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Essential Training Resources for Educators and Inclusion Leaders

Explore a selection of training resources designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. From free courses to premium programs, find valuable opportunities to support learning assistants, teachers, and inclusion leaders in creating inclusive and effective educational environments.

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list of free Free Training Opportunities for Learning Support Assistants, Teachers, and Inclusion Leaders

The internet offers a wealth of free training opportunities, providing professionals with access to a diverse range of educational resources. These free courses, tutorials, and video series are designed to enhance skills and knowledge across various fields. Whether you’re seeking specialized training in areas like dyslexia support, autism intervention, or exam access arrangements, or looking for broader professional development through platforms like Coursera and Alison, there’s something for everyone. These resources are invaluable for those looking to grow in their profession, offering flexible, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences that can be tailored to individual needs.

1. Microsoft Course - Empower Dyslexic Thinking in Schools

Discover strategies and tools to support dyslexic students using Microsoft technologies. This course helps create an inclusive learning environment that empowers dyslexic thinking.

By completing this free CPD course you will be able to:

More workplaces now recognize Dyslexic Thinking as the soft skill they need to move their businesses forward-it’s also recognized as a skill on LinkedIn. But what is it? And how can you empower it at school to help students prepare for their futures? This module helps you to create an inclusive classroom where Dyslexic Thinkers flourish.

Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:

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2. ISTE Standards for Educators

The educator section of the ISTE Standards provides a road map to helping students become empowered learners. These standards will deepen your practice, promote collaboration with peers, challenge you to rethink traditional approaches and help you prepare students to drive their own learning. Learn how to use the standards in the classroom with the Introduction to the ISTE Standards for Educators online course.

3. UNESCO Standards for Educators

4. Effective SEN Support Provision - Middle Leaders

Gain insights into effective SEN (Special Educational Needs) support provision for middle leaders. This training focuses on developing strategies to enhance SEN support within your school.

By completing this free CPD course you will be able to:

Understand how middle leaders can support strategic SEND provision while identifying opportunities to coordinate with other leaders in the school

5. Braille Online Training

Learn the basics of Braille with this comprehensive online training course. Perfect for educators and support staff working with visually impaired students.

6. Coursera

Access a wide range of free courses on Coursera, covering various topics to enhance your educational skills and knowledge.

This link has free courses from ‘the science of coronavirus’ through to ‘English for Career Development

There are many other PAID courses here on a whole range of topics including degrees

7. Online Training on Exam Access Arrangements

Understand the requirements and best practices for providing exam access arrangements to students with special educational needs. This training ensures fair and appropriate exam conditions.

Information on the reasons for equity, how to deliver and terminology

8. 20 Hours Free Online Training for Learning Assistants

Designed for learning assistants, this course offers 20 hours of free training to enhance their skills and effectiveness in supporting students.

  1. What is a teaching assistant?
  2. What does a Teaching Assistant do?
  3. Characteristics of Teaching Assistant
  4. Personalities that suit teaching assistant jobs
  5. What are the skills needed to be a teaching assistant?
  6. What are the most in demand teaching assistant skills?
  7. Where do teaching assistants work?
  8. Teaching assistant jobs
  9. Primary school teaching assistant
  10. Secondary school teaching assistant
  11. Learning support assistant
  12. Teaching assistant roles and responsibilities
  13. Supporting the Pupils
  14. Supporting the Teacher
  15. Supporting the School
  16. Supporting the Curriculum

9. Aces Online - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

Explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences and learn strategies to support affected students. This training is essential for creating a supportive school environment.

50 minutes free online training, with downloadable certificate, including introduction, early years brain development, impact of childhood adversity, social community and health impacts, protective factors, resilience, and trauma.

10. Video Tutorial: The Autism Intervention Training Video Series

Watch a series of video tutorials focused on autism intervention strategies. These videos provide practical guidance for supporting students with autism.

11. Alison

Access free online courses on Alison, covering a variety of educational topics. Enhance your professional development with these valuable resources.

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Premium Training Programs for Educators and Inclusion Leaders

Enhance your professional development with our selection of premium training programs. These curated courses offer advanced insights, specialized strategies, and expert guidance tailored for learning support assistants, teachers, and inclusion leaders. Explore high-quality training options from various trusted providers, designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in education and inclusion. Invest in your career growth by accessing comprehensive resources, engaging with industry experts, and gaining the skills needed to excel in your role.

1. Louise dawson's exclusive courses for Educators And Inclusion Leaders

Louise Dawson is a well-known inclusion trainer providing services across the Middle East, UK, and Asia. Our training courses, led by Louise and her experienced team, are designed to deliver advanced insights and practical strategies tailored for learning support assistants, teachers, and inclusion leaders. 

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2. EduCare® exclusive courses for Educators And Inclusion Leaders

EduCare® is a leading provider of essential duty-of-care and safeguarding training courses. Designed for educators, support staff, and inclusion leaders, EduCare® offers a wide range of high-quality, accessible courses covering topics such as child protection, health and safety, and special educational needs. These courses are developed by experts and are regularly updated to reflect current legislation and best practices. With EduCare®, you can enhance your professional development, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

3. National College - exclusive courses for Educators And Inclusion Leaders

Courses focused on hundreds of topics :

  • Louise has written two courses for National College on International Education and Inclusion.  Find more here:
  • Louise is also the INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR for National College UK.  Find out more here or talk to Louise about membership options.

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