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Exciting News for Educators and Professionals Working with Children with SEND/LD!

I'm hosting a special course on Monday, September 23rd, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, focusing on the incredible Good Grief Toys®.

This half-day training will teach you:

How to use these toys to prepare children for visiting a relative in hospital, attending a funeral, and returning to school after a bereavement.
Different ways to use the toys to support various grief and loss experiences.
The importance of incorporating these toys into both structured learning and free play to help children process grief.
How these toys can support the wider curriculum and give staff the confidence to discuss difficult subjects with children.

This course is perfect for professionals working with children with SEND/LD and is also relevant for those working with adults. The session will be conducted online via Zoom, and we have a maximum of 15 spots available.

Don't miss this chance to develop your skills and support your students effectively.

Register now for just £60 per person!
https://rebrand.ly/UsingGoodGriefToys

Attention all educators and professionals working with children with SEND/LD!

Are you ready to start the new school year with the confidence to support your bereaved and grieving students?

Join our course, "A Special Kind of Grief," on Wednesday, September 13th from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
This comprehensive, full-day training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively support children dealing with grief and loss.

Here's what we'll cover:

Our roles and the impact of supporting bereaved individuals
The importance of acknowledging the bereavement, grief, and loss of individuals with SEND/LD
Developing a toolkit of activities, resources, and books to support your children

This course is ideal for professionals working with children with SEND/LD, and it's also relevant for those working with adults.

The training will be conducted online via Zoom, and spaces are limited to 15 delegates, so be sure to register soon!

Join us to enhance your skills and make a positive impact on your students' lives.

REGISTER HERE:

https://rebrand.ly/ASKOGCourse

Free Online Support Session: A Special Kind of Grief!

If you work with bereaved and grieving children with SEND/LD, join our A Special Kind of Grief Support Session

Date: Thursday, July 4th
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Platform: Zoom

Max Attendees: 10 (First come, first served)

This free session is designed to help you:

Offload the emotional demands associated with your work
Receive support and advice from peers
Share experiences and best practices

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with and support other SEND professionals.

To register, just get in touch with me via my contact page and let me know you want to attend.

But again, only 10 seats are available, so make sure you get your spot as soon as possible:
https://backpocketteacher.co.uk/contact

There's just a few places left, but there is still time to book onto the next Grief & Children with SLD/PMLD course.

Please get in touch if you'd like further details.

You can book here and pay via PayPal, here ⬇

https://backpocketteacher.co.uk/book-sld-%26-pmld-course

or drop me an email [email protected] and I can sort out invoicing for you.

Not sure whether to book.....Here's the feedback for this course.

* Just to say how much I enjoyed this morning's training and thank you for sharing the power point and links. The only other point I will make is that the morning went far too quickly and I would have been happy for it to have been a day's training! Hopefully I will be able to join you again for training in the future.

* I always enjoy listening and learning from you. I am sure that our paths will cross again in the future as I will keep an eye on any other training that I feel would benefit me, (to be fair, they all would but I mustn't push my luck)!

* Sarah, it was a great course and you’re very knowledgeable, we’ve already fed back how useful it was to SLT and we’re going to do a short overview with our staff soon. Thank you!

* Thank you, the course was great - very insightful.

Online Course: Grief and SLD/PMLD

I’m excited to announce my upcoming course on Grief and SLD/PMLD:

Tuesday, July 2nd
from 9:30 to 12:30

This session is tailored for professionals working with children with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

What You'll Learn:

How to identify when children with SLD/PMLD are grieving
Strategies to support children with minimal or no verbal language
Effective resources and techniques to use

And much more!

Participants will leave with a wealth of resources and practical strategies that they can implement immediately.

Course Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 2nd
Time: 9:30 - 12:30
Format: Zoom
Price: £60

Please note: This course is limited to 10 delegates to ensure a personalised experience

Feedback from the last session in March:

"The training was great – very insightful."
"I always enjoy learning from you. Looking forward to more sessions!"
"We’ve already shared the useful insights with our staff. Thank you!"
Sign up now and enhance your ability to support grieving children with SLD/PMLD.

🔗 Register here:
https://rebrand.ly/PMLDCourse2024

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Even small adjustments in how we use - and most importantly reuse - plastics can make a significant, positive impact on the future of our planet.

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Do you know how to support and children with SLD/PMLD?

My new course "Grief & SLD/PMLD" is now available as an E-Course.

Benefits:
* An online course that you can complete at a time that is right for you
* Short on time - you can dip into this course whenever you have a few spare minutes
* You will have ongoing access to the course so you can refer to the content whenever you wish to
* Cost - just £30 per person
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Grief & SLD/PMLD

- A specific course focused on the grief of children with SLD and PMLD
- How do we know when they are grieving?
- How do we support grieving children with minimal or no verbal language?
- What resources and techniques should we use?
- These and many more questions will be answered during the course
- This course is for professionals working with children with SEND/LD (also appropriate for those working with adults)

This e-course will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.

PMLD Link NAC - Emotional Wellbeing for Severe and Profound Disabilities

For further details and to book ⬇

https://backpocketteacher.co.uk/buy-e-course-sld%2Fpmld

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Do you have a set of Good Grief Toys®? Are you getting the most out of them? Using Good Grief Toys a course that ensures you know how to use these toys to support who experience , & . March 6th online https://backpocketteacher.co.uk/2024-training

Do you live in the South West of England and care for someone with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)?

Then your valuable insights and ideas are needed by Ben Simmons
Please contact Ben on his email: [email protected]

Please share with your networks to help Ben reach families and paid carers in his region.

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Book here - https://backpocketteacher.co.uk/2024-training

Our 'Introduction to Intensive Interaction' training sessions sell out fast, book early to guarantee your place and avoid disappointment.

