Outline
The INSPIRE Communication & Interaction Autism Team are hosting a training opportunity. This training is within the
Universal Offer, Ordinarily Available Framework and so will enable all staff working in a Maintained Early Years
setting/school to have a better understanding and awareness of Autism and the way it affects children in settings/schools.

Please note that this is a 2 part course and participants will need to attend both parts of the Training

PART 1: Thursday 16th June 3.45 – 5.00 pm
&
PART 2:  Wednesday 29th June 3.45 – 5.00 pm

Training taking place via Microsoft Teams (joining instructions will be sent out following the closing date and prior to the
session)

The course presenters will be Specialist Teachers from INSPIRE
Outcomes
The aims of ‘Making sense of autism in the Early Years’ are to:
✓ Enhance your understanding and awareness of autism and how autism can affect children in the Early Years.
✓ Know the importance of understanding the individual autistic child and their profile of strengths and needs.
✓ Highlight potential barriers to learning for autistic children.
✓ Equip you with the knowledge you need in order to begin to make reasonable adjustments in the way you
support autistic children.
Following Making Sense of Autism participants will be able to:
✓ Identify the four key areas of difference that need to be taken into account
✓ Develop an awareness of the sensory and communication differences that autistic children may experience.
✓ Access resources to support learning for Autistic children

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting nearer the date.

Admin/booking enquiries:    Emma Worley at emma.worley@lbhf.gov.uk

General Enquiries:    Andrea Boswell at inspire@lbhf.gov.uk 

This is a FREE event for H&F settings/schools so there is no charge in attending.

Description:

This event will be held over MS Teams.

Once registered, a link will be sent to your registered email prior to the event.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Once registered, your details will be shared with the course facilitator to complete your registration