May 2024 | Countess Wear Community School
These events will provide an opportunity for supported peer moderation.

Teachers will work in small groups, following a rigorous process, to moderate writing. All teachers will need to bring all the writing from two children: one currently assessed at EXS and one currently assessed at GDS.
Cost: £50 per person for SWIFT member schools | £80 per person for non-member schools

Thursday 25 April | Online
Through these bespoke CPD sessions, you and your setting/school can stay connected with the national agenda and be fully briefed on all the latest developments in early years and beyond. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues from other schools and settings, to share and access advice and support from the Early Excellence team.
Cost: SWIFT Members: no charge | Other colleagues: £50 half day / £100 full day

Wednesday 1 May | 09:30 - 11:30 | Countess Wear Community School

This workshop aims to teach adult facilitators the benefits of Lego therapy as an intervention for children on the autistic spectrum. Whilst understanding the theory of Lego therapy, there will be the opportunity for delegates to take part in a session which illustrates how Lego therapy differs from merely playing with Lego.

It will look at the outcomes for many young people (i.e. developing social skills such as turn taking, social negotiations and collaborative play). The workshop will also demonstrate the roles of those involved (including adults) and explains how this can potentially improve the social opportunities for young people.
Cost: £45 per person for SWIFT member schools | £75 per person for non-member schools.

Thursday 2 May | 09:30 - 15:00 | Countess Wear Community School

This training will seek to build understanding of the duties and responsibilities schools face to uphold the SEND Code of Practice. We will look together at the national picture, focusing down on the use of the Devon Graduated Response Toolkit to consider how this can support us in our day-to-day.
Cost: £75 per person for SWIFT member schools | £135 per person for non-member schools.

​About Tammy and her role as Pastoral and ELSA Lead.