Effective management and deployment of Learning Support Assistants

Effective management and deployment of Learning Support Assistants

Inclusive Education Training and Support Ltd. is a UK based company established in 2015, by an experienced consultant working independently to provide bespoke training programmes covering all aspects of Special Educational Needs.

Inclusive Education and Support Ltd aims to provide high-quality personalised consultancy, coaching and training for the development of understanding and appreciation of children and young people with SEN within their educational setting. From single inset sessions to extended programmes of consultancy, support is tailored to meet the needs of individual teachers, Head teachers and teaching assistants, incorporating whole school priorities and CPD training courses. The scope of consultancy provided by the company ranges from one-toone support for Head teachers to whole school development and strategic planning for SEN.

About the Trainer

Gillian Douglas
Gillian Douglas has over thirty years’ experience as a secondary school teacher, senior leader with Local Authorities and educational consultant. Training to become an inspector, she is now in demand as an independent consultant, inspiring and supporting the development of understanding and knowledge around all aspects of children and young adults with SEND. Gillian has been involved with a large range of educational settings, services, professionals, and parents regarding SEND.

Gillian Douglas has over thirty years’ experience as a secondary school teacher, senior leader with Local Authorities and educational consultant. Training to become an inspector, she is now in demand as an independent consultant, inspiring and supporting the development of understanding and knowledge around all aspects of children and young adults with SEND. Gillian has been involved with a large range of educational settings, services, professionals, and parents regarding SEND.

Throughout her career she has led many courses and conferences within England and Ireland to a wide range of professionals from all agencies including Education, Health Care, and parent forums.

Gillian is passionate about children and young people with SEND and has constantly sought to promote and enhance the inclusion of all young people within education – to improve their outcomes, reduce attainment gaps and ensure they meet their full potential through the availability of support systems. She has a passion for empowering schools and believes that partnership working can produce the best outcomes for learners. Fundamental to her work are high standards of professionalism and effective interpersonal and communication skills, including patience, empathy, and humour.

Programme Overview

Topic	Effective management and deployment of Learning Support Assistants
Delivery Model	A six-hour blended, programme, comprising of 5 hours of virtual F2F training and 1 hour of inter-sessional tasks and post-course application/reflection
Cost	AED 630 per delegate including VAT Booking Deadline: Wednesday 31st March 2021 Discounts available for group school bookings of five or more

Dates & Times *

Face to Face Online sessions	6 hour programme breakdown
Session 1: Monday 19th April 3pm to 5:30pm	5 hours online facilitation 1-hour inter-sessional tasks and post-course application/reflection
Gap activity

Session 2: Monday 26th April 3pm to 5:30pm

Times are Dubai Time and will take place from 3pm to 5:30pm via ZOOM. *

Programme Details: on-line training for managing and securing the best impact from LSAs

Session 1:

Management of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

The role and responsibilities of Learning Support Assistants
Overall purpose of LSAs
Induction/line-management/professional development
Being part of a whole school team

Recommendations for the use of LSAs

Evidence based research
The role of the LSA in supporting learning
Dovetailing of teachers and LSAs

Gap task:

Based on the programme discussions and by providing evidence/examples, outline the strengths and weaknesses of the LSA population in your school and devise a plan to review and improve their work

Session 2:

Scaffolders of learning and evaluation

LSA interactions with pupils
LSA role in the assessment for learning cycle.
Deployment of LSAs – withdrawals and intervention
An opportunity to discuss the evidence and outcomes of the gap task
School evaluation of LSAs with suggested themes and areas

Who Should Attend?

Leadership staff, teachers, and Inclusion teams

Aims of the Course

In the context of a sharp focus on SEN and Inclusion, this practical training course aims to equip practitioners with a clarity of understanding around the value of Learning Support Assistants and how to maximise their impact on pupils with SEN. It is an opportunity for schools to evaluate their current practice and set goals for future deployment.

Intended Outcomes

Practitioners will:

Have further clarity around the role and responsibilities of effective LSAs
Understand the place of the LSA within the whole-school.
Understand the evidence-based recommendations for good practice.
Appreciate the variation in deployment strategies.
Have a strategy to review the use of LSAs.

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Testimonials

Headteacher of Special school in Devon, UK

“Gillian is an exceptional and professional trainer for SEN. Through several training events with my current and former staff teams, she has helped support school development, with a significant impact on outcomes for both the students and the staff.”

Headteacher of Special Schoolin London

“My staff, pupils and parents have all benefitted greatly from the training, advice and support which Gillian has given in an open, concise and professional manner.”

SENCO of mainstream school in London

“Gillian was dynamic, engaging and kept the session interesting.”

Executive Headteacher of a school in Devon, UK

“The structure of the training is clear and unambiguous, skilful and effective…Her style is a mix of mentoring, coaching and teaching.”

For more information please email us on info@infinitelearning.ae