Training will include:

• Profile of strengths and weakness of a learner with Down Syndrome
• Learning about reading and numeracy interventions such as See and Learn, Word Up, Reading and Language intervention scheme, Numicon
• Being able to access STEPS resources to support reading and numeracy
• Learning about websites and apps that can provide further support
• Opportunity to share ideas with other delegates supporting children with Down Syndrome

Pupils will:

• benefit from carefully planned support tailored to meet individual needs 

Staff will: 

• have increased confidence to effectively plan and implement reading and numeracy interventions when supporting pupils with Down Syndrome

SENCOs, Teachers, and Support Staff supporting children with Down Syndrome

Training will include:

• Looking at expectations of appropriate behaviour
• Self-help skills
• Strategies to support appropriate behaviour
• Speech and language difficulties that children with DS may have, how to support and develop functional communication skills and strategies to support speech and language development

Pupils will:

• benefit from carefully planned support tailored to meet individual needs 

Staff will:

• have increased confidence to effectively implement reactive strategies to develop and support appropriate behaviour
• have increased confidence in supporting speech and language development when supporting children with Down Syndrome

SENCOs, Teachers, and Support Staff supporting children with Down Syndrome

An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.  

Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:

• Statutory assessment requirements
• National reporting documentation 
• Resources and materials available to support assessments
• Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection

Pupils will:

• benefit from accurate assessment approaches

Practitioners will:

• have access to precise and accurate data analysis approaches to support school improvement

Settings will:

• benefit from assessment processes which are robust and support self evaluation

Assessment Leaders for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Primary schools

This is a 2-part course, providing an in-depth look at best practice in the EYFS including:

• Understanding the statutory requirements of the EYFS curriculum
• Creating an environment that really enables learning for children and adults
• Developing manageable assessments, including the EYFS profile
• Building an effective team

Participants will have the opportunity to explore current research and deepen their understanding of how they can provide the best early years experience for their children.

Feedback from previous participants:

"The course has enabled me to develop my knowledge further..." Class Teacher
"As someone new to not only early years but teaching as a whole, I found it helped me to understand the process and goals of the early years..." School based student
"The course has provided a lot of info and increased my knowledge..." Deputy Head

Pupils will:

• experience high quality EYFS provision which will meet their needs

Practitioners will:

• increase their knowledge of EYFS pedagogy and how they can effectively deliver this in their setting

Settings will:

• make links with other settings and share effective practice through wider networking

Support Staff, ECTs, Qualified Teachers who are new to the EYFS, or Senior Leaders and staff who want to develop their understanding of EYFS pedagogy and practice.