Training materials for teachers of learners with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties

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You are studying: Level C

Level A:
The personal rewards of teaching children with SLD/PMLD/CLDD. Of interest to all target audiences.
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Level B:
Learning about specialist teaching. Of particular interest to NQTs and those on Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses.
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Becoming a Specialist Teacher of children with SLD/PMLD/CLDD. Of particular interest for CPD, induction and new entrants to SEN.
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Being a Specialist Teacher of children with SLD/PMLD/CLDD, of interest to those in Leadership positions in the field.
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If you want to learn more about the subjects covered in this level, take a look at the following websites.

http://www.ace-north.org.uk

http://www.ace-centre.org.uk

http://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk

http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk

http://www.scope.org.uk/help-and-information/communication

http://callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk/Home

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The following information is useful for those working with children and young people with visual impairments. It is produced by the RNIB. This information is also available on their website.

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Promoting communication in children with complex needs

Becoming a sensitive communication partner

A final thought

Choose a child that you know with communication difficulties.

What are the key components of a Communication Passport for him/her?

How might you assess each of these components?

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