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CLASS Communication, Learning and

Autism Support Service

Service and Training

Brochure

2019/2020

V2—September

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Contents

Core Values - Page 3

The CLASS Offer - Pages 4-6

Units Explained - Page 7

Traded Options - Page 8

Core Training (Primary) - Pages 9-10

Core Training (Secondary) - Pages 11-12

Standard Traded Training Overview - Pages 13-14

Descriptions of Traded Training - Pages 15-18

‘How to’ Workshops Explained - Page 19

‘How to’ Workshops Overview - Pages 20-22

Descriptions of ‘How to’ Workshops - Pages 23-27

Training Coming Soon - Page 28

Venues - Page 29

OLT Training Courses - Pages 30-32

How to Book and Contact Details - Page 33

Team Around the Child - Page 34

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Our Core Values

The Communication, Learning and Autism Support Service (CLASS) is

committed to offering support and training at an individual or whole school level

in the areas of Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).

We believe that children with learning differences should be celebrated for their

strengths and supported with their areas of need.

To reflect these values we:

• value and seek the views of pupils through CLASS Pupil Voice materials

• value parent/carer input, recognising their expertise with their child’s strengths

and needs

• offer an extensive portfolio of services ranging from consultation, assessment

and specialist interventions to training and professional development groups

• provide a team of advisors and practitioners who hold additional Specialist

qualifications

• provide high quality training and support to schools and educational settings

at an individual or whole school level

• build capacity in schools through the role of our Link Advisors and our core

and traded offers.

One of our key strengths is to offer bespoke training and services. If you don’t

find what you are looking for in this brochure, please get in touch and we will

endeavour to accommodate your needs.

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THE CLASS OFFER

The CLASS team can offer a range of expertise and services to your school. We have a

core offer of support available to all mainstream East Sussex schools, as well as a

traded offer. Traded Units can be bought via the Services to Schools Webshop. Support

for individuals from CLASS can also be accessed via the ISEND Front Door.

CLASS support via the ISEND Front Door:

CLASS support for individuals can be accessed via the ISEND Front Door process where

appropriate. Support accessed through the ISEND Front Door is offered as core

support for which there is no charge to schools.

CLASS can help in a number of ways depending on the needs of the individual and

the provision that is already in place within the school.

CLASS may provide schools with:

• Guidance involving consultation with the SENCO and recommendations.

• Enhanced Guidance involving observation, gaining parent and pupil views and

recommendations.

• SMART Interventions delivered by skilled practitioners modelling strategies to school

staff.

• Joint support with other ISEND services.

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Core offer for primary schools:

CLASS offers a package of core support to primary schools. We aim to build the

capacity within the school to successfully support pupils with additional

communication and learning needs.

• CLASS Link Advisor - Each school is allocated a Link Advisor who acts as a key

point of contact. The Link Advisor works with the school SENCo to support whole

school development in relation to communication needs, learning difficulties and

autism.

The Link Advisor offers two Link Meetings with the school SENCo per year in order to

discuss, advise and signpost on identified issues. In addition, schools can access two

additional Drop In visits per year, the format of which can be agreed with the

SENCo.

• Core training - Primary schools are offered three training packages per year, free

of charge. These are universal level training sessions suitable for all staff in:

Understanding Autism

Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Understanding Dyslexia

Each training session is approximately two to three hours in length. These will be

delivered at a centralised location (please see Core training section).

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Core offer for secondary schools:

CLASS offers a package of core support to secondary schools. We aim to build the

capacity within the school to successfully support pupils with additional

communication and learning needs.

• CLASS Link Advisor – Each school is allocated a Link Advisor, who acts as a key

point of contact. The Link Advisor works with the school SENCo to support whole

school development in relation to communication needs, learning difficulties and

autism.

The Link Advisor offers two Link Meetings with the school SENCo per year in order to

discuss, advise and signpost on identified issues, with a particular focus around

transition for vulnerable pupils.

They will also endeavour to be at one in-house information sharing session that the

school have set up.

