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Positively Leading  Explore strategies to positively lead your team Friday 20th June 2025 1-3pm, online learning – £55 This session is suitable for SENCOs and teachers leading in the classroom. This includes teachers with a TA team and regular multi-agency meetings within mainstream, special schools, bases and learning centres. Primary and Secondary. For more information […]

Attachment Why knowledge of Attachment can, should and does change everything. Friday 6th June 2025 1pm—3pm  – Online learning – £55 This session will cover a brief synopsis of Attachment theory, the neurological impact of relationships and early childhood experiences, opportunity for reflection on current practices, scaffolding for implementing effective provision in schools and a […]

New date! Monday 2nd June 2025, online, 1pm – 3pm. We are delighted to be hosting a TADSS training session, run by Aisla Maclean – Wood, on understanding and supporting behaviour – a positive, therapeutic approach. For further details please see our flyer or book your place here

Understanding Social Stories – Friday 14th February This in person information session is aimed at anyone interested in understanding how Social Stories are written and used. For more information please see the flyer.  

Available to book now! This session will provide participants with an overview of the EHCP consultation process, as well as an insight into the SEND Tribunal process. It will look at the responsibilities of both schools and local authorities, what a ‘good’ consultation response should include and what the SEND Tribunal requires when considering a […]

As part of our Spring and Summer term training programme, TADSS are delighted to offer these two training sessions aimed at teachers and teaching assistants to support pupils with SEND and complex needs within the classroom. One session is specific to Reception and KS1 pupils and the other covers pupils of all ages including secondary […]

TADSS are excited to be offering a range of SEND specialist training sessions. With a mix of in-person and online training, each session will be 2 hours and will support teachers and teaching assistants to develop their practice. We currently have the following sessions running in the Spring Term which are open for bookings, with […]

Last night TADSS had a lovely evening celebrating 9 years of Teacher Training. With over 60 teachers trained through the programme, plus 5 Ted Wragg awards, there was a lot to celebrate. Congratulations to our 2023/24 Trainees who have worked hard all year to successfully complete the programme and gain their QTS. Thank you to […]

Our Dorset HLTA preparation programme will be running on the following dates (please note this is a change from the dates originally advertised). There is still time to book your place! Click here for more information.  

Following on from a successful course last year, we are pleased to be offering the ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ course in March 2024. Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid […]

We are very pleased to offer the opportunity for teachers, TAs and parent carers to attend our Signalong workshop. The workshop is delivered by registered Signalong tutors and will introduce you to the brief history and methodology of Signalong before teaching 60 core vocabulary signs. For more information please see the Signalong flyer and complete […]

TADSS are pleased to offer this two day Mental Health First Aid course, running on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May. Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. On completion […]

We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to spend the morning with Angela Wadham, the originator of the STEPS approach (now renamed Therapeutic Thinking). Angela will be giving an introduction to two professional development modules, Emotional Literacy and Principles of Group Dynamics. Please see the flyer for more information. Book your […]

Our ‘Team Work Makes the Dream Work’ course will be running on Thursday 9th March. Limited places available Please see our flyer for more details Booking form

Are you a Teacher or TA working in a special school for the first time? You can book your place now on our New to Special course, for a day of positive support and helpful advice. Please note the training will now be held on Tuesday 7th February See our flyer for more information Booking […]

There is still time to apply for our highly regarded HLTA preparation programme starting this January. Run by HLTA Community Southwest. The programme is delivered over 3 days, 2 online and 1 in person. The dates for the next course are: Day 1: Wednesday 25th January – onlineDay 2: Wednesday 1st February – onlineDay 3: Wednesday […]