New! Inclusive Training

Inclusive Technology is now running training courses in our brand new, state-of-the-art IT training suite. Ideal for those using technology to support learners with special needs, these courses provide lots of practical activities, hands-on sessions, information and advice and of course, inspiration!

Courses

Developing Access Skills with Switches
Wednesday 7th November 2007
Practical ways of introducing switch access, controlling toys, communication aids and software, and looking at providing progression.

The Inclusive Maker Suite of software
Tuesday 20th November 2007
How Jigsaw Maker 2, SwitchIt! Maker 2 and ChooseIt! Maker 2 can support the needs of people with severe learning difficulties.

Communication Aids in every classroom
Tuesday 27th November 2007
Encouraging communication in the classroom and creating opportunities for those with communication difficulties to join in and be heard.

Get Creative with SwitchIt! Maker 2
Tuesday 4th December 2007
Creative ways that SwitchIt! Maker 2 can be used with learners experiencing severe and profound learning difficulties.

Christmas 'Make and Take'
Friday 7th December 2007
Learn new skills while making fun Christmas themed resources you can take away and use in your classroom or centre.

IntelliKeys and Overlay Maker 3
Tuesday 22nd January 2008
Using this alternative keyboard to enable access to the computer for anyone who is able to reach out and touch.

ICT and the Primary SENCo
Tuesday 29th January 2008
Using ICT to support the development of early literacy skills in learners with special educational needs.

Our Training Suite

Our IT training suite is situated in the heart of beautiful Saddleworth. The building is fully accessible and has ample parking. It also has:

Laptop computers
Printing facilities
Internet access
Special needs access devices
Educational software
Refreshment facilities

Courses include refreshments throughout the day and a delicious buffet lunch, which can cater for all dietary requirements.

Our Trainers

Our trainers have extensive experience in using technology to support learners with special needs in a variety of settings. More importantly, they constantly keep up-to-date with developments in the field, drawing on this experience and knowledge in the development of our services.

"Brilliant. Brings things to life and back to how we engage the children in realistic ways..."

"At last! A real teacher who knows the problems and pitfalls. An excellent talk, lively and entertaining which made me realise there are so many ways to unlock children's potential."

"Excellent - pitched brilliantly, informative, focused and very interesting."

Training and Consultancy to Meet Your Needs

We can also provide specialist consultancy and training at your organisation.

Clients include SEN services, LEAs, special and mainstream schools and units, early years settings, adult centres and services, educational charities as well as major educational computer companies.

Contact us for details!
Tel: 01457 819790
trainingsuite@inclusive.co.uk

Download a booking form here

www.inclusive.co.uk/training

Bercow to Investigate Communication Disorders Provision.

John Bercow the Conservative MP and Channel 4 “2005 Backbencher of the Year” is to investigate the provision of help for learners with a Communication Handicap following a request from the Prime Minister. You can read about this and email Mr Bercow. Please let him have your views.

In February we became so concerned about the plight of some learners with communication handicaps that joined forces with Baroness Walmsley to highlight the issue by organised a debate on the Terrace of the House of Lords. Ivan Lewis MP, the Health Minister responded for the Government and impressed everyone with his obvious knowledge of our field and by his sincerity.

Mr Lewis promised some action for these learners within a year. If this is that response then we are impressed.

We aim to keep you informed about the world of assistive technology and happenings here at Inclusive, by sending six bulletins per year. And we'd love your feedback! Please contact me by replying to this email or via martin@inclusive.co.uk and let me know what you think.

Martin Littler

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