Classroom management and supporting children with SEN

Supporting children with Special Educational Needs

The course is primarily designed for teachers and teaching assistants who need to support children with learning or behavioural difficulties/disabilities. It aims to give a general overview of the underlying reasons that can affect children’s performance and identify some specific special educational needs that you may encounter in the classroom. In group discussions and activities you will explore how to provide differentiated support for those children and know when to make referrals to other agencies.

• Statutory Definition of SEN
• Categories of SEN
• Identify specific types of SEN
• Concept of Inclusion
• Differentiation in the classroom
• Learning Styles
• Dealing with special needs in the classroom
• ~ good practice in teaching
• ~ motivational support
• ~ whole school policies
• Referral to other agencies

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify specific areas of special education need
• Explain the concept of inclusion in relation to your setting
• List reasons why children misbehave
• Describe how SEN can impact on pupil achievement
• Identify national / local organisations providing services for children with SEN
• Explore strategies that can be put in place to support children with SEN
• identify how you can improve school policies

Who should attend?

Supplementary school co-ordinators or project managers, Supplementary School teachers (non –qualified), Supplementary school teaching assistants/volunteers