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Staff will have an increased awareness of the importance of a positive diet for children and young people and what we can do to support pupils and their families to overcome ‘food problems’ that may occur. Participants will consider how best they are able to work with families to promote better eating and when they may need to escalate concerns for serious issues surrounding eating for children and adolescents.

A two-part training course to understand the theory and practice of Precision Teaching (PT) as a formative assessment strategy to enhance basic skills. There is an expectation that all delegates will undertake an assignment using the PT approach between sessions 1 and 2. 2nd session will be delivered on 8th May, also between 0930 and 1230

This session aims to explore Sexual and Gender diversity against a backdrop of young people's experiences in schools. It will give staff confidence to engage with LGBTQAI+ issues and themes and equip them to reduce fear and stigma. It will look at the ever-changing use of language and the fluid nature of the human experience.

This introduction will teach staff some of the basic principles of Emotional Logic and how, with further training, they can apply this method in an educational setting. Through practical skills training, background theory, conversational practise and discussion, participants will begin to make an initial and constructive response to emotional turmoil and adjustment to change.

These support groups will provide opportunities for reflection, supportive challenge, and personal support from an educational psychologist and a family learning mentor.

This session will help attendees understand the theory and practical approaches to using stories to promote social and emotional development and include the following contents: • Theory and research behind social stories and comic strip conversations. • How to write succinct, personalised social stories. • How to facilitate comic strip conversations. • Introducing and running a storytelling group in your school.

Staff will have a deeper understanding of ACEs and their impact and have an increased understanding of how it presents itself and identifies as developmental trauma. Staff will develop an awareness of practical strategies to use in school to support children and young people.

To explore legislative processes and national guidance relating to the statutory and pre-statutory aspects of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) as underpinned by the Children and Families Act (2014). This session aims to explore the myths, facts and data that underpin national narratives around SEND and offer practical solutions for SENCos working directly in this context.

We are offering a network group for problem-solving, ways forward, ideas and inspiration led by experienced MAST Family Learning Mentors and a Senior EP.

To develop an understanding of domestic abuse and its different forms in order to facilitate early intervention and effective support interventions: Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils: to have a more secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these.