The pandemic may be behind us, but schools are continuing to experience an increasing number of mental health needs within their setting.
With the availability of services such as CAMHs and support from Educational Psychologists often thinly stretched, pressure is being placed on school leaders to do more. At the same time, the digital world our children grow up in has become an increasingly complex space.
Our online courses for education professionals are designed to create effective strategies for early intervention to improve wellbeing and mental health. We look at systemic whole-school approaches that provide maximum impact, whilst being sustainable to implement over time.
Leadership is the most critical aspect to changing outcomes for schools and pupils, whether at team, department or whole school level.
All three Real Training NPQ courses are designed by education practitioners and educational psychologists to provide current, innovative and practice-focused training that will give school leaders the insight and tools they need to become highly effective leaders.
Listening to children – and involving parents with the school – leads to better outcomes and higher attainment for children with SEN.
Combine the latest academic and good practice thinking with a real knowledge of what works in schools. Fully understand the methods and ways of involving parents that lead to significantly increased attainments and outcomes for children.
Cognition and learning is a new 30 credit Skills & Knowledge module for Real Training's Masters in SEND programme, lead by Dr Jane Yeomans. This masters module is designed to help participants develop awareness of the models and frameworks used to understand the concepts of cognition and learning, and the relationships between this process and specific special educational needs.
Our Enquiry module completes the MEd qualification. Choose a Special Educational Needs topic and then complete an action research project that supports the development of your organisation. Our tutors, Dr Jane Yeomans and Dr Mark Turner, are experienced research supervisors. We also welcome bookings from delegates who transfer credits from appropriate qualifications that they have already gained. Many of our other modules include lighter touch action research and reflection. This includes the National Award for SEN Coordination and all Application and Reflection modules.
Gain the essential SENCO qualification. Since its introduction in 2009 this course has been the benchmark required training for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators and those aspiring to the role. Our course is consistently rated by delegates as 'excellent training with first class tutoring'. The practice-based learning is structured around carefully designed learning experiences that engage directly with your own work.
Designed for educators working in International Schools and settings, this unique course brings the gold standard of practice-led learning and development from Real Training's market-leading National Award and opens it to professionals who do not have UK QTS. Our UK course is consistently rated by delegates as 'excellent training with first class tutoring'. The practice-based learning is structured around carefully designed learning experiences that engage directly with your own work.
Develop the skills and knowledge to produce culturally relevant and responsive services that make a positive difference. Understand each child in the context of their familial and professional support networks. Engage directly with your professional setting, through practical activities structured around our unique learning experiences. Work towards the completion of your Action Research project using supporting theories, reflection and taking part in example activities.
Assessment and standards are the cornerstones of effective practice. We specialise in courses that help education professionals all across the UK and internationally develop confidence through competence. We will show you how to use psychological assessment methods to monitor and make interventions in standards and progress in the most challenging situations – enabling you to better identify patterns of strength and barriers to learning.
Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET)
30Credits
Leading to the British Psychological Society Test User Educational qualification
This course will embed good assessment practice into your evaluation of students’ learning. It will enable you to use psychometric tools appropriately to make the right judgments about where your children are, how they have progressed (or not) and what the next steps are for their education. Identify patterns of strength and barriers to learning. Take your competence in educational psychometric testing to another level with the British Psychological Society's (BPS) gold standard qualification and open the door to a world of BPS qualifications, benefits and recognition.
Meet the Access Arrangements Assessor criteria published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). This course will help you to understand how psychometric tests are developed; how to use them effectively; how to interpret the results; the principles of access arrangements and how to write suitable and appropriate assessment reports for submission to examination boards.
You will not only gain the BPS Test User Educational qualification, but you will also be able to join the BPS’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use — a publicly searchable database of competence that will bolster your professional reputation.
This online refresher in assessment and access arrangements will help you gain the knowledge and understanding of the latest JCQ regulations. It will also develop your professional development and practice in assessment. To enrol on this course you must already hold either the Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) or the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Please note: if you are currently doing CPT3A and want to access some additional teaching, we are happy to accept you.
If you want to train and develop a professionally qualified team around you to administer a large number of tests, then this online or intensive course is a cost-effective way to save time and build expertise within your organisation – enabling teaching assistants or teachers to help administer tests.
A broad range of education professionals need to be able to assess student progress effectively. This Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course will bring the unique benefits of dynamic assessment (DA) and cognitive education into the mainstream work of practitioner psychologists and specialist teachers. Learn how to use the CAP to structure an in-depth individualised assessment. By using CAP for systematic consultation and observation, the need to carry out individual direct work with a particular student may not be required.
