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Parallel Sessions: 12:00-13:00

2A

Presenter: Sam Kendall, Sherbourne Fields School

Sam

Title: Communication Strategies and Techniques

Outline:

We will explore some of the common barriers young people with additional needs may face with regards to their communication, how we as practitioners can be mindful of this and some of the techniques and resources which can support a total communication environment.

Phase: For Primary and Secondary

Session Type: Lecture

Facilitator: Mark Harris

Recording link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/recording/2ff3f7515c834a6dafbc99c4e072af85Link opens in a new window

2B

Presenter: Amanda Millican and Jo Wigfield EAL Advisory Teachers at EMAS (Ethnic Minority Achievement Service) Coventry

Jo Wigfield
Amanda

Title: Strategies for supporting newly arrived EAL learners in your classes

Outline:

We will be looking at the strategies to support newly arrived (DfE levels A and B) English as an additional language (EAL) learners in primary and secondary teaching spaces so that they can access the mainstream curriculum and demonstrate their skills and knowledge. *Please note that this is a repeat of Session 1B*.

Phase: For Primary and Secondary

Session Type: Seminar

Facilitator: Rebecca Friesen

Recording link: https://echo360.org.uk/media/6d4f55bb-0650-4b51-ac71-ae69626fd0b3/publicLink opens in a new window

2C

Presenter: Helen Trivedi and Nikki Luke, Attachment and Trauma Programme in Schools, University of Oxford

Helen

Title: Teaching children who have experienced trauma and neglect

Outline:

This workshop will introduce the difficulties experienced by pupils who have experiences of neglect and trauma. We will explain who these children might be in your teaching spaces, for example those with a social worker, and those looked after by the local authority. We will discuss the prevalence and impact of these adverse experiences on pupils in schools, and share findings from a national research programme exploring the impact of staff training in attachment and trauma awareness.

Phase: For Primary and Secondary

Session Type: Workshop

Nikki

Facilitator: Anna Donnelly

Recording link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/recording/d58f8347209d485bbf657887d9b5047fLink opens in a new window

2D

Presenter: Kacey de Groot, Assistant Principal Leader of Learning and Drama Teacher, Caludon Castle School

Title: Understanding the fundamentals of Trans and Non-Binary identities to allow those students to thrive.

Outline: The session will give an explanation, or clarify participants’ understanding, of the fundamental nature of being transgender or non-binary, what the misconceptions are, and how not to be fooled by the current 'moral panic' about gender identity.
There will follow the basic legal frameworks as they apply to places of education and also the principles of best practice to ensure that trans and non-binary students are not only safe, but also have the potential to thrive - educationally and in terms of happiness and well-being.

Phase: For Primary and Secondary

Session Type: Seminar

Facilitator: Julie Taylor

Recording: available to CTE students upon request.

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2E

Presenter: Jonathan Berliner, PhD Candidate – School of Education, Communication and Society, King’s College London

Title: Strategies for Teaching Neurodiverse Classes

Outline:

With an estimated prevalence of around 10% of the population, neurodiversity will affect all teaching spaces, but particularly low attaining classes and those with more SEN students. Students in these classes have a wide range of often conflicting needs, presenting many challenges for even the most experienced teachers. This session will break down the differences between these labels, point out some common pitfalls to avoid, and provide strategies for maximising engagement, promoting self-esteem, and raising attainment.

Phase: For Primary and Secondary

Session Type: Seminar

Facilitator: Sally Spicer

Recording link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/recording/d246d3ff877a4bf58342f0149f4252e6Link opens in a new window

* Please be aware that the sound quality during the first half of this recording is not good.

Strategies for Teaching Neurodiverse Classes presentationLink opens in a new window