Autism and Anxiety
A day to:
- explore the mental health need commonly linked to autistic children
- explore current research in this area, including more vulnerable groups of children.
- provide participants with resources and strategies to use with this group of students
- inform staff how to signpost students/families to external support
Pupils will:
- have staff supporting them who can understand and support their mental health needs
Staff will:
- be more confident managing anxiety in autistic students, and have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience and a range of strategies and resources to draw upon
Schools will:
- have skilled staff to support this group of students, and signpost to other agencies as appropriate
SENCOs/Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and other professionals supporting autistic children and mental health related needs
**Domestic Abuse Awareness Training **
To raise awareness of domestic abuse
To raise awareness of the significant increase of domestic abuse in Covid 19 lockdown
To understand the impacts of domestic abuse on children
Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse
How to access support and resources for families
**Introduction to Safeguarding**
This in person classroom based training is
essential for anyone new to safeguarding andchild protection, if there’s been a gap since
basic training or a safeguarding incident has taken
place. It provides foundational knowledge for
Level 2: Intermediate Safeguarding.
Course Aims: This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to
- know the different areas of abuse - physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect
- recognise signs and respond to appropriately
- understand the significance of following policy and procedure
- understand role of MASH & LADO
- whistleblow confidently
Refresher
New childminders & qualified staff
Unqualified staff
Childminding assistants
Apprentices
Governing bodies
New childminders & qualified staff
Unqualified staff
Childminding assistants
Apprentices
Governing bodies
Autism and Girls
This course provides an overview of autism in relation to girls. It looks at the diagnostic methods and explores why autism has often been thought of as a more 'male' condition.
We look at recent developments in our understanding of how autism presents in girls, addressing special interests, behaviour, social skills, masking/camouflaging, and mental health; examining how common autism is in girls, why it often goes undiagnosed until later in life, and why other diagnoses may be given instead.
We will also explore those areas where autism can pose challenges for girls and the adults around them, and discuss strategies and techniques to support.
Pupils will:
- be supported by practitioners who are aware of how autism can present in girls at different ages
Staff will:
- be more attuned to the needs of autistic girls and, more confident in how to support them
Settings will:
- be inclusive and attuned to the different presentations of autism in both boys and girls
Staff supporting autistic children in school settings, including LSAs, SENCOs, and Teachers.