Severe Learning Needs - Positive and practical strategies

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.

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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.

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