Free & Online Training

There are many opportunities now to obtain training either free or at low cost for learning support assistants, teachers or inclusion leaders.

FOR UPCOMING TRAINING CLICK HERE: https://louisedawson.com/#training

Below is our list of suggested training:

*FREE*

*FREE* Microsoft Course - Empower Dyslexic Thinking in Schools

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.

Learning objectives

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

  • Understand the seven Dyslexic Thinking skills in children.
  • Explain why Dyslexic Thinking skills are vital in the workplace.
  • Create inclusive classrooms where Dyslexic Thinkers thrives.
  • Describe how technology and responsible AI can transform dyslexic learning and teaching.

ISTE Standards for Educators:

  • Educator – Learner
  • Leaders – Empowering Leader
  • Leaders – Equity and Citizenship Advocate

UNESCO Standards for Educators:

  • Application of digital skills
  • Pedagogy
*FREE* Effective SEN Support Provision - Middle Leaders

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

  • Consider how effectively whole school approaches are implemented in your subject area Reflect on how line management can support effective SEND provision
  • Identify strategies and resources to support colleagues, including early career teachers, within a department to develop their practice
  • Reflect on how subject specific content can be presented to pupils with SEND
  • Consider how assessment and tracking can support the identification of pupils with SEND Assess the learning environment for pupils with different needs, then identify and implement key strategies and resources that will support them

    https://realtraining.co.uk/effective-sen-support-provision-middle-leaders

*FREE* Braille Online Training

As it says in the title!

https://uebonline.org/

*FREE* Coursera

https://www.coursera.org/collections/popular-free-courses 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/

https://www.coursera.org/

 

*FREE* Online training on Exam Access Arrangements

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

https://viewweb.org.uk/exam_access/activities/ex_0_0.html

 

 

*FREE* 20 hours free online training for Learning Assistants

Topics

  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

https://www.oxfordhomestudy.com/courses/teaching-assistant-courses-online/free-teaching-assistant-courses

https://www.oxfordhomestudy.com/courses/teaching-assistant-courses-online/free-teaching-assistant-courses

 

 

*FREE* Aces Online - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

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.

https://www.acesonlinelearning.com/

 

*FREE* Video Tutorial: The Autism Intervention Training Video Series

Six training videos on ABA / Autism

 

*FREE* Alison

I have not tried or tested this platform but a colleague recommended it
https://alison.com/

*PAID*

Louise Dawson

Louise owns a Centre which supports learners with a variety of skills development for children and adults.  All courses attract a KHDA Attested Certificate.

Book an appointment for free by clicking the button and discuss your needs and budget!

Courses focussed on improving inclusion across the middle east.

Louise is the only trainer in the UAE who has the unique combination of being:

      • a person of determination
      • a parent of 3 students of determination
      • a qualified and experienced teacher
      • a Head of Inclusion with twelve years UAE experience
      • an international school improvement consultant for 3 years
      • a qualified learner assessor
      • has corporate experience
      • a down to earth delivery style
      • which is insightful, impactful and implementable into day to day practice

 

EduCare

An amazing array of courses for all schools and incorporating inclusion.

https://www.educare.co.uk/international-education

Check out the course written by Louise Dawson
Promoting SEND in International Schools

https://www.educare.co.uk/courses/promoting-send-international

 

National College

Courses focussed on hundreds of topics :

Louise has written two courses for National College on International Education and Inclusion.  Find more here:

https://nationalcollege.com/experts/louise-dawson

Louise is also the INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR for National College UK.  Find out more here or talk to Louise about membership.

options.https://louisedawson.com/national-college/