Community training
Community SEND Training Workshops – Delivered by West Kirby School and College
For 2021-22 we’re pleased to offer a programme of free training to parents, carers, local schools and professionals, to share special educational needs knowledge and understanding across the community, with the aim of supporting our children and young people.
The upcoming sessions are held at the school. They are small training workshops, with up to 15 places available. This allows for discussion and questions within the group.
Click here for more information on Parent Carer workshops
How to book a place:
To book a place on any of the upcoming training dates please contact email Rachel Kelleher: rkelleher@wkrs.co.uk.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements for light refreshments or any way in which we can enable or improve accessibility.
Note: Parent Carer workshops - If you'd like to join us but can't make it to the school, please contact Rachel Kelleher who can organise a virtual meeting invitation via Zoom.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Time | Topic | Trainer | Available for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops for WKS new parents and carers | ||||
| Monday 4th October | 9.30-11.30am | Autism | Dr Ze'ev Levita | New parents and carers |
| Monday 11th October | 9.30-11.30am | Attachment | Dr Ze'ev Levita | New parents and carers |
| Monday 1st November | 9.45-1.00pm | Challenging Behaviour | Dr Ze'ev Levita | New parents and carers |
| Monday 8th November | 9.45-1.00pm | ADHD | Dr Ze'ev Levita | New parents and carers |
| Community training for local school SENDCo's, SLT | ||||
| Autumn term | ||||
| Monday 22nd November | 3-5pm | Autism | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCO's, SLT |
| Monday 29th November | 3-5pm | Attachment | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCO's, SLT |
| Monday 6th December | 3-5pm | ADHD | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCo's, SLT |
| Spring term | ||||
| Monday 7th March | 3-5pm | Challenging Behaviour | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCo's, SLT |
| Monday 14th March | 3-5pm | Self Harm | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local School SENDCo's, SLT |
| Monday 21st March | 3-5pm | Positive Psychology | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCo's, SLT |
| Summer term | ||||
| Monday 13th June | 3-5pm | Stress of work | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCo's, SLT |
| Monday 20th June | 3-5pm | Conduct Disorder | Dr Ze'ev Levita | Local school SENDCo's, SLT |
Who is delivering the workshops?
These workshops are delivered by our Clinical Psychologist, Dr Ze’ev Levita. Ze’ev is experienced in working with children and young adults with special educational needs and developing strategies to support young people. He offers ‘Problem Solving’ sessions to our pupils and 1:1 sessions with parents and carers.
Here's what local schools and SEND support staff said about our training:
"Thank you, very thought provoking"
"Very informative, useful scenarios and interesting theories linked to Autism"
"Very helpful learning - thankyou"
"Thank you, extremely helpful"
"More please!"
"Our staff have used many aspects of the training to apply approaches to a number of our pupils. Thank you"
"Fantastic course and teacher :) "
Here's what parents and carers have said:
"Very helpful. Wonderful opportunity to be able to attend the workshops"
“A great insight” “Fantastic opportunity to meet other parents.”
“I have enjoyed the workshops, I have learnt a lot and have helped me more than any others.”
“It is taught in a calming, informative way and gives you time to talk and respond.”
“I would recommend any parent to attend these workshops.”
“An opportunity to discuss different situations that work to help with your own situation”
“So helpful, so empowering”