Me2 Club Inclusion Training


Contents

WELCOE AND INTRODUCTION

SUPPORTING BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS WORKSHOP

MANAGING EMOTIONS AND SENSORY PROCESSING WORKSHOP

HELPING TO MAKE YOUR ACTIVITY MORE INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP

INTRODUCTION TO THE aUTISM sPECTRUM dISORDER WORKSHOP

BESPOKE TRAINING WORKSHOP

TESTIMONIALS

ME2 CLUB BOOKING FORM

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome

Welcometothe2017-18Me2 Club Inclusion Training guide.

Me2Clubhas beenenablingchildrenandyoungpeoplewithadditionalneeds toattendmainstream activities forover 10 years,predominantlythrough providing trainedvolunteers togive1-1support.Wehaveawealthof knowledgeandexperienceregardingdisability issues whichweutilisewhentraining volunteers, activityleaders, parents andprofessionals.

TheInclusion Training Project aims toincreasetheinclusionof childrenwith additionalneeds intomainstreamleisureactivities, thus increasingchoiceand opportunityforthoseyoungpeople.Our aim is to support activity leaders to develop the skills and learning to be able to include everyone in your setting.

Theproject includesaseriesof open training workshops, coveringarangeof disability, additional needsandinclusionrelatedtopics,aswellasbespoke workshops and individual consultationwithgroups.Me2 Clubalsohasarangeof disabilityrelated bookswhichparticipants canborrow.

Wedeliveropen workshops in locationsacrosstheBorough you can see details of our workshops on the following pages. Details of how to book can be foundon page10.

Wearealwayskeen toreceivefeedback,soifthere is anything youwouldliketotell us, forexample, if you haveanidea for aworkshop,orwant tocomment on aworkshopyou have alreadyattended,pleasecontact Tessbyemailing: byphoning: 01189696369

“As workshops go – one of the best!”

1 Life Activity Leader

SUPPORTING BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS WORKSHOP

Introduction to workshop / Challenging behaviour is a sign that something isn’t working for the individual and this may be a need that is not being met or an inability to communicate their feelings. At some point, everyone has behaviour difficulties within a group setting. We can help you to examine the theory behind children’s behaviour, focusing on effective methods to pre-empt andde-escalate challenging behaviour allowing all children to enjoy and benefit from the group.
The workshop is available for anyone working within mainstream activities who are looking to develop their skills when dealing with challenging behaviours for the benefit of all.
Aims and Objectives / Learning Outcomes /
  • To understand howadditionalneeds canimpact on the individual and groupsbehaviour
  • To gain an understandingof basicbehaviourmanagement theories
  • To give delegates confidencetousebehaviourmanagementingroupsituations
  • Practicaltoolsandstrategies toinvolve all children
  • Knowledgeof relevant reference materials andadviceavailable

Workshop Delivery / Theworkshop is 3 hours long and is a mixture of group work, discussion and sharing of anxieties and problems experienced in the activity setting.
Training Dates and Times / Wednesday 8th November 2017, 6 – 9pm
Thursday 26th April2018, 6 – 9pm
Location / TBC (Within the Wokingham Borough)
Certification / Delegates will receive a Me2 Club certification
Pricing / £10 for Wokingham Borough Activity Leaders
£35 for Activity Leaders outside of the Wokingham Borough

MANAGING EMOTIONS AND SENSORY PROCESSING WORKSHOP

Introduction to workshop / This workshop will give you an understanding of emotions to be able to promote positive behaviour. It will also help you gain an insight into sensory processing and how it affects daily life.
Aims and Objectives / Learning Outcomes /
  • To understand howadditionalneeds canimpact on the individual emotions
  • To gain an understandingof basicemotionalmanagement theories
  • To promote positive behaviour by supporting children to self-manage
  • To gain an insight into sensory processing and the impact it has on a child’s emotions
  • Understanding sensory overload and sensory seeking behaviour
  • Knowledgeof relevant reference materials andadviceavailable

Workshop Delivery / Theworkshop is two and a half hours long and is a mixture of group work, discussion and sharing of anxieties and problems experienced in the activity setting.
Training Dates and Times / Wednesday 31st January 2018, 6.00 – 8.30pm
Tuesday 8th May 2018, 6.00 – 8.30pm
Location / TBC (Within the Wokingham Borough)
Certification / Delegates will receive a Me2 Club certification
Pricing / £10 for Wokingham Borough Activity Leaders
£35 for Activity Leaders outside of the Wokingham Borough

HELPING TO MAKE YOUR ACTIVITY MORE INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP

Introduction to the workshop / We examine the perceived barriers to including children with additional needs into mainstream activities and offer examples of different approaches to adapt the group so all children are involved to their own ability. There is the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice before finishing with a discussion on real scenarios. This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to ensure that all children in their group can access the activities presented.
Aims and Objectives / Learning Outcomes /
  • To make your group accessible and fun for all
  • To gain an understandingofthe different approaches to inclusion
  • Knowledge of arangeof needs, andhowtoincludethem inarangeof activities
  • Confidencetoadaptactivities to makeaccessible toall
  • Strategiesandapproaches toenablechildren / young people with additional needsintomainstream groups

