february nasen news
nasen newsletter – February 2010
nasen Live 2010 – Update
26th and 27th May 2010 Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Professor Tanya Byron announced as the keynote for Thursday 27th May .
Professor Byron will talk about the '21st century child'. She will explore contemporary perceptions of children and childhood related to our understanding of child development and our cultural notions of 'the child'.
Seminar Highlights – our programme includes
Listening and responding to troubled children Rob Long
Strategies for Supporting the Learning of Children with Dyslexia Dr Gavin Reid
Implementing recommendations from the Lamb Enquiry Phillipa Stobbs
Progression Guidance 2009/10 Pauline Pitman
Everybody welcome
Teachers, School leaders, SENCOs, LA Advisors, Governors are just some of the roles covered by our seminar programme. Over 25% of pupils have some form of special need we can help you make sure their needs are being met.
To access all your CPD needs in one place visit:
http://www.sounds-commercial.co.uk/reg/nasenlive2010/
Overlapping ADHD, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia: Effect, Influences and New Developments
30th April, Middlesbrough
Due to the overwhelming success of this conference last year nasen is once again offering the opportunity to attend a similar event on in the North East of England. The day will commence with Keynotes from Dr Madeline Portwood and is followed by a series of workshops on Dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, asperger syndrome and dyslexia.
http://www.nasen.org.uk/2010-conference-programme/
Effective Communication Strategies for Pupils with Speech, Language & Communication Difficulties
24th September (Primary) Holywell Park, Loughborough
12th November(Secondary) Thistle Hotel Middlesbrough
Jean Gross the new Communication Champion will present a keynote at both events meaning attendees will be well placed to make the most of the year of communication in 2011.
For more information visit: http://www.nasen.org.uk/2010-conference-programme/
Events
Enhancing learning through music 4 March MK branch
For details visit http://www.nasen.org.uk/mk-branch/
Moving Beyond Discipline 13 March Derby/Notts branch
For details visit: http://www.nasen.org.uk/derbyshire-and-nottingham/
Try before you buy 13 March Northern Ireland branch
For details visit: http://www.nasen.org.uk/ni-branch/
Creating a culture of ‘I can’ for EAL 16 March MK branch
For details visit http://www.nasen.org.uk/mk-branch/
Other Events
Education show 2010 4-6 March Birmingham
For details visit: http://www.education-show.com/
Shaping the agenda from within: 9th March FLSE, Gateshead National issues: Regional Solutions –
For more information contact Gill Henderson
http://www.flse.org.uk/
Confident Parenting 11 March, NCVO,London
Dr Annette Hames and Chris Rollings
For details visit: www.equals.co.uk
National Autistic Society’s 16/17 March Manchester Professional Conference
For details visit: http://www.nasen.org.uk/other-sen-events/
Current approaches to the education 18 March London and care of children and young people with FASD
For details visit: http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/lej103.php
Transition Matters 24 April , Aston University, Birmingham
For details visit: www.naplic.org.uk
News Round Up
Resources
Axis Hands On
The website for the the Axis Hands on resources has now gone live. All Axis Hands On branded resources have been developed in association with nasen to ensure they meet the needs of special needs and adult education professionals.
" This series of multisensory, kinaesthetic resources will support teachers of secondary aged pupils and adult learners in developing their students’ skills in speaking and listening, social skills, literacy and numeracy. They are highly interactive and truly inspiring." Lorraine Petersen OBE
To view the resources visit: http://www.axishandson.co.uk/index.aspx
New from Inclusive Technology - Switch Skills Champions
Inclusive Technology has an exciting new addition to the Switch Skills collection of switch accessible activities for all ages. Switch Skills Champions has exciting games to provide plenty of motivation. Every child can be a champion with these fun games that help develop switch timing skills. It features five sports that are included in the Olympics or Paralympics - great for the run-up to 2012!
The software is accessible using a switch, mouse, keyboard, touch monitor or whiteboard.
More information at: http://www.inclusive.co.uk/
Addressing the Unproductive Classroom Behaviours of Students with Special Needs - Steve Chinn
Certain classroom behaviours can signify an underlying learning disability. This book will help you recognise potential indicators of Asperger Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD/HD, physical disabilities and speech and language disorders; explores the benefits of different interventions; and offers practical strategies for improving pupils' behaviours, social skills and self-esteem.
This book includes: A simple-to-use screener, simple structure for monitoring classroom behaviours and tried-and-tested teacher strategies for common areas of concern.
For more details visit: http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050500
News
New campaign to get more families using extended services
Parents will be targeted in a new campaign launched today, to help raise awareness of the range of activities, services and advice available through schools, as latest data shows that more than 90 per cent of schools are now offering extended services.
Over 20,000 schools are currently offering access to services for families in their local communities and thousands of children and parents are already benefiting. The new campaign aims to get even more families taking up the services available – with radio and press adverts.
More information at: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0040
Finally
Competition entry now closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry into nasen’s 2010 poetry competition ‘Breaking Down Barriers’.
Winners, highly commended entries and their teachers will be invited to attend an award presentation taking place at The Education Show on the 6th of March at the NEC Birmingham. The ceremony will take place between 15.00-15.45 at the SEN seminar theatre and will again be hosted by the poet Roger Stevens.
Winning and highly commended entries will be invited to a prize giving ceremony at the Education Show March 6th. As usual an anthology will be produced later in the year for nasen members.
