Symbols are widely used to support communication, teaching and learning throughout the whole school community, but many professionals don't have the time or resources to dedicate to developing strategies for their effective use. That's why we've drawn together leading experts in autism, communication, challenging behaviour and more to support your professional development and to give you the opportunity to share and network with your peers. We're taking our half day CPD seminars across the country to ensure you can take advantage of this learning and development opportunity.

The half day CPD seminars focus on the latest knowledge, skills and best practice from experts and education case-studies, which will be relevant and useful to your work practice.

Session titles:

• The value of symbolic communication in education – proven theories and practical strategies.
• Explosively exciting supported learning strategies to bring the curriculum to life.
• Symbols for transition & behaviour – symbol based strategies for tackling tricky areas and challenging behaviour.
• Creating Excellent Symbols-based interactive lessons!

Who should attend?

• Deputy Head Teachers / Assistant Heads
• Teachers
• Teaching assistants
• Special educational needs coordinators
• Additional needs coordinators
• Autistic spectrum advisors
• Local Authority advisers
• Peripatetic staff
• Speech & Language Therapists

How will I benefit from attending?

• You'll hear from experts in the development and effective use of symbol strategies for autism, communication, challenging behaviour and more.
• You'll learn about the latest developments and tools to create engaging, interactive and challenging resources and activities for learners of all ages and abilities.
• You'll receive certification of your attendance at this key CPD event.
• Practical hints, tips and strategies to take away with you.
• Template resources and activities for you to use straight away in your classroom.
• A copy of Boardmaker Studio to trial and produce interactive and print resources easily and speedily.

What does it cost?

A small fee of £25 (+ VAT) will be charged to attendees, to cover speaker fees, certification and the production of resources and materials to take away.