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.

The ‘School Staff Thank You’ scheme has been set up by Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance and recognises the amazing work done by staff working in our partner schools. Rewards each worth £100 are given every term to recognise the contribution staff make to school life and supporting pupils.
 
Tina works at Bishopsteignton Primary School and runs the Breakfast Club and the After School Club, in between she also works as a Meal Time Assistant.
 
This term Tina was nominated by her Headteacher and we are thrilled to announce that she will receive a John Lewis voucher for the value £100.
 
The Headteacher of Bishopsteignton Primary explained that “Tina cares for every child, she has endless energy and is so nurturing! She encapsulates everything that is important as a school and is loved by children, staff and parents. Tina’s dedication and commitment to all of her roles is evident every day and the school would be lost without her!”

Please see below the presentations and resources from speakers who delivered at the Primary SEND Professional Community on Thursday 22nd February 2024:

​Sharon Martin & Hannah Burton, Professional and Clinical Managers for the Speech and Language Therapy Services across the CFHD footprint of Devon
Identification and referral process.

View Sharon & Hannah's presentation here.


Louise Culshaw, SEND Advisory Teacher, Communication & Interaction Team, Devon County Council
Understanding the link between language, communication and SEMH.
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View Louise's presentation here.

Activities to support language for emotions development. View here.

Useful webinars:
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) support - Support for schools and settings (devon.gov.uk)


Deborah Chalk & Fiona Goodchild, Education Wellbeing Advisor, Education Inclusion Service, Devon County Council
The S19 process, Education Wellbeing Advisor role and links to the Education Keyworker role. Emphasis on the support and resources to help improve attendance for pupils with SEND.

View Deborah and Fiona's presentations below:
- Presentation One
- Presentation Two


Dr Carrie Gould, Specialist Senior EP for Cognition and Learning, Devon County Council and James Crompton, SEND Advisory teacher, Devon County Council
How the curriculum can be adapted with a focus on executive functioning.

View Carrie and James' presentation here.

Further Resources - please note, these are not official DCC resources:
- iPad apps for learners with dyscalculia
- iPad apps for learners with dyslexia
- Types of Graphic Organisers


Whole School SEND Update
View contacts and upcoming webinar details here.


Next Session
Thursday 23rd May 2024, 8.45 - 12.00, Exeter Court Hotel
Book your space here.