Access to HE Diploma Curriculum and Standardisation Event

Refresher training or new tutor training for any staff in Further Education Colleges involved in internal moderation, standardisation, grading practices and quality assurance when awarding the Access to HE Diploma.

This training will explore the strengths and difficulties of a Dyslexic profile and investigate effective strategies to employ within the classroom for learners with Dyslexia. Training is suitable for SENCo’s, HLTA’s, Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers.

This training for SENCOs, Head teachers and Deputy Head teachers in the field of Dyscalculia is delivered by Judy Hornigold BSc, PGCSpE, AMBDA, an independent education consultant specialising in dyslexia and dyscalculia and also an Associate Tutor for the BDA and Edge Hill University. She is also a trainer for Maths No Problem training teachers in Singapore Maths. Delegates will receive invaluable training in this vital area, and will also see a demonstration of the IDL Numeracy software. All delegates will receive CPD certification.

Training for SENCOs, Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers in the field of Dyslexia. Delegates will receive invaluable training in this vital area and will also see a demonstration of the IDL Literacy & Specialist Dyslexia Support software.

The workshop will discuss ways to embed and deliver core British Values into education curriculum and give delegates the opportunity to share best practice. The workshop will involve interactive discussions and activities around the following, democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and terrorism. The workshop will be based on the Ascentis Level 1 Award in Understanding British Values and Entry 3 Level Award in Introduction to British Values qualifications and discuss how education environments can deliver British Values in line with OFSTED principals.

Social media has a huge impact on young people. In a world where clicks are currency and ‘likes’ are what validates us, it can be tricky differentiating between ‘real life’ and ‘online life’, especially for digital natives. Those born and raised with the smartphone as their fifth limb don’t need to be taught to run from it, but ways to use it for good.