{"id":1037,"date":"2023-05-22T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T14:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/?page_id=1037"},"modified":"2025-12-22T13:25:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:25:22","slug":"upcoming-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/upcoming-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1037\" class=\"elementor elementor-1037\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22496fb9 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"22496fb9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29d6cd4b\" data-id=\"29d6cd4b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22dffd7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22dffd7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming EPIC Training<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0f0071 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0f0071\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b547d19\" data-id=\"b547d19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52e5b38 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"52e5b38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de0aa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4de0aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MeLSA Training - Spring 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3e868 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fa3e868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39fa70a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39fa70a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ogsc=\"black\"><p><strong>What is MeLSA training?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>MeLSA stands for Mediated Learning Support Approach<\/li><li>MeLSA is a six-day training and supervision programme that builds the capacity of schools to support that learning needs of their pupils.<\/li><li>MeLSA delivers evidence-based psychology in an accessible and interactive manner to ensure participants have a sound understanding of the psychology of learning<\/li><li>The MeLSA tree provides a visual metaphor to communicate the aims of the training. The fruits are the skills that have already been mastered. The buds and flowers are what MeLSA aims to develop via tailored support (please also insert the photo of the tree which is included in the attachments)<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><strong>What does it involve?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Day One: Mediating and Growth Mindset<\/li><li>Day Two: Thinking about Thinking<\/li><li>Day Three: Recall and Memory<\/li><li>Day Four: Psychology of Learning Maths<\/li><li>Day Five: Psychology of Learning to Read and Write<\/li><li>Day Six: Reviewing Learning and Making Action Plans<\/li><li>Ongoing Supervision Sessions<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>To register your interest for the next MeLSA training please email <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@epicleics.com\">info@epicleics.com <\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c26b9d9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c26b9d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8477c6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8477c6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ELSA Training - Autumn 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c02a616 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c02a616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b968a48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b968a48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ogsc=\"black\"><b>What is an ELSA?<\/b><\/div><ul><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">ELSA stands for Emotional Literacy Support Assistant.<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">ELSAs are school staff who have received specific additional training from Educational Psychologists from whom they receive ongoing supervision following training.<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">ELSAs are trained to plan and deliver programmes of support to pupils in their school who are experiencing temporary or longer-term emotional needs.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\"><b>The skills you will provide children with as an ELSA include:<\/b><\/div><ul><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Recognising and managing emotions<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Raising self-esteem<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Improving peer relationships<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Recovering from loss or bereavement<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Resolving conflict effectively<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\"><b>What does it involve?<\/b><\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Led by an Educational Psychologist and an Assistant Psychologist, you will receive:<\/div><ul><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Five full training days (covering the full 6-day ELSA training programme),<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">90-minute supervision session held in Spring 2026,<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">A copy of the Emotional Wellbeing manual.<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">There is an expectation that all ELSAs must attend ongoing supervision following certification to remain qualified as an ELSA.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\"><b>Cost:<\/b><\/div><ul><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">FREE to Discovery Trust Schools<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a3595 for non-Discovery Trust Schools<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\"><b>Training<\/b><\/div><ul><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">The training consists of 5 full days of training. Delegates must attend all sessions to be registered as an ELSA.<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">Each day will run from 9.30am &#8211; 3.30pm, and will be held at Mowmacre Hill Primary School.