About this session
This session is designed for those wanting an introduction to ADHD and to gain practical support ideas.
Do you have a pupil who has difficulty concentrating and staying focused?
Do they demonstrate a variety of behaviours that can challenge your classroom teaching?
Is it difficult to know how to plan for them, even though you have differentiated, they just can not seem to stay focussed long enough to complete a piece of work and may even demonstrate avoidance behaviours that can be challenging?
Do you need more understanding of ADHD to be able to get the best out of a young person?
This session provides an insight into how ADHD may present for a child. It looks at the positive aspects of ADHD and includes practical support suggestions as well as a Q&A session.
Suitable for:
- Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Parents
As a result of this session you will:
- feel more informed about ADHD and equipped with practical strategies to use at school and home
Also included:
- Summary sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Carolyn Cairns
This session is led by Carolyn Cairns, an SEMH Specialist Teacher and Consultant. She worked as a class teacher for 20 years before becoming a specialist teacher as part of the Local Authority Behaviour Support Team. She worked for this team for 16 years - becoming a team manager and an integral part of the Local Authority Statutory Assessment panel.
As an independent Specialist Teacher and trainer, Carolyn has a proven track record of first-class support and advice for parents and teachers. and remains at the cliff face supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
SEND Station
You will receive a warm welcome from us.
Our sessions are informal and informed, delivered with humility and humour and scope for interaction.
‘Sometimes learning is simply better online…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.’