This course is designed to train professionals in the comprehensive use of CAP. This detailed evidence-based tool for consultation and structured data collection can be used by a range of professionals, including: educational and clinical psychologists; therapists; SENCOs and specialist teachers.
Do you want to really learn how to assess and identify individuals with dyslexia effectively, sensitively and individually?
If you do, and you already have CCET and British Dyslexia Association Approved Teacher Status (ATS), then this course is your gateway to the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Gain the professional advantage with the only dyslexia assessment study programme to have been developed by leading educational psychologists (EPs) in partnership with teaching professionals.
Speech, language and communication difficulties affect almost one-in-14 five-year-olds. Therefore, a developed, professional understanding of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) is an essential skill that will have a lasting impact on the lives of pupils with SLCN.
Practice and develop the key skills that will enable you to have a positive impact on the speech, language and communication needs of children in your setting. Get to grips with the key theories, research and policies and understand how to critique knowledge and existing practice effectively.
Improving outcomes for children with learning difficulties is one of the greatest challenges facing education professionals today. We're passionate about helping education professionals develop the confidence and expertise to ensure that vulnerable learners have the best chance to succeed. So, whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, head teacher or other professional, there's a module to help you.
Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET)
30Credits
Leading to the British Psychological Society Test User Educational qualification
This course will embed good assessment practice into your evaluation of students’ learning. It will enable you to use psychometric tools appropriately to make the right judgments about where your children are, how they have progressed (or not) and what the next steps are for their education. Identify patterns of strength and barriers to learning. Take your competence in educational psychometric testing to another level with the British Psychological Society's (BPS) gold standard qualification and open the door to a world of BPS qualifications, benefits and recognition.
Bridge the gap. Make a real difference to children and young people with autism in your setting. Give each autistic child in your care the best possible outcome through practice-led learning. Develop the relevant skills and knowledge to bridge the autism support and teaching gaps in your setting. Gain a critical understanding of the relevant theories, research and policies, and the ability to assess knowledge and existing practice.
Cognition and learning is a new 30 credit Skills & Knowledge module for Real Training's Masters in SEND programme, lead by Dr Jane Yeomans. This masters module is designed to help participants develop awareness of the models and frameworks used to understand the concepts of cognition and learning, and the relationships between this process and specific special educational needs.
Change the landscape. Learn how to lead and make difficult but effective interventions in dyslexia. Learn the latest thinking and interventions surrounding dyslexia. Broaden your professional practice to include the management of whole school interventions and staff who teach dyslexic individuals.
Do you want to really learn how to assess and identify individuals with dyslexia effectively, sensitively and individually?
If you do, and you already have CCET and British Dyslexia Association Approved Teacher Status (ATS), then this course is your gateway to the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Gain the professional advantage with the only dyslexia assessment study programme to have been developed by leading educational psychologists (EPs) in partnership with teaching professionals.
Develop your understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties and how to promote social, emotional and mental health; bring your practice right up-to-date; and enhance your professional development as a reflective, research-led practitioner. Understand the skills that you need to use to make a positive difference to your setting -- and practice them in your setting too. Develop the essential knowledge of the latest policies, theories and research. Acquire the ability to critique knowledge and existing practice seamlessly.
The role of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is an important one. All SENCOs are qualified teachers and all SENCOs need training. Many of our courses are very useful for new to role, experienced and aspiring SENCOs. In particular, the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASCO) is an essential gold standard and evidences skills, competences and leadership abilities in managing SEND provision.
Gain the essential SENCO qualification. Since its introduction in 2009 this course has been the benchmark required training for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators and those aspiring to the role. Our course is consistently rated by delegates as 'excellent training with first class tutoring'. The practice-based learning is structured around carefully designed learning experiences that engage directly with your own work.
Designed for educators working in International Schools and settings, this unique course brings the gold standard of practice-led learning and development from Real Training's market-leading National Award and opens it to professionals who do not have UK QTS. Our UK course is consistently rated by delegates as 'excellent training with first class tutoring'. The practice-based learning is structured around carefully designed learning experiences that engage directly with your own work.
Change the landscape. Learn how to lead and make difficult but effective interventions in dyslexia. Learn the latest thinking and interventions surrounding dyslexia. Broaden your professional practice to include the management of whole school interventions and staff who teach dyslexic individuals.