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\"><b>Dates<\/b><\/div><ul><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><div data-ogsc=\"black\">15th October 2025<\/div><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\">29th October 2025<\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\">12th November 2025<\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\">26th November 2025<\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\">10th December 2025<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\">To register your interest for the next ELSA training please email <a href=\"mailto:info@epicleics.com\">info@epicleics.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27f5de4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"27f5de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331c1d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"331c1d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Synergy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73ac043 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"73ac043\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8428c1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8428c1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When a Child is Not Meeting the Outcomes in the EHCP: Understanding, Responding, and Supporting \nProgress\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922c150 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"922c150\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ogsc=\"black\"><p><strong>Date\/location: <\/strong>Thursday 9<sup>th<\/sup> October 2025 at Wellington Place Primary School, Market Harborough <br \/>Thursday 19<sup>th<\/sup> March 2026 at Keyham Lodge School, Leicester<\/p><\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\"><p>This Synergy session will focus on best practice when a child or young person is not meeting the outcomes outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Designed as a reflective discussion for SENCOs, the session will explore the complexities and challenges that arise when expected progress is not being made.<\/p><p>Key areas of focus will include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Identifying early signs<\/strong> that EHCP outcomes are not being met.<\/li><li><strong>Exploring underlying factors<\/strong>, such as unmet needs, environmental barriers, and systemic issues.<\/li><li><strong>Adopting a collaborative, child-centred approach<\/strong> to reviewing and adapting support strategies.<\/li><li><strong>Navigating the statutory review process<\/strong>, including when and how to request amendments to the EHCP.<\/li><li><strong>Engaging families and multi-agency teams<\/strong> in solution-focused planning.<\/li><\/ul><p>Participants will be encouraged to share experiences, reflect on current practice, and consider practical strategies to support meaningful progress for children and young people with EHCPs.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a8a2f2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1a8a2f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de79e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2de79e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Synergy Topic \u2013 Positive Psychology<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e922f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e922f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ogsc=\"black\"><p><strong>Date\/location: <\/strong>Thursday 11<sup>th<\/sup> December 2025 at Braunstone Community Primary School, Leicester<br \/>Thursday 7<sup>th<\/sup> May 2026 at Mowmarce Hill Primary School, Leicester<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e067a6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e067a6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SynergyTopic2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1733\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SynergyTopic2.png 604w, https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SynergyTopic2-300x88.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f62b218 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f62b218\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ogsc=\"black\"><p>Positive Psychology is the study of what makes life worthwhile. It focuses on supporting people to thrive and it considers strengths and life satisfaction. Positive psychology has relevance for everyone, it is a universal approach. Positive psychology has been shown to reduce anxiety, increase resilience and promote self-growth, well-being and quality of life (Pociho et al., 2022).\u00a0 This Synergy topic will consider how the following three pillars of Positive Psychology relate to your practices and setting:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Positive Experiences<\/strong>: Includes emotions such as happiness, gratitude, and contentment. o <strong>Positive Individual Traits<\/strong>: Involves strengths of character, resilience and optimism.<\/li><li><strong>Positive Institutions<\/strong>: Focuses on familial, educational, and societal systems that support the development of positive experiences and individual traits (Seligman &amp; Csikszentmihalyi, 2000), relationships, productivity and meaning.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>We will look not only at how to teach and support children using these approaches but also to reflect on ourselves as practitioners.\u00a0 There will be plenty of opportunity for discussions and shared practical examples between schools of how you all practice Positive Psychology.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-068b0ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"068b0ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Synergytopic2.2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1734\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Synergytopic2.2.png 604w, https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Synergytopic2.2-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-031c37b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"031c37b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665a985 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"665a985\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EPIC Psychology\u2019s Maths Pathway<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d304a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4d304a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ogsc=\"black\"><p><strong>Date\/location:<\/strong> Thursday 22<sup>nd<\/sup> January 2026 at Wellington Place Primary School, Market Harborough<br \/>Thursday 25<sup>th<\/sup> June 2026 at Braunstone Community Primary School, Leicester<\/p><p>An estimated 25% of people have a maths learning difficulty (British Dyslexia Association), and globally 60% of children don\u2019t achieve minimum proficiency \u2013 a situation described as a \u2018learning crisis\u2019 (UNESCO Institute for Statistics). These difficulties can impact academic and everyday functioning \u2013 a good grasp of maths is linked to greater success in employment and better overall health. Maths difficulties can involve problem with domain-specific abilities, such as fact retrieval and arithmetic as well as general abilities like working memory. Maths anxiety can also be a significant factor for contribution to students\u2019 struggles with maths. Identifying maths difficulties early is essential to prevent long-term academic and mental health problems.