Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Level 1 SEN Training

Level 1 SEN Training.

A range of SEN course are offered at level 1:


Special Educational Needs - Level 1 Core Training

This is a two part course intended for all practitioners in a variety of settings as all practitoners are responsible for assisting in identifying SEN and working with children who have SEN.

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
  • Summarise definitions of Sen
  • Discuss the 'norms' of development for the Foundation Stage
  • Identify 'triggers' for concern with respect to children who may have SEN
  • Explain why early identification and intervention are important
  • Explain what is meant by the graduated response as described in the SEN Code of Practice
  • Describe how the differentiated learning oppourtunites appraoch of the Foundation Stage can accommodate many of the requirements of children with SEN
  • Describe ways of observing and recording observations and assessment
  • Discuss the purpose of early intervention
  • Summarise the approach to intervention suggested in the SEN Code of Practice


Special Educational Needs - Level 1 Core Training on Inclusion.

This is an introductory course delivered in 3 parts by the Eduactional Psychology Service. Especially for participants with no specific SEN experience or training. Designed for all Early Years practitoners wishing to develop inclusive practices for all young children, particularly those with SEN. The course will consider developmental/learning needs of young children in three main areas:

Session 1 - Language Communication and Interaction

  • How language and social skills usually develop
  • How development can vary
  • How strategies can be successfully employed to minimise or overcome difficulties in the pre-school setting

Session 2 - Learning and Play

  • How children learn
  • How there are different learning styles and rates of learning
  • How to recognise barriers to learning
  • How play aids learning
  • How inclusive strategies can be successfully employed
  • How oppourtunities for assesment can be made

Session 3 - Motor Development

  • How motor development usually unfolds
  • How motor skills development can vary
  • How strategies can be successfully employed which maximise motor development and minimise barriers to performance.


Raising Awareness of Positive Behaviour Management - SEN Level 1 Training

This is a basic awarness raising course for all practitioners involved in the foundation stage curriculum. It aims to raise awareness of positive behaviour management.

This course will enable practitoners to consider the following:

  • Research on success of 'taking the positive approach'
  • The importance of raising self esteem for both children and staff
  • Looking at potential conflict points
  • Rules and boundaries
  • Communication and social skills
  • Positive in practice
  • Rewards
  • Consequences


Raising Young Children's Self Esteem - SEN Level 1 Training

This is a basic course for all practitioners involved in the foundation stage curriculum. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing young children's self esteem and sense of identity.

This course will enable practitioners to consider the following:

  • The importance of self esteem and sustaining a positive identity for very young children
  • Positive relationships and attachement and the implications for successful development and learning
  • Indentifying the most likely causes of unwanted behaviour
  • Strategies to promote positive self-image and attitudes - a range of practical activities.

For more information or to book a place please contact the Children's Workforce Development Team.



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