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Supporting Children who have ADHD
Area: SEND Audience: Practitioner
This course will give practitioners understanding of ADHD and of some strategies for dealing
with the behaviours of children who have ADHD
Learning Objectives:

• To know what ADHD is and who is affected
• To identify possible signs, symptoms and behaviours associated with ADHD
• To develop confidence in supporting children with ADHD
• To explore ideas for appropriate interventions

Supporting Children who have Autism
Area: SEND Audience: Practitioner
This course will give practitioners understanding of what Autism is & what are appropriate
strategies for dealing with the traits and behaviours of children on the Autism Spectrum
Learning Objectives:

• To know what Autism is and to recognise the traits shown by children on the spectrum
• To develop understanding of the needs of children who have Autism
• To develop confidence in supporting children on the Autism Spectrum
• To explore ideas for appropriate interventions

Supporting Children who speak English as an Additional

Language (EAL)

Area: SEND Audience: Practitioner
This course will help you to understand some of the difficulties that children may have when
English is not their first language, and enable you to develop strategies to support them
Learning Objectives:
• To recognise the difficulties EAL children may encounter in settings
• To develop strategies to support EAL children within your setting
• To gain an understanding of the importance of effective partnerships with the parents
and families of children who do not speak English as their first language
• To identify good practice and share ideas for promoting the development of children
who speak English as an additional language

Supporting Transitions

Area: Learning and Development Audience: All
This course will explore the importance of supporting transitions and will help practitioners
understand the need to plan for and successfully manage the transition process
Learning Objectives:
• To understand the impact of change upon babies and young children
• To explore the role of the adult in supporting babies and young children, both
practically and emotionally through transitions
• To put effective communication procedures and systems in place to ensure all children
and adults are fully involved
• To discuss the importance of working in partnership with parents

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