Training Courses
The Oxfordshire School Inclusion Team deliver a variety of training courses throughout the year, taking into account key changes and the latest research.
Below are some of the courses provided by the Inclusion team. Bespoke training is also available to schools. Write Away Together training, Hi Five and FFT training can be booked by individual schools or groups of schools on dates to suit you through-out the year.
In 2017- 2018 we are delighted to be offering ‘Maximising the Performance of Teaching Assistants training (MPTA) to schools. This includes half a days training for teachers and a whole days training for TAs (or twilights). These take place in your school.
For more information please contact us on [email protected]
These training opportunities can be found on the www.oxfordshireschoolscpd.org.uk website.
| Course | Dates | Target Audience | Price |
| New SENCO Part 1 (SENCO Survival) For all new SENCOs, whether you are on the National SENCO Award or not. This will give you an overview of the key knowledge you need in your first year as a SENCO. (Some elements of this course will be revisited in more depth as part of the NASENCO). | 03.10.17 9.30 – 3.30
| NEW SENCOs and SENCOs returning to the job after a break | £180 £260 if you book with NEW SENCO PART 2 (SAVE £20) |
| Taking ALL children deeper in their Maths learning Back by popular demand this course led by Maths Consultant, Nathan Crook, explores practical approaches to teaching maths for all pupils. Links to the National Curriculum and assessment. Book early as this course always sells out. | 05.10.17 9.30 - 3.30
| SENCOs Maths lead teachers | £180 |
| EHCP and Additional Funding application – locality workshop #1 Complete your additional funding or EHCP application with the support of our Inclusion Consultants. Network with other SENCOs. Ensure our learners in Oxfordshire get excellent bespoke provision to close the gap and succeed in school. | 10.10.17 1.00 - 4.00
| SENCOs / Assistant SENCOs / Teachers | £80 |
| Maximising the impact of Teaching Assistants (MITA) Direct. We are bringing the team who lead on MITA to Oxfordshire to support school leaders in improving outcomes for learners vulnerable to underachievement. http://maximisingtas.co.uk/courses/mita-direct.php
Training in school for teachers and teaching assistants as part of this programme is also available from our OXSIT consultants. The whole package is available for £1300 if you book before the 15th September. Places at this rate are limited. Contact our team for details. [email protected] | 12.10.17 2.00- 4.30 | Headteachers with SENCO or another senior leader. | £550 for X2 delegates from each school for all 3 sessions |
| Closing The Gap in the Early Years This course is designed for SENCOs who work in KS1 & 2. We will be exploring teaching and learning in Early Years and how the inclusion of pupils with SEN can be managed within school EY settings. We will be looking at the tracking of development, early identification and effective support of learning needs. | 07.11.17 1.00 - 4.00
| PRIMARY SENCOs, FOUNDATION STAGE LEADERS | £100 |
| FFT Reading Programme A highly effective and well evaluated reading programme aimed at KS1 also very successful in KS2 and KS3. The programme is delivered by TAs, but is monitored and supported by a teacher; therefore a teacher and TA must attend both days of the course. | 16.11.17 and 30.11.17 9.30 – 3.30
| TAs, TEACHERS AND SENCOs | £400 for both delegates for both days. £75 for the folder |
| SENCO Leadership Part 1 Developing effective leadership through coaching and reflective practice. (This course will include techniques for managing challenging conversations). | 23.11.17 9.30-12.30
| SENCOs / Assistant SENCOs Teachers interested in developing skills in SEN leadership | £100 Book on all three SENCO leadership sessions and save £30 off the total price. |
| Dyslexia for TAs This popular four session course will give TAs the opportunity to explore dyslexia in some depth. Content will cover assessment, the difficulties pupils have, and effective support. Suitable for both primary and secondary TAs. | 09.01.18 23.01.18 06.02.18 27.02.18 9.30 – 12.30 | TAs PRIMARY AND SECONDARY | £400
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| Maximising the impact of Teaching Assistants (MITA) Direct. We are bringing the team who lead on MITA to Oxfordshire to support school leaders in improving outcomes for learners vulnerable to underachievement. http://maximisingtas.co.uk/courses/mita-direct.php
Training in school for teachers and teaching assistants as part of this programme is also available from our OXSIT consultants. The whole package is available for £1300 if you book before the 15th September. Places at this rate are limited. Contact our team for details. [email protected]
| 11.01.18 2.00- 4.30 | Headteachers with SENCO or another senior leader. | £550 for X2 delegates from each school for all 3 sessions |
| EHCP and Additional Funding application – locality workshop #2 Complete your additional funding or EHCP application with the support of our Inclusion Consultants. Network with other SENCOs. Ensure our learners in Oxfordshire get excellent bespoke provision to close the gap and succeed in school. | 18.01.18 1.00 - 4.00
| SENCOs / Assistant SENCOs / Teachers | £80 |
| SENCO Leadership Part 2 ‘Ofsted Ready’ – Data Analysis and Provision Management.
