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AOIS Workshops Bitesize Courses (60-90minutes) Held online or onsite at Addington School (main site) Free to all Wokingham School Staff Bookings Required Select from the courses below for information and booking request |
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Intro to Bucket and curiosity pots
This workshop will help you get the most out of your Bucket sessions. Learn how to engage pupils who are not yet ready for Bucket. There will be an opportunity to Borrow a bucket for your school.
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Sensory Circuits Come and see a sensory circuit set up. Learn how to run an effective sensory circuit session to improve pupil regulation.
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Supporting autistic pupils in the mainstream setting
This training aims to teach strategies that support and that every mainstream teacher can do to support everyone involved. The focus is anxiety, communication, social and sensory impacts. If there is any other related issue you would like to discuss we can tailor the training.
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Primary Only Secondary Schools interested in this workshop, please contact AOIS via email
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Pica and Polydipsia Pica and Polydipsia are both increasing in prevalence in both special schools and mainstream settings. This training looks at possible reasons for pica and polydipsia and strategies to lessen them. Specific case study issues can be raised beforehand so as to include in the session.
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Sensory diets to improve regulation
Gain more understanding of sensory needs. Learn what is meant by sensory diets and snacks. Take away ideas to use in school.
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Supporting Pupils with Down Syndrome In this bite-sized session we will look at how Down’s Syndrome can impact learning and how to support pupils’ development in school.
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Primary Only Secondary Schools interested in this workshop, please contact AOIS via email
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Previous Workshops If any of these are of interest please get in touch via email - we do repeat courses throughout the year Assessment Workshop What to do when you are struggling to assess the progress of your SEN pupils using your regular school assessment tools
Early Cognition & Maths Workshop Explore the foundations of 'learning to learn' and the Waldon approach. Plus, how using sand contributes to developing children's understanding of mathematical concepts.
Supporting Children with Down Syndrome in Primary Workshop A look at the needs and strengths of pupils with Down Syndrome and ways in which we can support their learning.
Food Aversion Workshop How to support pupils in your setting with food phobia or aversion. Find out about food play principles to support pupils in your setting to show less anxiety around food.
Bucket Workshop An introduction into bucket activities
PDA Workshop A look at demand avoidant behaviour and strategies to support pupils both with PDA and demand avoidance profiles.
Communication Workshop Using Picture Exchange - Making it work for your class
Sensory Integration & Regulation Workshop What happens if the signals coming from our senses are too weak? Or too strong? Or if the brain cannot make sense of them? An introduction to sensory integration difficulties which may interfere with learning and behaviour. How to recognise the need for and initiate calming techniques.
Introduction to Structured Teaching Workshop An introduction to the visually based approach, creating highly structured environments that support pupils with autism. Using visual boundaries, schedules, and work systems.
Early Communication/Intervention Workshop An introduction into using communication interventions including intensive interaction, curiosity boxes and pair boxes.
Makaton Taster Session Please note this is ONLINE training
The Taster gives you a general introduction into what Makaton is and who uses it, with the opportunity to learn a few signs and symbols. Makaton Level 1 Online course £65 including Makaton book.
Phonics Workshop Phonics for All - An Inclusive Approach - for Verbal & Non-Verbal Children
Whole School Workshops If you are interested in training on any of these subjects for your whole school staff, we may be able to help. Please contact via email to discuss further
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