improved outcomes for children with SEND.

Topics can include:

  • Effective Teaching Assistant Support
  • Dealing with Complex Behaviours 
  • Supporting communication 
  • Autism 
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia 
  • Reducing Cognitive Load
  • Metacognition 
  • Adaptive Teaching Strategies 
  • SEND Leadership 
  • Action Planning 
  • Inclusion 
  • Evidencing Exam Access Arrangements

Attendees

These sessions are suitable for:

  • Teachers 
  • Teaching Assistants 
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistants
  • Early Years workers
  • Nursery Nurses 
  • Agency Staff
  • Leaders
  • Alternative providers
  • Other educational settings

Length of course

Variable


Session costs

Enhanced Core Non-SLA
In-school 1 credit per hour £150 per hour Price from £200 per hour
Online 1 credit per hour £150 per hour Price from £200 per hour

Related services and training

SEND Bolt-on VS020

SEND focus day VS001

SEND review and action plan - full day VS003

SEND review and action plan - half day VS004

SEND review and action plan - half day VS004

SEND review and action plan - half day VS004

SEND review and action plan - half day VS004

SEND review and action plan - half day VS004


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