One part of a suite of SEND training available through Services For Education, this course has been designed to bring a clearer view of two conditions – Speech, Language and Communication Need and Social, Emotional and Mental Health need. We discuss how these conditions affect learners and their experience of school, and outline some of the difficulties that may arise in making school a happy and safe place for learners. We explain some strategies and activities that you can use in your own setting to improve practice for SLCN/SEMH pupils. After taking part in the course you will feel more knowledgeable about these conditions and more able to cater for learners with these needs in your setting.
By the end of this course, you will have covered these areas:
- What area do these needs fall under?
- What is SLCN?
- How does this affect learners?
- Top tips for supporting pupils with SLCN in class
- What is SEMH?
- How does this affect learners?
- Top tips for supporting SEMH pupils in class
Who would benefit most from this training?
This training is designed to help SENCOs sharing information on these conditions with the wider staff team, which is often difficult due to time constraints. This course makes it easy to bring other members of staff up to speed on the key details of these conditions as well as arming them with a range of go-to strategies to take away and put in place in your setting immediately. Teaching assistants or 1:1s would benefit, or it would benefit more experienced staff as a refresher. This could also form part of your bespoke ECT training, enhancing their learning before they work with your more vulnerable pupils.
About the Course Leader
Claire Steele - Adviser, Services For Education
With over 20 years of experience in primary education, Claire Steele is a respected and committed school leader who has worked across a diverse range of schools and multi-academy trusts. Her previous roles include Assistant Principal, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and Senior Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead. She has also worked extensively with partners to support the delivery of a wide range of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Claire is deeply passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environments, where the wellbeing of pupils is at the heart of practice. She brings her extensive knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm to Services For Education, supporting schools in embedding effective and compassionate safeguarding practices at every level.
Working as part of our team of advisers, Claire delivers high-quality, comprehensive safeguarding training and conducts thorough safeguarding audits in schools. She also champions SEND and equality, ensuring these values are central to all aspects of her work.