• Core support options - Secondary schools are offered three choices from the

following menu of core support options per year, free of charge:

Understanding Autism

Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Understanding Dyslexia

Each training session is approximately two to three hours in length. These will be

delivered at a centralised location (please see Core training section).

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UNITS

CLASS support is charged in units.

1 unit = 1 hour of an advisor’s time or 1.5 hours of a practitioner’s time. 1unit = £70.

The unit cost is reviewed at the beginning of each financial year. The current unit cost

can be found on the Services to Schools website. You can buy units at any time

during the year. After you have purchased units, we will keep you informed as to how

you are spending them. If you need to buy more you can do so at any time. You will

find more details on the Services to Schools website:

https://www.services2schools.co.uk/services/listservices/10 (Codes INC04 or INC04-1)

Alternatively, you can contact your CLASS Link Advisor or email

class@eastsussex.gov.uk.

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EXAMPLES OF TRADED SUPPORT

The types of support your school can access using CLASS units:

Consultation service

• Consultation Meetings – the role of Inclusion Manager/SENCo in a school can be

isolating and it can be useful to have the opportunity to discuss your needs with a

specialist.

• Drop-In Sessions for School Staff – an opportunity for teachers and support staff to

discuss any issues they may have in supporting the needs of their most vulnerable

learners.

Individual assessment and reports:

CLASS can carry out a range of individual pupil assessment in order to

ascertain a detailed picture of pupil attainment, strengths and areas of need using

standardised and diagnostic assessment tests.

• Individual Assessment for Exam Access Arrangements - A CLASS Advisor can act

as a Specialist Assessor and administer appropriate testing for Form 8 Access

Arrangements.

Traded interventions:

CLASS staff can run specialist individual or group interventions tailored to the needs of

your pupil(s) on a traded basis (e.g. Social Skills, Lego Therapy Approaches). The cost

of this will include planning and preparation. We recommend that member of

school staff attends any intervention sessions in order to be able to integrate

strategies into the school day and ensure sustained progress and generalised

outcomes.

Please contact your Link Advisor, or CLASS directly, to discuss further options.

Other services we offer

• Individual Pupil Observation – A structured observation used to inform inclusive

practice for an individual pupil to support their access to the curriculum and act as

an initial analysis of their need. This can be joint with a key member of staff.

• Support for Individual Speech and Language Therapy targets – CLASS

practitioners can help support staff develop their confidence and skills in delivering

Speech and Language Therapy targets/interventions to individual pupils

Guided mentoring through the OLT courses (SLCN, Dyslexia, Autism and Motor

co-ordination).

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CORE TRAINING - PRIMARY

Core Theme Date Time Venue

Speech,

Language and

Communication

Needs (SLCN)

23/10/19(Book)

15/1/20 (Book)

19/3/20 (Book)

17/6/20 (Book)

9 - 12

9 - 12

9 - 12

9 - 12

Bellbrook

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Bellbrook

Reid Hall

Dyslexia

12/11/19 (Book)

16/1/20 (Book)

14/5/20 (Book)

18/6/20 (Book)

9 - 12

9 - 12

9 - 12

9 - 12

Reid Hall

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Reid Hall

Bellbrook

Autism

15/10/19 (Book)

12/11/19 (Book)

11/3/20 (Book)

23/4/20 (Book)

9 - 12

9 - 12

9 - 12

9 - 12

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Reid Hall

Bellbrook

Hailsham Children’s Centre, Hailsham, BN27 2JZ

Sidley Children’s Centre, Sidley, TN39 5BD

Bellbrook Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1QL

Reid Hall, Boreham Street, BN27 4SD

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DESCRIPTION OF CORE TRAINING

SLCN:

Find out about Speech, Language and

Communication needs (SLCN). Learn about the

difficulties children with SLCN may have and

how they impact learning. Hear about

strategies and practical interventions for

including children with SLCN in your school.

