Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Core training session 3

Equal opportunities core training session 3 covers disability awareness issues
Course intended for:- Staff in all types of settings, childminders, out-of-school clubs, pre-schools, nurseries and schools.

Course Type: This is introductory training for practitioners in all types of setting - private, voluntary and maintained, including childminders.

Description:
This session will consider the issues surrounding disability relating to both adults and children. Participants will be able to examine stereotypes and assumptions made, and their own attitudes and prejudices concerning disability.

Participants will explore the individual and social models of disability, visible and invisible disabilities, the language of disability and the real meaning of 'inclusion' in early years settings. This course will enable practitioners to ask the right questions and relate to both adults and children with disabilities to ensure that they provide appropriately for individual needs.

This session will be a helpful introduction prior to attendance on the SEN Core training module which will focus on the Code of practice for the identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs and practical strategies for providing for children's educational needs

Note: Certificates will only be provided after you have attended all three sessions.

Expected outcomes: By the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Describe the individual and social models of disability.
  • Explain the differences between polices of segregation, integration and inclusion.
  • Discuss the power of language that relates to disability and consider appropriate language to use.
  • Consider how visible and invisible disabilities are perceived by society.
  • Explore where prejudices relating to disability come from and how such prejudices can be overcome.

You can book a place by contacting the Children's Workforce Development Team



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