1. Specialist Support at Weston College Barbara Titmuss Advanced Practitioner Jenny Sutherland Specialist Tutor (AS) Sam LaTouche Specialist Tutor (B4L)

2. Today Our Roles and how they developed The status of Specialist Support The Provision at the present time Ofsted The FdA Inclusive Practice Future Developments

3. Context 2006 Context for developing Specialist Support…….complex and varied LDD requiring specialist knowledge. Key Factors: Training and qualifications to underpin existing experience of support staff. FdA Inclusive Practice developed for Autism and Behaviour as the 2 specialisms, in the first instance.

4. FdA Inclusive Practice 120 credits at Level 1 in year 1 120 credits at Level 2 in year 2. 6 modules are studied at Level 1, all of which are mandatory. Year 1 – Level 1 - 20 Credit modules Introduction to Education Policy and Disability Equality Thinking and Learning Supporting Professional Practice Behaviour for Learning Voice of the Learner Contributing to the support of People with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

5. Year 2 In year 2 select from optional modules in : Autism, Spld and Behaviour for Learning (B4L). Supporting people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions Understanding Learners with Literacy Difficulties Supporting Professional Practice Independent Study – choose from Autism, Spld or Behaviour for Learning Working in Partnership; Parents and Professionals Contributions to Social Cohesion and Well Being in Educational Settings Year 3 BA Hons

6. Questions posed at the time Why develop a Foundation Degree at Weston College? Who is it for? How, when and where should it be delivered?

7. The Answers Enabling career path for Support staff through work based learning Flexible delivery – timing and location of teaching and learning Variety of assessment approaches portfolios, presentations, observations in the workplace as well as formal writing Learning in partnership

8. Potential Modules for the future PMLD Sensory Mental Health Counselling

9. Q & A Please contact us on: Tel : 01934 411411 extension 360/371 Direct line 411597 Weston College Knightstone road Weston super Mare North Somerset BS232AL Email: Barbara.titmuss@weston.ac.uk Barbara.titmuss@weston.ac.uk Jenny.sutherland@weston.ac.uk Sam.Latouche@weston.ac.uk Helen.Moore@weston.ac.uk