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SUMMARY:Understanding\, Recognising and Supporting Children with Dyscalculia
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 24 September at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘Understanding\, Recognising and Supporting Children with Dyscalculia’\nJoin us for an insightful webinar titled “Understanding\, Recognising\, and Supporting Children with Dyscalculia”\, presented by educational specialist Amanda Keen. This session is designed to deepen your understanding of dyscalculia\, a specific learning difficulty affecting a child’s ability to understand numbers and mathematical concepts. \nDuring the webinar\, Amanda will explore what dyscalculia is\, how it differs from other learning difficulties\, and the signs that can help you recognise it in children. Amanda will also provide practical strategies and teaching approaches to support children with dyscalculia in the classroom\, ensuring they can achieve their full potential in a supportive learning environment. \nAmanda Keen\, with her extensive experience in special educational needs and a strong commitment to inclusive education\, brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to this webinar. You can learn more about Amanda’s background and teaching experience on her website: Amanda Keen. \nA little more about Amanda\nAmanda Keen has been teaching since 1995\, spending 17 years working within the primary sector. After qualifying as a dyslexia specialist in 2012\, she worked as a Learning Support teacher for students across Key Stages 1 to 4 in both independent and special schools. In 2018\, she retrained as a specialist dyscalculia teacher and assessor. She spent three years tutoring children\, young people and adults internationally on remote learning platforms and is now a full-time assessor for both dyscalculia and dyslexia. She has spoken at several conferences and led a number of webinars\, as well as a Maths Hub SEND research group focused on maths anxiety. \n \nWhether you are an educator\, parent\, or someone interested in learning more about dyscalculia\, this webinar will equip you with valuable tools and understanding to make a positive impact on the lives of children facing this challenge. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/understanding-recognising-and-supporting-children-with-dyscalculia/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND,Teacher Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 12th November from 4-5pm for a fascinating webinar titled ‘A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People’.  \nJoin us for the webinar “A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People\,” led by Joe Fautley from the National Children’s Bureau. Joe\, an advocate for neurodiversity and an autistic individual himself\, brings a unique and invaluable perspective to the challenges faced by autistic students in educational settings. This session offers practical\, experience-based advice tailored for educators striving to create inclusive environments that truly support autistic children and young people. \n \nThrough his personal insights and professional expertise\, Joe will guide attendees in understanding the nuanced experiences of autistic students. The key learning outcomes of this webinar include strategies for effective communication\, understanding sensory sensitivities\, and creating supportive classroom environments. Educators will also gain a deeper awareness of how to recognise and accommodate the diverse learning needs of autistic students\, fostering their academic and emotional wellbeing. \nThis webinar is designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance their practice\, ensuring that autistic students are not only included but are able to thrive within mainstream and specialist educational settings. Whether you are a teacher\, SENCO\, or school leader\, this session offers a valuable opportunity to learn from someone who has lived the experience\, providing insights that are both practical and deeply empathetic. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding and make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic children and young people. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/a-lived-experience-practical-advice-for-educators-supporting-autistic-children-and-young-people/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T092441
CREATED:20240812T142021Z
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SUMMARY:PANS & PANDAS: The Health Condition You Need to Understand
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 26 November at 4.00pm – 5.00pm for the LEARN LIVE webinar ‘PANS & PANDAS: The Health Condition You Need to Understand’\nPANS and PANDAS are conditions that often appear very suddenly and affect the physical and mental health of CYP. They develop in the wake of common infections (such as Covid-19\, chicken pox\, influenza\, or strep A in PANDAS cases)\, when the infection subsequently causes a misdirected immune and/or neuroinflammatory response. \nWhy is the teacher training needed?\nPANS and PANDAS diagnoses are on the rise thanks to recent progress in the medical field. Both PANS and PANDAS have been recognised as discrete diseases by the NHS. Multi-disciplinary professionals are currently working nationally to advance clinical care\, and to raise awareness across the board of education\, social care and health professionals. \nBoth PANS and PANDAS can have a crippling impact on a CYPs education\, due both to their sudden onset and the wide range of areas they can affect. Unlike other conditions that show gradual signs\, these conditions can cause abrupt and severe unexpected learning difficulties. Limited awareness amongst professionals\, coupled with symptom overlap with Autism\, ADHD\, and anxiety disorders for example is causing low levels of wellbeing and poor educational outcomes for CYP living with these conditions. \nWho should attend the training? \nAll relevant education and related professionals. PANS PANDAS UK supports a whole school and community approach for supporting CYP with PANS or PANDAS. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/pans-pandas-the-health-condition-you-need-to-understand/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND
