Domain 1- Leadership, Culture & Values

Domain 1 - Leadership, Culture & Values

This domain focuses on 3 key topics:

• Understanding the needs of neurodiverse students
• School leadership and culture
• Working and co-producing change with parents and carers

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The following Training workshops support with coverage of these topics which are included in the PINS Lincolnshire Menu of support found on the main page.

• PINS 2 Day Developing Inclusive Leadership conference (Delivered live in Oct 24 and available soon via recording) - resources attached below

• PINS Supporting needs-led SEND provision within school and what this looks like (Will be delivered on 19th and 27th March 25 - see email for details - resources will then be added below and recordings available shortly afterwards)

Useful books supporting Developing Inclusive Leadership  

                   

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All trainings below are available via either the WTT central offer (see Training calendar section of website) or through your WTT outreach teacher:

Autism Education Trust- Making sense of Autism module-90 minutes 

After completing ‘Making sense of autism’, you will be able to:

Autism Education Trust-Making sense of Neurodivergence module-90 minutes 

After completing ‘Making sense of Neurodivergence in Schools’, you will be able to:

Autism Education Trust -Developing Inclusive leadership - 4 -5 hours

        This AET module, delivered through WTT, covers the following:

        To provide leaders with an understanding of: 

• The need for good autism practice in schools.
• The theories of leadership and the characteristics of an effective inclusive school leader.
• The importance of school leaders developing an inclusive vision, strategy and culture.
•  The key concepts that underlie effective change management to develop inclusive schools.
• The role of effective professional development in equipping staff to implement these changes, to ensure  inclusion at all levels in schools.

 

Autism Education Trust-Progression Framework- 2 hours

          This AET module, delivered through WTT, covers the following:

• Becoming familiar with the key features and content of the AET Progression Framework.
• Knowing how to use the AET Progression Framework to identify priorities and set learning intentions for individuals.
• Knowing how to use the AET Progression Framework to provide evidence of progress.

 

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WTT Exploring Social communication differences- 90 minutes

This WTT session for parents/carers  will cover:

• · What are Social Communication differences?
• What might this mean for my child, me and our family?
  
• Identifying my child’s strengths and areas for development
• Exploring an ‘approach’ to parenting, caring and supporting those ‘next-steps’

 

WTT Supporting a Dual Diagnosis of Autism & ADHD - 2 hours

During this session, attendees will

• Explore the complexities of supporting CYP’s who have a dual diagnosis

• Share best practice and experiences with others

• Explore strategies for success

 

WTT Supporting Transitions

• Key principles of transition
• Differences in Macro & Micro transitions
• Autism and managing transitions – why is change challenging?
• Key considerations and strategies.

 

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National Autistic Society parent programme Earlybird Plus - 10 weeks

About the programme

The EarlyBird Plus programme aims to equip parents and carers to develop a greater understanding of their child’s needs, following a diagnosis. Earlybird Plus is for parents of autistic children aged 4-9 years. The programme also aims to develop a consistent approach across settings (eg home and school). We encourage parents and carers to attend the sessions with a professional who is working regularly with their child. 

Parents are able to attend the programme without a supporting professional if they do not find someone available on the date.  
Our programme empowers parents and professionals to understand more about autism and the needs of the autistic children they support.

Topics include: 

• communication and interaction 

• using structure to support the autistic child in a range of settings and situations

• developing social skills

• understanding and supporting the child’s behaviour

• problem solving. 

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National Autistic society parent programme Teen Life

Teen Life is our six-session programme for parents/carers of autistic young people aged 10 to 16 years. The aim of the Teen Life programme is to bring parents together to share information, experiences and ideas in a structured way. Teen Life emphasises the importance of autistic perspectives, with a variety of videos and quotes used throughout the sessions.

Parents can choose to attend the programme with a supporting professional. Our programme empowers parents to understand more about autism.

Topics covered include: 

• understanding autism in teenagers

• self-esteem and spending time with other people

• stress and anxiety

• understanding your diagnosis

• puberty and independence

• education and planning for the future

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  Useful links 

Learning about Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)-University of Edinburgh

Belonging in School - University of CambridgeUNICEF RRSA

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The Resources below were shared on the PINS Leadership 2 day conference.