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Starting to put together a list of online CPD options (ideally free ones!) which our TA team can access in the event that we do end up closed at some point in the future. I'll add ideas below as I find them, and would love recommendations too! #SENCO #sencochat #TeamSEND
Open University has a fair few options.
Parents as partners:
'We identify a cluster of reasons why partnership is considered important - for children, parents and practitioners - and give examples of ways in which it can be interpreted in practice.' https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/educational-technology-and-practice/educational-practice/parents-partners/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
Parents as partners:
'We identify a cluster of reasons why partnership is considered important - for children, parents and practitioners - and give examples of ways in which it can be interpreted in practice.' https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/educational-technology-and-practice/educational-practice/parents-partners/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
Teaching mathematics:
'This course aims to develop your understanding of the mathematical content covered in the middle school years and effective strategies and approaches to the teaching and learning of this content.' https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/teaching-mathematics/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab
'This course aims to develop your understanding of the mathematical content covered in the middle school years and effective strategies and approaches to the teaching and learning of this content.' https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/teaching-mathematics/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab
ACEs:
'Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences Early Trauma Online Learning' https://www.acesonlinelearning.com/
'Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences Early Trauma Online Learning' https://www.acesonlinelearning.com/
Dyslexia and Inclusion:
'Module 1: ‘Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice’
Module 2: 'Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy'
Module 3: 'Dyslexia: Identification and Support'
http://addressingdyslexia.org/free-online-learning-modules
'Module 1: ‘Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice’
Module 2: 'Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy'
Module 3: 'Dyslexia: Identification and Support'
http://addressingdyslexia.org/free-online-learning-modules
An intro to speech, language and communication:
'It looks at how you can support the development of these skills on a day-to-day basis in your setting, and how to spot children and young people who might be struggling to develop these important skills.'
https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/professional-development/online-short-course/
'It looks at how you can support the development of these skills on a day-to-day basis in your setting, and how to spot children and young people who might be struggling to develop these important skills.'
https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/professional-development/online-short-course/
Understanding ADHD:
'Through the course you will learn about ADHD as a developmental disorder... You will also learn practical strategies to help the educational and personal development of people with ADHD.' https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-adhd
'Through the course you will learn about ADHD as a developmental disorder... You will also learn practical strategies to help the educational and personal development of people with ADHD.' https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-adhd
