Professional training and development opportunities – Pre-School, Primary and Secondary

ONE:

Supporting the language development of pupils with specific learning difficulties, eg dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD, Asperger syndrome.

Tutors:  Elizabeth Gunn and Vivienne Streeter

Outline:  This seminar will look at the close links between language development, concentration and attention, literacy and social skills, and how to address a pupil’s special needs in all these areas.

The programme will cover:

·        The relationships between language development and specific learning difficulties.

·        The role of sensory, nutrition and movement programmes in supporting the child with language difficulties.

·        Multi-sensory teaching and understanding individual learning styles to promote inclusion.

Date:   8 June 2005               Time: 9.30 – 3.30                 Cost:  £110   

Venue:  BIBIC, Knowle Hall, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 8PJ

Contact:  Tel: 01278 684060.  Website: www.bibic.org.uk Email:  seminars@bibic.org.uk

TWO:

Supporting pupils with autistic spectrum disorders.                                                  

Tutors: Graham Valentine and Janet Cook

Outline:  This seminar aims to give a better understanding of what it is like to have an autistic spectrum disorder, why particular behaviours occur and what practical strategies can be used to encourage co-operation and learning.

The programme

·        Understanding of the triad of impairment

·        Conditions related to autistic spectrum disorders eg autism, Asperger syndrome, ADHD.

·        How behaviour is influenced by sensory and nutrition factors.

·        Communication and teaching approaches eg ABA, TEACCH, Options, PECs and social stories.

·        Practical strategies and common sense approach to creating a learning environment for ASD pupils

Date:   14  June 2005                        Time: 9.30 – 3.30                 Cost:  £110   

Venue:  BIBIC, Knowle Hall, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 8PJ

Contact:  Tel: 01278 684060.  Website: www.bibic.org.uk Email:  seminars@bibic.org.uk

THREE:

Anger management and conflict resolution

Tutors: Peter Parkhouse and Graham Valentine

Outline:   A major concern for those working with children and young people is to find strategies to help avoid confrontation and manage behaviour. Many pupils display anger and frustration and do not have the skills to manage their own behaviour. This course looks at ways to help understand these pupils and support them.

The programme will cover:

 

·        A model for understanding anger;

·        Ways of assessing an individual’s style of managing their anger;

·        Skills that can be taught to children to help them manage their feelings;

·        Setting up an anger-management group;

·        Practical strategies for defusing confrontations.

 

Date:   1 July 2005                Time: 9.30 – 3.30                 Cost:  £110   

Venue:  BIBIC, Knowle Hall, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 8PJ

Contact:  Tel: 01278 684060.  Website: www.bibic.org.uk Email:  seminars@bibic.org.uk