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Menu of training courses for schools

We're offering a menu of training options for schools to host from Autumn 2025.

Training sessions can be half-day, 1 or 2 hour sessions or ‘bite-size’ 20 to 40 minute slots. They can be delivered in a range of formats and can be suitable for inclusion in staff or departmental meetings, as stand-alone presentations or in carousel or workshop format. Training can be face-to-face in settings or via MicroSoft Teams.

This year schools can book training up until the end of July 2026. Expressions of interest via email: [email protected] sharing:

  • the training requested
  • the date preferences from Saturday 1 November 2025 to Monday 20 July 2026 - the more flexible the more likely we can meet
  • the preferred length of session
  • the likely audience (type and numbers)
  • any other details including if you're wanting this to be face-to-face or virtual

This will be allocated on a first come, first served basis in line with capacity.

Once format and time is agreed, the training will be opened to colleagues across the city if appropriate. This is a different offer to the bespoke training offer.

Training sessions available:

  • All About Autism in the Early Years – meeting the needs of autistic children within Private, Voluntary, and Independent settings and school settings (minimum of 1-hour training)
  • All About Autism for Primary Schools - meeting the needs of autistic children within Mainstream Schools (minimum of 1-hour training)
  • All About Autism for Secondary Schools - meeting the needs of autistic young people within Mainstream Schools (minimum of 1-hour training)
  • Managing Anxiety
  • Transitions between Nursery and School Settings
  • Transitions within Primary Settings and between Primary and Secondary
  • Transitions within and between Secondary Settings (including transition to Post-16 and Further Education)
  • Using Visuals
  • Demand Avoidance
  • Meeting Sensory Needs
  • Preventing anxiety-based school avoidance
  • Holistic Gathering of Pupil Voice
  • Spotting the signs of undiagnosed autism and ADHD and meeting need prior to assessment or diagnosis
  • Writing and Using Social Stories
  • Using Comic Strip Conversations
  • Structured teaching in a mainstream classroom
  • Sensory Circuits

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