In these unprecedented times we find ourselves in, it is more important than ever before that both parents and children can find a space each day to pause, breathe and allow the mind and body to just be.  Gather the family and come  join Margaret Foley for some calm and cozy time as she creates a breathing space for all the family to enjoy.  Margaret will guide you and your children through how to set up a relaxing space that your child can engage with every day, along with how to create a thoughts and feelings box which can be really useful for checking in with those emotions and thoughts that may be difficult to express right now.  She will also guide you and your family through a soothing meditation designed for children but that adults will definitely benefit from too!

You will receive an email on the morning of the webinar with details of how to join the ZOOM webinar.

 • Questions and Answers session after presentation and individual appointments can be made to discuss your own personal circumstances •  Joe Murray QFA. SIA, Post Grad Financial Planning Wednesday 22nd April -7pm to 8pm

To Book ,Text or Email your name to 087-9811466 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This is an online presentation and details of where to view it will be sent to you on the day of the presentation. It will be run using ZOOM so it would be advisable to download this prior to the presentation. 

9.30-11.00 - The Continuum of Support

This workshop is a practical look at Special Education Teaching and the continuum of
support. It will cover the role of the Special Education Teacher: looking at whole school
policy: the staged approach to Special Educational Needs: collaboration with various parties
and how to implement the staged approach fully to ensure the inclusion of children with
Special Educational Needs in the school.

11.00-11.20 Break

11.20-1.00- An overview of different Special Educational Needs and how to support these children using the continuum of support

An overview of Special Educational Needs in order to help identify children at risk of
dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD, ASD etc. This workshop will explore the signs and
symptoms of the most commonly occurring general and specific learning difficulties.
Suggestions for how to proceed when concerns arise and strategies to support the pupils
using the continuum of support will be outlined.

1.00-2.00 Lunch (Hot lunch provided as part of the fee)

2.00-3.30 The Student Support File and Planning in Special Education Teaching

Planning tips for children with Special Educational Needs. We will use the continuum of support to set targets for the Student Support File and will look at effective planning templates for team teaching, individual teaching and group work so that each stage of the continuum is planned in detail and recorded.

About the Presenter: 

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 Evidence-based strategies for promoting independence in children with special educational needs

Overview of two-part workshop (2^nd & 9^th March, 5 – 7pm)

This two-part workshop will seek to explore a range of evidence-based strategies for promoting independence in children with special educational needs. The workshop will focus on a collaborative approach to pupil development, with material relevant both for teachers and Special Needs Assistants. Strategies will span a range of pupil needs including organisation skills, social/emotional skills and learning to learn skills. Focus will be placed on practical whole-school and individual strategies for pupil development, with reference to individualised pupil planning.

Biography

Claire Griffin is an Educational Psychologist and lecturer in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. Claire originally worked within primary and special education settings and in residential care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities. Claire completed her PhD in 2018 through University College London. This research explored the preparedness and deployment of Special Needs Assistance when supporting the behavioural care needs and independence development of children in primary schools. Claire’s research interests include inclusive education, psychological and educational assessment, positive behaviour support and the voice of the child in education.