CPD Training

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) covers a wide spectrum of areas relating to mental health and wellbeing in schools. These thorough and highly evaluated courses are available at no extra cost to MAST subscribers. 

If you're interested in attending any of the events listed, please get in touch to book a place by calling 07458 305006.

13
March
Precision Teaching Level 2
2 of 2

This is a two-part training course to apply the theory and practice of Precision Teaching (PT) as a formative assessment strategy to enhance numeracy and handwriting / spelling skills. There is an expectation that all delegates will undertake an assignment using the PT approach between sessions 1 and 2.

14
March
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
1 of 1

This session will help all staff to recognise how to support an EAL learner from the early years through to secondary school. We will explore the differences between EAL and SEN, the factors impacting language development and practical recommendations to use in the classroom.

17
March
Write Dance
1 of 1

Write Dance is an exciting music and dance approach, developed by Ragnhild A Oussoren, to motivate children to develop their handwriting

18
March
Therapeutic Mentoring Support Group

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

19
March
Therapeutic Play Coaching
1 of 1

In this session, we will briefly explore theories of attachment and consider how attachment can impact children’s learning and social and emotional development.

25
March
Grieving in Puddles 2
1 of 1

An experiential workshop to share resources and ideas to help children access their grieving process through creative therapeutic activities

26
March
PSA Support Group
5 of 5

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.

27
March
Mindfulness: Myths, Methods & Merits
1 of 1

What is mindfulness? Does it have a research base? is it worth considering, and who and how can it help in the school environment?

3
April
Exam Stress
1 of 1

To develop class teacher’s knowledge of the current context / ‘state of play’ in terms of mental health and its relationship to ‘exam stress’. To share proactive practice ideas across school contexts for supporting children and young people in addressing these concerns.

22
April
Food Matters
1 of 1

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.