Tag: CLDD

Online professional learning around Children and Young People with Complex Needs

At this present time , when teachers and teaching assistants are home based, and looking for worthwhile on line professional learning , you may like to visit  http://www.complexneeds.org.uk

16 modules of  teacher training , at 4 levels . Level A is specifically designed for Teaching Assistants. Level D , for example , is for those in Leadership roles, whether as SENCO, Assistant, Deputy or Headteacher/Principal.

The attached article details what the modules are , and their aims and purpose.

When first launched the user friendly nature of each module and the accessibility were highly praised.

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Complex Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (CLDD) Briefing Sheets

These are the briefing sheets on the neurodiverse conditions – Complex Needs-  the DfE funded CLDD Project, (directed by Professor Barry Carpenter), originally compiled.

These are available to download free of charge. There are three sheets in each set, for each Complex Need, (e.g. FASD, Attachment, Prematurity etc)

They are particularly valuable for Teaching Assistants, NQTs, and for Teachers encountering a particular type of Special Need for the first time. They contain essential information, some teaching ideas, and signposts for finding out further information.

These briefing sheets were originally hosted on an SSAT website which has recently been taken down, but teachers are still asking for the sheets, which is why they are being made available.

1. FASD

1a FASD | Classroom Support Sheet

1b FASD | Briefing Sheet

1c FASD | Information Sheet

2. Attachment Disorder

2a Attachment Disorder | Classroom Support Sheet

2b Attachment Disorder | Briefing Sheet

2c Attachment Disorder | Information Sheet

3. Premature Birth

3a Premature Birth | Briefing Sheet

3b Premature Birth | Classroom Support Sheet

3c Premature Birth | Information Sheet

4. Rare Chromosome Disorder

4a Rare Chromosome Disorder | Classroom Support Sheet

4b Rare Chromosome Disorder | Briefing Sheet

4c Rare Chromosome Disorder | Information Sheet

5. ADHD

5a ADHD | Classroom Support Sheet

5b ADHD | Briefing Sheet

5c ADHD | Information Sheet

6. Mental Health

6a Mental Health | Classroom Support Sheet

6b Mental Health | Briefing Sheet

6c Mental Health | Information Sheet

7. Sensory Impairment

7a Sensory | Classroom Support Sheet

7b Sensory | Briefing Sheet

7c Sensory | Information Sheet

8. Fragile X

8a Fragile X | Classroom Support Sheet

8b Fragile X | Briefing Sheet

8c Fragile X | Information Sheet

9. Autism

9a Autism | Classroom Support Sheet

9b Autism | Briefing Sheet

9c Autism | Information Sheet

10. Effects of Drug Use & Smoking During Pregnancy

10a Drugs & Smoking | Briefing Sheet

10b Drugs & Smoking | Classroom Support Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Module on Educational Inclusion in Europe

This new module, resulting from the pan European Erasmus Project, examined inclusive practice for children with Complex Needs across 8 European Countries. The Project used the training materials developed as a result of the DfE funded Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Research Project, (Carpenter et al , 2012/ 2015) , to promote understanding and knowledge transfer around children’s Complex Needs . The goal was that this would impact on practice and increase opportunities for Inclusion.

Written by Jo Egerton, Senior Research Fellow for the ITIDE Project , based at Leeds Beckett University (and formerly Research Officer for the CLDD Project) this new module is designed to add fresh information to the suite of Complex Needs modules . This module is designed be used introduction to inclusion in education. It can be studied alone or as a gateway to the Complex Needs modules (www.complexneeds.org.uk).

http://inclusioneurope.wikispaces.com/

Supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

‘Supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

CORE & ESSENTIAL STANDARDS’

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Supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities document

 

Inquiring Minds: Adapting mental wealth journals for pupils with additional needs

This beautifully crafted article by Jo Egerton and Bev Cockbill describes a school based inquiry, generating an evidence base, from which professional judgements can be made about the effectiveness of emotional well being journals as a resource for promoting positive mental health is children with SEND.

It is timely as it addresses practical approaches to Mental Heath in schools, but also demonstrates the power of classroom-based inquiry as a key approach to professional learning for teachers and teaching assistants.

Link Below:

https://www.butterflyprint.co.uk/inquiring-minds/

 

The Engagement for Learning Framework:connecting with learning and evidencing progress for children with autism spectrum conditions

 

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