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Parents for Inclusion provides training for parents of disabled children, and also to teachers, other professionals and allies who want to develop inclusion in their school or early years setting. Our workshops are run by parents together with disabled Disability Equality Trainers, so we can share the perspective and understanding of both. Our courses range from one day workshops to flexible ongoing training that you can do at your own pace.
Phone us to find out more on 020 7735 7735
For Parents -
- Planning Positive Futures
- The Inclusion Training Pathway
- Inclusion RightsFor professionals
- Inclusion Groups in Schools
- Being a good allyCourses from other organisations
- Open University - Learning from each other
Workshops for parents
Across the country parents are linked through Pi. We offer a chance to get together here in Lambeth or locally to you. Our workshops bring parents together to learn from each other so we can help make inclusion real for our children. We build up our skills and confidence step by step:
Planning Positive Futures
This 3 day course aims to give you the tools for planning a positive future for your disabled child.
A journey from the past through the present to the future. We will look at new ways to think about disability with disabled people themselves. We will look back at the past and the history of disabled people. We will look at the present with a fresh approach and dare to look at the future with hope, together. A chance to share experiences, celebrate our children and make friends.
Come and explore:
- The importance of our love for our children
- How we can be together with all our differences
- How inclusion must really work for all
- Who and what threatens to limit our children's horizons
- How dreams for our children's future can turn into reality
This spring we are running Planning Positive Futures courses for parents in Greenwhich and Lewisham, and also for parents in South West London
Planning Positive Futures
GREENWICH (and LEWISHAM)
Courses are spread over 3 days.Dates:
Three Thursdays from 10.00 - 2.30:
24th January 2008
31st January
7th FebruaryVenue: Forum@Greenwich
Trafalgar Road
Greenwich
SE10 9EQDownload a Greenwich
Planning Positive Futures flyer - 150kb pdf
Planning Positive Futures
SOUTH WEST LONDON
Courses are spread over 3 days.Dates:
11th, 18th and 25th June
and 2nd July
10am - 2.30pmVenue: To be confirmed
If you are interested in us setting up a Planning Positive Futures course in your area please contact us to discuss.
The Inclusion Training Pathway
for parents and/or disabled trainers
- a flexible ongoing course for parents and/or disabled trainers who want to work towards our common vision. You offer your skills and experiences of being a parent or a disabled person and we offer you training in the insights, tools, arguments and skills, which we have found useful. By the end of this programme you will be able to work on the helpline, facilitate inclusion groups in schools, run training events, and speak up in meetings to put the case for inclusion.
You can join the pathway at any point, taking part in a mixture of training days, workshops and home study. These include Planning Positive Futures workshops and Skills Days. A free, flexible training programme that can lead to paid work.
To find out more phone 020 7735 7735 and ask to talk to Cornelia, Sarifa or Linda
Inclusion Groups in schools - Training days
Is your school or early years centre developing its inclusive practices? Come and find out how our Inclusion Groups in Schools for Parents can help all children belong. One day courses to ensure the success of Inclusion Groups in your school or early years setting.
Inclusion Group Training
for school staff in South West London area
One day onlyDates:
Time:
Venue:
11th March 2008
10am to 4pm
South London venue (details to be confirmed)
Cost: Free Download a 4 page leaflet (pdf)
For: Heads, SENCOs in pre-school, primary and seconday schools, Governors and all Early Years practitioners and school staff.
Cost: Free to school and LEA staff who work in Lambeth, Newham, Richmond Southwark, Wandsworth, Leicester, otherwise £75. A non-attendance fee of £60 will be charged however if you do not let us know you are not coming after all.
Parents for Inclusion can also provide inclusion training from the parents' perspective to a wide range of sectors. These include Local Education Authority staff, SENCOs, midwifes and nurses, Surestart and Early Years providers. Please contact our Training team on 020 7735 7735 if you would like us to set up some training in your organisation.
Being a good ally to disabled young people
For everyone who wishes to be on the side of a disabled young person, in a paid or in a friendship role! Of particular interest to Personal Assistants employed under the Direct Payments Scheme. Organisations may wish to send their staff on this training, since it will help them to meet the extended requirements of the new Disability Discrimination Amendment Act 2005. Suitable for PAs, SENCOS, learning support teachers, inclusion managers, speech therapists, educational psychologists, mentors, infact anyone who works with or is close to young disabled people. With Micheline Mason, of the Alliance of Inclusive Education.
Being an ally phone 020 7735 7735 for dates or to discuss setting up dates
Cost: £120 per person for funded organisations, otherwise phone to discuss. Phone 020 7735 7735 for more information or to book a place
Working together for Inclusion - The Parent’s Perspective
The new education laws require LEAs to work with parents more closely, to help young people be better included. Pi can make presentations, run workshops and deliver training days on this theme. We have run workshops for groups of school staff, portage, SENCOS, LEA staff, early years workers, nurses and others whose work brings them in contact with parents of disabled children. For: Parent Partnership services, Parent groups, School/home liaison, SENCOs and Mentors
One day courses.
Cost: £75 per head at our venue, or £500 per day at your venue. Discounts for small community groups.
Courses offered by others:
The Open University - a new course:
Inclusive Education: Learning from Others
This Open University course is about the need for education to be responsive to all learners. It is for anyone interested in children and young people who encounter difficulties in education, whether related to disability, disaffection, learning difficulty, or other aspects of diversity. The course enables you to pursue a broad interest in learners from birth to adulthood, or to take an early/primary years focus. There is an emphasis on learning from one another - both for pupils as a key element of inclusive education and as practitioners and students interested in the issues.
The underlying premise is that we are all experts in different ways, and that our different experiences and understandings are of value. Inclusive education is presented and discussed as under construction, both in educational settings and as a concept. You are encouraged to engage with new perspectives on inclusive education and to develop your own perspectives. The materials are largely rooted in the social model of disability and human/disability rights frameworks. Course details on Open University website .....
Course number: E243
Start date: Feb 2007 (course runs till Oct 2007)
Cost: £295 in UK
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