Severe Learning Needs - Positive and practical strategies

Severe Learning Needs - Positive and practical strategies

An ideal starting point for professionals seeking to refine their practice and positively impact the lives of those children with SLD.

By SEND Station

Date and time

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:30 - 03:00 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Severe Learning Needs - Positive and practical strategies

About this session

This session is designed for teachers and support staff who work with young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). It provides practical strategies to enhance learning and development.

During the session we will explore the three primary areas of need for young people with SLD:

  • Cognition and Learning
  • Communication and Interaction
  • Sensory

In the session you will learn how to implement structured approaches and visual supports to improve engagement and learning outcomes for pupils with SLD.

By the end of the session, you will be equipped with practical strategies to support young people with SLD effectively.

Useful for:

Those working with or caring for children who have Severe Learning Difficulties

Suitable for:

SENCos/ALNCos, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

Also included:

Summary Sheet of Key Points

Certificate of Attendance

Session Leaders:

Nikki Trye

This session is presented by Nikki Trye. Nikki has taught in SEN schools (SLD) for over 20 years.

She was the Assistant Headteacher of a large all aged SEN School in Essex, a Specialist Leader of Education and the Teacher in Charge of a Pupil Referral Unit in Thurrock. She has taught young people with complex needs across all ages (3-19).

Nikki has experience liaising with the LA SEND team regarding consultations, provision, outcomes and category of need for young people with complex needs.

Duration: 1.5hrs

About SEND Station

You will receive a warm welcome from us.

Our sessions are informed as well as being informal, delivered with humility and humour with scope for interaction.

Learning online is simply better with SEND Station. Affordable, convenient and always live!

SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value online training for those working with and supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities.

Our Terms and Conditions

This is a live event.

Recordings of this session are not made or permitted and all materials are copyright SEND Station Ltd.

Pricing is per delegate. Please purchase additional tickets if more than one person is planning to attend the session.

We do not issue refunds for missed events, but we will ensure you have access to the same event at a future date so long as let us know in advance of the event. We cannot offer access or move booking once the event is closed.

If the event does not take place due to a fault on our behalf, we will offer you the choice of rebooking free of charge or a refund.

Please ensure that participants that are attending the session have their emails registered on the booking so that links can be sent to them. Access links from Eventbrite are sent only to participants and cannot be shared. SEND Station cannot modify or manually send out links so please ensure all participants are included in the booking.

Frequently asked questions

I can’t find a button/link to make a booking on my Apple iOS device or tablet.

If you are using a mobile or tablet running Apple iOS you cannot currently book via the App. Apple and Eventbrite are currently reviewing their fee arrangements. You can book via the Eventbrite website or if on an Android device you can use the Eventbrite App.

Are your sessions recorded?

Our sessions are designed as unique live events. That's what makes attending a SEND Station training session special. The sessions are safe spaces where you can ask question and your privacy is respected. Our presenters are all experienced and talented professionals, ready to interact and respond.

Can I change my booking once it is booked?

If you let us know before the session, we can move your booking to another day as we run multiple sessions during the month. We cannot change your booking to a different session or give you access to another date once the event is finished, so please ensure you check your booking before confirming.

When will I get my resources? (Attendance Certificate and Session Handout)

Resources can be downloaded using the link supplied with your booking confirmation. Check your email is entered correctly. If you don't receive it, there may be a mistake with your email address or it may marked as Spam. No resource link means we will send the resources before the session begins.

I cannot access the event, what do I do?

We are here to help before as the event begins and 10 minutes after an event starts should you need help accessing. Just an email us immediately at info@sendstation.co.uk. Don't delay in contacting us or you could miss the start of the session. We can't provide new tickets if sessions are missed.

Are your sessions accredited?

Our presenters are fully qualified in their respective areas and our presentations are reviewed regularly to ensure the content is current and in line with good practice. We offer attendance certificates but not accreditation as this would greatly increase the price of tickets.

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