Develop the skills and knowledge to produce culturally relevant and responsive services that make a positive difference. Understand each child in the context of their familial and professional support networks. Engage directly with your professional setting, through practical activities structured around our unique learning experiences. Work towards the completion of your Action Research project using supporting theories, reflection and taking part in example activities.
The great challenge for mainstream education is to enhance social inclusion and provision for children and young people whilst also improving their mental and emotional health. Real Training's modules look at the psychological underpinnings – the perspectives that you will need to understand – which will enable you to grasp why children behave in the way that they do. Most importantly, they will show you what you can do to safeguard inclusion.
Many people are wary of children with behavioural difficulties because, emotionally, they are the hardest to manage and sustain. Our modules enable you to increase your knowledge base around this catchment and allow you to understand why children behave in the way that they do.
Develop your understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties and how to promote social, emotional and mental health; bring your practice right up-to-date; and enhance your professional development as a reflective, research-led practitioner. Understand the skills that you need to use to make a positive difference to your setting -- and practice them in your setting too. Develop the essential knowledge of the latest policies, theories and research. Acquire the ability to critique knowledge and existing practice seamlessly.
Last year, the House of Commons All-Party Group on Autism highlighted the training gap in school provision for children with autism. It recommended that there should be 'a lead teacher for autism in every school' and that 'every child with autism should have an action plan that is regularly updated and sets appropriate objectives against which progress can be measured.' Real Training's modules provide a unique opportunity for schools and teachers to meet this challenge.
Bridge the gap. Make a real difference to children and young people with autism in your setting. Give each autistic child in your care the best possible outcome through practice-led learning. Develop the relevant skills and knowledge to bridge the autism support and teaching gaps in your setting. Gain a critical understanding of the relevant theories, research and policies, and the ability to assess knowledge and existing practice.
Designed to train those working, or planning to work, in the role of an Access Arrangement Coordinator. It will take you through what to do before, during and after the process of applying for Exam Access Arrangements in support of the SENCo.
You will need to have passed the Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) before you take this module. If you do not have CCET, take a look at our web page on the combined CCET with Access Arrangements Course (CPT3A) instead.
This short course will accredit you to write access arrangements for public examinations: GCSE, GNVQ, AEA, Entry Level, Basic Skills and Key Skills.
Complete this module (in combination with the CCET module that you must first pass before you take this module) and you will also receive the Certificate of Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A).
This online refresher in assessment and access arrangements will help you gain the knowledge and understanding of the latest JCQ regulations. It will also develop your professional development and practice in assessment. To enrol on this course you must already hold either the Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) or the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Please note: if you are currently doing CPT3A and want to access some additional teaching, we are happy to accept you.
If you want to train and develop a professionally qualified team around you to administer a large number of tests, then this online or intensive course is a cost-effective way to save time and build expertise within your organisation – enabling teaching assistants or teachers to help administer tests.
The Auditing and Leading Improvement (ALI) module will enable you to understand the possibilities, complexities and challenges involved in the successful implementation of a project linked to developing inclusive provision for pupils with SEND.
Bridge the gap. Make a real difference to children and young people with autism in your setting. Give each autistic child in your care the best possible outcome through practice-led learning. Develop the relevant skills and knowledge to bridge the autism support and teaching gaps in your setting. Gain a critical understanding of the relevant theories, research and policies, and the ability to assess knowledge and existing practice.
Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET)
30Credits
Leading to the British Psychological Society Test User Educational qualification
This course will embed good assessment practice into your evaluation of students’ learning. It will enable you to use psychometric tools appropriately to make the right judgments about where your children are, how they have progressed (or not) and what the next steps are for their education. Identify patterns of strength and barriers to learning. Take your competence in educational psychometric testing to another level with the British Psychological Society's (BPS) gold standard qualification and open the door to a world of BPS qualifications, benefits and recognition.
Cognition and learning is a new 30 credit Skills & Knowledge module for Real Training's Masters in SEND programme, lead by Dr Jane Yeomans. This masters module is designed to help participants develop awareness of the models and frameworks used to understand the concepts of cognition and learning, and the relationships between this process and specific special educational needs.
A broad range of education professionals need to be able to assess student progress effectively. This Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course will bring the unique benefits of dynamic assessment (DA) and cognitive education into the mainstream work of practitioner psychologists and specialist teachers. Learn how to use the CAP to structure an in-depth individualised assessment. By using CAP for systematic consultation and observation, the need to carry out individual direct work with a particular student may not be required.
