TADSS CONFERENCE April 2014 – ‘ Children with Complex Needs – the 21st Century Challenge’
Over 300 TADSS teaching staff and governors attended this conference at Westfield Arts College, featuring Professor Barry Carpenter who shared a wealth of knowledge and research into the needs of pupils affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and premature birth difficulties.
Accompanying workshops covered a range of subjects and the day was a good opportunity for staff across the five schools to meet and share common ground.
Comments from evaluations included:
“Great to listen to and meet Barry Carpenter.”
“Very thought provoking…new perspective to think of when working with students.”
“Barry’s talk about various complex needs and FASD – fascinating and current.”
“A great day and reignited my interest in reading around my job.”
“Thank you for an inspiring day.”
TADSS appreciate the suggestions and comments made by participants and will be following up on them – thanks to all who supported the day.