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Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health of Children and Young People - Day 1 of 3
- This is a specialist course and can only be undertaken by participants who have already achieved a Level 3 accreditation from Elklan.
- It is suitable for Early Years, Primary and Secondary staff.
- Participants must attend all three days
- There is an optional accreditation cost of £162.50 for participants
- Day 1 - 18 April
- Day 2 - 23 May
- Day 3 - 9 July (am)
Day One: 9:30 – 3pm 18th April 2024
The course aims to provide knowledge and practical strategies to support the social, emotional and mental health of children and young people.
The course aims for day 1 are:
What is SEMH? The link between SEMH and SLCN
- Explore the causes of SEMH needs
- Understand the link between SEMH and SLCN
- Learn how to use a SEMH development checklist
Theories to explain SEMH
- Explore attachment theory
- Understand the impacts of trauma on SEMH
- Learn about the emotional brain
Day Two: 9:30– 3pm 23rd May 2024
The course for day 2 is:
Language and vocabulary development to support SEMH needs
- Refresh your knowledge of the Blank Language Scheme
- Explore a range of strategies to support vocabulary learning, spoken language and narrative skills, with a specific focus on SEMH
Supporting social communication and emotional literacy
- Understand how Lego™ Therapy can be used to support social interaction and communication
- Explore a range of play and relationship-based approaches to supporting children and young people with SEMH needs
- Learn about frameworks to support self-regulation
Day Three: 9.30 – 12pm 9th July 2024
Day 3 aims are: SEMH aware environments
- Understand what a SEMH aware environment looks like
- Explore how the role of the adult can support SEMH
- Understand the importance of working with parents and carers
- Learn how to use a SEMH aware checklist to reflect on your setting
- Facilitator
- Venue & Travel Information
Emily Humphrey & Erica Field (EMA Teaching & Learning Advisors, RBC)
Emily Humphrey, Teaching and learning Adviser
Prior to becoming a Teaching and Learning Adviser, I was a teacher and senior leader in a Rochdale primary school with responsibility for the English curriculum and supporting children for whom English is an additional language, throughout the school.
On joining the Rochdale School Improvement Team, I was trained to support schools through the National Improving Schools Programme. Since then, I have had the privilege to work with school staff in the main areas of Key Stage One, working with children from ethnic minority groups and those who have English as an additional language. As an accredited Key Stage One moderator, I have supported schools with their statutory assessment duties and led an effective LA moderation team.
I continue to love my role, working with the staff and children of Rochdale schools. I am interested in using my licence as an ELKLAN trainer to support school staff to use effective ways to develop children’s language and communication. It is a privilege to work with Rochdale schools to develop fun and exciting ways to provide children with engaging learning opportunities so that they enjoy school and reach their potential.
Erica Field
I qualified as a teacher in 1999 and have been a class teacher, Head of Department and Head of Sixth Form. I also worked with London Challenge to support failing schools. I joined Rochdale School Improvement Team in 2009, where my role is to support schools in meeting the needs of their ethnic minority and English as Additional Language children and young people.
I am an accredited ELKLAN tutor and a local authority moderator for KS1 and KS2. I also run the Rochdale Schools Linking programme, which aims to break down barriers and to enable students to build empathy, respect and confidence in contact.
I am passionate about supporting schools to help children and young people access and engage in the curriculum.