| 01.02.18 9.30-12.30
| SENCOs and Assistant SENCOs. Teachers interested in developing SEN knowledge. | £100
Book on all three SENCO leadership sessions and save £30 off the total price. |
| Pupil Premium – Leading On Diminishing the Difference This course is designed for pupil premium leads and school leaders with responsibility for leading on this area of provision. We will examine and evaluate effective strategies, with reference to the latest research and best practice. The course will also consider planning provision, monitoring and tracking to create an audit trail, evaluation and reporting. Supported time for planning how to apply the learning in your context will be allocated in the afternoon session. | 08.02.18 9.30 – 3.30 | PUPIL PREMIUM LEAD, SLT | £180 |
| New SENCO Part 2 (SENCO Still Surviving) A follow up to New SENCO Part 1, but also open to those taking on the role part-way through the year or returning to the role after a break. This session will look in more detail at the key aspects of the role and give time for trouble-shooting around your current issues. Reduced cost if you book Part 1 and Part 2. | 20.02.18 9.30 –12.30 | NEW SENCOs and SENCOs returning to the job after a break | £100 £260 if you book with NEW SENCO PART 1 (SAVE £20) |
| Write Away Together (WAT) This intervention programme, produced by FFT, uses enhanced Assessment for Learning to work with individuals and small groups to improve their writing. The programme can be used to support pupils at any key stage, from those that are just beginning to write a couple of sentences through to extending the skills of more gifted writers. We recommend that TAs experienced in delivering literacy interventions are chosen for this course, and that they attend with the teacher who will be supporting the programme. | 06.03.18 9.30 - 3.30 | TAs/TEACHERS | £200 for both delegates. £50 for the folder
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| Pupils with English as an Additional Language How to support teachers to ensure all learners with EAL make progress in learning in the classroom. Identification of need and effective interventions to support accelerated progress.
1 half day consultant visit for EAL is available from the OXSIT team to meet the needs of your school or setting is available for £530 to include training for staff. Contact our team for details. | 13.03.18 9.30-3.30 | SENCOs, EAL co-ordinators, Teachers, TAs | £180 SENCOs and TAs leading on provision for learners with English as an Additional Language. |
| Hi-Five Aimed at pupils at Level 2 in English in KS2 and KS3, this highly effective programme from the FFT supports the development of both reading and writing skills. A teacher and a TA must attend the training. The accompanying file includes all the books and lesson plans needed to run the programme. | 20.03.18 9.30 - 3.30 | TAs/TEACHERS | £200 for both delegates for the day £130 for the folder |
| Improving Behaviour In Schools And Meeting Pupils With SEMH Needs This course is designed for teachers, TAs, behaviour leaders and SENCOs seeking to improve behaviour in schools by developing effective provision in schools for pupils presenting with challenging behaviour and those with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. | 22.03.18 9.30- 12.30 | TAs, TEACHERS, SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR LEADS AND SENCOs | £100 |
| Maximising the impact of Teaching Assistants (MITA) Direct. We are bringing the team who lead on MITA to Oxfordshire to support school leaders in improving outcomes for learners vulnerable to underachievement. http://maximisingtas.co.uk/courses/mita-direct.php
| 22.03.18 2.00- 4.30 | Headteachers with SENCO or another senior leader. | £550 for X2 delegates from each school for all 3 sessions |
| EHCP and Additional Funding application – locality workshop #3 Complete your additional funding or EHCP application with the support of our Inclusion Consultants. Network with other SENCOs. Ensure our learners in Oxfordshire get excellent bespoke provision to close the gap and succeed in school. | 26.04.18 1.00-4.00
| SENCOs / Assistant SENCOs / Teachers | £80
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| Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD) for Teachers This session will look at the four specific learning difficulties named in the Code of Practice: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. We will be unpicking what they all mean and thinking about how we support pupils with these difficulties. | 15.05.18 9.30 – 12.30 | TEACHERS, SENCOs | £100
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| SENCO Leadership Part 3 Becoming a Super SENCO - self - evaluation and development planning. Intervening or intervention? What really makes the difference? | 22.05.18 9.30-12.30 | SENCOs / Assistant SENCOs Teachers interested in developing skills in SEN leadership | £100 Book on all three SENCO leadership sessions and save £30 off the total price. |
| Oxfordshire Annual Inclusion Conference 2018 | 28.06.18 9.00-4.30 | SENCOS / Governors / Headteachers / Pupil premium leaders | £150
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