'Turning Theory Into Practice' 
(Training)

This is an extract from my Summer (Half-term) 2014 'SEN Update' 
that was released on 13 June 2014.

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I said in my last update that I would be offering (CPD accredited) training days in Autumn 2014 entitled: ‘Turning Theory into Practice’. I said that the training would be held at my offices on separate dates aimed at five different groups:

• Parents and those representing them (on 7 October 2014)
  
• Schools/Colleges (on 22 October 2014)
  
• Local Authorities (including ‘Education’ and ‘Social Care’) (on 6 November 2014)
• Healthcare Organisations/Professionals (on 18 November 2014)
  
• Educational Psychologists/Therapists (on 3 December 2014)
  

 There are three main sessions entitled:

• ‘Knowing The Law’
  
• ‘Appeals/Complaints’
  
• ‘Resolving Disputes’
  

which will cover things like:

• 'Making Good Decisions';
  
• 'Mediation/Negotiation';
  
• Putting Your Case Effectively';
  
• 'Preparing/Presenting Your Evidence' (which includes report-writing/giving evidence) 
  

and my favourite: 

• 'How To Lose A Case!' 
  

In my last update I had simply referred people to the flyer I had prepared. Although I did not highlight it in the update, I also said in the flyer that I would also be willing to offer the training on-site for people at their premises (as I know it is often easier to get one of me down to them, than have lots of people come to me and as I also know that I can provide training more people this way then the 15 people as I am limited space-wise at my offices). I thought that I may even be able to combine this with visits to some schools.

I have been taken aback to be asked already to provide my training to a number of organisations around the country including LAs/schools/parent partnership organisations etc.  I anticipated some take-up, mainly from individuals attending my offices or a few visits to places around the country, but I did not think that my Autumn diary would start to get so full so quickly.

So I just want to say that, if this is something that you may wish to attend personally as an individual (parent or professional) or want to arrange for your school/college/organisation, then please call my offices as soon as possible by telephone on 020-8349-7700 or email me directly.

With best wishes

Douglas

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