<\/p><p>Key areas of focus:<\/p><ul><li><strong>The difference between a maths difficulty, dyscalculia and maths anxiety<\/strong> by exploring the updated definitions from the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (March 2025)<\/li><li><strong>Identifying a maths difficulty early<\/strong> and understanding where the gaps in a child\u2019s maths\u2019 knowledge and skills are (e.g. number sense, arithmetic etc)<\/li><li><strong>Ways to support<\/strong> both at universal and targeted level<\/li><li><strong>Promoting maths in the home environment<\/strong> and involving parents\/carers in the development of maths skills<\/li><\/ul><p>Participants will be encouraged to share experiences, reflect on current practice, and consider practical strategies and approaches to support the development of maths skills for all children.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ec117 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"42ec117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd1a43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dd1a43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Webinars<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da3e484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da3e484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Online webinars \u2013 available only to Discovery Trust Schools<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39cba7f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"39cba7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cd03d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0cd03d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Parent Webinars<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-add4058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"add4058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 4-5pm<\/p><p><strong>Date<\/strong>: (see individual webinar description below)<\/p><p><strong>To book<\/strong>: your school will forward the link to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8647d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5a8647d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-457d2c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"457d2c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Being on the waiting list for an autism and\/or ADHD assessment<\/strong> <em>Understanding, Supporting and Empowering while you wait<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday 15<sup>th<\/sup> October 2025<\/p><p>Waiting for an autism and\/or ADHD assessment can be a time of uncertainty, questions and mixed emotions \u2013 for individuals, families and professionals alike. This webinar explores what it means to be on the waiting list, the challenges that can arise during this period, and the proactive steps that can be taken to support wellbeing development, and inclusion in the meantime.<\/p><p>Join us as we share practical strategies, signpost helpful resources and open space for reflection and discussion. This session will offer insights and reassurance to help navigate the waiting period with confidence and compassion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afb18f3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"afb18f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7f86b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7f86b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Supporting your child with their anxious feelings<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> March 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606e518 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"606e518\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/parentWebinar2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1739\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/parentWebinar2.png 636w, https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/parentWebinar2-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a906d8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a906d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then this webinar is for you!\u00a0 The webinar will talk about why it is so hard not to respond to your child\u2019s anxieties as a parent or carer and why sometimes we may end up doing too much or making too many accommodations (changes) for our child.\u00a0 We will discuss the pros and cons of giving your child reassurance.\u00a0 If you have concerns that your child worries a lot but doesn\u2019t talk about it and you don\u2019t know how to approach it, we will look at this together.\u00a0 We will also look at helpful (green thinking) and unhelpful (red thinking) patterns and how a \u2018green thinking\u2019 approach can help.\u00a0 Finally, we will discuss a simple framework \u20187 Confident Thoughts\u2019 for you to hold in mind as you support your child.