Real delegate stories

An Interview with Dr Sarah Alix

• Autism Spectrum Conditions

“After looking at courses to gain further knowledge on SEND I decided to train with Real Training as I could do this online. I thoroughly enjoyed the NASENCO course. I liked the structure of the modules, it was easy to follow the process through with the tasks and tutor feedback before building up to the main assignment. A very good range of materials were provided, reading was given and directed to so I knew what to focus on. When I was looking for a course on autism and realised Real Training had modules on this, I decided this would be a good way forward due to my previous experience. I am glad I chose Real Training for this!” Dr Sarah Alix, Programme Director for North Essex Teacher Training.

An Interview with Kasia Suchocka

• Speech Language & Communication Needs

“I deepened my knowledge about SLCN and better understood how to differentiate between EAL and SLCN. Thanks to the collaboration with SLT and other SEN staff, I learnt how to support children with additional learning needs. I hope to make a positive impact on SEN assessment practice in my current school.” Kasia Suchocka, a Primary EAL Teacher in a British International School in Poland.

An Interview with Andy Kingdon

• Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing - Intensive

“Thanks to my completion of the CCET Intensive course, I am now able to test all the pupils I teach. I am now actively doing this and assisting in making helpful judgements on what support they require.” Andy Kingdon, a Learning Support Teacher and SpLD literacy intervention teacher for an independent school in Devon.

An Interview with Monique Van Zyl

• International Award in SEN Coordination (iSENCO)

“The insight provided by the iSENCO course has been invaluable, not just for my own practice, but for my entire school setting. I have been able to share new ideas and practices that have had a direct positive impact on our learners. They have also been able to guide teaching staff to implement these strategies in their own classrooms.” Monique Van Zyl, English Literature and Studio Art Teacher at an IB International School in Beijing, China.

An Interview with Stephen Oswald

• Access Arrangements Course
• Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements
• Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing

“My CPT3A course has helped me to appreciate that a substantial number of young people in every cohort need an extra depth of understanding and guidance. For that reason, I continued studying ASD and Dyslexia at Post-Graduate Diploma level. This extension has helped greatly in finding ways of making ILP’s and EHCP’s work as secondary school pupils transfer through to sixth-form. Annually, I take care of around 45 EHCP reviews across sites.” Stephen Oswald, a Specialist Assesor and SENCo at a large multicultural sixth form college in south-east London and Kent.

An Interview with Kirsty Ann Gibson

• Speech Language & Communication Needs

“I like the manner in which the course is run. As a teacher, my schedule is very busy and unpredictable. With Real Training, you can work at your own pace. I also like the diverse range of modules that they offer. Most online Masters courses I looked at only offered training in Autism and Dyslexia.” Kirsty Ann Gibson, a primary classroom teacher for Year 3 pupils.

An Interview with Celia Mascher

• International Award in SEN Coordination (iSENCO)
• MEd SEND

“The iSENCO course has been a journey of discovery for me and has given me a lot more confidence in my role as a SENCO. I now feel able to assess the elements of SEND provision within my school and objectively review those areas that need to be developed or improved. I also feel more knowledgeable about how to build a team based on collaboration while focusing on each team members strength.” Celia Mascher, Lead Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) at a private school in Kenya.

An Interview with David Griffiths

• Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements
• Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing - Intensive
• National Award in SEN Coordination (NASENCO)

“Overall, it went above and beyond my expectations. I chose the intensive route to complete CPT3A. The face to face content was excellent and really useful. The tutors were supportive, knowledgable and friendly. Everything was explained clearly and I received excellent feedback.” David Griffiths, SENCO of a secondary school in the Midlands.

An Interview with Yassar Hussain

“The course allowed me to challenge myself, my colleagues and all stakeholders. My reading project had a huge impact on making all parties aware of the importance of reading and we raised attainment levels across the prep school.” Yassar Hussain, a Lower Key Stage Two Coordinator at a Prep School in Jeddah – Saudia Arabia.