SEND Training for Schools: Practical Support
Roundway Centre provides SEND training for schools and practical guidance to help staff understand pupils’ individual needs, develop confidence and identify supportive approaches for everyday school life
PDA and Demand Avoidance Training
Practical training with Helen Mortimer to help school staff better understand demand avoidance and explore supportive approaches for pupils who experience it.
Two-hour staff session
- One hour of training and presentation
- One hour of discussion and Q&A
- Can fit into an existing staff meeting or training slot
Understanding Children Who Go Under the Radar
Some children’s difficulties are less visible in school. Helen can help staff explore presentations such as anxiety, masking and withdrawal, and consider what may be contributing to a pupil’s needs.
The focus is on developing understanding and identifying supportive approaches that may help the child feel more comfortable and able to engage.
EHCP Advice and Practical Classroom Support
Helen offers practical, child-focused support to help school staff think through how a pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) can inform everyday practice.
Support can involve teaching assistants or learning support assistants, SENCOs and, where appropriate, the class teacher.
Helen Mortimer, Consultant SEN Autism Specialist and former headteacher, delivers these services.
Who Is This Support For?
Our SEND training for schools is designed for staff who want to better understand pupils with additional needs and feel more confident responding to individual differences.
Helen Mortimer works with teachers, teaching assistants, learning support assistants, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and senior leaders. We can tailor support to your school’s needs, whether you are looking for staff training, guidance on a particular pupil, or practical ways to put EHCP recommendations into everyday practice.
If you’re unsure which option would be most helpful, contact Roundway Centre to discuss your school’s priorities and the support you’re looking for.
Support can be arranged around your school’s priorities, whether you want to build staff understanding, explore a pupil’s needs or develop practical approaches that can be used consistently across the school day. Contact Roundway Centre to discuss your requirements.
Download Our SEND Training For Schools Support Flyers
Find out more about the training and practical support available from Roundway Centre. Download our SEND training for schools flyers to share with your SENCO, school leadership team or colleagues.
School Support Overview
PDA and Demand Avoidance Training
Understanding Children Who Go Under the Radar
EHCP Advice and Practical Classroom Support
How to Arrange Support for Your School
Every school and pupil has different needs. If you’re interested in Helen’s training or would like to discuss support for a particular pupil or staff team, contact Roundway Centre to tell us about your setting and what you’re looking for. We’ll discuss your requirements and the most appropriate next steps.
Schools can also refer to the SEND Code of Practice for statutory guidance on supporting children and young people with SEND.
Support for Schools
We help schools deliver early support and reasonable adjustment and gain evidence to complete the APDR (Assess Plan Do Review) framework to contribute to the individual child profile.
Special Educational Services
Expert support to schools (including nursery, primary, secondary, mainstream, special schools, independent schools and academies) in meeting the needs of children and young people with specialist educational needs (SEND).
Book a one-hour initial consultation with a therapist