Dyslexia:

Find out about dyslexia. Learn

about the strengths and needs of

children with dyslexia. Hear about

strategies and practical

interventions for including children

with dyslexia in your school.

Autism:

Find out about the characteristics of

autism. Learn about the strengths and

needs of children with autism. Hear about

strategies and practical interventions for

including children with autism in your

school.

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CORE TRAINING - SECONDARY

Core Theme Date Time Venue

Speech,

Language and

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Needs (SLCN)

29/1/20 (Book)

10/2/20 (Book)

9 - 11

9 - 11

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Dyslexia

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7/10/19 (Book)

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9 - 11

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Hailsham CC

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22/10/19 (Book)

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9 - 11

Bellbrook

Sidley

Hailsham Children’s Centre, Hailsham, BN27 2JZ

Sidley Children’s Centre, Sidley, TN39 5BD

Bellbrook Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1QL

Reid Hall, Boreham Street, BN27 4SD

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DESCRIPTION OF CORE TRAINING

SLCN:

Find out Speech, Language and

Communication Needs (SLCN). Learn

about the needs of young people with

SLCN. Hear about the strategies and

adjustments you can make in your

secondary classroom to support young

people. Feel confident that you can use some ‘language and

communication friendly’ techniques to support your learners

who may have SLCN.

Dyslexia:

Find out about dyslexia. Learn about the strengths

and needs of young people with dyslexia. Hear

about the strategies and adjustments you can

make in your secondary classroom. Feel confident

that you can use some ‘dyslexia friendly’

techniques to support your learners who may

need some extra support.

Autism:

Find out about the characteristics of autism.

Learn about the strengths and needs of young

people with autism. Hear about the practical

strategies and adjustments you can make in

your secondary classroom to support young

people on the autism spectrum.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED TRAINING COURSES

DST:

Learn how to administer and interpret the Dyslexia Screening

Test – Junior (DST-J) to build a profile of strengths and

weaknesses for pupils experiencing marked and persistent

difficulty in learning to read, write and spell.

The training takes you through a protocol for identifying dyslexia

and then focuses on each of the DST-J subtests in detail. You

will have an opportunity to do some tests and practice scoring

them.

Please note: You will need to own or purchase a DST-J

Emotional Regulation:

Find out about what may be underpinning the challenges in

being able to self-regulate. You will gain knowledge of how to

support young people with the recognition of emotions and the

development of regulation strategies.

You will gain an understanding of what materials and strategies

can be used including the ‘Zones of Regulation’ framework.

You will be given examples and suggestions on how to

implement materials with individuals, small groups and/or the

whole school.

Language Link:

Find out about why Language Link is an important assessment tool. Learn how to

set up and run language groups in your school.

Learn about useful classroom resources and how to use them.

Have an opportunity to problem solve with colleagues from

other schools and to explore resources that can be shared with

parents.

This will be 2 sessions.

Jump Ahead and Sensory Circuits:

In this training you will gain a deeper understanding of

developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) and sensory

integration (SI).

You will have a clearer idea of the difference between

Sensory Circuits and Jump Ahead so that you can choose

which programme is most suitable for each individual pupil.

We will give you the knowledge you need to assess, plan and implement the

Sensory Circuits and Jump Ahead

programmes in your setting. You will have the opportunity to try out activities from

both programmes.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED TRAINING COURSES (cont.)

Word Aware:

Find out about the importance and impact of developing

vocabulary with your pupils. You will gain knowledge of how to

put curriculum guidance about vocabulary into practice and

build on good practice.

You will learn a structured approach to teaching vocabulary in

the classroom.

You will have the opportunity to explore practical and inspiring

ideas that can be easily applied by busy classroom practitioners

to develop both spoken and written vocabulary. You will leave with resources

and ideas to apply immediately.

Speechlink:

This training will give you a comprehensive hands-on introduction

to using the SpeechLink programme. Learn about why supporting

speech development is important.

Have an opportunity to practise using the SpeechLink assessment

tool and resources to deliver effective interventions.