Workshop Delivery / The workshop is two and a half hours and you will participate in practical activities to demonstrate how they can be easily adapted.
Training Dates and Times / Monday 12th March 2018, 6.30 – 9pm
Wednesday 11th July 2018, 6.30 - 9pm
Location / TBC within the Wokingham Borough
Certification / Delegates will receive a Me2 Club certification
Pricing / £10 for Wokingham Borough Activity Leaders
£35 for Activity Leaders outside of the Wokingham Borough

iNTRODUCTION TO THE aUTISM sPECTRUM dISORDER WORKSHOP

Introduction to the workshop / Children with ASD may struggle with understanding social and emotional cues and may not understand that others think differently to them. Many children on the autism spectrum have specific difficulties relating to executive function. These challenges may result in difficult behaviours that impact on not just their ability to participate in learning tasks, but also on social interactions with adults and other children. This workshop helps you gain an understanding of the difficulties faced by children with ASD.
Aims and Objectives / Learning Outcomes /
  • To gain an understanding of ASD
  • Knowledge of ASD traits
  • To gain an insight into understanding the importance of time and routines
  • Strategiesandapproaches toinclude children/young people with ASD into your setting

Workshop Delivery / Theworkshop is two and a half hours long and is a mixture of group work, discussion and sharing of anxieties and problems experienced in the activity setting.
Training Dates and Times / Tuesday 13thFebruary 2018, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Monday 11th June 2018, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Location / TBC within the Wokingham Borough
Certification / Delegates will receive a Me2 Club certification
Pricing / £10 for Wokingham Borough Activity Leaders
£35 for Activity Leaders outside of the Wokingham Borough

Bespoke Training workshop

Introduction to the workshop / Me2 Club bespoke training is designed specifically to address any challenges a setting is facing when supporting a child or young person with additional needs. We can tailor a workshop to suit your needs, for example, if you have an Autistic child or young person in your group we could offer a workshop to give you more of an understanding of Autism. Whether you are dealing with anissue or would just like to create more understanding and awareness, we can tailor a training session tohelp you and your team. If you have a unique challenge, we can work with you to design and deliver a workshop specifically designed to help you. We will ask you to brief us on your requirements, including any specific scenarios which can be designed to represent what you need.
We currently have funding to deliverbespokeworkshops free of charge to Wokingham Borough activity leaders andsettings currently including a Me2 Club young person. We also offering training outside of the Borough, see pricing details below.
Example agenda of a Bespoke workshop /
  • Autism - Myths and Facts
  • Inclusion
  • Use of Language and Communication
  • Supporting Challenging Behaviour
  • Sensory Difficulties/Overload
  • Diagnosis abbreviations, what do they mean

Pricing / Tier 1 –Activity providers operating within the Borough who will be provided with bespoke training at a nominal cost.
Tier 2 – Activity providers outside the Borough who request bespoke training will be charged £50 per person with discounts available for those providers with an annual turnover of less than £300,000.
Aims and Objectives / Learning Outcomes /
  • Toexplore ways to include all children into your group
  • Better understanding and knowledge ofadditional needs for the whole team
  • Tohelp all the children in the activity to be aware of each other and the group
  • Peace of mind knowing that you have created an environmentwhere everyoneis included
  • To address any issues specifically faced by your group

Workshop Delivery / The workshop is can be adapted to suit your timings, an average bespoke workshop would run between two and a half to three hours long. The workshop will be interactive, with scenarios, discussions and videos
Training Dates and Times / Dates and times to suit your requirements
Location / Your setting
Certification / Delegates will receive a Me2 Club certification

Testimonials AND fEEDBACK

“Tess (Me2 Club) attended our staff meeting, previous to delivering the training to gain an understanding of the needs of our organisation and individual staff members. From this information, Tess compiled a PowerPoint presentation covering all the areas we requested.

Tess arrived early to set up the room and laptop, etc. and was well prepared for the start of the session. She delivered a first classworkshop allowing plenty of opportunity for questions and feedback, there was a good mixture of talking from the front, group exercises, video and some physical movement as well. Tess spoke clearly and confidently, it was evident that she has extensive knowledge of the subject, the PowerPoint presentation included plenty of information for us to refer to on the day and to be able to use as a point of reference afterwards.

Tess finished on time, having made up the 10 minutes we lost at the beginning because of a late start (our fault not hers!), she has followed up with an email including the presentation attached and with an invitation to contact her for more training if required.”

Yvonne Milligan, Operations Director, JAC

Feedback from Activity Leaders

‘Very interesting and informative’

‘The part of the training I found useful was how to react to a child in crisis as it will allow me to react more confidentially in those situations’

‘Extremely valuable, thanks’

‘Great training and I have learnt lots that I can apply to my sessions’

‘TheStrategies werereally useful, they telluswhat wecanactually dotohelp andthese willbeputintopractice inoursetting’

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Payment can be made by BACS, sort code 40:47:09, account number 81549162 or by cheque made payable to Me2 Club. This payment will be non-refundable if the delegate is unable to attend but an alternative date will be offered if more than 3 working days’ notice is given for the cancellation.

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Please returnto , or Tess Eagles, InclusionTrainingProject,Me2Club, Parkside House Unit 6, 15Headley Road,Woodley,RG54JB

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