Events

Free Half termly SENCo Inclusion Training

Practical strategies, tools and resources to enhance inclusion provision for neurodivergent learners.

Every half term, we are pleased to offer a series of high-quality, practical training sessions designed to support SENCOs in enhancing provision, strengthening staff skills, and developing effective strategies for learners with diverse needs. Spaces are limited due to a small group size.

When: Mondays, 3.30-4.30pm

Venue: Acre View Primary School, Lydiate, Sefton

Included: Powerpoint slides, resource packs and practical tools to take back to school

Plus Networking opportunities & support from a specialist SEND team

For more information and booking... Call our school office on 0151 317 3370, or email: schooloffice@acre-view.co.uk

Book a place here

Upcoming 2025-26 dates

Topic	Session information
Sensory Circuits Monday 20th April 2026	Learn how to design and run sensory circuits that help pupils regulate, organise, and prepare for learning. Ideal for supporting pupils with sensory processing needs. Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Karen Birchall (TA Level 3 OT)
'Blank’s' Levels of Questioning Monday 8th June 2026	Develop effective language and questioning strategies using Blank’s Levels 1–4, improving pupils’ language comprehension and expressive skills. Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Evie Jefferies (TA Level 3 SALT)
Zones of Regulation® Monday 14th September 2026	Explore this widely used framework for teaching self-regulation and emotional literacy. Gain ready-to-use visuals and approaches to support pupils’ ability to recognise and manage their emotions. Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Lesley Jones (ELSA HLTA)
Movement First Monday 9th November 2026	Understand the importance of movement for learning. Learn practical, classroom-friendly activities that support attention, coordination, and early neurological development. Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) & a member of our OT team
De-Escalation Training (Defuse) Monday 11th January	Equip yourself with proactive and responsive strategies to recognise early signs of dysregulation, reduce anxiety, and safely de-escalate challenging situations. Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Dan Storey (Assistant Head, behaviour and safeguarding lead
Pre-Verbal Communication Strategies Monday 8th March 2027	Learn practical approaches to support pupils who are pre-verbal or developing early communication skills, including use of objects, routines, gesture, and modelling. Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) & Steph Smith (Speech and language therapist)

Topic

Session information

Sensory Circuits

Monday 20th April 2026

Learn how to design and run sensory circuits that help pupils regulate, organise, and prepare for learning. Ideal for supporting pupils with sensory processing needs.

Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Karen Birchall (TA Level 3 OT)

'Blank’s' Levels of Questioning

Monday 8th June 2026

Develop effective language and questioning strategies using Blank’s Levels 1–4, improving pupils’ language comprehension and expressive skills.

Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Evie Jefferies (TA Level 3 SALT)

Zones of Regulation®

Monday 14th September 2026

Explore this widely used framework for teaching self-regulation and emotional literacy. Gain ready-to-use visuals and approaches to support pupils’ ability to recognise and manage their emotions.

Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Lesley Jones (ELSA HLTA)

Movement First

Monday 9th November 2026

Understand the importance of movement for learning. Learn practical, classroom-friendly activities that support attention, coordination, and early neurological development.

Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) & a member of our OT team

De-Escalation Training (Defuse)

Monday 11th January

Equip yourself with proactive and responsive strategies to recognise early signs of dysregulation, reduce anxiety, and safely de-escalate challenging situations.

Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) and Dan Storey (Assistant Head, behaviour and safeguarding lead

Pre-Verbal Communication Strategies

Monday 8th March 2027

Learn practical approaches to support pupils who are pre-verbal or developing early communication skills, including use of objects, routines, gesture, and modelling.

Led by Andrew Jackson (SENCO & Assistant Head) & Steph Smith (Speech and language therapist)