This is a powerpoint for whole school training on the role of a teaching assistant. The training is delivered through a set of question that will support debate and discussion on the role of the TA. There are also links to the national standards for the TA and how teachers should support TAs. This powerpoint is a short presentation of about 25-30mins

This powerpoint is an overview to what SEND is. The training is for any staff that work with children in school The powerpoint looks at : -the difference between SEND and underachievement -the assess-plan-do-review model -planning for SEND pupils in class -What an EHCP is?

This resource focuses on differentiation and using a wide range of teaching styles. This powerpoint can be used to support teachers planning of all children including those with SEND. The elements that are focused on are: -watching a video to unpick different types of differentiation and then focused activities -discussion in groups - barriers to children's learning and how to overcome them -how to plan giving one example

A refresher training session for all teachers looking at: -the assess-plan-do-review model -the use of TAs in the classroom in relation to the DISS project A short presentation for teachers

This is a powerpoint that can be used for the whole primary sector. The training focuses on the following: -the role of the teaching assistant - focus on how to show good modelling in the lessons for the children

This powerpoint is based around the more able, gifted and talented across the whole school. The powerpoint explains what talented and gifted is, how to support them and classroom strategies Please leave positive feedback

This powerpoint is based on SEND in schools. The aim of the training session is for teachers to implement 5 strategies to improve provision of SEND in the school. The areas of need are based on national findings Please leave positive feedback

This resource is used to train teachers in what is special educational needs and the different categorises of the new Code of Practice. The aim of the training is to: have an understanding of what is meant by SEND understand the different areas of SEND identify some of the key changes in the code of practice This is a series of training sessions- this is 1 of 2 sessions.

This powerpoint and smartboard focuses on discussing how to work with children effectively in a small group for the main activity. The focus of the sessions is to look at how to model the task to the children so that they understand the key learning concepts.

This resource can be used for training / INSET within your school to develop thinking skills for all children, including the Gifted and Talented pupils. The powerpoint follows the journey community of enquiry, thinking hats to much more

This resource teaches staff the difference between expressive and receptive language and how to support pupils with speech and language difficulties.

This assembly can be used by any teacher teaching the theme of the Tudors and Henry VIII. This play script allows for acting, dance and singing for the children to perform. Based around the X Factor theme it is different and unique.

This resource is lesson 2 of training on special educational needs and the changes to the Code of Practice The key areas that are focused on for teacher training is: To understand the changes to the Code of Practice To understand the Assess-plan-review- do model to identify the different ways for differentiation Resource is in a powerpoint form with videos where applicable.

Whole school training for teaching assistants to introduce peer coaching.

This resource is in a smartboard format and focuses on: -the spectrum of autism -What is autism? -Common Characteristics -How does it feel to be a child of autism? (video) -Strategies to use in school including PECS

This assembly is linked to compassion. Whole school assembly looking at what compassion means and allowing children to discuss what it means to them.

A lesson plan which can be taught the day or week before children go to visit their new school. A differentiated lesson plan that allows children to explore their feelings about the day ahead. The tasks link to the day ahead and allow children to explore their feelings further.

This resource has the images for a visual timetable to put up in the classroom Print off, laminate and use.

This resource is a must for any teachers, teaching assistants or those working with special educational needs children. PECS is a form of communication for those that are autistic, mute or choose not to speak. This resource informs about how to use PECS and the importance of it. Ideal for all schools to use as it is a system that can transition with the children into adulthood so that they can verbally communicate with the world.

Speaking and Listening cards for SEN, EAL pupils. These images will provide children stimulus to build on their vocabulary and language skills. Ideal for all classrooms.