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Using the ACE+ to Identify ADHD in Young People (sixth form and college/uni education) and Adults: SASC Authorised

This training is led by Professor Susan Young, an internationally recognized expert in the field and author of the ADHD Child Evaluation [ACE] and ACE+ for young people (sixth form and college/uni education) and adults. This event provides a half day training in using the ACE+ assessment tool. (The training does not include training in the ACE assessment for children).

Credits for course: 
4 hours
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
4 hoyrs
Level: 
None: 
None
Professional accreditation: 
SASC Accredited
Course stage: 
Stage 4 - Specialist
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
C. Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
F. Professional development and dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Understanding & Teaching English Orthography

Structured Word Inquiry for the Seriously Curious (novice to expert)

This is a 5-session course: A key advantage of multi-session on-line courses is the opportunity to reflect and experiment between sessions. Teachers and tutors are more likely to have-a-go trying new ideas with students because they know they get to ask questions before and during the next session

Credits for course: 
7.5 Hours
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
7.5 Hours
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Spell-Out-Orthography

Learn how to use ‘spelling-out orthography’ in everyday practice for teaching grapheme-phoneme correspondences morphemes, and suffixing conventions, presented by Peter Bowers. Spelling-Out Orthography: Writing-out-loud, spelling-out-loud and how SWI draws on instructional recommendations from Cognitive Load Theory

Credits for course: 
3 hours
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
3 hours
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Dyscalculia and Co-occurring Conditions: SASC Authorised

This course enables assessor to improve their theory knowledge and their understanding of the SASC guidance on Maths Difficulties and Dyscalculia as well as the opportunity to review the practical application of assessing through a case study approach based on Rebecca Thompson's practice.

Using the SASC/ BDA definition of dyscalculia, the course looks at what makes dyscalculia distinguishable from more general difficulties with maths. It will briefly look at domain specific areas and how this impacts on maths attainment. The course will also look at general domain areas and how these co-occur with other specific learning difficulties, with a main focus on attention difficulties and dyslexia.

Credits for course: 
4 hours
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
4 hours
Level: 
None: 
None
Professional accreditation: 
SASC Accredited
Course stage: 
Stage 4 - Specialist
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
C. Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
F. Professional development and dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Intervention for the Development of Narrative Skills

Semantics is the study of the meaning of words and sentences - many students have difficulties understanding both the meaning of words and how relate to sentence. This webinar, presented by Helen Driver, teaches strategies to improve the child’s understanding of what they have read.
The importance of linking spoken grammar to written grammar is outlined and linked to how it can guide a child to understand what they have been reading.
This webinar will focus on the importance of semantics and share practical advice for supporting primary age students (and secondary age students with SEND achieving at primary level) with written narratives.

Credits for course: 
1 hour
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
A. Development of language and literacy
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Parent Workshop: Reading and Spelling - How Best to Support your Child at Home

Parents (and Teachers) can often be perplexed by children who are finding reading and spelling difficult. They can also struggle to know how best to help these children, especially if they had no difficulties themselves so this is all new to them, or if they experienced the same difficulties and so struggle to know how to support their child. This workshop, presented by Denise Drinkwater, covers reading and spelling techniques that can be used to support your child at home.

Credits for course: 
1 hour
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Understanding Attention Deficits: Strategising for Support

Attention deficits can have a significant impact on learning outcomes. Alison Patrick presents a webinar focused on understanding attention deficits and strategies that can be used to support students with attention deficits

Attention deficits can have a significant impact on learning and on wellbeing. This course discusses the impact of attention deficits and strategies that can be used to ensure that students with ADHD or dyspraxia achieve their potential

The course discusses attention deficits and their impact upon students with ADHD or Dyspraxia. Underlying difficulties are explored with strategies to compensate for attention deficits, to ensure that academic potential is maximised.

Credits for course: 
1 hour
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Spelling-Out-Orthography

Learn how to use ‘spelling-out orthography’ in everyday practice for teaching grapheme-phoneme correspondences morphemes, and suffixing conventions, presented by Peter Bowers. Spelling-Out Orthography: Writing-out-loud, spelling-out-loud and how SWI draws on instructional recommendations from Cognitive Load Theory

Participants will see how those that take on this practice are forced to address all the orthographic structures in words -- morphemes, graphemes and orthographic markers -- as well as any suffixing changes.

Credits for course: 
3 hours
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
3 hours
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
A. Development of language and literacy
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Managing ADHD within an Educational Setting - Post 16 year olds

It is estimated that around 5-7% of children and 2-4% of adults have ADHD, in the UK are believed to have ADHD, many learners do not receive effective educational support. This course is designed to enable an educator working in post-16 education to enhance their skills in providing effective support to people with ADHD.

The Trainers are UKAAN (UK Adult ADHD Network) trainers, who specialise in offering support to post-16-year-olds. This course is a joint UKAAN/PATOSS course.

Credits for course: 
4 hours
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
C. Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Why Boredom is Truly Interesting and Absolutely Vital

The ability for a student manages boredom is essential for academic success and success in life. This webinar, presented by Fintan O'Regan enables the participants to recognise the causal factors of boredom and provides strategies to encourage students to re-engage in the learning process.

Without a doubt boredom has been a factor in the development of some of the greatest discoveries and inventions in history. It is also real to those that feel it and you cannot tell someone to be less bored you need to do something about it. Teachers are terrified of boredom and take it personally. It’s not about you. It’s about them.

Credits for course: 
1 hour
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

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