Training
The EPS offers training in all areas of SEND. Below are some examples of the type of training that we offer. The EPS also offer individualised and bespoke training on request and this can be discussed further with your link Educational Psychologist. The prices of the training packages outlined in this brochure are dependent on the length of training required. Please enquire for prices.
Precision Teaching
This single session ‘hands on’ course promotes a skills mastery teaching approach and is suitable for teachers, learning mentors and teaching assistants. This course has specific reference to basic educational skills in literacy, numeracy and other curriculum areas.Looked After Children
The EPS are aware of how vulnerable the Looked After population of pupils are at times of transition. Therefore the Educational Psychology team can offer:- The use of the LAC transition tool, which can be used to estimate the relative level of risk regarding transition for each child and then recommend relevant action according to risk level.
- A transition training twilight which focuses on the importance of planning for transition
Understanding Autism
This workshop aims to provide hands on experience of what teachers can do to support autism within school. The workshop aims to provide an introduction to the National Autistic Society SPELL framework which will facilitate you to identify changes you can make to the classroom. It also provides time to explore a variety of resources and activities that can be implemented within the classroom.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This course raises awareness of ADHD and explores techniques and interventions to promote positive outcomes in a school setting for children with ADHD.Understanding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
This single session course looks at the impact of FAS on the pupil’s response to teaching and learning at different ages. Strategies to support pupils within the school context are outlined and evidence based.Attachment
This training can be delivered within three formats; a twilight session, a half-day or a full-day with each level being designed for whole staff delivery in schools / settings.Twilight session
In this introductory session, you will learn about how attachment has been studied, how secure and insecure attachments develop and some of the key concepts linked to attachment theory. The course will make theoretical concepts easily accessible and will include activities that will support your thinking around how to meet the needs of children with attachment-related behavioural difficulties. It will also emphasise the importance of you, the adult in school, as a secondary attachment figure.
Half-day session
This session includes all features of the twilight session, plus a more in depth look at the research underpinning attachment theory; the neuropsychology of attachment; and the different types of insecure attachment style. We will look at how children with insecure attachments may present within the classroom, depending on their particular attachment style, and how you can meet the needs of children with insecure attachments in your settings.
Full-day session
This session includes all features of the half-day session, plus a more in depth look at the parenting styles that can lead to the development of each attachment style; the effects of healthy vs. toxic shame; and more opportunities for group discussion and activities around meeting the needs and children and young people with insecure attachment styles.