Autism and Wellbeing in Schools Programme - Anna Freud
Anna Freud are recruiting colleagues from 140 mainstream state funded primary and secondary schools to take part in this 2 day training programme with coaching sessions. The training features resources co-produced by neurodivergent people of all ages. They welcome applications from: Schools teaching staff currently working in phases KS2, KS3 and KS4 (this project is not suitable for staff working exclusively in KS1 or 6th Form/College).
This programme supports school staff to create inclusive and supportive learning for autistic students within their school setting - both diagnosed and undiagnosed. The course has been developed by world leaders in the autism field, and features resources co-produced by neurodivergent people of all ages. The programme also includes three follow-up mentoring sessions to help staff embed their learning and adapt approaches in their own school settings.
How the programme works?
The training programme runs over two full days, combining in-person and online delivery.
Training content and what you will learn
Day 1: In-person
- Introductions
- Overview of autism
- An introduction to neurodiversity
- Heuristics and bias
- Intersectionality
- An experience sensitive approach
Day 2: Online
- Communication and sensory processing differences
- Case studies
- Mental health and common companions
- Masking, victimisation and trauma
- A trauma informed approach
- The SPELL framework
Who is eligible?
Key details:
- Free to take part - funded places are available for staff from mainstream primary and secondary schools working in KS2, KS3 or KS4.
- Each school that completes the programme will receive £150 to support their participation in the project
- Schools need to apply by completing an application form.
For more information or to apply, visit: Autism and Wellbeing in Schools Programme - Anna Freud