Trainer:  Children and Young People’s Psychology Service

Aims and Objectives:  By the end of the session participants will be able to understand:

• How carers can help children with homework
• What happens if their child is excluded from school
• How to support children and young people to remain in school
• How to support a child who has special educational needs
• What to expect from parents’ evenings
• How to support educational attainment
• How to make sense of the National Curriculum
• How Personal Education Plans (PEPs) are used to support children
• How to support children and young people with their education (including early years) and help them to overcome setbacks
• How to work actively with families, Social Workers and teachers to help children and young people to achieve
• How to support young people in their further education, training and employment.
• How to advocate on behalf of children and young people to ensure their educational needs are met.

Date: Wednesday 10th September 2008

Time: 10 am – 3.00  pm

Venue: Westbank Healthy Living Centre, Farm House Rise, Exminster EX6 8AT

Maximum number for this course: 24

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