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Virtual Early Years Foundation Stage – Update on latest 2021 DfE Framework and Assessment for EYFS – Including Teaching and Behaviour Management Strategies (now CPD Certified) This one day course is designed to refresh key EYFS skills and update awareness of the latest standards as outlined in the 2021 EYFS framework. Aimed at colleagues returning to teaching after a prolonged absence or those who mainly teach KS2 but want to extend their work opportunities within Early Years and indeed those who work primarily in early years. The course is suitable for Nursery assistants, TA’s, CS and teachers. The course is comprised of eight elements: 1) Framework 2021 update, 2) Assessment 2020, 3) Behaviour Management, 4) Teaching Strategies, 5) Effective Learning, 6) Lesson Observation, 7) Importance of Play, and 8) Safeguarding.  Course Overview The course starts with a review of the latest Overarching Principles as outlined in the 2021 update, concentrating on the unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, learning and development. This followed by and awareness session on the latest statutory and teacher assessment requirements. Promoting positive behaviour – expectations and management strategies are explored. Activities for course members help them to explore and discuss the management and resolution of various behaviours they will come across in the day to day or longer term placements. We have also included a section on challenging behaviours and strategies for you to manage them. Children at play is an opportunity to really develop learning and understanding, we explore its importance and strategies you can employ in the outside areas. Finally we update you on the latest safeguarding guidance to ensure all children are safe in your setting. All Simply courses provide resources to enhance the effectiveness of the course we offer.A web-link to a Zoom meeting will be sent to you (after you book on to the training through Eventbrite), along with an email explaining the format of the training,and an attachment to be read beforehand. You will also be sent some worksheets which will be discussed briefly with both of our Education Development Managers during the course. Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking.IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.

Virtual Teaching Assistant Introduction to Special Schools (TASS)Course OverviewThis one-day course is designed to make TAs aware of what to expect when working in a Special School for the first time. The course includes a Safer Working Practices course, relevant Behaviour Management approaches for TAs in challenging environments, an introduction to the massive amount of SEND jargon, and awareness of day-to-day expectations of the schools, the pupils and other staff. The day concludes with analysis of a range of scenarios for attendees to demonstrate their understanding. This course is CPD Certified to add a little more status to your C.V.Special Schools often highlight a calm demeanour as the most important aspect of their recruitment requirements. Please be prepared for some fairly challenging scenarios that will help you appreciate 'typical' outbursts and strong language.(Duration 1 day).Note! Please ensure that you VIEW and ACTION the accompanying documents sent separately to this virtual training BEFORE it starts.IMPORTANT! Please ensure that you will have access to a space with a minimum of interruption / distraction for the duration of the course.Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking.IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.

Our Behaviour Management Workshop has been reformatted as a 60 minute webinar, to discuss some positive responses to a range of undesirable classroom behaviours. Our Behaviour Management Webinar will give you the opportunity to discuss a range of behaviour management scenarios (including some from your personal experience), with one of our Education Development Managers.All of our courses are complemented by supporting documents and, in addition, we give you access to over 220 of our Teaching Skill Resources. A web-link to a Zoom meeting will be sent to you (after you book on to the training through Eventbrite), along with an email explaining the format of the training, and an attachment to be read beforehand. If you are sent some attachments to consider before the course, please be prepared to briefly discuss them with our Education Development Manager during the course. Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking. IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.

Virtual ISENTCompletion of our Virtual Introduction to SEN Teaching (VISENT) course will be useful for teachers looking to work with pupils presenting significant challenge in Special School, PRU or challenging mainstream settings. The traditional face-to-face course has temporarily been replaced with this virtual version of the same two-day training. The VISENT is comprised of four parts, all of which have been adapted for the virtual environment, with reduced duration and slightly narrowed content delivery. As such, more responsibility is given to you to supplement the learning gained virtually with the resources provided after the course, including a copy of the full face-to-face slides. Course Overview Day 1 – MorningVirtual Safer Working Practices, Special School & Role Definitions, Qualities & Skills (2 hrs 30 mins)The Virtual ‘Safer Working Practices’ training builds upon the Simply Education online Safeguarding tutorial, covering a range of key ways to keep yourself safe whilst working in the classroom. The Safeguarding tutorial is a mandatory expectation for all staff working in an unsupervised capacity with children or young people for Simply Education and will give a basic understanding of roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and young people as well as an understanding of some of the indicators of potential abuse that they need to be aware of and act on. Day 1 – Afternoon: Virtual (Enhanced) Behaviour Management Workshop (2 hrs 30 mins)The Virtual (Enhanced) Behaviour Management Workshop builds on the positive approaches of the existing Behaviour Management workshop with strategies to more quickly identify and de-escalate undesirable classroom behaviours and successfully re-focus learners in a calm manner.Day 2 – MorningSEND Guidance & Approaches (2 hrs 30 mins)A range of SEND jargon, concerns, guidance and approaches to learning are discussed to help you become a more effective member of the teaching teams you will be joining. Day 2 - Afternoon Removing Barriers to Learning Webinar & Course Evaluation (2 hrs 30 mins)The Removing Barriers to Learning Webinar discusses positive approaches to helping pupils value their learning, build confidence and engage well with the set work. The course evaluation uses a range of videos for attendees to critique and recommend improvements for. Note! Please ensure that you VIEW and ACTION the accompanying documents sent separately to this virtual training BEFORE it starts.IMPORTANT! You will need to book on to both Day 1 and Day 2 of this course separately and complete them to gain certification. Please ensure that you will have access to a space with a minimum of interruption / distraction for each of the two days of the course.Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking.IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.Continuous Development: As a part of your placement through Simply Education you have the chance to be observed by one of our Education Development Managers to gain valuable feedback on your progress.

