Supporting Positive Futures and TransitionsA Groupwork Approach to Supporting Children and Young People
Monday, 28th April 2014, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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This interactive session will introduce delegates to an approach to supporting children and young people which is highly relevant to the Curriculum for Excellence, Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Rights Respecting Schools, nurturing approaches and Better Relationships, Better Learning, Better Behaviour initiatives. It is an evidence-based group work approach which is currently being implemented in Aberdeenshire schools.
Who should attend?
- Policy Makers (Education Scotland, HMIE etc.)
- Local Authority Personnel (particularly those with responsibility for Inclusive Practice)
- Senior management of Primary and Secondary Schools,
- Teachers (particularly Support for Learning, Pastoral Care and Behaviour Support)
- Social Workers and Care Home Staff
- Counsellors, Educational Psychologists
- Outreach and community workers
- Academics with a focus upon inclusion, social justice and social constructivist theories of learning
Benefits of attending
Delegates will have the opportunity to learn about Support Groups, see them in action, try out some of the materials and explore how the approach could be developed further across Scottish schools and other settings.
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