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"Can’t learn, won’t learn, don’t care!”

Fintan O'Regan

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3 sessions

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1-1.5 hours per session, entirely online

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On-demand only, mini-task and Q&A

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Certification for 5 hours CPD

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Fintan O'Regan

SF30 Limited

Consultant, Author, Trainer in ADHD

An international author, consultant and leading expert in Behaviour and Learning. Formerly, headteacher of the Centre Academy (1996 -2002), the first specialist school in the United Kingdom (UK) to specialise in supporting SEND issues such as ADHD, ASD and ODD for students aged 7-19. O’Regan is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance.

Currently, O’Regan works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers. He specialises in providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and/or behaviour issues, and has authored several books and scholarly articles about ADHD, ODD and a range of learning, behaviour and socialisation issues.

This webinar short course is for you if...

  • You are a classroom teacher interested in improving your classroom management
  • You are a specialist teacher looking for strategies to strengthen the SEND provision in your schools
  • You are a teaching assistant working closely with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours
  • You are a senior leader interested in inclusive strategies to improve your school and reduce the number of permanent or fixed period exclusions

You’ll walk away with...

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A deeper understanding of the conditions associated with persistent disruptive behaviour
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Essential knowledge of conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and the overlap with other SEND needs
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A toolkit of strategies for building resilience, transforming mood, and overcoming challenging behaviours in your classroom or school
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Comprehend how to help your students care about their education outcomes, achieve long-term success and make a valuable contribution to their school and society at large
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Gain OLT certification for your CPD portfolio evidencing 5 hours learning with an behaviour expert

Course outline

  • Demystify the characteristics of challenging behaviour in schools

    Session one

    1 hour 10 mins | 19th Oct 2020

    Topics and mini-task

    • Comprehend the characteristics and symptoms of
      • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
      • Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
      • Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Explore the overlap between these conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
    • Understand the SF4R approach to pupil management
    • Consolidate your learning and prepare for sessions 2 and 3 through a 15-minute mini-task. Discuss and share in the webinar forum

    Buy this session for £12.00
  • Learn strategies to support challenging behaviours (part 1)

    Session two

    1 hour 26 mins | 26th Oct 2020

    Topics and mini-task

    • Investigate the SF4R model of support
    • Comprehend how to transform mood and motivate pupils
    • Learn strategies to deal with anger and aggression
    • Learn strategies to build rapport and foster effective communication
    • Consolidate your learning and prepare for sessions 3 through a 15-minute mini-task. Discuss and share in the webinar forum

    Buy this session for £12.00
  • Learn strategies to support challenging behaviours (part 2)

    Session three

    1 hour 20 mins | 2nd Nov 2020

    Topics and mini-task

    • Learn strategies to develop positive relationships and deal with the spectrum of bullying behaviours
    • Comprehend the power of ‘the village’ when raising a child/young person and the significance of role models
    • Learn about the 7Cs to developing resilience and stickability
    • Discuss in the webinar forum

    Buy this session for £12.00

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