Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on effective support strategies and safeguarding practices in educational settings. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills and knowledge needed to create inclusive and supportive environments for children with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Course Objectives:
- Understand Learning Difficulties and Disabilities: Gain foundational knowledge of various learning difficulties and developmental disabilities and their impact on child development.
- Use Inclusive Language: Learn key terminology and the importance of sensitive language in fostering inclusivity.
- Explore Perceptions: Examine how historical and modern views, media, and legislation shape perceptions of disabilities in the UK.
- Support Children Effectively: Develop essential skills for overcoming challenges and supporting children with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Apply Disability Models: Understand and apply medical and social models of disability to tailor support strategies.
- Safeguard Vulnerable Children: Learn safeguarding principles, legislation, and the roles of professionals in protecting children with disabilities.
- Create Support Plans: Collaborate with families and professionals to develop, implement, and monitor effective plans of provision.
- Implement Key Legislation: Understand and apply relevant UK legislation and policies, including the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice.
- Promote EDI: Develop strategies for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings.
- Collaborate for Success: Work effectively with parents, carers, and professionals to support children’s learning and development.
- Apply Practical Techniques: Learn and implement classroom strategies, including the use of technology and assistive devices, to support children’s needs.
- Analyze Case Studies: Engage in case study analysis to apply learning to real-world scenarios and develop practical support plans.