Staff CPD

Important Information re: UniqSkills (Forum Media Polska)

I am aware that Uniqskills is offering a video based CPD course, presented by me. I did record this course a while ago for the now insolvent Forum Business Media company, and UniqSkills claim they have the rights to use this course as they are apparently Forum Media Polska Sp z.o.o.

I have registered my objections to them continuing to use this resource for a number of reasons, not least of which is that they do not have my explicit consent. They maintain they have the right to do so.

The most important reason for my objection is that the information it contains is no longer current or up to date, and I have declined to update the course for them.

I wish to make it clear that I am in no way associated with or represented by UniqSkills/Forum Media Polska Sp z.o.o.

Thank you,

Sam

I have delivered a great deal of Inset, training, CPD to a wide range of schools nationally and internationally, from specialist provisions to selective independent schools. Sessions run individually over a half day, or combined for a full day.

Some of my recent sessions were:

The neuroscience of mental health:

How our brains work
The impact of stress, anxiety and trauma
Why our mental health affects our physical health
How to support people in distress
How to proactively support mental health

Recognising and supporting SEN:

Understanding SpLD including Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD
Recognising the main challenges in the classroom
Strategies and techniques to reduce the barriers
Whole school inclusion

Staff wellbeing:

The importance of our own mental health and wellbeing
Proactively looking after our mental health and wellbeing
Managing stress
Recognising when may be struggling
Supporting colleagues in distress
Accessing support for mental health issues

Differentiation & Quality First teaching:

Understanding what differentiation is and what it isn’t
Working smarter not harder
Simple differentiation strategies and techniques

Supporting mental health in your setting:

Understanding and recognising:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-harm
- Eating disorders
Common factors underpinning MH issues
Supporting students who are struggling
Effective interventions

Effectively supporting ADHD/ASC students:

What is the history of ADHD/ASC?
What are the main characteristics of ADHD/ASC?
ADHD/ASC and neurotypical/neurodiverse
Diagnosis criteria
ADHD/ASC in females
Common areas of difficulty
Supporting within the classroom
Supporting independence