Understanding and Supporting ADHD

Given the significant increase in the diagnosis of ADHD, the session will explore this dual diagnosis and the impact this can have on children and young people in schools. The session will explore the principal strategies to support children and young people with this dual diagnosis. Suitable for all.

The Importance of Play and Playgrounds for All Children

Reports show that some pupils are finding unstructured playground play and socialisation difficult post-Covid. Many schools are having huge problems in the playground. Play is crucial to children’s wellbeing, resilience and ability to learn, with play laying the foundations for literacy, communication and spontaneity. Jenny will highlight key common issues that are found in playgrounds … Continued

**SOLD OUT** Symud drwy Stori a Ioga

**This seminar has now SOLD OUT** Sesiwn symud hwyliog yng nghwmni Leisa Mererid wrth iddi eich tywys drwy ei llyfr diweddaraf ‘Y Seren Ioga’. Dewch i ddilyn taith seren fach sydd ar goll. Daw wyneb yn wyneb a sawl rhwystr a sawl creadur ‘anghyfarwydd’ wrth iddi drio dod o hyd i’w ffordd adre.

**SOLD OUT** Health and Wellbeing Outdoors – effective ways of engaging pupils

**This seminar has now SOLD OUT** This practical hands-on workshop will awaken the senses and provide opportunities to connect with nature. Being outdoors provides real world experiences to promote thinking and problem solving skills. This session will encourage participants to discover ways to improve motor skills and increase levels of physical activity as well as … Continued

Working Effectively with your TA

In this session Sara Alston will look at • Some of the challenges of working effectively with TAs and how to overcome them • Building a team around children with additional learning needs • The importance of communication, particularly ways of sharing planning, feedback and information about the children. • The role of TA working … Continued

Botheredness: Drama Approaches for Great Learning

In this beginner-friendly session, Hywel will explore • Why Drama helps with behaviour • Using Drama to deepen learning and understanding • How Drama is a key pedagogy supporting the Four Purposes • When Drama can be used to connect with the community and the world • Why it’s NOT about acting. This session will … Continued

Are You Dealing with Difficult People & Conversations?

This seminar is designed for those who want to develop a greater confidence and skill set in dealing with difficult people/situations at work. Having hard conversations or dealing with difficult people can be the source of stress and anxiety for school and college staff in all sorts of roles. Designed to help you prepare, no … Continued

Closing the disadvantage gap: We need to talk about Jason

This session will focus on children and young people who grow up in poverty. Jean will explore myths and wrong turnings in our efforts to close the gap in attainment between these disadvantaged learners and their peers. She will suggest effective approaches, from a focus on oracy through to attending to children’s sense of agency. … Continued