This course is designed to train professionals in the comprehensive use of CAP. This detailed evidence-based tool for consultation and structured data collection can be used by a range of professionals, including: educational and clinical psychologists; therapists; SENCOs and specialist teachers.
Delivered by our sister company Dyslexia Action Training
Our Level 5 Certificate - Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties is created by experts with real-world educational experience to empower you with practical and actionable skills, allowing you not only to engage with students with increased confidence but also pursue a pathway for professional progression.
Delivered by our sister company Dyslexia Action Training
The Level 4 Certificate in Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia is created by experts with real-world educational experience to empower you with practical and actionable skills, allowing you not only to engage with students with increased confidence but also to pursue a pathway for professional progression.
Delivered by our sister company Dyslexia Action Training
Delivered entirely online, the Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia, designed for those working with Primary and Secondary pupils will empower you with practical and actionable skills, to boost your confidence when engaging with students.
CPT3A (Certificate in Competence in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements)
30Credits
CCET + AAC
Meet the Access Arrangements Assessor criteria published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). This course will help you to understand how psychometric tests are developed; how to use them effectively; how to interpret the results; the principles of access arrangements and how to write suitable and appropriate assessment reports for submission to examination boards.
You will not only gain the BPS Test User Educational qualification, but you will also be able to join the BPS’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use — a publicly searchable database of competence that will bolster your professional reputation.
CPT3A Route 1 - Fully Online (on demand, self-paced study)
30Credits
CCET Online and AAC Online
Meet the Access Arrangements Assessor criteria published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). This course will help you to understand how psychometric tests are developed; how to use them effectively; how to interpret the results; the principles of access arrangements and how to write suitable and appropriate assessment reports for submission to examination boards.
You will not only gain the BPS Test User Educational qualification, but you will also be able to join the BPS’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use — a publicly searchable database of competence that will bolster your professional reputation.
Meet the Access Arrangements Assessor criteria published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). This course will help you to understand how psychometric tests are developed; how to use them effectively; how to interpret the results; the principles of access arrangements and how to write suitable and appropriate assessment reports for submission to examination boards.
You will not only gain the BPS Test User Educational qualification, but you will also be able to join the BPS’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use — a publicly searchable database of competence that will bolster your professional reputation.
CPT3A Route 3 - Classic (live sessions for CCET only)
30Credits
CCET Intensive and AAC Online
Meet the Access Arrangements Assessor criteria published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). This course will help you to understand how psychometric tests are developed; how to use them effectively; how to interpret the results; the principles of access arrangements and how to write suitable and appropriate assessment reports for submission to examination boards.
You will not only gain the BPS Test User Educational qualification, but you will also be able to join the BPS’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use — a publicly searchable database of competence that will bolster your professional reputation.
This module develops the student’s knowledge and understanding of cultural and community influence on pupils, families and their ensuing relationship with the educational setting.
Change the landscape. Learn how to lead and make difficult but effective interventions in dyslexia. Learn the latest thinking and interventions surrounding dyslexia. Broaden your professional practice to include the management of whole school interventions and staff who teach dyslexic individuals.
Do you want to really learn how to assess and identify individuals with dyslexia effectively, sensitively and individually?
If you do, and you already have CCET and British Dyslexia Association Approved Teacher Status (ATS), then this course is your gateway to the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Gain the professional advantage with the only dyslexia assessment study programme to have been developed by leading educational psychologists (EPs) in partnership with teaching professionals.
Real Training have partnered with Whole School SEND to create this free-to-access CPD course, outlining the principles of creating effective SEN support provision for middle leaders in all school settings.
Build on your assessment skills and practice developed in CCET or CPT3A to become a more confident and effective test user in your setting. Learn how to combine results from multiple sources to gain an holistic understanding of your students' needs and how to support them.
Develop the skills and knowledge to produce culturally relevant and responsive services that make a positive difference. Understand each child in the context of their familial and professional support networks. Engage directly with your professional setting, through practical activities structured around our unique learning experiences. Work towards the completion of your Action Research project using supporting theories, reflection and taking part in example activities.
You will need to pass one of our MEd Skills and Knowledge modules before you take this one. Apply the skills and knowledge learned in the preceding module to the development of professional practice in real world situations (casework, school-based work). You will also focus on reflective practice. This will enable you to continue to improve your practice, long after you have completed this module. Take part in a rich variety of activities. Build on your understanding of how to evaluate, implement and review strategies for identification and intervention in relation to your previous module and develop your confidence in engaging with and commissioning other professionals to improve support in your setting.
