1. For more information, contact Speech and Language Therapy: Tel 01535 293641 or www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/SpeechTherapywww.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/SpeechTherapy

4. This is a 2 day course Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm You will receive a Makaton Certificate on completion of this workshop. This workshop covers the Makaton Core Vocabulary training. It is a practical, enjoyable two days. You will learn the signs and symbols for stages 1-4 and the additional vocabulary. Staff who have attended this course have put the ideas into action within class in some very innovative ways. Makaton is far more than a signing system – it is a language development programme which can be totally inclusive. It can be adapted to support all ages.

6. This course is for Early Years Practitioners working to support communication skills of the under 5’s. The course consists of 10 teaching sessions and assessed practical work by the participants. This work can be on a “Home Tasks” basis or can be developed into a portfolio at Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) or Level 3 (A Level or NVQ3 equivalent) accredited by the Open College Network. The information given during the course is based on “Language Builders” by Liz Elks & Henrietta McLachlan.

7. This course is for teaching assistants working to support the communication skills of verbal children with ASD in the classroom. The course consists of either 5 or 10 teaching sessions (dependant upon participants having completed one of the other 10 week accredited Elklan courses) and assessed practical work by the participants. This work can be on a “home Tasks” basis or can be developed into a portfolio at at Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) or Level 3 (A Level or NVQ3 equivalent) accredited by the Open College Network. The information given during the course is based on “Language Builders” by Liz Elks & Henrietta McLachlan. NB: In Bradford this course will be delivered in a locality brought in by the LAP – contact Carol Shiret Learning Support.

8. This course is for teaching assistants working to support communication skills in the classroom. The course consists of 10 teaching sessions and assessed practical work by the participants. This work can be on a “home Tasks” basis or can be developed into a portfolio at at Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) or Level 3 (A Level or NVQ3 equivalent) accredited by the Open College Network. The information given during the course is based on “Language Builders” by Liz Elks & Henrietta McLachlan. NB: In Bradford this course will be delivered in a locality brought in by the LAP – contact Carol Shiret Learning Support. This course will be delivered jointly by Education Bradford Learning Support Service & North Yorkshire Education & the Speech & Language Therapy Service.

9. This course is for teaching assistants working to support communication skills in the classroom. The course consists of 10 teaching sessions and assessed practical work by the participants. This work can be on a “home Tasks” basis or can be developed into a portfolio at at Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) or Level 3 (A Level or NVQ3 equivalent) accredited by the Open College Network. The information given during the course is based on “Language Builders” by Liz Elks & Henrietta McLachlan. NB: In Bradford this course will be delivered in a locality brought in by the LAP – contact Carol Shiret Learning Support.

10. This course is for staff working to support the development of communication skills for children with complex needs. The course consists of 10 teaching sessions and assessed practical work by the participants. This work can be on a “home Tasks” basis or can be developed into a portfolio at at Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) or Level 3 (A Level or NVQ3 equivalent) accredited by the Open College Network. The information given during the course is based on “Language Builders” by Liz Elks & Henrietta McLachlan.

11. Time to Talk/Ginger Bear Training 1½ hour session Content This training is based on the Time to Talk programme by Alison Schroeder published by LDA. The aim of the training is to:  Understand the purpose of the programme – who will benefit  What the programme consists of  How to implement the programme  Getting started

12. The training aims to:  Understand the purpose of the programme  Who will benefit  What the programme consists of  How to implement the programme  Getting started

13. This training is based upon the Language Steps Programme by Amanda Armstrong (1999, Staff Publications). The training aims to:  Understand the purpose of the programme  Who will benefit  What the programme consists of  How to implement the programme  Getting started

14. The training aims to: -Understand the purpose of visual structure -Who will benefit -How to implement the strategies -Getting started

15. - This training is based on the DVD produced by the Michael Palin Centre in London – a centre of excellence for supporting children/young people who stammer. It takes the perspective of the child/young person and gives helpful hints for use in school. You will also be shown how to access a range of advice sheets.

16. This training is based on the Elklan EYBIC word pack. The aim is to provide ways to develop: -Vocabulary -Speaking and listening Through the principle of information carrying words.

17. This training is designed to give an overview of both Low Tech and High Tech communication aids. It will also provide general strategies for implementation.

18. This training is offered to support staff working with children who have specific speech sound difficulties. A variety of approaches are considered tailored to an individual child’s needs.

19. Bradford Early Years and Childcare Service Training prospectus available via the website www.bradford.gov.uk/healthwww.bradford.gov.uk/health well-beingandcare/care/earlyyears or Tel: 01274 431813 North Yorkshire Communication DVD training package “Lets Communicate” sent to all North Yorkshire schools. The package covers the 3 areas of: Attention and Listening, Introduction to Language and Language for Learning. The DVD will support all school staff in developing inclusive practice, increasing staff knowledge of Speech and Language development, assisting in early identification of children with speech, language and communication needs and offering lots of practical suggestions and ideas about how to help. If you do not have a copy these can be obtained from: heather Richardson, N Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Services, Water Street Skipton. Makaton – www.makaton.org for details of Makaton resources.www.makaton.org ASD www.dotolearn.com and www.staight-street.com sites for symbols and ideas.www.dotolearn.comwww.staight-street.com Learning to Talk, Talking to Learn is a free self-study DVD resource developed by I CAN and the BT Better World Campaign available from: ICAN – www.ican.org.ukwww.ican.org.uk Inclusion Development Programmes (IDP) www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk and select inclusion.www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk North Yorkshire Learning Net www.n-yorks.netwww.n-yorks.net