The Hub: Theatre 2
Learn new strategies and approaches for the home and classroom in The Hub: Theatre 2.
This year’s programme includes presentations on subjects such as School Attendance and Refusal Strategies; Developing a Student Centred Approach; Navigating the SEN Maze – Entitlement, Provision and the Appeals Process ; and Transition into Adult Services – Sharing a Parent’s Perspective.
The Hub: Theatre 2 has a seating capacity of 80 and sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise levels in the hall.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.
Friday 29th June 2018
An App for Creating your Own or Personalising Ready-Made Social Stories, Patient Journeys, Visual Timetables or Independent Living Sequences
Jane Stroud, CEO of Acognia
Fulfilling Lives for People with Autism
Natalie MacPherson, Development Director at MacIntyre
Practical Skills Therapeutic Education - 'Focus, Grasp and Step'
Constantin Courts, Director of Education at Ruskin Mill Trust
Medication, Education, Litigation...and Holidays!
Richard Crean, Partner at The Thomas Centre
Challenging Behaviours, Sensory Processing and Sleep Disorders; Mutual Improvement with Safespaces
Tim Nash, Product Advisor at Safespaces
How to Get Effective Interventions in Place for Behaviour Issues: Understanding Functional Assessment for Schools
Kate Strutt, Director and Clinical Psychologist at Redstone PBS
What Box? - Designing a Curriculum that is Functionally Fit For Purpose
Iain Sim, Principal, and Nicky Tolley, Head of Therapy and Additional Support Services, at West Kirby School & College
Picking Your Battles – Strategies for Helping Children with Autism in Everyday Routines
Lesley Burton, Parent and Founder of SenseToys
From Symbol Boards to iPads – Engagement, Literacy and Growth in Communication
Tina Voizey, Education Manager at Tobii Dynavox
Developing a Student Centred Approach
Justine Sims, Head Teacher of Pontville School, Part of the Witherslack Group
What I’ve Learned from Parents! Common Factors which have Led to Successes for Parents of Autistic Children
Jeff Hughes, Registered Practitioner Psychologist at psychologist.uk / Lucem Assessment
Steps to Encourage Inclusion and Avoid Exclusion
Andy Cutting, Specialist Exclusions and Alternative Provision Advice Coordinator at The National Autistic Society
Individual Transition Pathways to Maximise Outcomes
Joe Booker and Emma Houldcroft, Specialist Outreach Consultants at Seashell Trust
Using Filmmaking as a Tool for Engaging with SEN Learners
Nuvvy Sibya, Project Co-ordinator at OnSide Warrington Youth Club
Using the Checklist for Autism-Friendly Environments
Stephen Simpson, Autism Pathway Lead Practitioner at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Saturday 30th June 2018
Autism and Fostering
Afshan Ahmed, Rainbow Fostering Services Director at 24 Seven Fostering Services
What I’ve Learned from Parents! Common Factors which have Led to Successes for Parents of Autistic Children
Jeff Hughes, Registered Practitioner Psychologist at psychologist.uk / Lucem Assessment
Navigating the SEN Maze – Entitlement, Provision and the Appeals Process
Hayley Mason, Specialist SEN Solicitor and Melinda Nettleton, Principal Solicitor, at SEN Legal
Transition Into Adult Services – Sharing a Parent’s Perspective
Anna Selby-Wells, Marketing Manager at Home From Home Care
Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing at Inscape House School
Emma Dewar, Head of Therapy and Additional Support, and Anne Price, Head Teacher at Inscape House School, Part of The Together Trust
Securing an EHC Plan that Works for Your Child
Eleanor Wright, SOS!SEN Coordinator and Solicitor
Developing a Student Centred Approach
Justine Sims, Head Teacher of Pontville School, Part of the Witherslack Group
Breaking Through the Sensory Barrier
Steven Michaëlis, CEO of SAS Centre
School Attendance and Refusal Strategies
Carla Manini Rowden, Education Rights Manager at The National Autistic Society
Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Autism
Phil Ogden, Senior Consultant at Estate Planning Solutions
The Importance of Creativity with Autism
Emily Haddock, Head Teacher, and Sean Di Sora, Creative Lead, at ROC Northwest
Salford Action for Autism: How We Set Up a Parent Support Group and the Difference We Have Made
Louise Harrison, Teaching Assistant, and Kay Jones, Area SENCO, and Parents of Children with Autism
From Symbol Boards to iPads – Engagement, Literacy and Growth in Communication
Tina Voizey, Education Manager at Tobii Dynavox
