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Please be aware that if you are unable to attend the training course, Oak LP requires 48 hours' notice. Failure to provide this notice will result in being charged the full cost.
Liz Foster - Virtual School
Virtual School Bury offer a condensed training offer looking at 4 key areas of Trauma and Attachment, and how schools can adapt to support our most vulnerable children.
Who should attend ? Teachers, SENCo's TA's HLTA's
28.04.26
13:15
£25.00 per delegate
OAK LP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 1.15pm -3.15pm
Fran Davies - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, OakLP
Join our Lego-based Intervention Training to learn how to use the much-loved toy to develop language and social communication skills. This intervention can be especially beneficial for individuals with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions. This interactive training will equip you with the skills and knowledge to deliver Lego-based interventions which will: Enhance pupils’ social communication skills e.g. turn-taking and sharing. Enhance language skills e.g. giving and following instructions. Foster emotional regulation and resilience Develop problem-solving and collaboration skills Build confidence and self-esteem working as part of a team. Practice fine motor skills.
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
30.04.26
09:30
£25.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, Bl9 8EB 9.30am -11.30am
Fran Davies - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist OakLP
Unlock the power of sign to support successful communication for individuals with communication difficulties, including those with autism, learning disabilities, or language delays. In this interactive training we will: ·Learn the methodology of using sign and why it is so beneficial. ·Learn the hand shapes and positioning needed to make signs. ·Learn approximately 100 key signs. ·Have opportunity to practice signs in context. ·Discuss using the signing skills learnt to support your individual pupils.
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
06.05.26
13:15
£25.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 1.15pm - 3.15pm
Harriet Lyno, Specialist Teacher, OakLP
This course will enable delegates to take away some practical strategies to use within the classroom to support learners to engage in their learning and breakdown potential barriers. There will be a focus on phonological awareness, memory training and the importance of using the senses to engage learners with dyslexia and to support them with retention.
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
20.05.26
13:15
£25.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 1.15pm -3.15pm
Harriet Lyno, Specialist Teacher, Oak LP Outreach
This course will give you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of a neuro-diverse friendly environment, with specific focus on dyslexia. This course will support delegates to understand what it means to be neurodiverse, and how this impact upon a student’s learning. Furthermore, this course will enable delegates to attend to up-to-date research to inform best practice.
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
20.05.26
09:30
£25.00 per delegate
Oak LP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 9.30am -11.30am
Kerry Dawson - KD Safeguarding
This course meets the formal training requirements for designated safeguarding leads and is suitable for both new and experienced DSLs. The training will provide an overview of current statutory guidance and Ofsted expectations. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore some of the more specific safeguarding issues and how to develop a strategic and preventative response to safeguarding children. Safeguarding leads will feel confident about the expectations on their role and will leave with practical ideas about how to implement and secure effective safeguarding arrangements in their school, including: ·A good understanding of their own role, and the processes, procedures and responsibilities of other agencies. ·Understanding and assessing risk using approaches such as signs of safety and contextual safeguarding. ·Engaging with children and families and contributing to multi-agency working. ·Effective information sharing and record keeping systems. ·Safeguarding vulnerable children and children with SEND. ·Creating a culture of listening and how to respond to disclosures in line with achieving best evidence principles and child centred approaches. ·Using data to inform a strategic and preventative approach. ·Responding to specific needs and harms and understanding the impact of trauma and abuse ·Applying the thematic learning from research and safeguarding practice reviews. ·Creating a safe culture.
Head teachers, senior leaders, designated safeguarding leads and deputies, wider members of the safeguarding team, safeguarding governors.
