Communication, Learning and Autism Support Service (CLASS)
Page contents
- Good Autism Practice
- Autism and Anxiety Module
- Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
- Understanding and Supporting Pupils with a Demand Avoidant Profile
- Makaton Taster Workshops Primary
- Makaton Taster Workshops Secondary
- How to Become Makaton Friendly
- Language Link - Primary
- SpeechLink Part 1 - Assessment
- SpeechLink Part 2 - Intervention
- Creating a Communication Friendly Environment 1 - The Role of the Adult
- Creating a Communication Friendly Environment 2 - Use of Visuals
- Creating a Communication Friendly Environment 3 - Providing Opportunities for Communication
- Emotional Regulation - Primary
- Emotional Regulation - Secondary
- DST-J Using the Pearson Dyslexia Screening Test
- Dyslexia Screening Tests - What next?
- Supporting Struggling Writers
- Busy Box
- Jump Ahead and Sensory Circuits
- Sensory Integration and Creating a Sensory Environment
- Women, Girls and Autism
- CLASS Dyslexia Network Group for Schools
- CLASS Emotional Regulation Network Group for Schools
Good Autism Practice
Good autism practice training is aimed at school staff who work directly with autistic pupils. It provides guidance on processes and tools that will help them deliver good autism practice.
The aims of this training are to enable delegates to:
- Develop their knowledge and understanding of good autism practice
- Reflect on and improve their practice in working with autistic pupils
- Understand the strategies and approaches they can draw upon for the autistic pupils they work with
- Reflect on the kind of information they need to collect for the one-page profile and for the pupil-centred education plan
- Consider how to involve the autistic pupil and their family in the pupil’s education
- Enhance and embed inclusive practice for autistic pupils
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS003 | via Microsoft teams | 13th June 2024 | 09:15 - 12:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Autism and Anxiety Module
Anxiety is common in autistic people of all ages and support needs. A recent study, Kerns et al. (2020), identified anxiety at a rate of 52% in autistic CYP, compared to a rate of 8% in non-autistic children. This training will help you to understand and support your autistic pupils who may experience anxiety.
The aims of this module are to enable delegates to:
- Recognise how autistic CYP might express anxiety
- Understand what can cause anxiety in autistic CYP
- Know what they can do to prevent and reduce anxiety in autistic CYP
These courses will be held via venue on one date and on Microsoft teams for the other two dates - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS006 | via Microsoft teams | 25th June 2024 | 09:15 - 11:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
Supporting neurodiverse children and young people with RSE is more important than ever, considering the complex world they are growing up in both within their communities and on-line. This training aims to provide school staff with an opportunity to improve their confidence to approach RSE so that those in their care can have healthy, safe relationships.
Delegates will develop a better awareness and understanding of the issues involved and this will include dispelling myths. They will consider how to make RSE accessible to all. Trainers will provide a safe environment for open discussion.
Please note that this training course is 2 parts.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Please note that the second date to be arranged by trainers and invite sent out after training session.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS008 | via Microsoft teams | 24th May 2024 | 09:15 - 12:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Understanding and Supporting Pupils with a Demand Avoidant Profile
Find out about the features of a demand avoidant profile, including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and common issues that may occur at school. Learn about the background and some theories linked to demand avoidance. Look at the impact on different areas of a pupil's life. Hear about intervention options, workable strategies and methods of supporting these pupils. Learn about a range of measures to help pupils re-engage with learning, consider a flexible package and use of range of approaches. Delegates must have completed an autism training i.e. CLASS Core Autism training.
This year CLASS are offering a post-training workshop which will focus on reflection, sharing practice and problem solving. The date and time will be provided by your trainer.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS010 | via Microsoft teams | 26th March 2024 | 09:15 - 10:45 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Makaton Taster Workshops Primary
These workshops are one-off sessions delivered over 2 hours designed to give a brief insight and fun introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. You will learn a total of 46 signs from the core and resource vocabularies.
On completion of the session participants should be able to:
- describe the purpose & benefits of using Makaton.
- use the 34 concepts in symbols & sign from the core vocabulary.
- use a further 12 concepts in symbols & signs relevant to their own environment.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS013 | via Microsoft teams | 1st May 2024 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Makaton Taster Workshops Secondary
These workshops are one-off sessions delivered over 2 hours designed to give a brief insight and fun introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. You will learn a total of 46 signs from the core and resource vocabularies.
On completion of the session participants should be able to:
- describe the purpose & benefits of using Makaton.
