Early Years and Writing NASEN – Book all 6 sessions for £125
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Delegate Fee £125 | £125.00 GBP | Expired |
-
14/10/2025 - 16/06/2026
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Early Years and Writing (NASEN) Book all six sessions here for £125!
PTSA is excited to offer 6 online sessions from the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) in order to support the teaching of SEN pupils within the primary classroom.
NASEN is the leading organisation in the United Kingdom which aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special and additional support needs. They are providing 6 bespoke online sessions to increase teacher knowledge of different aspects of SEND and how these may affect a child’s learning. Teachers will also gain practical advice on how they can support these pupils to achieve their full potential in the primary classroom.
The 6 online sessions will run from 3:45pm until 5pm and cover the following topics:
Session 1: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Inclusion by Design In this session we will unpack what is meant by, ‘Inclusion by design.’ We will take an exploration of the key principals involved in, ‘Inclusion by design,’ and how these underpin High Quality and Adaptive Teaching.
- What is ‘Inclusion by design?’
- Key underpinning principals
- Varying the methods of engagement, representation and expression
- Embedding adaptive teaching – EEF 5 a day
- -Explicit instruction
- -Cognitive and metacognitive strategies
- -Scaffolding
- -Flexible grouping
- -Using technology
Session 2: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Early Years: Early identification and child-centred practice. This session will highlight the critical importance of the Early Years and early identification in supporting children with additional needs, focusing on recognising areas of need and underlying barriers to development. The session aims to equip practitioners with practical, child-centred strategies, build confidence in inclusive practice and provide supportive tools and resources.
- Why Early Years is so important and why early identification matters.
- Areas of need the reasons for identification.
- Developing confidence in identifying barriers and need.
- Child-centred inclusive practice: Practical strategies
- Working in partnership
- Tools, resources and where to go for support
Session 3: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
The Mechanics of Writing. In this session we will take a deep dive into the mechanics of writing, what skills are needed by pupils in order to be successful writers, alongside where barriers could occur. We will then think about how difficulties with the mechanics of writing can be supported.
- What is writing?
- Vocabulary
- Spelling
- Grammar and punctuation
- Motor coordination
Session 4: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Supporting Communication and Interaction – Inclusive Practice in the Early Years. This Early Years session will focus on communication and interaction needs, and how these can impact on learning and emotional development. We will explore inclusive strategies to support children in these areas, including how to maximise opportunities for all children, including those who may find it difficult to express themselves or their thoughts and feelings verbally.
- Understanding speech, language, communication and interaction.
- Common communication and interaction needs and their impact.
- Emotional development and regulation
- Inclusive practice and practical strategies: Removing barriers
- Working in partnership and where to go for support
- Useful resources and where to go for support
Session 5: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
The creative process of writing. In this session, we will explore the process of writing, stages and steps, and begin to unpack where pupils might encounter difficulties. We will then think about how barriers to successful writing can be supported.
- Why write?
- Planning processes for writing
- Getting started and knowing where to start
- Sustaining the writing processes
- Self-evaluation and proofing
Session 6: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Early Years: Physical development and inclusive practice.
This session will explore the key aspects of physical development in children, including fine and gross motor skills. It will include practical, inclusive strategies to remove barriers and enhance environments, routines and partnerships.
- Physical development and SEND
- Fine and gross motor development
- Common physical development needs and their impact.
- Inclusive practice and practical strategies: Removing barriers
- Environments, activities, resources and routines
- Working in partnership
- Useful resources and where to go for support
These virtual sessions are priced at £25 per session or all 6 for £125