This module builds on skills and understanding from the Autism Spectrum Conditions module and looks more in depth at current challenges and topics relating to this subject area. Completing this module provides delegates with the opportunity to have a whole PGDip or MEd focused in Autism.
This module is aimed at those working with children and adolescents in a range of schools, children’s services and aligned organisations such as teachers, social workers and in special educational needs with a particular interest in practice that responds to the intersections between gender, sexuality, (in)equality and education.
Designed for educators working in International Schools and settings, this unique course brings the gold standard of practice-led learning and development from Real Training's market-leading National Award and opens it to professionals who do not have UK QTS. Our UK course is consistently rated by delegates as 'excellent training with first class tutoring'. The practice-based learning is structured around carefully designed learning experiences that engage directly with your own work.
Designed for those who have completed the International Award for SEN Coordination (iSENCO) and wish to top up their qualification to meet the full Learning Outcomes of the National Award for SEN Coordination. Last chance to book! Book before 31 August 2024.
This module aims to consolidate the student’s understanding of published material on leadership and management models, leadership history, leadership styles and the difference between leadership and management.
This module aims to develop a critical understanding of published material on leadership and management models, leadership history, leadership styles and the difference between leadership and management.
This qualification is a unique opportunity for you to build your educational testing and assessment skills, and for your school to develop their capacity for conducting psychometric assessments, utilising the Apprenticeship Levy to cover the cost.
The aim is of this module is to enable participants to be well grounded in coaching and mentoring skills as key leadership tools to support and develop colleagues to deliver inclusive environments and build capacity within their organisation.
Delivered by Educational and Sporting Futures, the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship will equip learners with the key knowledge, skills and behaviours to support in an Early Years setting.
The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, delivered by Educational and Sporting Futures equips learners with the knowledge, skills and behviours to work in an Early Years setting and other job roles including a nursery nurse and childminder.
Level 3: Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with additional SEND training
Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy
This Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required in the classroom, both to support the teacher and enhance pupils’ learning. You will gain invaluable insight and experience of working within a classroom setting as well as gaining additional SEND expertise, which will enable you to provide support to pupils with a variety of additional learning needs including; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Dyslexia.
Delivered by our sister company Dyslexia Action Training
The Level 5 Diploma is a unique online training qualification that is undertaken part-time and is suitable for classroom teachers, teaching assistants and support tutors wishing to become specialist SpLD teachers (with QTS/PGCSE) or practitioners (those without QTS/PGCE) across all age ranges.
Level 7 Professional Certificate in Assessment Practice for Dyslexia and Literacy
60Credits
Quality assured by Middlesex University
This course will qualify you as a specialist teacher/practitioner of dyslexia/SpLD. Teachers/ practitioners/tutors completing this course will be qualified to offer learning support to pupils with dyslexia/specific learning difficulties. The certificate comprises two modules, each six months in duration.
Level 7 Professional Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy
120Credits
Quality assured by Middlesex University
This course is the pathway to qualification as a specialist assessor of dyslexia/SpLD for individuals already holding a specialist teaching/practitioner qualification at Level 7. In order to gain this qualification, you will need to complete four modules. This is also the route for delegates who wish to progress to the Masters pathway.
Developed and delivered in partnership with Dyslexia Action, this this module, you will critically examine the research on the acquisition of mathematical understanding, considering both its applications and limitations and reflect upon the merits of a range of teaching approaches.
This module will familiarise you with an informal (non-standardised) method of appraising maths-related difficulties. You will develop the complex and extensive skill-set needed to be an effective specialist maths teacher and to instil an understanding of the importance of facilitating mathematical understanding in learners.
Our Masters in Inclusive Educational Leadership is designed for those looking to develop their leadership skills within an inclusive setting. You’ll tailor your studies to fit with your previous experience, qualifications and future career aspirations.
MEd Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy
180Credits
Quality assured by Middlesex University
Real Training and Dyslexia Action's Masters in Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy is your route to developing specialist knowledge, enabling you to become an informed practitioner, specialist teacher and/or assessor.
Our Masters in SEND and Inclusion is designed for those looking to build their knowledge and skills of a broad range of SEND topics. You’ll tailor your online programme to suit your interests and your setting’s particular needs by selecting from our wide range of modules, such as Autism Spectrum Conditions, Speech, Language and Communications Needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and more!
