2020 Online Training

To book visit...www.patoss-dyslexia.org/online-courses

The SASC New Report Formats for Pre and Post-16 Moving Forwards:SASC Authorised

This on-line training is presented as a “fly-on-the-wall” video of a “live” 5 hour session with all relevant resources. Participants will have access to the course for 2 weeks from their course activation date.

The Reading Brain and Dyslexia in a Digital world by Prof Maryanne Wolf

Afternoon keynote speech from the 2020 Virtual Conference, this presentation uses knowledge about the reading brain as a lens on reading development on dyslexia, and on the changes to deep reading and empathy in a digital world.(1.5 hours SASC)

2020 Virtual Annual Conference Recorded:SASC Authorised

Full 2020 Conference -recorded 25 April 2020. For the 2020 conference, we did things a little differently as we celebrated 30 years of Patoss conferences. We invited two leading authorities in their given subject to be our Keynote speakers: Prof Maryanne Wolf and Prof Kate Nation. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this year the Conference was held virtually!(3 hours SASC)

2020 Virtual Conference MORNING SESSION recorded: SASC Authorised

Morning session comprised talks by Dr Amelia Roberts & Prof Kate Nation.

2020 Virtual Conference AFTERNOON SESSION recorded: SASC Authorised

Afternoon session comprised the keynote speech by Prof Maryanne Wolf, Question Time by the panel & a presentation by Lynn Greenwold.

Learning to Read and Learning to Comprehend by Prof Kate Nation

Morning keynote speech from the 2020 Virtual Conference, this presentation is on “Learning to Read and learning to comprehend: approaches appropriate for teaching and effectiveness of taking those approaches” (1.5 hours SASC)

Wake up to Thinking Skills by Dr Amelia Roberts

Presented at the 2020 Virtual Conference, this presentation explores how the core underpinnings of Thinking Skills are relevant to most new approaches to High Quality Teaching, and included How to Engage Children during Covid-19 Home-schooling.

Where are we now?Moving Forward by Lynn Greenwold

Taken from the 2020 Virtual Conference, this presentation is an update from Lynn Greenwold, OBE, Chief Executive of Patoss Ltd.

Supporting children with ADHD and ODD Webinar

Supporting a child with both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), can be challenging in a learning environment. This course enables you to learn strategies to allow such learners to achieve their academic.

2020 Online Training

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Teaching Maths to Primary Children Webinar

The Concrete Picture and Abstract (CPA) approach to teaching mathematics iscrucial for all learners of mathematics, but particulary for those who struggle.

The M factor Engaging the Disengaged WebinarRecorded

Improve your learning environment through effectively understanding your learners.This Webinar is offered to help an educator to apply strategies to any challenging situation that might arise from their learning environment.

Mindfulness: An Effective Tool to Improve Learning Webinar

Research has demonstarted that Mindfulness can be effective and powerful tool for learners with learning differences to help them improve their concentration, reading and studying.

Applied Speech and Language Strategies to Support Learners with Dyslexia/DLD Webinar

Applied Speech and Langauge Strategies to support learners with a Learning Difference has been demonstrated to be effective in developing language and literacy skills for such students.

SASC Guidance on Dyscalculia Webinar:SASC Authorised

To help specialist teachers/assessors to review the SASC guidance on Dyscalculia and how to use this guidance to inform practice.

Looking beyond the Scores Assessment of Adults Webinar

This series of webinars explores in depth the impact that qualitative information can have on diagnostic decisions when assessing adults.

Academic Language - What is it, why do we use it, and how can we help HE students develop it? Webinar

It is a common misconception that “academic” must mean long, complex and obscure. This series of webinars explores how we can help our students to develop a better understanding of the real nature and value of academic language and become accomplished readers and writers of academic literature.

Current Issues in Mental Health and SpLD Webinar

1/10 school children and 1/4 HE students have significant mental health issues, increasing to 40% if the learner has a learning difference. The webinar will demonstrate how to apply both CBT and applied counselling strategies in a learning setting.

2020 Online Training

Quality First Teaching using SkypeAvailable for: Primary,HE & Secondary

Learn to deliver support remotely. Develop your skills and gain confidence in complementing your face to face tuition with on-line to neuro-diverse students.

Avoiding Common Mistakes when Assessing Webinar: SASC Authorised

The webinar is designed to cover various strategies to help avoid some errors that can be made during the assessment process.

What makes an Effective Primary AssessmentWebinar? SASC Authorised

Effective early primary assessment for Dyslexia/SpLD’s is essential to help to comply with the Code of Practice and SASC guidance. This webinar will show what makes an effective assessment of the primary phase.

Literacy Disorders: “Tricky” Profiles - How to Assess, Interpret and Intervene Webinar

Over the last 10 years, there has been a significant change in how we view specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. This is due to the shift away from the single deficit model of learning disorders to multiple deficit models that far better explain how dyslexia can be expressed in any one child.

Supporting Learners Working Remotely with Specific Learning Differences Webinar

The webinar will help an educator to teach a learner with Specific Learning Differences to work effectively remotely. The aim of the webinar will be to help the educator to navigate the unchartered waters of supporting learning remotely. Time will be built into the webinar to take questions and to share good practice.

AAA - Assessing for AccessArrangementsSeptember 2020

Meets the JCQ requirements for access arrangements assessor training and is equivalent to Level 7. Successful completion of the course will enable participants to carry out assessments for access arrangements in GCSE and GCE qualifications.

SpLD/Dyslexia:Professional Practice in Assessing & Reporting“PPAR”

Please note that due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, the 2020/21 PPAR programme will be delivered as an online course. Patoss, in collaboration with the University of South Wales, is delivering a 30 credit Level 7, SASC authorised module, leading to an Assessment Practising Certificate.

Introduction to the JCQ Changes 2020/21: FREE Webinar jointly presented by Patoss and Communicate-ed Live Webinar & On Demand

This year Patoss is running a free joint live webinar together with Commuicate-ed to introduce the changes to the JCQ Regulations regarding Access Arrangements.

2020 Online Training

To book visit...www.patoss-dyslexia.org/online-courses

Bite-Size Bundle 3:Extending your skills in assessing for Access Arrangements

The course comprises three discrete bite-size sessions which will enable you to extend your knowledge of assessment and suitable test material. The course is suitable for assessors, SENDCos, Access Arrangements Co-ordinators and Heads of Centre.

Bite-Size Bundle 1:Regulations for Key Access Arrangements

The course comprises three discrete bite-size sessions, each one addressing the regulations involved in making an application for a different key access arrangement:Extra Time, Scribe and Reader/ Computer Reader. The course is suitable for assessors, SENCos, Access Arrangements Co-ordinators and Heads of Centre.

Bite-Size Bundle 2:Access Arrangements and using Form 8

The course comprises three discrete bite-size sessions, each one addressing the regulations involved in applying for different access arrangements ad completing Form 8. The course is suitable for assessors, SENCos, Access Arrangements Co-ordinators and Heads of Centre.

JCQ Access Arrangements: Q&A with the experts: Your Questions Answered - Live Webinars

These 75 minute, live Q&A seminars are designed to complement our free update session on JCQ regulations for 2020/21 and will provide you with the opportunity to put your questions regarding the new guidelines to our panel of experts. The sessions are suitable for assessors, SENDCos, Access Arrangements Co-ordinators and Heads of Centre.

JCQ Access Arrangements and the Role of the SENDCo

Designed to meet the needs of SENDCos involved in the access arrangement process, this course brings together two successful and experienced practitioners, who will share their recommendations for the best practice. Suitable for SENDcos and others involved in managing the access arrangements process in secondary settings.