Training Opportunities for School Staff 2014/15 Developing every child’s speech, language and communication skills Supporting speech, language and communication skills in mainstream settings Early identification of speech, language and communication needs Delivering effective targeted support in small groups Practical strategies and ideas The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a range of training opportunities for school staff throughout the year. All of our training courses are mapped onto the Speech, Language and Communication Framework (SLCF), which identifies levels of competency for the entire children’s workforce in relation to speech, language and communication. Our training courses develop competences at a universal and enhanced level. We offer a range of opportunities including half day sessions, full day Language for Learning training, workshops to support small group targeted interventions and the yearlong Every Child a Talker programme which offers a whole setting approach and support for early years. Written and delivered by qualified and experienced speech and language therapists working in partnership with specialist teachers To book a place: Elaine Packwood, Language for Learning Tel: 01562 751866 or email [email protected] Language for Learning training supports schools at a universal level, offering a whole school or whole class approach. We also offer training from a range of outside speakers covering some of our favourite universal and targeted programmes of intervention. New SEN Code of Practice with Emma Jordan and Jacqui Woodcock 25th November 2014: 9.15-12noon at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £65 per place This practical session provides an overview of the new SEN Code of Practice, a comprehensive guide and resources to support SLCN within the graduated response; audit tools and materials to help schools in planning their School Offer Signalong: An Introduction th 12 November 2014: 9.15-12noon at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £60 per place A practical introduction to Signalong, a sign supported system based on British Sign Language NEW AND UPDATED: SENCO Survival Course th 11 March 2015: 9.15-12.15 at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £75 per place An essential half day course for SENCOs, provides a whole school approach to supporting SLCN and the ‘SENCO Survival Kit’ packed and ready for use back in school NEW AND UPDATED: TA Survival Course 18th March 2015: 9.15-12.15 at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £75 per place An essential half day course for TAs, provides practical ideas to supporting SLCN and the ‘TA Survival Kit’ packed and ready for use back in school Language for Thinking with Anna Branagan and Stephen Parsons 24th April 2015: 9.15-3.30pm at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £130 per place Quick, practical and easy to use in the classroom, this targeted intervention programme helps children to develop verbal reasoning and thinking skills TALKABOUT with Alex Kelly 23rd and 24th June 2015: 9.15-3.30pm at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £135 per day or £235 for 2 days Flexible one or two day training course to support school staff in using the highly effective TALKABOUT social communication skills programmes. Already attended Day 1? Come along to Day 2! To book a place: Elaine Packwood, Language for Learning Tel: 01562 751866 or email [email protected] Language for Learning in the Secondary School 8th July 2015: 9.15-12noon at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £85 per place Supporting students with SLCN at Key Stages 3 & 4, includes identification of SLCN, a whole school approach, key practical strategies for use across the curriculum Word Aware with Anna Branagan and Stephen Parsons th 17 July 2015: 9.15-3.30pm at Perdiswell Young People’s Club, Worcester £130 per place Fast paced, fun and interactive workshop style day – all you need to know about developing vocabulary and introducing Word Aware at a whole school, whole class, small group or individual level For Early Years Practitioners Introduction for Early Years Practitioners: Foundation Stage th 12 November 2014, 23rd February 2015 and 9th June 2015: 9.30-12.30pm, various venues £25 per place Essential introduction to speech, language and communication needs designed for everyone working in early years settings Foundation Stage Course: Two Day Training Course for EY Practitioners rd 3 February & 3rd March 2015: 9.15-3.30pm, Worcestershire Young Farmer’s Club, Shires Farm, Hawford, Worcester Comprehensive two day training course includes identification of SLCN and exploration of specific language and communication skills, including processing information, understanding language, vocabulary, expressive language and adult child interaction £120 per place Every Child a Talker This year long programme reduces the number of children at risk of speech, language and communication needs by equipping early years practitioners with knowledge, skills and an extensive range of strategies and approaches. The programme includes:  Settings identifying a member of staff to take on the role of the Early Language Lead Practitioner (ELLP)  Two full days of Language for Learning Foundation Stage training (as above)  Three half day cluster meetings to explore knowledge, share skills and expertise  In setting support – the ECaT team visit regularly throughout the duration of the programme to support implementation Recruitment for the 2015 cohort will start in March 2015, settings need to register an interest as soon as possible as we offer this programme free of charge to 15 settings per year Contact Ros Pow on 01562 752749 or email [email protected] Delivered by an experienced speech and language therapist and specialist teacher Talking Matters Workshops To book a place please ring 01527 488326 Or email - [email protected] Supporting schools to deliver targeted interventions for children with SLCN Early Years Listening An Early Years workshop which explains how to teach children good listening skills and to understand why they are important, and shows how to generalise good listening skills in group settings. 13th November 2014, 9am – 12pm. £50 per place Foundation Stage Early Years Understanding This workshop explains the different points of breakdown that can effect understanding, and shares practical activities and strategies that can help overcome difficulties in understanding. 10th February 2015, 9am – 12pm. £50 per place Foundation Stage Early Years Speech An Early Years version of the speech workshop. A workshop that explains the different stages of breakdown that can cause speech difficulties, and shares practical activities and strategies to help children overcome speech difficulties. To be confirmed Summer 2015. £50 per place Foundation Stage Our workshops are held at: Worcestershire Young Farmers’ Club, Shires Farm, Hawford, Worcester, WR3 7SG Social Skills This workshop explains why children can have difficulty developing social skills and shows how to help them understand social rules and interact appropriately with other children and adults. 19th November 2014, 9am – 12pm. £65 per place Key Stage 1 and above Memory and Learning A workshop that explains how memory works & how different strategies can help us remember information. It provides a practical memory assessment to determine children's strengths & shows how to use this to help children learn & retain information. 27th November 2014, 9am – 12pm. £65 per place Key Stage 1 and above Speech A workshop that explains the different stages of breakdown that can cause speech difficulties, and shares practical activities and strategies to help children overcome speech difficulties 28th January 2015, 9am – 12pm. £65 per place Key Stage 1 and above Teaching Children to Listen A whole day workshop which explains how to teach children good listening skills in a fun and effective way, to understand why this skill is important and how to generalise good listening skills. Includes a resource pack and manual of activities. 25th February 2015, 9.30am – 3.30 pm. £95 per place Foundation Stage and above