Description
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course focuses on analysis of entry and exit criteria, barriers to success, staffing and resources linked to proven teaching methods to evaluate the effectiveness of existing provisions and be seen as a centre of excellence in the promotion of behaviour and learning strategies.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Improve current provision with a direct focus on teaching and learning styles
- Engage and empower a “whole school” approach to inclusion
- Take away cutting edge and proven strategies to engage and motivate challenging students
- Demonstrate impact of provision, progress and attainment of social, emotional and behavioural skills
- Increase the use of ICT to monitor, track and evaluate student progress
PROGRAMME
Engage and empower a ‘whole school’ approach to inclusion
- How to develop the LSU as an integral part of the school
- Practical considerations to ensure success: Accommodation, Policy, Staffing, CPD, Resources
Assessment, evaluation and impact
- Ensuring all staff “buy into” the concept of an integral Learning Support Unit
- Understanding the learning and behavioural needs of students attending the LSU
- Demonstrating progress and attainment: Reliable and proven resources
Break
Engaging and motivating challenging students
- Engaging and Motivating challenging students, Curriculum activities and lesson planning
- Tracking, recording and the monitoring of progress and behaviour
Lunch
Involving key stakeholders
- Involving and communicating with parents, outside agencies and other stakeholders
- Planning for reintegration back into mainstream provision
- Support for mainstream staff and ensuring successful reintegration
Break
Case studies
- Case studies: Key points in the development of successful units and provisions
Plenary
- Short term planning: “What can I change immediately?”
- Medium term planning: writing an effective action plan