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Goodbye and Good Luck!

July 1, 2020 TADSS News

We recently said goodbye to Clare Mackavoy, one of our TADSS Leads, who has been with TADSS since our inception almost 10 years ago. In that time Clare has led on CPD and outreach and been responsible for numerous courses and opportunities for professionals across Dorset. We are extremely grateful to Clare for the work […]

TADSS in the time of Coronavirus

April 1, 2020 TADSS News

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, most of our TADSS activity has been postponed. Nichola Chitson, our TADSS Lead, is working and will answer any queries that come in. We look forward to being able to begin training again in the future, when it is safe to do so. If you require any training please do […]

TADSS administration news

April 1, 2020 TADSS News

In February we said a fond goodbye to our lovely TADSS administrator, Annie Baddiley, who has moved on to work in a school office. Annie was responsible for the planning and marketing of events and many of you will have come across her if you booked courses. She was always cheerful and we will miss […]

TADSS Research and Development News, December 2019

December 16, 2019 R & D News, TADSS News

Chair of the Research and Development committee, Mark Holloway, is currently undertaking a school wide research project to survey how pupils self identify their physical and mental well being.  Outcomes will support all TADSS schools in supporting pupil resilience and SEMH. Westfield is working with the Journal Matcher project who are providing expertise in research […]

UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING PUPILS WITH ADHD & ADD – 8th November 2019

December 5, 2019 CPD Recent Events, TADSS News

UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING PUPILS WITH ADHD & ADD Kingston Mauward College 8th November 2019 Thank you to Tracey Foster, Sue Plechowicz and Mel Barnett for a very successful and informative day.   We had some fantastic feedback: “Very knowledgeable presenter. Loads of invaluable information and as relevant to SEN practitioners and mainstream colleagues alike. Great […]

LESSONS FROM A PILOT INSPECTION…. Friday 17th January 2020

November 26, 2019 CPD Recent Events

Planning for the new Ofsted framework Friday 17th January 2020 Dorchester Library and Learning Centre South Walks House Charles Street Dorchester DT1 1EE 13.15 – 15.45 Cost: £30.00 including refreshments This course is for Senior Leaders wishing to gain a clear understanding of the key issues involved in preparing for Ofsted inspections under the new […]

TADSS Short: Take a Step Back…. . Friday 7th February, 2020

November 26, 2019 CPD Recent Events

Strategies to foster independent learning for pupils with SEND Friday 7th February 2020 1.30 – 3.30 pm Dorchester Library & Learning Centre South Walks House Charles Street Dorchester DT1 1EE £35 per place including refreshments         This session is open to teachers & teaching assistants in mainstream and special settings and parents […]

Theraplay Techniques in the Classroom – 31st January 2020

October 17, 2019 CPD Recent Events

31st January 2020 9.30am – 3.30pm Kingston Maurward College Dorchester DT2 8PY £99.00 per place including lunch and refreshments 10% reduction for TADSS subscribers Developing emotional literacy in pupils Suitable for teachers and TAs in primary and secondary schools.   Theraplay can be used with the whole class, small groups or individuals as part of everyday […]

TADSS SHORT: Team Autism, Friday 18th October 2019

September 12, 2019 Uncategorized

A TADSS SHORT SESSION Friday 18th October 2019, 1.30 – 3.30pm £35 Venue: Dorchester Library South Walks House Charles Street Dorchester DT1 1EE   It is suitable for teachers, TAs, parents, carers and others who work with families and children. How we work as a team both in the classroom and between home and school […]

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – your next step?

June 27, 2019 TADSS News

  TADSS are delighted to be working with HLTA Community South West supporting the 3-day HLTA preparation for assessment training. This nationally recognised award is open to all TAs.  The programme will be running in Devon and Dorset during each term starting in October, January and April.   BENEFITS OF HLTA STATUS Positive impact on […]

TADSS STAFF CONFERENCE 5th April, 2019

May 2, 2019 CPD Recent Events

Therapeutic Environments for Learning Conference at Westfield Arts College  ‘A fantastic day – lots of great learning and can’t wait to do more at work’  ‘Best conference so far …amazing speakers’ ‘Very inspirational trainers’ ‘Have gained a great deal from today’         A very large gathering of over 400 TADSS staff and […]

DORSET STEPS : STEP-ON TRAINING 9-11 March 2020

March 5, 2019 TADSS News

Three days training in an up to date, practical and therapeutic approach for understanding and responding to behaviour within settings for children and young people. Participants will then be qualified as ‘Steps Tutors’ for their setting. Limited places available.  Suitable for SENCOs and Senior Leadership Team members. 9th, 10th and 11th March 2020 9.00am – […]

TADSS SHORT: Building Bridges to Literacy, Friday 26th April, 2019

January 22, 2019 CPD Recent Events

Strategies to support effective literacy learning for pupils with SEND  Friday 26th April 2019 1.30-3.30pm £35 The Dorford CentreBridport RoadDorchester DT1 1RR   This session is open to teachers & teaching assistants in mainstream and special settings and parents of pupils of primary and secondary age groups. Our traditional models of Literacy have embraced Phonics […]

TADSS SHORT: Learning Disabilities and the Brain, 8th March 2019

January 10, 2019 CPD Recent Events, Uncategorized

Inspirations2 Poundbury Business CentreDorchester DT1 3WA Friday 8th March 20191.30-3.30pm £35   This session is open to teachers and teaching assistants in mainstream and special school settings and parents of pupils of primary and secondary age groups. Children with learning disabilities will experience a number of difficulties within educational settings due to differences in working […]

SENSORY PROCESSING & APPLICATIONS TO LEARNING -12th & 13th June 2019

November 20, 2018 CPD Recent Events

2 FULL DAYS With Nerys Hughes, Specialist Occupational Therapist 12th and 13th June 2019 9.30am – 4.00pm Venue: Kingston Mauward College Dorchester DT2 8PY   For teachers, support staff, parents and clinicians who are looking to gain a better understanding of how to manage behaviour resulting from sensory processing difficulties.   “Nerys Hughes – so […]

TADSS SHORT: Internet Safety, 8th February 2019

November 6, 2018 Uncategorized

Let’s talk about … The internet and youngsters with special educational needs  Inspirations 2 Poundbury Business Centre, Dorchester DT1 3WA Friday 8th February 2019 1.30-3.30pm £35   For teachers, SENDCOs, PSHE leaders, Teaching Assistants and parents of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities                         How to support youngsters: To manage internet use in a productive and […]