Events, Training and Consultancy
SEBDA exists to promote better understanding of the needs of children and young people with SEBD - and of responses to those needs. An important way of pursuing this aim is through our events and training programme.
For overview of the accredited and other training that we offer (including our flexible route to a specialist Master's degree in SEBD/BESD combined with other options), see our downloadable colour leaflet.
Conferences/Events
We have a long tradition of staging high quality professional development including regional day events, half-day or evening meetings as well as our national UK-wide conferences or (using a more accurate descriptor) 'study course'.
Accredited specialist courses in SEBD at Master's and Foundation Degree levels
We are now enrolling students for our 2009/10 programme, starting September, 2010:
Our long-established core courses 'Understanding and Managing Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties'had record numbers of teachers, TAs and other professionals enrolled for our 2008/09 and 2009/10 courses, offered in partnership with the highly regarded University of Leicester, the 2008 University of the Year. These courses are now a leading training route for professionals working in the BESD/PRU or wider SEBD field.
Course 1(60 credits at Master's) is for qualified teachers (and occasionally other professionals with a good honours degree). Course 2 (40 credits at first degree level) is for teaching assistants, residential care workers, mentors and other professionals who would like credits towards a first degree.
Colour brochure (with application form)
Full details (7 page description of course objectives and content, assessment procedures etc)
These courses are offered via distance education, although there is an introductory residential weekend. Regional tutorial support is provided. For students living abroad or in very distant parts of the UK, support is by phone and e-mail (although you are required to attend the residential weekend).
To discuss over the phone, ring 0161 2402418; or 0771 1084319.
A new major component of our Master's Degree programme or as a stand-alone post graduate certificate: 'Mental Health Problems in Children with SEBD/BESD'. In September 2010 we are running this course again, either as a stand-alone post grad certificate or as part of your route to a MA (Learning and Teaching) specialising in 'behaviour'/SENs. Reviewers describe this a brilliant mix of the practical and theoretical, designed to interest, inform and enhance your work.
Full details and application form.
Running of the above coursed is overseen by SEBDA Chair, Joan Pritchard, a highly experienced trainer and former head of a SEBD school. She is supported by a team of experienced tutors and the SEBDA Professional Development Group.
For details of our other courses (including a face-to-face taught version in your locality of understanding and managing SEBD; mental health difficulties in mainstream schooling; child development and play; circle time) please ring Barbara Knowles on 0161 240 2418 or 0771 1084319.
Consultancy/provision of training geared to your needs
SEBDA has long been consulted by government about policy development. We are now being asked by schools, regional and local services to help address their particular needs.
This part of the SEBDA offer is being taken forward by the SEBDA Executive Director, Barbara Knowles (barbara.knowles@sebda.org Tel: 0161 240 2418 or 0771 1084319). Please contact Barbara to discuss.
A list of areas/training packages we are developing.
2010/2011 training programme run by SEBDA South East.
Various day and half-day events on a wide range of practical topics are being run by SEBDA South East at Goldwyn School, Ashford, Kent. To discuss contact nikki@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk or ring 012333 622958.
Download the current South East Training Programme.