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Salford Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS)
A training session for SENCOs, EAL Co-ordinators, Teachers and TA’s.
This training session will focus on English as Additional Language children who are not making expected progress, and what steps schools need to take to ensure that the right provision is put in place to support these children. The objectives of the session will be:
Three hours
Community Rooms 1 and 2, Swinton Gateway, 100 Chorley Road, Manchester, M27 6BP
Free for all maintained schools and schools with an SLA. There will be a charge of £100 for other schools/settings. Non-attendees will be charged £45.
Please email adminemtas@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
The Salford SENCO Forums provide an opportunity for all SENCO’s across the city to meet face to face to network, receive updates from the local authority and participate in additional CPD. We plan to continue to share LA information, invite key services to share updates, develop a consistency of practice and procedure across our Salford schools, and offer training opportunities where appropriate.
It is our aim that SENDCo’s from both Primary and Secondary settings will meet termly, face to face with potential follow up sessions planned via Microsoft Teams. Age phases will split into smaller groups where necessary.
There is no charge to attend the forum and refreshments will be provided.
An agenda will be shared with each attendee one week prior to the Forum date.
Free
To book your place please book via our online events booking system.
To be able to access and use Zipporah, your school’s nominated person/s will need to register.
If you encounter any problems whilst trying to book a place on Zipporah please email schoolszipporahsupport@salford.gov.uk or SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk.
Springwood Primary School (co delivered with SALT and SEND Leaders Team)
This course has been designed following requests from our mainstream colleagues. With the increasing numbers of pupils with complex additional needs being educated in mainstream settings, this course aims to be a forum to share good practice, resource ideas, tips and strategies.
It will be co-delivered by teachers from Springwood Primary School alongside Speech and Language Therapy and Salford SEND Leaders.
Each session can be attended as a standalone learning opportunity or they can be booked together as a three session course.
The content of the course is aimed at those who work with children with severe and complex additional needs. The course will run over three sessions and can be completed in either the spring or summer terms.
Three hours per session
The price quoted is correct at the time of publication and is exclusive of VAT, which will be charged where applicable. Payments should be made to ‘The Link Education Trust.’ Bank details will be on your invoice.
Venue: Springwood Primary School, Swinton Site, Barton Road, Swinton, M27 5LP
Spring Term:
Summer Term:
Individual sessions: £60
Book a place for SEND in the Mainstream Setting: SEND Guidance and the Adapted Curriculum
Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or alter dates of any courses. If a course is cancelled by us then delegates will be moved on to the next available course or a full refund will be offered. If a course is cancelled by the participant, the following will be applied:
Parking: Parking on site is limited. Please be respectful of our neighbours when parking on the surrounding roads.
Lunch time and refreshments: Lunch will not be provided by the venue, therefore please bring a packed lunch.
Please note, we do not allow the following products on our school site due to pupil allergies.
If any participants have a disability or require special arrangements, please let us know in advance and we will ensure that reasonable adjustments are made.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at supporting school staff to develop their understanding of Adaptive Teaching strategies, exploring how they can be used to support children and young people in class. Throughout the session, delegates will discuss current research about adaptive teaching and how this links to teaching standards and the SEND CoP. Delegates can be given the opportunity to discuss key concerns and how best to support using examples of practice from local settings.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at school leaders including middle leaders. The aim is to raise awareness of SEND across settings from all who have leadership and management responsibilities. The training covers statutory duties, the graduated approach and quality assuring.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at teaching staff at all stages of their career. It is also beneficial training for Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to support pedagogy around the role. The session covers the TA standards, different layers of support (EEF) along with practical guidance on supporting within the classroom.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at secondary school and post-16 staff to understand the role of the SENCo in access arrangements. The session will cover any changes to JCQ guidelines for the year, relevant forms and JCQ inspections. This session can be delivered face to face, downloaded for self-led delivery and is also available as a narrated download on the SEND Teams network.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at SEN link governors, Chair/vice chairs and /or the whole governing body/trust. The session will explore how SEND relates to the 3 core functions of effective governance. Delegates will develop a basic awareness of SEND and consider their strategic role in supporting the development of SEND in school.
Two hours
Delivered in house, contact team to agree date. Please note that this session is also delivered as part of Salford’s Governance support CPD offer.
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at school and post 16 staff to help them understand SEND law in the context of their settings. The session consists of a short input on the legal framework and then discussion of 10 real scenarios plus live case law examples and whether these would be considered lawful or unlawful.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in-house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at school/post 16 staff who would like to know more about the framework around SEND legislation in education and improve their confidence in this area in order to empower their practice and decision making. Topics include legal framework for SEN law, duties on schools/settings, EHCP and annual reviews, exclusions, medical conditions, mediation and tribunals.
Minimum one hour 30 minutes
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session is aimed at supporting school staff to understand the importance of target setting for SEND learners, to develop knowledge about SMART targets and the Graduated Approach, and to be able to write effective SMART targets for SEND learners.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
This session aims to explain the range of support that comes with adding a child to the SEND register. We consider when is the right time to add a child and then explore what Bands A,B,C are and the expectations that come with it.
45 minutes
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
Preparation for Adult Life Lead - Learning Support Service
This session aims to provide an introduction to Preparation for Adult Life (PfA), exploring the four pillars and how these can be embedded from the earliest years.
The session will cover how PfA links to the EHCP and annual review process, how to apply the golden thread effectively, and how to develop clear, meaningful PfA outcomes. Throughout, you will have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and consider practical strategies for strengthening PfA within your setting.
Sessions can be tailored to your settings existing knowledge and specific areas of development. The sessions are suitable for all settings, from early years through to post 16.
Minimum one hour, session duration is flexible and can be adjusted depending on your setting.
Delivered in your setting, date and time to be agreed after contacting the PfA Lead.
Free
Email: PFA@salford.gov.uk to book a session
This page was last updated on 29 January 2026