PLR:

PLR is a popular, ‘wave 3’ intervention, which targets reading development and

also impacts on writing and self-esteem.

The intervention has been widely recognised as successful,

and is included in ‘What works for pupils with literacy difficulties?’

by Greg Brookes from the University of Sheffield, commissioned

by the DfES.

The intervention requires a staff member to work 1-1 with a pupil,

at least 3 times a week (approx. 20 mins per session), for 12

weeks. Schools must send a teacher (SENCo/Literacy

Coordinator.)

and a TA who will train together on this 2 day course. Applicants must be

available to attend both days. Bonus: Schools will be given a PLR file containing assessment for learning

resources, and resources for use in the teaching sessions.

Makaton Level 1 and 2:

Recommended if you need to use Makaton in your work. You will

learn: signs and symbols from the core vocabulary, research into

sign and symbol use, symbol design themes and an overview of

alternative systems of communication.

You will receive manuals and a certificate of attendance. (This is an essential part

of entry criteria for Makaton tutor training).

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED TRAINING COURSES (cont.)

Struggling Writers:

This is a training day for teachers working with pupils in the early stages of writing

development.

This course raises awareness of all aspects of the writing

process and how to identify barriers to writing, by looking at the

underlying skills needed. It provides assessment for writing and

good practice strategies/interventions for supporting children.

SRE:

This course will give you the confidence to address SRE with your children and

young people who are on the autism spectrum. You will learn

about the importance of giving children on the spectrum

accurate information and the need to develop social

awareness from an early age.

You will have an opportunity to openly discuss the complex

issues around sex and relationships education of children and young people on

the autism spectrum in a safe and supportive environment.

Women and Girls with Autism:

Find out about current thinking and developments relating to girls with autism

including a valuable overview of the autism spectrum. Hear

personal stories and case studies. Gain knowledge of how

some girls on the spectrum present in different ways to their

male peers. Gain an understanding of the implications for

friendships, school life and long term outcomes. Learn about

strategies to support girls within school.

It is understood that delegates will have a basic understanding and/or training in

autism awareness.

Understanding Demand Avoidance in Pupils with ASC:

Find out about the features of a demand avoidant profile and common issues

that may occur at school. Learn about the background and

some theories linked to demand avoidance. Look at the

impact on different areas of a pupil’s life. Hear about

intervention options, workable strategies and methods of

supporting these pupils. Learn about a range of measures to

help pupils re-engage with learning, consider a flexible package and use a range

of approaches.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED TRAINING COURSES (cont.)

Lego-Based Therapy:

Discover the true value of the Lego in your school as you learn how to create

resources and run sessions of Lego-based therapy.

Watch as pupils focus, communicate and work as a team to

create something together; building social skills, attention and

listening, language and collaborative working abilities.

A very hands-on training, with opportunities to experience

Lego-based therapy as well as support with how to set it up in your school.

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‘How t …’ Workshops

This year CLASS will be putting on a number of

practical, hands-on workshops. We want to support school staff

to increase their knowledge and understanding of

resources available to aid children’s progress.

Our workshops will run for approximately 2 hours and will help staff

to understand all of the tools that are at their disposal.

Workshops are offered on a Traded Basis. Units must be

purchased before booking on and can be found here:

https://www.services2schools.co.uk/services/listservices/10

Using the codes INC04 or INC04-1

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED WORKSHOPS

Makaton Refresher:

This workshop is for people who have previously undertaken Makaton Foundation

training who would like to refresh their skills.

You will be able to revisit:

•Signs and symbols from the Core Vocabulary (Stages 1-4 and Additional)

•Symbol design themes

Please note, all attendees will be required to provide a copy of their Foundation certif-

icate prior to booking a place on the course.

Social Skills:

In this practical workshop, you will learn how to run a social skills

group. Hear how social skills groups can support children and

young people who struggle to communicate and interact

socially with others.

Learn how to use a variety of activities to develop social skills

and how these can be adapted across a range of year groups.

