Buckinghamshire Traded Services

I-SEND Training

I-SEND Training

Traded Training 2024-25

Buckinghamshire Council’s Integrated SEND Service have designed a free bespoke, high quality training programme. Our training will be delivered by a range of Local Authority Professionals, including Specialist Teachers, SEND Inclusion Advisors, EHCCos and Educational Psychologists.

Our training will support educational professional’s learning and development whilst supporting our iSEND Service Ambitions.

Our iSEND Service Ambition

Our service is striving to:

Work in partnership with others to provide an inclusive Buckinghamshire offer for children and young people with SEND.
Be aspirational for what our children and young people can achieve.
Proactively support our children, young people and families.
Be creative with our support for children and young people.
Communicate well with our children, young people, families and partners.
Put wellbeing and care at the centre of our service so we can deliver for our children and young people.
Achieve the best outcomes for our children and young people.

Available Sessions:

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Supporting in the Classroom: How to work effectively with support staff 

In this course, you will be given strategies and approaches to work effectively with support staff in your school or setting.

 Online 
 01.10.24 or 25.03.25

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How to Support Independence in the Classroom 

This course is designed for teachers and SENDCOs to provide practical strategies to foster independence in learning for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

 Online 
 13.03.25 

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Using Visuals to Support Learners 

Gain practical strategies for using visuals to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 
 
 Online
 15.10.24 

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Education & Healthcare Needs Assessments (EHCNA) and Higher Needs Block Funding Requests (HNBF) 

Get an overview of the relevant legislative framework.
 
 Online
 12.11.24 or 06.02.25 

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Introduction to SEN Funding 

The purpose of the session is to give SENCos an overview of SEN funding.

 Online 
 26.09.24 or 01.10.24 

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The Sections of EHCP 

This online course will explain the content that should be included in each section of the EHCP.
 
 Online
 25.09.24 or 01.04.25 

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Vocabulary 

To support schools understanding of how to improve the vocabulary of children and young people with DLD. 

 Online
 05.11.24

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Alternatives to Phonics and Spelling 

To identify and explore alternatives to phonics when teaching spelling to children and young people with DLD
 
 Online 
 14.01.25

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Alternatives to Phonics and Reading 

To identify and explore alternatives to phonics when teaching reading to children and young people with DLD
 
 Online
 25.02.25

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Independence Skills 

Explore why independence is important for children and young people with DLD. 
 
 Online
 18.03.25

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LSA Support Network Down Syndrome 

Join our Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Network Meeting for those working with pupils with Down syndrome.
 
 Online 
 28.11.24 or 27.02.25 or 19.06.25 

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Understanding the Needs of Autistic Girls 

This course is designed to help school staff better understand and support autistic girls in mainstream school settings.
 
 Online
 29.04.25 

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The Development of Reading (full-day session) 

This training will present evidence-based research on the development of reading, including word recognition and comprehension.

 The Gateway  
17.06.25

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The Development of Reading (Half day sessions) 

This training will present evidence-based research on the development of reading, including word recognition and comprehension.

 Online 
 14.01.25 & 22.01.25

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Educational Assessments for Pupils with Down Syndrome

This session will provide an opportunity to look at tools for assessing the progress of pupils with Down syndrome.

 Online 
 14.01.25

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Tree of Life 

Tree of Life training involves exploring and externalising personal issues and challenges by using the metaphor of a tree. 

 Online
16.09.24 or 17.09.24 or 07.10.24 or 08.10.24 

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Resolutions & Tribunals 

This online course will provide an overview of Buckinghamshire’s SEND Resolution and Tribunal process.

 Online
 04.03.25 

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Phase Transfer 

This online course will provide an overview of the ‘phase transfer’ process.

 Online
 16.10.24

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Annual Reviews 

This online course will provide an overview of the annual review process and the role of the Local Authority and the setting.
 
 Online
 05.02.25 

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Learner Voice and Co-production 

In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn about co-production and learner voice and how you can implement best practice in your setting. 

 Online
 08.10.24 or 29.04.25 

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SMART Outcomes on EHCPs 

In this online course, you will learn about what SMART outcomes are and how you can embed them in your processes and practice in your setting.

 Online 
 19.11.24 or 18.03.25 

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Support Staff Classroom Toolkit 

This course is designed to guide support staff to recognise barriers to learning and provide ideas to develop a classroom tool kit to use with students who have special educational needs and disabilities. 

 TBC 
 06.11.24

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Alternatives to Recording 

To gain understanding and explore alternatives to written recording methods to use in the classroom for children and young people with DLD.
 
 Online
 22.04.25

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Transition

To give school staff the skills to deliver a successful transition for children and young people with DLD.
 
 Online 
 03.06.25

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Understanding and Supporting Social Interactions 

These courses are for teachers and support staff who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in supporting the social development of pupils with special educational needs.

 Online
 15.01.25 or 29.01.25

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Introduction to Down Syndrome 

This session will help attendees develop a greater understanding of the learning profile of pupils with Down syndrome.
 
 Online
 09.10.24 or 14.07.25

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An Introduction to Supporting Regulation  

This course provides an introductory overview of supporting regulation in schools for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
 
 Online
 03.02.25 or 06.02.25 

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Sensory and Physical Raising Awareness - Sensory and Physical Training 

Free bespoke training, as requested throughout the year as part of your support for a child or young person (CYP) with a sensory impairment and/or physical disability.  

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Autism Education Trust (AET) Training Sessions 

We are pleased to hold the licence to deliver AET Training for Schools and Post-16 Settings within Buckinghamshire. 

Autism Education Trust Training is fully accredited and may be booked individually or delivered within individual settings. 

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Lego-Based Therapy 

LEGO-based therapy is an evidence-based approach designed for children with social communication difficulties to help develop these skills.
 
 Online
23.09.24 or 24.09.24 or 14.10.24 or 15.10.24 

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Precision Monitoring 

Precision Monitoring teaching is an instructional approach aimed at refining the precision and fluency of literacy and numeracy skills.

 Online
 30.09.24 or 01.10.24 or 21.10.24 or 22.10.24

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Dyslexia

This training will present evidence-based research on dyslexia.

 The Gateway 
 17.09.24

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An Introduction to Morphology 

Join Louise Selby (writer, advisor and teacher) and gain an understanding of morphology.

 Online 
 16.09.24

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