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Short Courses & Talks
We offer a wide range of short courses and talks for educational professionals who would like to deepen and broaden their knowledge of special educational needs. All courses are taught by experienced experts and offer focused, accessible and practical information based on the latest research and best practice.
For further information about any of our courses or to book a place, please contact Dr. Joanne Fitzsimons :
The Engagement Model
The Engagement Model
What is the Engagement Model?
The engagement model is an assessment tool that helps schools meet their duties in supporting pupils at Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) who are working below the level of the national curriculum and who are not engaged in subject-specific study. This accounts for pupils who previously would have worked at P Levels 1 – 4. The model has 5 areas: exploration, realisation, anticipation, persistence and initiation. Progress through each of the 5 areas of engagement should be measured by identifying how established the pupil is against each of the areas of engagement. The Engagement Model identifies and celebrates linear and lateral progress, the consolidation and maintenance of knowledge, skills and concepts.
Engagement Model Training and Information
Tier One – Training Materials £40
Information sheets, training materials and practical activities
Tier Two – Virtual Training Session £85
The Engagement Model webinar plus information sheets, training materials and practical activities
Tier Three – Real Time Delivery
One hour session - £150 incl. training materials and practical activities
Half day - £350 incl. training and bespoke consultation/advice on assessment, planning and curriculum content
Whole day - £550 incl. training and bespoke consultation on assessment, planning and curriculum content
The North East London Teaching School Hub (NELTSH)
Virtual Training for staff working in mainstream and special schools
in the North East London Teaching School Hub (NELTSH):
the boroughs of Waltham Forest, Haringey and Redbridge.
This training programme offers a wide range of SEND specialist sessions that aim to improve practitioners’ knowledge, skills and expertise in supporting pupils with autism, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyscalculia, vision and hearing impairments, multi-sensory impairments, sensory processing difficulties and physical disabilities. It includes theory, practical activities, tips and advice on how to manage challenging behaviours, understand the needs of pupils and how to plan for activities using effective teaching and learning strategies and resources.
Book your place at pds@whitefield.waltham.sch.uk
£25 per session or £200 full course fee
Whitefield-Professional-Development-Services-Training-Programme-2021-2022.pdf
The Richard Hirstwood's Sensory Festival 2021
Our Dr Jo Fitzsimons is presenting at Richard Hirstwood's Sensory Festival 2021. This is an online event taking place from Saturday 27th November until Saturday 11th December.
What is it?
The online format of the Festival is based upon a series of video presentations; ‘live & online’ presentations; live question & answer/panel sessions; a Festival chat room and a virtual meeting space! Key speakers include Jane Friswell, Pete Wells, Les Staves, Peter Imray and Joanna Grace.
