Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability

This webinar explores Ofsted expectations for teaching and learning. This session we will dispel the myths surrounding Ofsted. You will gain an understanding of expectations for both you as a teacher and of the wider school community.

Assessment for learning involves using assessment in the classroom to raise pupils achievement. It is based on the idea that pupils will improve most if they understand the aim of their learning, where they are in relation to this aim and how they can achieve the aim (or close the gap in their knowledge).This seminar will identify how Assessment for Learning can help students take the next step in their learning

Behaviour Management is one of the most important skills a teacher will need. This seminar reviews the use of rules, rewards, sanctions and offers strategies for dealing with difficult student behaviour. It also encompasses an overview of effective strategies and provides a useful forum for teachers to share experiences and ideas. We strongly believe that everyone benefits from discussing behaviour management techniques.

During this webinar we will discuss why it is important to be impartial as teachers and using the framework of British values as a guiding set of principals that can help teachers to navigate difficult conversations. We will discuss a number of strategies of how to deal with difficult conversations around key topics such as racism, religion and politics and to manage differing ideas in the classroom. We will also discuss how to avoid the normalisation of certain behaviour traits in the classroom to ensure that our classrooms remain safe spaces for all students.

Keep abreast of the new Ofsted framework by honing your questioning skills to demonstrate greater understanding and learning. Understand the minimum expectation of Head teachers and Ofsted. Through an interactive session learn how to ask effective open-ended, coaching and higher order questions to promote student voice in lessons and showcase their learning journey.

Improve your skills and understanding of EAL children in the classroom with this coaching session. This seminar identifies the principals of good teaching and learning with children in the classroom who are EAL, looking at strengths and areas for development in pupils learning through writing analysis, highlight a range of strategies to accommodate new arrivals and create lessons that are cognitively challenging.

The seminar is designed to give attendees the tools, knowledge and experience needed to successfully invigilate an exam series

This interactive webinar will equip you with the strategies 'to plan out behaviour', deal with low level disruption and to enter your classroom confidently in order to create a happy, enjoyable environment that is conducive to learning. The session will also focus on breaking down complex behavioural issues that individual students might present in your classroom to help you get to the root of the issue.

Interviews can be daunting and overwhelming. Developing the right skills, saying the right thing, asking the right questions and being confident in first impressions are all learned techniques which can be difficult to master. This session highlights the important points of an interview for a teaching or support position. Effective strategies to use, questions to ask and ways to explain your experience and expertise are just some of the points covered in this session.

Interviews can be daunting and overwhelming. Developing the right skills, saying the right thing, asking the right questions and being confident in first impressions are all learned techniques which can be difficult to master. This session highlights the important points of an interview for a support position. Effective strategies to use, questions to ask and ways to explain your experience and expertise are just some of the points covered in this session.

This introductory seminar aims to provide an introductory overview of best safeguarding practice in the UK for all education professionals working with children. The course is designed specifically to improve the awareness of people working with or coming in to regular contact with children

Teaching assistants have become an established part of everyday classroom life. They make a huge impact on supporting pupil progress within the classroom. This session covered the pivotal role of TAs exploring the expectations and dispose of the myths surrounding the job - as well as exploring safeguarding and day to day operations of the classroom. This session also provided an opportunity for participants to use their creative skills in developing some resources that can used in the classroom.

This seminar includes a step by step insight into a successful marking policy. This course will allow you to practise your marking skills and discuss with colleagues the importance of a good policy.

This seminar explores the most recent Ofsted expectations. Review the components that make an outstanding lesson, delve into effective planning strategies and how to create a collaborative learning environment. Take the opportunity to learn how best to prepare for trial days and what key questions you should expect to answer.

The aims of this course is to aid secondary teachers make the transition to teaching in primary schools. It examines the primary curriculum, the differences between primary and secondary schools and tips for supply teaching in primary schools.

This short session supports education professionals new to working in supply. The course provides guidance on safer working practices in education and expectations from the code of conduct. This training is provided as a recording for all new staff.

This session explores communication with students with special educational needs. Examples will cover a range of practical communication strategies used in all classrooms.

This seminar includes an overview of all the basics of how bookings are arranged to getting paid and making the most of working with our consultants. Important topics such as school expectations and incident procedures are also covered. With tips on how to get the best out of your supply experience and plenty of time for questions, answers and discussion, this seminar will be of interest to any teachers or teaching assistants who would like to feel more confident about working in London schools on a supply basis

Training for new Teaching Assistants or Teaching Assistants who have not yet secured a position. Training covers what to expect in a normal school day, how to manage childrens behaviour, understand lesson plans, facilitate individual and group learning, maximize use of resources and report on childrens progress to teachers

Understanding the principles of phonics is fundamental to teaching across all year levels. You will gain an in depth understanding of the phonics approach and how to best apply this knowledge in the classroom

Despite constant advances in our understanding and social awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders, students with an ASD are still often misunderstood by their teachers and peers, particular in mainstream class environments. This interactive seminar includes an overview of Autism and largely focuses on practical strategies and tips for teaching students with an ASD. Facilitated by an SEN specialist with over 15 years experience and a particular interest in Autism, this seminar will be of benefit to any educator looking to improve their ASD classroom strategies and boost or refresh their understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This course provides beginners introduction to teaching in schools for Teaching Assistants. It examines historical context of teaching assistants in the classroom, their roles and responsibilities and expectations schools will have.