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CPL Opportunity – Inclusion Support and Development Groups
INCLUSION SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT GROUPS 2023-24
Please click on the links below for further information about registering for this year’s Inclusion Support and Development group sessions. The sessions are led by an EP and SLT and are focused on developing practitioner’s skills in including children with additional support needs. Participants will get the opportunity to attend six sessions across the year with peers, to engage in professional discussions, and to learn from invited professionals in sessions which are tailored to suit the group’s needs. Please note these sessions tend to be very popular and are limited to 25 participants per area. Please apply for the group in your area.
Inclusion SDG Flyer – North West.
Involving Children in Decision-Making
We all know it is vitally important to give even our youngest children opportunities to participate in decision-making, but it can be a challenge to know how to do this effectively. Please find below opportunities to be involved in creating guidance and support materials to use with young children to help them become meaningfully involved in decision-making.
This questionnaire will allow you to share your views on current practice. It should take no longer than 5 minutes and will close on Friday 27th March.
If you would like to collaborate in co-creating the guidance and support materials with children and young people please leave your contact details using the Forms link below.
CPL Opportunity – Supporting EAL Learners – Funded Providers
The EAL Service are offering this free full day training to funded providers of ELC in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about supporting EAL learners and families. Please use the QR code below to book your place. Note places are capped at 80.
Diary Date- CPL – Loss, Grief and Bereavement – 9th March 2023
This training day, hosted by the PPW Hospice in conjunction with Glasgow Educational Psychology Service and NHS Health Improvement Team, will give you the opportunity to learn about theories of grief, explore strategies to support coping with change, and discuss your role in supporting children and families affected by grief, loss and bereavement. Its open to all sectors and is always highly evaluated by attendees. GCC settings should sign up using CPD manager and funded providers can contact Lisa Forsyth (EP, Lead Loss and Bereavement) at lisa.forsyth@glasgow.gov.uk to obtain a place.
DIARY DATE – DUNTARVIE OPEN AFTERNOON – WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH
Duntarvie PSADC are hosting an open afternoon on Wednesday 8th March 2pm- 5pm. This is a great opportunity to look at resources and discuss strategies and planning with Duntarvie staff, with particular reference to early intervention, sensory profiles, use of visuals, and strategies to support language, communications and interaction.
Note places are limited and must be booked by contacting Duntarvie before Friday 3rd March.
New SLT Resources – Using Visual Supports
Our colleagues in SLT have produced some fantastic short videos showing how to use visual supports effectively. There is information about using objects of reference, now next boards, visual timetables, visual routines, and how to use visuals to support attention and listening. Links for the videos have been added to the Professional Learning Framework, under the ‘Targeted – Speech, Language and Communication’ section and can also be accessed using the QR codes below. If you’re thinking of introducing visuals, or wanting to check you’re implementing visuals as effectively as possible, these will be a great starting point.
Professional Learning Opportunity – Nurturing Staff Wellbeing – 31st Jan to 25th April
We are all aware of the pressures of working in the early years sector and for the families we provide a service for. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend a bit of time focusing on staff wellbeing in these difficult times.
The course is run by Glasgow Educational Psychology Service and the Nurture Development Officer and is online (MS Teams). There are four sessions, each with information and activities on a wellbeing topic. It works best when a member of staff attends who has an interest in staff wellbeing and takes back activities to use with their team.
This course is free to access for all ELC providers in Glasgow. GCC nurseries register via CPD manager and funded providers complete the registration form and send to Jane Holmes, Nurture Clerical Assistant at gw22holmesjane@glowmail.org.uk by Tuesday 24th January.
Diary Date – PSADC Applications – 25th January
Duntarvie PSADC and Linn PSADC support children at stage three and four. Find out more information about the PSADC service.
If you have a child you think may be appropriate for this support, please ensure applications are submitted by 25th January.
Please note that there has been an update to the referral form and criteria – download the new paperwork here: PSADC Referral Paperwork
Diary Date – Duntarvie Open Afternoon 24th November
Duntarvie PSADC are hosting an open afternoon on Thursday 24th November. This is a great opportunity to talk to Duntarvie staff, look at resources and discuss strategies and planning.
Please note that places are limited to 25 and will be allocated on the first come basis.
For further information, please see the Duntarvie Open Afternoon flyer
