• To review how well the college is doing in respect of the Act
• To outline what staff need to know
• To look at good practice
• To plan for training and development of individuals in respect of the Act
  

10.00 Welcome and overview of the day

• What are disabilities and learning difficulties
• What do staff 'need to know'

11.15 Coffee

11.30 Special Education Needs and the Disability Act 2001

• Roles and responsibilities across the college

12.30 Lunch

13.30 Using a case study approach

• Identifying individual student needs and college practice - lawful or unlawful

14.45 Tea

15.00 Identifying expertise / gaps in the workforce

• Planning aand training for individuals and teams

15.30 Next steps, summary and close

15.45 Depart

Reasons to attend.
This course will examine the range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the implications for teaching, learning nand supporting students in and out of the classroom. It will focus on how to provide useful and interesting training and development to college staff at all levels. It is aimed and Humand Resources staff and Staff Development Managers with responsibility for providing training and development for teaching and busines support staff across a college and who may have little or no experience of disability issues.
It is also suitable for those who wish to ensure that they are 'on the right track'.
This course can also be offered in house or delivered as consultancy