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DTSTAMP:20260419T092441
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SUMMARY:Embedding SEMH into the Culture of your School: A Pragmatic approach for Headteachers and SLT
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 7th January from 4-5pm for an insightful webinar titled ‘Embedding SEMH into the Culture of your School: A Pragmatic Approach for Headteachers and SLT’.  \nThis session is designed specifically for aspiring and existing school leaders\, including headteachers and senior leadership teams (SLT)\, who are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment in their schools. \nSocial\, Emotional\, and Mental Health (SEMH) is an increasingly important aspect of education\, with a significant impact on students’ well-being and academic success. However\, integrating SEMH into the fabric of a school’s culture can be a challenging task. This webinar\, led by Heather Lucas\, an experienced SEMH Support Specialist\, will provide a practical\, actionable approach to embedding SEMH into the daily life of your school. \nWho is our presenter? \nHeather Lucas brings a wealth of experience and expertise in SEMH\, having worked with a wide range of schools to improve their mental health provision. Her pragmatic approach is grounded in real-world experience\, ensuring that the strategies and insights shared are both effective and implementable\, regardless of the unique challenges faced by your school. \nWhat will you hear about? \nDuring the webinar\, Heather will explore the essential components of an SEMH-inclusive culture\, offering guidance on how to assess your current school environment and identify areas for improvement. She will discuss the critical role of leadership in modelling and promoting SEMH values\, as well as how to engage staff\, students\, and parents in this cultural shift. \nThe session will also cover practical steps for developing and sustaining an SEMH culture\, including policy development\, staff training\, and the integration of SEMH practices into the curriculum. Heather will share case studies and examples of successful SEMH initiatives\, providing inspiration and insight into what works in different school settings. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to engage with Heather through a Q&A session\, where you can seek advice on specific challenges or scenarios relevant to your school. This interactive element ensures that the webinar is tailored to the needs and concerns of those attending\, offering personalised support and guidance. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will have a clearer understanding of how to embed SEMH into your school’s culture\, with practical strategies and tools that you can begin implementing immediately. Whether you are just beginning your journey towards a more SEMH-inclusive environment or looking to refine and enhance existing practices\, this session will provide valuable insights and direction. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field and take concrete steps towards creating a supportive\, thriving school community where the social\, emotional\, and mental health of every student is prioritised. Register today to secure your place and ensure your school is equipped to meet the SEMH needs of all its students. \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/embedding-semh-into-the-culture-of-your-school-a-pragmatic-approach-for-headteachers-and-slt/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,SEND,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T160000
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SUMMARY:Emotionally Available Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar\, ‘Emotionally Available Schools’\, which might just re-frame your thinking about emotional well-being in schools. It will take place on April 1st 4-5pm.  \nWe are honoured to have Roger Mitchell presenting this session. Roger is a dedicated trustee for nurtureuk\, an organisation committed to the emotional well-being of children. He also serves as the Headteacher at Ripple Primary\, where his leadership and passion for nurturing young minds have made a significant impact. With a wealth of experience in education and a deep commitment to fostering supportive learning environments\, Roger brings invaluable insights to our discussion. Please join me in welcoming Roger Mitchell. \nIn this session Roger will present the journey the school has been on to get where it is today. \nWhen Roger Mitchell arrived as Acting Head at Ripple Primary School in 2005 it was not a happy school. With the staff team splintering from a lack of leadership following the long term illness\, and then death\, of their Headteacher\, attendance and outcomes were low and behaviour was not good amongst both the children and the adults. \nBut Ripple has now proclaimed itself to be an ‘Emotionally Available School’ and a recent visitor\, consulting on the SENDAP Review for the DfE\, has recently written to say: \n“At a time of negativity around SEND and inclusion\, you and your school are a beacon of hope and proof it can be done. It seems like this is your time to take your ideas to the world. We certainly need them.” \n  \n<\n\n \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://community.opogo.com/event/emotionally-available-schools/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Management,Mental Health,Webinar
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