Virtual ISENTCompletion of our Virtual Introduction to SEN Teaching (VISENT) course will be useful for teachers looking to work with pupils presenting significant challenge in Special School, PRU or challenging mainstream settings. The traditional face-to-face course has temporarily been replaced with this virtual version of the same two-day training. The VISENT is comprised of four parts, all of which have been adapted for the virtual environment, with reduced duration and slightly narrowed content delivery. As such, more responsibility is given to you to supplement the learning gained virtually with the resources provided after the course, including a copy of the full face-to-face slides. Course Overview Day 1 – MorningVirtual Safer Working Practices, Special School & Role Definitions, Qualities & Skills (2 hrs 30 mins)The Virtual ‘Safer Working Practices’ training builds upon the Simply Education online Safeguarding tutorial, covering a range of key ways to keep yourself safe whilst working in the classroom. The Safeguarding tutorial is a mandatory expectation for all staff working in an unsupervised capacity with children or young people for Simply Education and will give a basic understanding of roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and young people as well as an understanding of some of the indicators of potential abuse that they need to be aware of and act on. Day 1 – Afternoon: Virtual (Enhanced) Behaviour Management Workshop (2 hrs 30 mins)The Virtual (Enhanced) Behaviour Management Workshop builds on the positive approaches of the existing Behaviour Management workshop with strategies to more quickly identify and de-escalate undesirable classroom behaviours and successfully re-focus learners in a calm manner.Day 2 – MorningSEND Guidance & Approaches (2 hrs 30 mins)A range of SEND jargon, concerns, guidance and approaches to learning are discussed to help you become a more effective member of the teaching teams you will be joining.Day 2 - Afternoon Removing Barriers to Learning Webinar & Course Evaluation (2 hrs 30 mins)The Removing Barriers to Learning Webinar discusses positive approaches to helping pupils value their learning, build confidence and engage well with the set work. The course evaluation uses a range of videos for attendees to critique and recommend improvements for.Note! Please ensure that you VIEW and ACTION the accompanying documents sent separately to this virtual training BEFORE it starts.IMPORTANT! You will need to book on to both Day 1 and Day 2 of this course separately and complete them to gain certification. Please ensure that you will have access to a space with a minimum of interruption / distraction for each of the two days of the course.Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking.IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.Continuous Development: As a part of your placement through Simply Education you have the chance to be observed by one of our Education Development Managers to gain valuable feedback on your progress.

Virtual Introduction to the Teaching Assistant Role (VITAR)A two day course designed to help new TAs without much relevant experience appreciate essential classroom approaches and the strategies to deliver them. The course covers:Day 1:T.A. Role Definition Qualities and Skills (inc. Removing Barriers to Learning)Expectations & Assertiveness SEND, Jargon & InterventionSafeguarding (inc. Safe Working Practices) Day 2:Behaviour Management Supporting and Monitoring ProgressFeeding Back to PupilsCurrent Learning ApproachesDifferentiationSchool Assessment TypesSummaryThe course is designed to be completed BEFORE new TAs with little experience are placed in accordance with compliance guidance.Note! Please ensure that you VIEW and ACTION the accompanying documents sent separately to this virtual training BEFORE it starts.*IMPORTANT! You will need to book on to both Day 1 and Day 2 of this course separately and complete them to gain certification. Please ensure that you will have access to a space with a minimum of interruption / distraction for each of the two days of the course.Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking.IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.

Virtual Introduction to the Teaching Assistant Role (VITAR) A two day course designed to help new TAs without much relevant experience appreciate essential classroom approaches and the strategies to deliver them. The course covers: Day 1 T.A. Role Definition Qualities and Skills (inc. Removing Barriers to Learning) Expectations & Assertiveness SEND, Jargon & Intervention Safeguarding (inc. Safe Working Practices) Day 2 Behaviour Management Supporting and Monitoring Progress Feeding Back to Pupils Current Learning Approaches Differentiation School Assessment Types Summary The course is designed to be completed BEFORE new TAs with little experience are placed in accordance with compliance guidance.Note! Please ensure that you VIEW and ACTION the accompanying documents sent separately to this virtual training BEFORE it starts.*IMPORTANT! You will need to book on to both Day 1 and Day 2 of this course separately and complete them to gain certification. Please ensure that you will have access to a space with a minimum of interruption / distraction for each of the two days of the course.Please inform us of any special requirements at the time of booking.IMPORTANT! The Zoom invite will be sent directly to your email address a few days prior to the event. Please check your junk mail folder and if you have not received it by the start of the week in which the training will take place, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. If you book late, your invite will be sent just before the course starts. If you have not received it by 9 a.m. on the day of the course, contact neil.m@simplyeducation.co.uk. It is unlikely that a duplicate invite can be sent after the course has started.