Through this online programme, you’ll develop knowledge and understanding of relevant theory, policy and legislation surrounding assessment and testing. You’ll apply your critical analysis skills and will develop the specialist skills and experience which will enable you to carry out effective assessments and positively impact the students within your setting.
Real Training’s Masters in Autism is your route to gaining specialist knowledge and skills to support autistic students of all ages.
This online programme has both a theoretical and a practical focus which will allow you to make a real impact. You will learn more about the latest research and models of autistic spectrum disorder as well as how to create best-practice guidance for supporting autistic children in your setting.
Whether you’d like to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma, or the full Masters in Education, select this study programme to further your understanding of a wide range of pastoral challenges within your setting, such as mental health, wellbeing, additional needs, and more.
This module develops students' knowledge and understanding of language and migration in the global context of 21st Century. The module focuses on two broad but intertwined areas of study.
Gain the essential SENCO qualification. Since its introduction in 2009 this course has been the benchmark required training for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators and those aspiring to the role. Our course is consistently rated by delegates as 'excellent training with first class tutoring'. The practice-based learning is structured around carefully designed learning experiences that engage directly with your own work.
Psychology for Education is a new module for Real Training's Masters in SEND programme, lead by Senior Educational Psychologist Jalak Patel. This 30-credit Masters module will give delegates in-depth theoretical knowledge and actionable practical skills in educational psychology, suited to all learning settings and age groups.
Includes 1 x SAIL and up to 5 Safeguarding AI Essentials (SAIE) courses.
A package of courses on safe and ethical AI use in educational settings. This package is suitable for smaller schools or for training a key implementation team including staff with responsibility for safeguarding, pastoral care and IT.
Includes 1 x SAIL and up to 15 Safeguarding AI Essentials (SAIE) courses.
A package of courses on safe and ethical AI use in educational settings. This package is suitable for primary school leadership teams and teachers or secondary school DSL plus pastoral teams and senior leadership team.
Includes 1 x SAIL and up to 40 Safeguarding AI Essentials (SAIE) courses.
A package of courses on safe and ethical AI use in educational settings. This package is suitable for rollout to key staff across a small trust or for all staff in a larger school.
Achieve the highly-regarded National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) alongside an apprenticeship in Senior Leadership. This combined programme allows you to develop your knowledge and skills in two crucial areas; Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and strategic leadership.
Ideal for those with some experience of the Senior Mental Health Lead role and/or some prior training in this area, our Advanced Award will deepen your understanding of the SMHL role and support you to implement transformational change in your setting.
This DfE quality assured course will enable you to become confident, knowledgeable and ready to take the lead on well-being and mental health within your setting. Available as self-paced online study, or blended learning.
Develop your understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties and how to promote social, emotional and mental health; bring your practice right up-to-date; and enhance your professional development as a reflective, research-led practitioner. Understand the skills that you need to use to make a positive difference to your setting -- and practice them in your setting too. Develop the essential knowledge of the latest policies, theories and research. Acquire the ability to critique knowledge and existing practice seamlessly.
Practice and develop the key skills that will enable you to have a positive impact on the speech, language and communication needs of children in your setting. Get to grips with the key theories, research and policies and understand how to critique knowledge and existing practice effectively.
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with PE, Health and Wellbeing Focus
Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with PE, focuses on promoting health and wellbeing across the school. The role supports the class teacher to be able to deliver Physical Education. Delivered by Educational and Sporting Futures, this role is ideal for those with a desire to improve and inspire the lives of others to be physically active.
Understand the impact of emotions on the thinking brain and its implications for learning with our Emotionally Connected Classroom course. Brought to you in partnership with our sister company, Dyslexia Action.
“The course has been a positive catalyst for organisational improvement. Our evolved wellbeing offer has had a direct benefit for staff and students and the strategic plan and focus on wellbeing culture has led to the creation of child-based wellbeing manager to further enhance this area alongside staff mental health. We have gone on to achieve a gold Wellbeing in Schools Award and have had a focused year embedding a culture of wellbeing within our own organisation.”
Helen Wood –Head of Staff Professional Development
Senior Mental Health Lead – Certificate
“Completing the course on social emotional and mental health has raised my confidence in problem solving and the way I approach students with SEMH. It’s also changed the way I collaborate with the school counselors, parents and teachers.”
Priyadarshana Shah – Teacher
Social Emotional and Mental Health Course
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