CPD Training

This course looks at the theory and practice of anxiety – how it can occur, what it looks like, how it is understood and then how we can work (alongside parents) to support children with anxiety in a positive and successful manner.

An experiential workshop to share resources and ideas to help children access their grieving process through creative therapeutic activities.

This session will help participants understand the theory and practice behind ‘Lego Club’ and consider what you would need to begin one! • To understand the theory and practice of Lego Club • To consider the benefits to children with SEN • To begin to understand how to create and run a Lego Club • To reflect on how to embed, measure and record success This session is free to MAST subscribers, and at a cost of £125 + VAT, for non-MAST

Staff will have a deeper understanding of the factors that impact social and emotional needs and will have developed skills to promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The session will cover a wide range of topics, including emotional literacy, emotional regulation, coping with anxiety and anger, self-esteem, resilience, social skills, friendships, social problem-solving, trauma, bereavement, and loss.

Ensuring NQTs feel confident in creating a positive environment which encourages positive behaviour and gain skills to deal with managing difficult behaviours in school. See Eventbrite link for full description. (5 sessions to attend). This is the second session.

Staff to feel supported in their work and confident in their ability to adapt their delivery of interventions to meet the specific needs of individual children and young people with social and emotional difficulties. Staff to feel able to overcome challenges that they face in their work through engaging in collaborative problem-solving.

We are offering a network group for problem-solving, ways forward, ideas and inspiration led by experienced MAST Family Learning Mentors and a Senior EP. This is also precluded by a Therapeutic Mentoring Support Group from 12pm - 1pm for any supervision that may be required.

For participants to have a greater understanding of the different practical strategies that can be used to support students who have speech, language and communication needs in Key Stage 1

For staff to develop an awareness of attachment theory and feel confident in using therapeutic play approaches to support the emotional and social well-being of vulnerable children

The making sense of autism training will give you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school. This session is charged at £32 + VAT for MAST subscribed schools, non-MAST price on request.