CLASS will give you the tools to set up, facilitate and assess the

progress of students in a social skills group.

Comic Strip Conversations:

This workshop will provide an introduction to comic strip conversations created by

Carol Gray and an opportunity to review tools and examples. You will develop an

understanding of the benefits for learning and the rationale

behind the approach. You will develop skills in using a

communication system for pupils who may be struggling with

verbal expression and social understanding.

There will be practical opportunities to complete conversation

drawings and to systematically identify actions, behaviours and

thoughts. Learn how to provide visual representations of the different levels of

communication that take place in a conversation, using symbols, drawings and

colour. Use stick figures and symbols to represent social interactions and abstract

aspects of conversation.

Gain practical experience of using questioning about a specific situation or type of

social interaction. Learn how comic strip conversations can be used to problem solve

current issues and to develop plans for situations in the future that may be causing

anxiety.

Precision Teaching:

The Precision Teaching approach is a method of planning and teaching to meet the

needs of an individual who is experiencing difficulty with acquiring or

maintaining skills. It involves using short one minute tasks to support

the building of a skill. It has inbuilt monitoring functions to evaluate

the effectiveness of the teaching methods and to track the progress

the child makes very carefully, making changes to ensure the child is

learning as effectively and quickly as they can.

This highly practical workshop will show you how to apply the

precision teaching approach, giving you opportunities to practice each stage and

incorporate existing good practice.

You will leave with all the resources and knowledge to apply the approach

immediately in your school.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED WORKSHOPS (cont.)

Speed Up:

This highly practical workshop will show you how ‘Speed Up’ can

be used to support the development of fluent handwriting in a fun

and active way. It is primarily for use with children from Year 3 to

Year 8 whose handwriting may be characterised as slow, illegible

and lacking fluency. The programme can however also be used

for children over 13 years of age who want to improve their

handwriting.

CLASS will teach you how to use ‘Speed Up’ to develop

kinaesthetic awareness. You will see how children and young people are helped to

internalise and develop control over rhythms and patterns of movement, as well as

appropriate levels of pressure to apply when writing. Improvements in these areas

will in turn support children to write with improved fluency and speed.

Word Aware:

Learn how to use ‘Word Aware’ in a practical way so that you can

use it with a small group of children identified as requiring

pre-teaching of classroom and/or topic vocabulary.

See how to put a group together, run a session and have fun

teaching the target vocabulary.

Please note, you must have attended the whole day ‘Word Aware’

training in order to attend this workshop.

CIP/In Print 3:

Hear how CIP and In print 3 can support a range of learners within the classroom to

better access their learning potential. Learn how to make resources for lessons that

can enhance the understanding and independent learning of

C/YPs through the use of visual supports. The workshop will raise

awareness of the importance of visual supports for not only children

with SEND but all children, as well as giving you practical hands-on

support to make initial resources.

Clicker 7:

CLASS will show you how to use Clicker 7 to effectively support children who find

writing a challenge; impacting on their learning and progress. This workshop will give

you practical hands-on guidance on how Clicker 7 can be embedded into the

classroom as a tool to discover the potential of reluctant

writers. Learn how to use a number of Clicker elements to

tailor the software to each learner’s ability and needs

e.g. intelligent word prediction, speech feedback and

Clicker grids.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED WORKSHOPS (cont.)

Making and Using Visuals:

This is a practical session during which you will be supported by

CLASS practitioners in making materials such as visual

timetables, task organisers and choice boards.

We will introduce you to a wide range of visuals which we will

display. These will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration!

You will have the opportunity to explore Communicate in Print and use this

program to make a resource.

Creating a Communication Friendly Environment:

In this practical workshop, you will explore the meaning of a communication

friendly environment. You will understand the importance of

identifying opportunities to support communication skills.

Hear how to adapt the learning environment to support the

communication needs of children and young people. Understand

the role of the adult in developing a communication friendly

environment.

Learn how to create and practically apply visual resources and adapt your

classroom to ensure it remains an appropriate learning environment.

