This is a training session for teachers, TA's and learning support staff on reasons why and best practice on engaging parents of pupils with Special Educational Needs. It makes use of research, shares strategies and comes with a further reading hand out. It contains sections on: Why is parental partnership important? Factors that influence the partnership and its success What works well What we do and what we can do next How you can help

A staff training presentation for new and experienced cross-subject staff through a 'teaching and learning community' to provide simple in-class strategies to develop learner independence, with the resources to go with the session. It also has a follow up presentation which took place 6 weeks after the first session which addressed questions and allowed staff to feed back and share ideas. The strategies are simple to implement with little or no planning and were very well received.