\u00a0 Supporting your child\u2019s worries is hard but together we will try to make this feel a little easier and help you feel that you have a way forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ab2b8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ab2b8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/parentWebinar2Picture-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1740\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/parentWebinar2Picture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epicleics.com\/epic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/parentWebinar2Picture.jpg 583w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ae1b3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"53ae1b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5054a5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5054a5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Understanding ADHD: A Parent\u2019s Guide to Supporting Your Child<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday 20<sup>th<\/sup> May 2026<br \/>This informative and compassionate webinar is designed for parents and carers of children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Whether your child has a diagnosis or you\u2019re exploring the possibility, this webinar will offer practical insights and guidance to help you feel more confident and supported.<\/p><p>The following areas will be explored:<\/p><ul><li>What ADHD is and how it presents in children and young people.<\/li><li>Common challenges at home and school, and how to respond effectively.<\/li><li>Strategies to support emotional regulation, attention, and behaviour.<\/li><li>The role of professionals and how to work collaboratively with schools and services.<\/li><li>Ways to nurture your child\u2019s strengths and build resilience.<\/li><\/ul><p>The session aims to empower parents with knowledge, tools, and reassurance to better understand and support their child\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-283c87b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"283c87b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0412c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0412c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Staff Webinars<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eab2c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eab2c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 3.30-5pm<\/p><p><strong>Date<\/strong>: (see individual webinar description below)<\/p><p><strong>To book<\/strong>: contact <u>info@epic.leics.com<\/u> to request the link to the booking form<\/p><p>Teams link will be sent 24-48 hours prior.<\/p><p>All webinars will be recorded. A link to the recorded webinar is available on request and will be live for 1 month.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d89dbb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6d89dbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5586998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5586998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Autumn Term Webinars - Autism<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214d569 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"214d569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1b24e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1b24e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Monotropic Thinking: A Deep Dive into Its Strengths and Challenges<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday 9th October 2025<\/p><p>Join us for an engaging and informative webinar exploring <strong>monotropic thinking<\/strong>\u2014a cognitive style often linked with autism, where attention is intensely focused on a narrow range of interests or tasks. This session will highlight the <strong>strengths<\/strong> of monotropic thinking, such as deep concentration, persistence, and creative problem-solving, while also addressing the <strong>challenges<\/strong> that can arise in everyday life and learning environments.<\/p><p>We&#8217;ll explore real-world examples of challenges, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Difficulty with task-switching<\/strong>, such as moving between subjects in a classroom or adapting to sudden changes in routine.<\/li><li><strong>Sensory overload<\/strong>, especially in environments with competing stimuli that demand divided attention.<\/li><li><strong>Struggles with multi-tasking<\/strong>, like following group conversations or managing simultaneous instructions.<\/li><li><strong>Emotional distress<\/strong> when interrupted during deep focus or when unable to pursue a preferred interest.<\/li><li><strong>Barriers to accessing support<\/strong>, as monotropic individuals may not notice or respond to help offered outside their current focus.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>The webinar will also offer <strong>practical strategies<\/strong> for support. This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in neurodiversity. Expect a balanced discussion, practical strategies for support, and opportunities for Q&amp;A.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35baee elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a35baee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f559db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f559db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sensory Overwhelm &amp; Emotional Dysregulation: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Experiences<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday 6th November 2025<\/p><p>Sensory processing differences can have a profound impact on emotional regulation, especially for neurodivergent individuals. This webinar explores the <strong>interplay between sensory overwhelm and emotional dysregulation<\/strong>, offering insights into how everyday environments and experiences can trigger intense emotional responses.<\/p><p>We\u2019ll unpack:<\/p><ul><li>What sensory overwhelm looks and feels like in real-world settings.<\/li><li>How emotional dysregulation may manifest\u2014such as shutdowns, meltdowns, or heightened anxiety.<\/li><li>The impact on learning, relationships, and wellbeing.<\/li><\/ul><p>You\u2019ll also gain <strong>practical strategies<\/strong> for support, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Environmental adjustments<\/strong> to reduce sensory load (e.g., lighting, noise, transitions).<\/li><li><strong>Co-regulation techniques<\/strong> to help individuals feel safe and supported.<\/li><li><strong>Predictable routines and visual supports<\/strong> to reduce uncertainty and anxiety.<\/li><li><strong>Emotion coaching and validation<\/strong> to build resilience and self-awareness.<\/li><li><strong>Collaborative approaches<\/strong> with families and professionals to create consistent support systems.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>This session is ideal for professionals seeking to better understand and respond to sensory-emotional needs with empathy and effectiveness. Expect a balanced discussion, practical strategies for support, and opportunities for Q&amp;A.