Autism Pupil Voice:

In this practical workshop, learn how to create and conduct an autism friendly

pupil voice using visual materials. Understand how these

materials can be used with pupils with communication

difficulties.

Hear how you can empower students by enabling them to

share their views, feelings, emotions, opinions and preferences.

CLASS will give you the tools and confidence to carry out a

pupil voice effectively with any young person.

Maths - From Concrete to Abstract:

Find out why some children find it difficult to retain and retrieve

numeracy knowledge. Learn how to develop and use resources

to support children so that they can retain and recall facts

and procedures. Learn strategies to help children store facts

and procedures in their long term memory. Find out how you

can support children to apply their knowledge to solve problems.

You will also have hands-on experience in how practical, multi-sensory strategies

can support understanding of abstract concepts such as place value and time.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED WORKSHOPS (cont.)

Bullseye:

Do you have pupils who are struggling to learn to read High

Frequency Words (HFW)? Bullseye! is a precision teaching

programme designed to teach the National Literacy Strategy

HFW in a fun and engaging way.

Dig out your Bullseye! pack or purchase a new one and come

along to this practical workshop to find out how to get the most

out of Bullseye! and learn how to play the games.

Spelling Games:

This fun and interactive workshop will help you improve the spelling in your class.

You will be shown several different ways you can teach spelling and will get a

chance to try out some multisensory resources. You will also be taught how to use

the CLASS Spelling games pack for consolidation and practise.

Bonus: All schools will receive a pack of generic spelling games to take away with

them.

Differentiating Learning for KS2 Pupils:

Find out about some common barriers to learning and progress for pupils in KS2.

Learn how to identify the strengths and needs of children in

KS2 who may be struggling to make progress.

CLASS will show you how to differentiate teaching and

learning in a practical and supportive environment.

Hear about strategies and practical interventions to enable

struggling learners to improve progress and engagement in

your school.

Communicating Through Symbols:

Learn how to support children with poor verbal communication skills by

introducing symbols as a means of communication. Being

able to communicate is pivotal to success in school, both

academically and socially, and using symbols can open up

a world otherwise closed off to children with poor verbal

skills.

A hands-on, practical session which will walk through the stages used to support

children to communicate using symbols, from understanding that the symbol

represents an object to creating sentences and using these to make their needs

known.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRADED WORKSHOPS (cont.)

Develop Early Language Skills:

Language is the backbone to all learning at school. The ability to both understand

and use language in the early years and KS1 is an important

determiner of success in KS2 and beyond.

Learn how to encourage and develop excellent language skills

in younger children through fun games and activities. Make

small changes in the way you communicate, enabling the

children to develop the language skills that will help them to

reach their full potential in school.

How to develop shared attention and listening skills using the ‘Bucket Time’

Approach:

A practical workshop, designed to show how the ‘Bucket Time’ approach can be

used to improve attention and listening skills, both one-to-one or in

groups.

This workshop will teach you the stages a child will progress through

from being able to focus for a few minutes at a time to being able to

attend and listen for longer periods of time. By the end of using this

approach a child should have the skills necessary to access learning in a

mainstream classroom.

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TRAINING COMING SOON

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Standard Training:

Supporting Peer Awareness of Children and Young People on the

Autism Spectrum

Understanding Behaviour and Social Emotional Needs in Secondary

Students with ASC

Workshops:

Resources to Support Fine Motor Development

Supporting Sensory Needs

Exploring Alternative Ways of Recording

Games Pack to Support Learning

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VENUES:

Herstmonceux Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, BN27 4JX

Sedlescombe Village Hall, Church Hill, Sedlescombe, TN33 0QP

Westfield Parish Hall, 21 Workhouse Lane, Westfield, TN35 4QL

Reid Hall, Boreham Street, Boreham, BN27 4SD

Robsack Centre, 16 Bodiam Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9TW

Sidley Children’s Centre, 121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 5BD

Bellbrook Centre, Bell Lane, Uckfield, TN22 1QL

Manor Primary School, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 1UB

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NEW FOR 2019!