04.06.26
09:30
£120.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 9.30am - 4.30pm
Dave Barrett - NaoClarity
As a certified Irlen Screener, you will learn to: - Identify individuals with Irlen Syndrome - Recognize the typical learning and behavioural traits of those with Irlen Syndrome - Understand how perception impacts reading, math, copying, and writing skills - Explore how perception influence depth perception and sensory integration - Testing using the Irlen Reading Perceptual Scale (IRPS) - Implement various intervention strategies, including the use of coloured overlays - Gain hands-on experience with the IRPS Be qualified to complete Irlen screening assessments in your setting by the most experienced trainer in the UK
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
05.06.26
09:30
£420.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 9.30am - 3.30pm 2 day course 5th June and 12th June 2026
Fran Davies, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Oak LP
"Learn how to support all aspects of a pupil's communication considering developmental norms and exploring different approaches which can support understanding and develop expressive communication skills. Areas covered will be: Stages of communication development. Symbolic Understanding, Key-words, Blank Language Levels. Using visuals e.g. pictures, symbols and signs to support understanding. Developing early communication skills e.g. intensive interaction. Creating a positive communicative environment. Alternate methods of communication."
Teachers, SENCOs, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs
11.06.26
13:15
£25.00 per delegate
Oak LP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 1.15pm -3.15pm
Terri Wild - WOW
Level 2 Team Teach training equips participants with essential skills for effective behaviour management, focusing on de-escalation techniques and positive handling strategies. Overview of Level 2 Team Teach training is designed for individuals working in educational or care settings who need to manage challenging behaviour effectively. The training focuses on a range of strategies to promote positive behaviour and reduce the need for physical intervention. Key Components of the Training De-escalation Techniques: Participants learn holistic strategies for de-escalating potentially volatile situations, emphasizing both verbal and non-verbal communication. Positive Handling Strategies: The course covers safe techniques for guiding and supporting individuals, ensuring that interventions are appropriate to the context and individual needs. Legal Standards: Training includes an understanding of relevant legal frameworks regarding the use of force and the responsibilities involved in managing behaviour. Practical Exercises: Participants engage in practical exercises to apply the techniques learned, ensuring they are well-prepared to implement these strategies in real-world scenarios. Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants receive a certificate that is valid for 24 months, recognizing their competence in behaviour management.
Working in educational or care settings
15.06.26
09:00
£240.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 9.00am - 4.00pm 15th and 16th June 2026
Dave Barrett - NaoClarity
This course aims to increase delegates’ awareness of dyscalculia, its nature and the impact on learners across many areas of the curriculum. Delegates will also be provided with practical strategies to support learners with dyscalculia and effectively respond to their individual needs.
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
17.06.26
09:30
£25.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 9.30am-11.30am
Dave Barrett - NaoClarity
This course aims to provide an awareness of working memory and give delegates practical strategies and resources that can be utilized to develop learners’ memory skills and support their difficulties in the classroom.
Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, HLTAs
17.06.26
13:15
£25.00 per delegate
OakLP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 1.15pm - 3.15pm
Terri Wild - WOW
Team Teach training equips participants with essential skills for effective behaviour management, focusing on de-escalation techniques and positive handling strategies. Overview of Team Teach Training Level 2 Team Teach training is designed for individuals working in educational or care settings who need to manage challenging behaviour effectively. The training focuses on a range of strategies to promote positive behaviour and reduce the need for physical intervention. Key Components of the Training De-escalation Techniques: Participants learn holistic strategies for de-escalating potentially volatile situations, emphasizing both verbal and non-verbal communication. Positive Handling Strategies: The course covers safe techniques for guiding and supporting individuals, ensuring that interventions are appropriate to the context and individual needs. Legal Standards: Training includes an understanding of relevant legal frameworks regarding the use of force and the responsibilities involved in managing behaviour. Practical Exercises: Participants engage in practical exercises to apply the techniques learned, ensuring they are well-prepared to implement these strategies in real-world scenarios. Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants receive a certificate that is valid for 24 months, recognizing their competence in behaviour management
Working in educational or care settings
02.07.26
09:00
£240.00 per delegate
Oak LP Centre, Sunnybank Road, BL9 8EB 2nd and 3rd July 2026