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5536c97 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5536c97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a89f6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a89f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Supporting Transitions for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Stability and Success<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: Thursday 11th December 2025<br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>Transitions\u2014whether big or small\u2014can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals, often triggering anxiety, confusion, or emotional distress. This webinar explores why transitions can be difficult and how we can <strong>proactively support smoother, more predictable changes<\/strong> across educational, social, and home environments.<\/p><p>We\u2019ll cover:<\/p><ul><li>The cognitive and emotional impact of transitions for autistic individuals.<\/li><li>Common transition points (e.g., starting school, changing activities, moving settings) and why they can be overwhelming.<\/li><li>Signs of transition-related stress and how to respond supportively.<\/li><\/ul><p>You\u2019ll leave with <strong>practical strategies<\/strong>, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Visual supports and social stories<\/strong> to prepare for change.<\/li><li><strong>Predictable routines and countdowns<\/strong> to ease transitions.<\/li><li><strong>Collaborative planning<\/strong> with families and professionals.<\/li><li><strong>Flexible approaches<\/strong> that honour individual needs and preferences.<\/li><li><strong>Post-transition support<\/strong> to help with emotional regulation and adjustment.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>This session is ideal for anyone looking to build confidence and consistency around transitions for autistic children and young people. Expect a balanced discussion, practical strategies for support, and opportunities for Q&amp;A.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e74016c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e74016c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a60f3c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a60f3c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spring Term Webinars - ADHD<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb91018 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fb91018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9d2915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9d2915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Safe Spaces: Where Can an ADHD Child Be Their Authentic Self?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 27th January 2026<\/p><p>Children with ADHD often navigate environments that misunderstand or overlook their unique ways of thinking, feeling, and expressing themselves. In this webinar, we\u2019ll explore the critical importance of spaces that support neurodiversity\u2014where ADHD children can feel safe, seen, and valued for who they truly are. We\u2019ll examine how masking and camouflaging behaviours, often used to fit in, can negatively impact self-esteem and mental health. Through practical strategies and real-life examples, we\u2019ll discuss how to create affirming environments at home, in schools, and within peer groups. Most importantly, we\u2019ll centre the voices of ADHD children themselves, highlighting what authenticity looks and feels like from their perspective. This session is ideal for teachers and members of pastoral teams who are committed to fostering inclusive, empowering spaces for neurodivergent young people.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c7705b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7c7705b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0df09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b0df09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Brains Wired for Interest: Motivation and Attention in ADHD<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 24th February 2026<\/p><p>ADHD is often misunderstood as a lack of attention, when in reality, it\u2019s a difference in how attention is regulated\u2014 driven by interest, novelty, and emotional engagement. This webinar explores the neuroscience behind ADHD, focusing on the role of dopamine and why traditional approaches to motivation often fall short. We\u2019ll unpack the spectrum between task paralysis and hyperfocus, helping participants understand how ADHD brains toggle between extremes. Practical strategies will be shared for tapping into intrinsic motivation, designing interest-based learning environments, and supporting executive functioning. Finally, we\u2019ll challenge conventional views on discipline and productivity, offering a neurodivergent lens that prioritises curiosity, autonomy, and strengths. Ideal for educators and members of the pastoral team seeking to better support ADHD learners in meaningful and affirming ways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c10c9c7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c10c9c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69e083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b69e083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Proprioception and the ADHD Body: Movement, Regulation, and Awareness<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 24th March 2026<\/p><p>ADHD isn\u2019t just about attention\u2014it\u2019s also deeply connected to how individuals experience and regulate their bodies. In this webinar, we\u2019ll explore proprioception, the sense that helps us understand where our bodies are in space, and how it plays a vital role in emotional and behavioural regulation for children with ADHD. We\u2019ll look at common movement-based behaviours like fidgeting, pacing, and sensory-seeking, reframing them as essential tools for selfregulation rather than disruptions. Practical strategies will be shared, including sensory diets, movement breaks, and proprioceptive activities that support focus and well-being. We\u2019ll also examine the powerful link between body awareness and emotional regulation, offering insights into how movement can be used to foster calm, connection, and resilience. 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