other sen events
National Forum for Neuroscience & Special Education
‘Myths, methods and making a difference’
10/2/12 10:00am – 3.30pm
The Institute of Psychiatry, Denmark Hill, London
This conference is the first event for the new neuroscience and special education forum being launched by The Schools Network (formerly The Special Schools and Academies Trust).
The inaugural lecture will be given by Professor Uta Frith. Other confirmed speakers are;
• Professor Francesca Happé
• Professor Tony Charman
• Dr Rona Tutt
• Professor Barry Carpenter
For further information and to register for a place, please contact Natalie Eccles, project officer at The Schools Network: natalie.eccles@theschoolsnetwork.org.uk Tel: 01902 796067
The First Annual Special Educational Needs and Disability Conference
25/2/12 University of Derby
This conference organised by leading researchers and experts in the field of SEND, aims to address the current Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) challenges faced by educational practitioners, policy makers researchers and teachers who are working in the field of education who may find themselves on the front line working with children and young people with SEND.
http://www.derby.ac.uk/conferences/send-conference
SEN - Children with complex needs - The 21st century challenge NE
28/2/12: TRINITY SCHOOL
Condercum Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE4 8XJ, UNITED KINGDOM
Attendance at event with lunch £149.00
Contact: 01733 405 771
https://www.ssatrust.org.uk/ssat/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=LAN1014325
BATOD CPD Study Day and AGM - Shaping Sensory Support for the Future
10/3/12 London SW18 5JR
Workshops:
•Sensory Integration
•counselling skills for those working with families
•working with deaf teenagers: what are the issues?
•emotional resilience and well-being
•language modification
•developing materials and equipment (show and tell - bring your materials)
•working with NDCAMHS /Autism (National Deaf Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
•using technology
•maintaining specialist skills in a challenging environment
•language, literacy, accelerated reading, phonics etc
•making TAs more effective
For more information visit http://www.batod.org.uk/index.php?id=/batod/conferences/conf12/programme-2012.htm
Preaching what we practice
15/3/12 Leading edge practice exchange on work with children, young people and families
Children England Annual Conference
Shining a spotlight on the voluntary sector’s innovative direct practice with
children, young people and families. The vibrant agenda is packed with practical
workshops, troubleshooting and advice sessions, inspiring speeches and a
lively plenary debate.
http://www.childrenengland.org.uk/index.php?pageID=398
The 1st International Conference on Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia
2/4/12 The Holiday Inn, Kensington, London
SPEAKERS
Prof Brian Butterworth (UK)
Prof Egbert Harskamp (The Netherlands)
Prof Ngan Hoe Lee (Singapore)
Dr Steve Chinn (UK)
Conference Fee £200.
Further details and booking: Judith Shone Judith.shone@btinternet.com
NAPLIC CONFERENCE & AGM 2012
Communication Supportive Environments: What makes the difference for children and young people with SLCN?
21/4/12 Lakeside Centre, Aston University, Birmingham
Keynote Speakers:
Jean Gross, The Communication Champion
The SEN White Paper and the legacy of the National Year – where now for SLCN?
Marie Gascoigne, Director, Better Communication CIC
What really makes a difference for children and young people with SLCN?
Delivering services for maximum impact
Members of the Better Communication Research Project Team
The Communication Supporting Classrooms Project
Geraldine Bates, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for North Bristol NHS Trust
School age children with communication difficulties:
What can we do to support their peer relationships and self-esteem?
Practitioner Presentations
There will also be presentations by staff from schools or settings from early years, primary and secondary phases who have transformed their own communication environments.
This conference will be of interest to: Teachers and SENCOs, Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Advisory Teachers for SLCN, Educational Psychologists and LA Advisors
Member’s early booking rate (prior to 31.1.12) held at the 2010 price - £95
Members booking from 1.2.12 - £115
Non-members booking prior to 31.1.12 - £150 and from 1.2.12 - £165
Further details: www.naplic.org.uk or Carol Lingwood on 01273 381009