INTRODUCTORY OFFER

Online training to develop CPD in 4 areas

of SEN (Dyslexia, SLCN, Autism and Motor

Co-ordination Difficulties) with a CLASS

Advisor as a mentor.

One Face to Face meeting with the CLASS

Advisor to get started then ongoing phone and

email support.

Just 1 Unit per delegate per course!

Book now!

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Dyslexia:

The course includes:

• The main characteristics of dyslexia and other associated difficulties.

• The role of working memory.

• Assessing co-occurring difficulties.

• The principles of intervention founded in research.

• Practical strategies to use across the curriculum.

You will:

• Study online with a specialist tutor.

• View real case studies across all ages and settings.

• Contribute to discussions with other professionals.

• Set goals and interventions.

• Receive a certificate of online completion.

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN):

The course includes:

• The impact of SLCN on access to the curriculum and social inclusion.

• Receptive, expressive and pragmatic language difficulties.

• The impact of the language environment.

• Importance of assessment and the data it can provide.

• Strategies for including children with SLCN.

You will:

• Study online with a specialist tutor.

• View real case studies across all ages and settings.

• Contribute to discussions with other professionals.

• Set goals and interventions.

• Receive a certificate of online completion.

OLT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

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OLT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (cont.):

Autism:

The course includes:

• Describe the distinguishing features of ASD

• Identify potential atypical sensory responses to environment.

• Evaluate particular behaviours and their implications for learning.

• Design and plan interventions to support behaviour and communication.

You will:

• Study online with a specialist tutor.

• View real case studies across all ages and settings.

• Contribute to discussions with other professionals.

• Set goals and interventions.

• Receive a certificate of online completion.

Motor Co-ordination Difficulties:

The course includes:

• The main features of motor learning difficulties.

• How motor co-ordination affects students.

• The purposes and types of assessment and the professionals involved.

• The process of motor acquisition.

• Techniques and interventions for teaching motor skills.

You will:

• Study online with a specialist tutor.

• View real case studies across all ages and settings.

• Contribute to discussions with other professionals.

• Set goals and interventions.

• Receive a certificate of online completion.

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WHERE TO BOOK AND CONTACT DETAILS

To book onto a course please ensure that you have

purchased the correct number of units from the link (stating

codes INC04 or INC04-1)

https://www.services2schools.co.uk/services/listservices/10

Click on the link attached to the training course/workshop

title to book.

If the link does not work then contact the CLASS admin

team (CLASS@eastsussex.gov.uk).

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TEAM AROUND THE CHILD CLASS works to support schools in building their capacity to meet the special

educational needs of learners in the areas of social communication and autism. We

recognise that this is one element of the support that can be required to enhance

educational attainment as well as the development of social communication and

emotional regulation. In recognition of this, the wider CLASS service encompasses

two additional teams: CLASS+ and Spectrum.

CLASS+

CLASS+ work to provide guidance and training to enable families to build their

understanding of the strengths and challenges faced by children and young people

with autism and/or social communication difficulties. CLASS+ offer support in the

following formats:

• Weekly advice line

• Signposting

• Coffee mornings

• Training for parents

• Short pieces of home based support (for school aged children)

Parents can access support directly from CLASS+ at class@eastsussex.gov.uk / 01273

336887.

Follow CLASS+ on Facebook for up-to-date information on events and

activities: www.facebook.com/ClassPlusEastSussex

Spectrum

Spectrum works across East Sussex to support young people with autism to

independently access their community. This may include support to manage

everyday activities such as travelling on public transport and attending personal

appointments or accessing recreational clubs and social activities.

Spectrum also support young people to develop social skills focusing on areas

relevant to each individual.

You can contact Spectrum at spectrum@eastsussex.gov.uk / 01323 466030 or via

their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/spectrumautismsupport

Referrals to Spectrum can be made via:

http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/spectrum

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