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.

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8
November
Strategies and visual supports for SLCN in early years nursery, pre-school, early years and early KS1
1 of 1

This is a one-off course intended to help attendees in their understanding, as well as confidence, in the implementation of different strategies and visual supports which can help staff support younger children with speech, language and communication needs.

11
November
Therapeutic Play Training
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. We will then learn how therapeutic play approaches can be used in a child-centred way to support the well-being of vulnerable children at school.

12
November
Understanding Domestic Abuse
1 of 1

To develop an understanding of domestic abuse and its different forms in order to facilitate early intervention and effective support interventions.

14
November
Therapeutic Mentoring
1 of 1

This session will equip support staff to set up and run targeted and individualised therapeutic interventions for children and young people with social and emotional needs.

14
November
Understanding and Managing Anxiety in schools

This course looks at the theory and practice of anxiety – how it can occur, what it looks like, how it is understood and then how we can work (alongside parents) to support children with anxiety in a positive and successful manner.

15
November
Supporting Pupils with Speech and Language Needs
1 of 2

School staff will develop greater understanding, skills and confidence in supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs in the classroom.

19
November
Therapeutic Mentoring Support Group
3 of 6

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

21
November
Precision Teaching Level 2
1 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.

22
November
Supporting Pupils with Speech and Language Needs
2 of 2

2 x 3-hour sessions for staff who would like to develop a greater understanding of the needs of children with communication difficulties (understanding, processing, and talking) and the needs of children for whom language difficulties are their main barrier to learning, sometimes described as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

26
November
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
1 of 1

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.