Attention Autism Level 2 CPD Offer

Early years learning can be delivered inclusively through the Attention Autism model to great effect with a strong emphasis on speech, language and attention skills as well as the promotion of PSE skills. 

This training programme will take place online.

Description

In the spring and summer term, we have been offered the opportunity to host Attention Autism CPD training with accreditation (Level 2 Online Attention Autism).

Those interested in this limited opportunity will need to commit to a number of requirements in order to gain full accreditation.

Settings must commit to the member of staff attending the online CPD training on the dates below:

• March, April, May 2025 (x2 dates to be confirmed)

N.B. Attention Autism require delegates to attend all planned sessions and submit a film in order to meet the requirements for accreditation. The short film clips will be of your attention autism practice. Where there are extenuating circumstances which prevent attendance at any of the sessions, it is the delegates responsibility to liaise with Attention Autism to share this information. Attention Autism may be able to offer additional sessions, however this is not guarenteed. If Attention Autism cannot accommodate a replacement session, unfortunately the delegate would not be accredited, however could continue to deliver Attention Autism in their setting.

A course with a focus on taking practitioner skills to the next level through small group workshops and individual coaching and feedback.

This course includes 2 x 75 minute online workshops. We will explore the practicalities of delivering the programme and creating the very best learning opportunities for all the children involved. We look in greater depth at the use of visually supported communication, the use of modelling and problem solving within sessions, ways to develop the supporting adult role, problem solving and using what happens in the moment to embed social skills targets within sessions, and inspiring spontaneous communication by creating engaging meaningful contexts. There is time for discussion and to explore of ways of tackling difficulties that may have arisen in practice.

The course includes 2 x films of the attendee delivering sessions to a group of children with the whole group visible

• Film of Stages 1 and 2
• Film of Stages 3 and 4

We then arrange 2 x live feedback sessions on zoom 1:1 for half an hour each.

Please note permission to share films of the attendee using the Attention Autism Programme with children is essential to undertaking this course.

You will receive a certificate on completion.

Course requirements

Participants will be required to:

• A practitioner within a Bolton PVI or High Needs Base Setting.
• Provide a copy of their Level 1 accreditation certificate.
• Confirm they are delivering Attention Autism regularly since accreditation at Level 1.
• Keen to develop Attention Autism coaching skills.
• A willingness to share good practice with colleagues across the early years sector in Bolton

As places are limited and in the event of oversubscription, if you meet the criteria above, you will be required to submit a video clip of practice (by 31st January 2025). Priority will be given to practitioners that demonstrate the highest standards of delivery of the Attention Autism programme.

Cost

There is no charge for this CPD training, however there must be a commitment and availability to access all the sessions. 

Expression Of Interest

To express an interest in this training opportunity, please complete an Expression of Interest Form: Attention Autism CDP Training by 4:00pm on Friday 17th January 2025.

Contact

Contact suzanne.pendleton@bolton.gov.uk for more information.