Autism Support
The Leader Valley ASD Outreach Team are offering a host of Professional Learning this session looking at Autism Support within Education:
Course Title |
Brief summary |
Target Audience |
Expected Outcomes |
Dates |
We Were Expecting You (Primary Only)
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In person training written by the National Autism Implementation Team for all school staff, delivered by Cluster Autism Outreach Teachers. Supports SBC priorities around inclusion and universal supports. |
Whole School Staff |
Increase awareness of individual needs within the school community. Increase staff skills and confidence and share tools to plan for and proactively support the needs of learners. |
By request – contact claire.ogilvie@scotborders.gov.uk to book
2 sessions (2 hrs, 1.5 hrs) Can be delivered over CAT sessions or on an In-Service Day |
Inclusion – Introduction to Autism awareness Online
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An opportunity to find out about and upskill your knowledge of autism and resources that can help |
Mainstream school staff (Primary and Secondary) Teachers and ANA’s in enhanced provisions |
Increased awareness and understanding of Autism and the specific needs of autistic learners Awareness of different strategies and resources including NAIT, the Autism Toolbox and Social Stories |
Autumn Term: Tuesday 4th November 2025 4-5:30pm
OR
Spring Term: Wednesday 4th March 2026 4-5:30pm
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Understanding how our autistic learners communicate Online |
Solution focussed approaches to considering different communication and behaviours for learners with autism including masking & prompting |
Mainstream school staff (Primary and Secondary) Teachers and ANA’s in enhanced provisions |
Increased confidence for staff who are working with autistic learners in mainstream
Please note, prior knowledge about Autism or attendance on ‘Introduction to Autism Awareness’ is advised for this course |
Autumn Term Tuesday 18th November 2025 4 – 6pm
OR
Spring Term Thursday 19th March 2026 4 – 6pm
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Autism and Girls
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This introductory session will explore research around increased diagnosis in girls and practical strategies for support in schools.
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Teachers and support staff in mainstream settings
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Increase in knowledge of recent research in the area of girls with Autism and strategies to support young people.
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Autumn Term Gala Academy Thursday 6th November 4.30-6.30
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Spring Term: TBC
This course will be delivered in person
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Further bespoke, targeted learning from the team is available for schools and staff who have attended the above courses as a pre-requisite.
Please contact Claire Ogilvie for more information: claire.ogilvie@scotborders.gov.uk
Visit the SBCWay launch pad for additional information, support and resources.