CPD and Training Events
Training &
Professional Development
Fairfields Teaching & Learning Centre offers a programme of SEND focussed training and development opportunities for schools.
Our courses are delivered by experienced practitioners and are designed to develop knowledge around SEN and Inclusion. Our programmes vary from short networking groups, to extended programmes looking at topics in depth.
If there is a particular area that you would be interested in receiving training on, and it is not listed in the current events, please do get in touch with us.
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Cancellations and Refunds Policy
Fairfields TLC reserves the right to alter programmes, dates and venues and to make cancellations due to insufficient numbers or unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be given/no invoice issued should we cancel as the provider.
Cancellations should be made via email to . Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for places cancelled within 7 working days prior to an event (or 30 days if a hotel room is secured). Cancellations made less than a week prior will be invoiced.
Non-Attendance
Non-attendance of the course shall be deemed to be a cancellation and the participant’s school will be responsible for paying the full course fee.
SEMH: The Hidden Disability
A hands on practical course to enable participants to:
- Understand social, emotional and mental health difficulties
- Respond effectively to challenging behaviour
- Develop inclusive practice to improve pupil outcomes and meet need
All 3 days must be attended:
Session 1: Thursday 20th October 2022
Session 2: Thursday 24th November 2022
Session 3: Thursday 9th February 2023
Facilitated by: Marian McClelland
Pre-course task:
- Identify a child for case study, obtaining parental and school consent
- Complete a fact file for that child
Planned “gap tasks” / self-study in delegates schools:
Case study to be undertaken in delegates own school, involving assessment, intervention and measuring impact.
Further information:
- Delegates will be provided with a key text – "Simple Guide to Trauma" by Betsy Thierry (2017)
- Recommended resources will be available to explore and consider for use in home school
- One member of SLT per delegate to attend the morning session of Day 1
**Lunch will be provided**
New to SENCo
Are you new to the SENCo role?
All 6 sessions must be attended
Do you need support and guidance on what your day to day role involves, the systems that you need to have in place, the route to referrals and need some support in setting up systems, tracking and showing progress for your learners? This course covers the day to day nitty gritty not covered on the accreditation course!
Following on from the success of this course previously, two of our most experienced Leading SENCos cover the key information you will need within your role, making sure you are able to monitor, evaluate and review provisions. There will also be time made available to tailor the course to your needs.
Session 1: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Session 2: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Session 3: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Session 4: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Session 5: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Session 6: Tuesday 6th June 2023
All sessions 1pm-3pm at Roade Primary School
Assessment for All - Moderation
This will be a network group to provide an opportunity to share practice, ask questions and share your evidence base.