We provide a range of SEND training courses to organisations, educational providers and individuals. We can deliver locally face to face within the Hull and East Riding area or nationally via our online training courses.
Training in SEND is essential for promoting inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities, and supporting the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. It empowers educators and support staff to provide quality education and support, fostering a more inclusive and equitable society for all. Our training helps individuals:
- Understand the diverse needs and challenges faced by people with SEND
- Promoting empathy and compassion, and
- Enabling better support and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Our training promotes inclusive practices that benefit not only the child or young person with SEND but also the entire community as individuals will learn how to create inclusive environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, encouraging a sense of belonging and diversity acceptance. Our training offers personal and professional growth opportunities for individuals as it challenges individuals to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and adopt innovative approaches.
The courses we deliver include:
| Training / Workshop | Summary |
|---|---|
| ADHD Awareness | This session will focus on describing and exploring ADHD, along with practical strategies to support children and young people. |
| Understanding Brain Development | This session will cover the brain across different life stages, the nervous system, and the five key activities that actively support brain function through mindful co-regulation and co-learning. |
| Understanding Autism and Meeting a Child’s Sensory Needs | This session will review Autism, explore sensory processing and integration, explain the eight senses and their importance, and identify strategies to support children and young people. |
| Communication and Communication Aids | This session will cover how communication develops, including tips for adapting language, an overview of the communication chain, the use of visual supports and aids, how to write Social Stories, and the purpose of communication passports. |
| Understanding and Promoting Positive Behaviour | This session will explore what behaviour and behaviours that challenge are, ways to promote positive behaviour, an understanding of the Behaviour Curve, helping children recognise when they might be struggling, and strategies to support a child who is seeking attention. |
| Good Sleep Hygiene | The training course covers good sleep hygiene practices and explores the impact of poor sleep on concentration and learning. |
| Food and It’s Impact on Neurodivergent Children | This session explores food sensory sensitivities, restricted diets, the role of routine and predictability, the lack of appropriate alternatives, and how these factors impact concentration, learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. |
| Introduction to Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health | The training course covers key topics such as identifying early signs of mental health difficulties, understanding common conditions, promoting emotional wellbeing, and strategies for supporting children and young people effectively. |
| Emotional Based School Avoidance | This course identifies underlying causes of behaviour, using emotions coaching techniques, reflecting on safe spaces and peer support opportunities, and developing personalised reintegration plans with flexible attendance options. |
| Barnardo’s Child Protection Level 1 | This course outlines the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, the basics of safeguarding, understanding your role and responsibilities in protecting children, how to report concerns, and the principles of safe working practices. |
Should you require a training course for your team or organisation, or if you have a specific request, please contact the DSI Service to discuss this further via email at dsi@barnardos.org.uk or by telephone on 01430 810139.