Course | Supporting ADHD in Mainstream Schools

Price

£300

Facilitator

Andrew Farbridge
Andrew is a full-time SENDco in a large secondary school with 27 years of teaching experience and 17 years as a SENco in a wide range of schools. Andrew is also a qualified Therapist specializing in Child Mental Health and Trauma. He is identified as a specialist Leader in Education for the Borough of Poole, with a focus on SEND and Mental Health, and provides focused training to teachers on these areas within his role, as well as for Dragonfly. Andrew started his career as an English and Drama Teacher and has a Master's degree in Effective School Leadership, Managing Whole School Behaviour, and Whole School Inclusion.

His degree is in English Literature, with a Master's degree in Effective School Leadership, Managing Whole School Behaviour, and Whole School Inclusion. Andrew also holds accredited status for Mental Health First Aid and is in the process of publishing a whole School audit – designed to evaluate mental health and wellbeing provision in schools and colleges.

Description

This highly informative course is delivered in 5 bite-sized episodes (each around 30 minutes long) and contains a detailed appraisal of best practices when supporting students with ADHD in mainstream educational settings, with a clearly explained and highly practical skills-based approach. It is appropriate for all age ranges and school types and is equally beneficial if working in student support or as a classroom teacher.

Expect an honest appraisal of the strategies and techniques that are effective in helping students who are either diagnosed with ADHD or have significant traits of inattention and/or high impulsivity when at School (and indeed also when at home).

Course Outline

What is ADHD, and how can it impact progress at school.
Identifying ADHD and screening for ADHD.
Understanding and using the re-framing technique.
Best practice classroom support for ADHD presentation.
De-escalating conflict with highly impulsive students.

Course Outcomes

Gain confidence and acquire strategies when supporting students who present with difficulties relating to inattention and/or high impulsivity.
Analyze a wide range of practical, easy-to-use interventions.
Develop skills in dealing with challenging presentations linked to high impulsivity.

Want to bring this course to your school? DragonflyTV can tailor this course as a Bespoke Staff INSET! Contact DragonflyTV today to find out more.

This course is only available for individual viewing, if you would like a license to present this to multiple staff, please contact DragonflyTV.