DSA Workshop, Nottingham
Event Information
Description
Welcome to the registration page for the DSA Workshop in Nottingham on 1st May 2019.
Registration and lunch starts at 12.30pm. The core workshops start after lunch at 1.30pm. We're delighted to welcome the guest speaker, Peter Quinn, who will present a workshop session titled 'Mental Health Matters': A UK wide perspective on student mental well-being and student mental illness and how universities are responding to this global issue. More details below.
These events are suitable for learning support staff, assessors, disability advisors, AT specialists and other professionals working in roles to support FE and HE students. Please note that the level of expertise at each workshop will differ.
If you are new to the DSA or just want to brush up your knowledge you can come along at 11am to get an additional 90 minutes of speed training. To register for the extra training session and the following afternoon workshops please sign up using our sister registration page: DSA Workshop, Nottingham (+ extra training session).
These workshops are accredited by the CPD Certificate Service and equate to 3.5 CPD hours or points.
Schedule:
12:30 - 12:45 Registration
12:45 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 17:30 Guest speaker and 6 AT workshops, with breaks.
We're delighted to welcome Peter Quinn as our guest speaker. He will present a workshop session titled 'Mental Health Matters': A UK wide perspective on student mental well-being and student mental illness and how universities are responding to this global issue. Peter was Director of Student Support at the University of York and was heavily involved in the ‘Student Mental Ill-health Task Group’ which had national impact and was arguably a catalyst for UKs recent student mental health initiatives. Read his bio.
The details of the schedule will be emailed to you closer to the time.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email Janette at dsaroadshow@gmail.com or call her on 01483 473810.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No.
Organiser DSA Roadshow UK
Organiser of DSA Workshop, Nottingham
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