This years training dates are 26 March, 26 June, 2 Septmeber and 20 November.

To find out more please see our website, https://usinabus.org.uk/what-we-do/ or book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/us-in-a-bus-46782278553

THE COUNTDOWN STARTS!

Only 8 more days to go!

Do you work with bereaved & grieving children with SEND/LD?

Would you really like to spend some time – free and online, via Zoom – with other professionals like you where you can offload the emotional demands of your work and get some targeted support and advice?

Then you'll want to take part in my FREE upcoming support sessions.

I'm offering 3 free support sessions in 2024 where you can ask anything you like or just decompress and share your thoughts about your work and what you do.

Dates for 2024

• Monday February 26th 4-5pm
• Thursday April 18th 4-5pm
• Thursday July 4th 4-5pm

There is a maximum of 10 places on each session. Click on the button below to book a place on any or all of these dates. Places are booked on a first come first served basis.

https://backpocketteacher.co.uk/contact

All sessions are free, but you may wish to 'buy me a coffee' to say thank you for sharing my time and expertise.

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/backpocketx

I look forward to meeting you all.

GREAT NEWS!

There are still a few places left for the February 28 2024 "A Special Kind of Grief" training!

This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn how to provide the grief and bereavement support your children deserve while also growing your skillset!

Book for this specific training session and you'll also receive any other 2024 training at 50% OFF!

Just click HERE to book your place:

https://rebrand.ly/2024Training

Why Join? Here's What You'll Get:

• Gain essential skills to support bereaved and grieving children with SEND/LD. This course is the perfect introduction for schools/organisations looking to make a meaningful difference.

• Develop a toolkit of activities, resources, and books to effectively support children through their grief journey.

• Designed for professionals working with children with SEND/LD, including those working with adults. It's time to enhance your skillset and make a positive impact where it matters most.

Join us for "A Special Kind of Grief" training and take the first step towards creating a supportive environment for bereaved and grieving children.

Sign up for your place today: https://rebrand.ly/2024Training

After returning from a recent trip to Spain, I found myself asking questions about the concept of community and what that really means.

Essentially, community is a sense of belonging and connection between individuals who share common interests, values, or experiences. It's about fostering relationships, support, and cooperation within a group.

This includes mutual support, shared goals or interests, open communication, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. Communities often provide a space for individuals to feel understood, valued, and supported.

Being a part of a community involves actively engaging with others, contributing to the group's goals or activities, and building meaningful relationships. It means having a sense of belonging and responsibility towards the community and its members.

In the UK, communities often revolve around local neighbourhoods, towns, or cities. Often the focus is on smaller, tight-knit groups. In contrast, Spanish communities can extend beyond immediate neighbourhoods to encompass broader social circles, including extended family members and even entire regions.

And in Spain, communities tend to place a strong emphasis on social interactions and gatherings, such as festivals, fiestas, and communal meals. These events provide opportunities for people to come together, strengthen bonds, and celebrate shared traditions. In the UK, while community events also occur, there may be a greater reliance on organised groups or clubs for social interaction.

In the special needs/learning disability community in Britain, individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals come together to support and advocate for those with special needs, helping to elevate their voices and needs. This involves accessing resources, sharing experiences, and promoting inclusivity and awareness.

From what I saw in a small village in Andalusia, people with learning disabilities were 100% included in their community. In fact, there was no need to talk about inclusion and access – they just were active and valued members of the community.

From using the shops, cafes and going shopping, stopping and engaging with neighbours and others in the village (including me, a tourist) and taking the bus to the next town. All interactions were equal, all members of the community were equal. This has made a lasting impression on me and what a joy it was to be a part of this community, if only for a holiday.


(Photo by Jorge Salvador Nape)

It’s so important for all schools to have a bereavement policy.

A school or nursery with an appropriate bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief, and bereavement.

Download our framework for structuring your bereavement policy, as well as template letters for parents and carers: ow.ly/77Zg50Q3yqO

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Are you dedicated to helping grieving and bereaved children in 2024?

Here's the perfect place to start!

My course "A Special Kind Of Grief" is designed for educators and professionals committed to supporting bereaved children with Learning Disabilities / SEND.

https://rebrand.ly/ASKOGCourse

Throughout this full-day Zoom course, we'll delve into the vital roles we play in their lives and explore the profound impact we can have when supporting them with bereavement and grief.

• Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by those with LD/SEND, and understand the significance of acknowledging their grief and loss.

• Equip yourself with a practical toolkit encompassing a variety of activities, resources, and recommended books tailored to the specific needs of these children.

• Join a select group of 15 delegates for this immersive 6-hour training session, where you'll engage in discussions, share experiences, and leave with actionable strategies to make a lasting impact.

PLEASE NOTE: This course isn't just for those working with children – it's equally beneficial for professionals supporting adults with SEND/LD.

Make 2024 the year you truly make a difference in the lives of bereaved children with SEND/LD. Reserve your spot now and be a source of comfort and support when it's needed most.

https://rebrand.ly/ASKOGCourse

An Exciting Opportunity for Educators!

Book my landmark course, "A Special Kind of Grief", February 28th and get any other course at HALF PRICE!

https://rebrand.ly/2024Training

"A Special Kind of Grief" is the foundational course crafted specifically for teachers and professionals supporting children with LD/SEND through grief and bereavement.

Special Offer: Secure your spot for "A Special Kind of Grief" on February 28th and unlock a fantastic deal – get any other course for HALF PRICE!

This is your chance to deepen your knowledge and skills. Choose from courses like "Policies & Procedures," "Bereavement & Grief Plans," "The Losses of Life," and "Developing the Curriculum."

Don't miss this opportunity to grow as an educator!

Enrol now and make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the children you support!



https://rebrand.ly/2024Training