Cognition and learning

Dyscalculia awareness webinars

Delivered by:

Salford Cognition and Learning Team 

Session content:

This collection of recorded webinars will support staff in exploring dyscalculia, highlight the importance of developing an enabling environment and share strategies for supporting young people during lessons. 

There are ten parts recorded which can be accessed at any time. 

Webinar titles:

• Part 1:Introduction
• Part 2: Factors influencing maths learning
• Part 3: How many of the population have dyscalculia?
• Part 4: Indicators of dyscalculia
• Part 4: Other areas of concern
• Part 6: Classroom environment and resource boxes
• Part 7: How to support in the classroom
• Part 8: Language in maths and the use of IT
• Part 9: Graduated process of supporting pupils
• Part 10: Useful websites, books and contact numbers 

Joining and booking information:

For further information re accessing the Dyscalculia Webinars please contact Susanne Austin (susanne.austin@salford.gov.uk) 

Other training

Delivered by:

Learning Support Service - Salford Cognition and Learning Team 

Other training available: 

• How to implement colourful semantics in the learning environment – a practical approach
• MLD – identification and support
• Strategies to support memory in the classroom
• An introduction to Down Syndrome
• Supporting pupils with Down Syndrome in the primary setting – Maths
• Supporting pupils with Down Syndrome in the primary setting – Literacy
• Supporting pupils with Down Syndrome in the Secondary setting (bespoke to school)
• Supporting pupils with complex and severe needs in the primary setting – a practical approach

Venue, date and time:

Training can be delivered to individuals, groups or whole school and can be face-to-face or via Microsoft Teams.

Joining and booking information: 

Contact natalie.hitchon@salford.gov.uk for further information regarding Down Syndrome Training and Colourful Semantics training.

Contact sarah.loftus@salford.gov.uk for further information regarding MLD and Memory training.