- use the 34 concepts in symbols & sign from the core vocabulary.
- use a further 12 concepts in symbols & signs relevant to their own environment.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS016 | via Microsoft teams | 14th June 2024 | 09:30 - 11:30 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
How to Become Makaton Friendly
Come and meet with CLASS Makaton Tutors and hear about how we can support your school to become Makaton Friendly.
What are the benefits of becoming Makaton Friendly?
Makaton Friendly accreditation rewards businesses and organisations who have achieved a minimum set of criteria relating to staff training and Makaton accessibility in their public areas.
Accreditees can promote their Makaton Friendly status on their website, social media channels, and in advertising. They will also receive window stickers to highlight their status and be highlighted on the makaton.org website.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CANCELLED - CLASS018 | via Microsoft teams | ||
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Language Link - Primary
Find out about why Language Link is an important assessment tool. Learn how to set up and run language groups in your school. Learn about useful classroom resources and how to use them. Have an opportunity to problem solve with colleagues from other schools and to explore resources that can be shared with parents. This training is delivered over two sessions, on-line.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK FOR BOTH PART 1 AND PART 2
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK FOR BOTH PART 1 AND PART 2 | ||||
| Course code | Part | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS021 | Part 1 | via Microsoft teams | 29th February 2024 | 09:15 - 10:45 |
| CLASS022 | Part 2 | via Microsoft teams | 7th March 2024 | 09:15 - 10:45 |
| Go to booking form | ||||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
SpeechLink Part 1 - Assessment
This training will give you a comprehensive introduction to using the SpeechLink programme.
- Learn about why supporting speech development is so important and the impact of speech sound difficulties in the classroom.
- Have an opportunity to see the SpeechLink assessment being used and get top tips in carrying out a successful assessment.
- CLASS Practitioners will share assessment results with you and guide through interpreting the results.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK ON FOR BOTH SpeechLink Part 1 - Assessment and SpeechLink Part 2 - Intervention
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK ON FOR BOTH SpeechLink Part 1 - Assessment and SpeechLink Part 2 - Intervention | |||||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time | ||
| CLASS025 | via Microsoft teams | 17th April 2024 | 09.15 - 10.15 | ||
| Go to booking form | |||||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
SpeechLink Part 2 - Intervention
This training will give you a comprehensive introduction to using the SpeechLink programme.
- Learn about speech production and common speech errors.
- Have an opportunity to explore the intervention resources, get top tips in how to get the best out of your intervention sessions and how to support children to generalise the skills learned.
- CLASS Practitioners will guide you through the programme to additional useful resources such as how to illicit speech sounds and parent resources.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK ON FOR BOTH SpeechLink Part 1 - Assessment and SpeechLink Part 2 - Intervention
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOOK ON FOR BOTH SpeechLink Part 1 - Assessment and SpeechLink Part 2 - Intervention | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS026 | via Microsoft teams | 24th April 2024 | 09.15 - 10.15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Creating a Communication Friendly Environment 1 - The Role of the Adult
This workshop will focus on your role as the adult within your school and how your use of language and communication strategies will impact on the development and progress of the children you work with, giving you the opportunity to collect and share practical ideas through discussion and activities.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS028 | via Microsoft teams | 20th March 2024 | 09:15 - 10:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Creating a Communication Friendly Environment 2 - Use of Visuals
This workshop will focus on the use of visuals to provide an appropriate learning environment for children with varying language and communication needs, giving you the opportunity to collect and share practical ideas through discussion and activities.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS030 | via Microsoft teams | 16th April 2024 | 09:15 - 10:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Creating a Communication Friendly Environment 3 - Providing Opportunities for Communication
This workshop will focus on understanding the importance of providing children and young people with opportunities to communicate and how to do this within your school, giving you the opportunity to collect and share practical ideas through discussion and activities.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS032 | via Microsoft teams | 7th May 2024 | 09:15 - 10:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Emotional Regulation - Primary
Find out why some children find it difficult to self-regulate. In this training, you will gain knowledge of how to support children with the recognition of emotions and the development of regulation strategies. You will gain an understanding of materials and strategies can be used including the ‘Zones of Regulation’ framework. You will be given examples and suggestions on how to implement material with individuals, small groups and/or the whole school.
Following training, delegates will be invited to join the new CLASS Emotional Regulation Network Group. Details will be provided by your trainer.
These courses will be held via venue on one date and on Microsoft teams for the other two dates - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS035 | via Microsoft teams | 9th May 2024 | 09.00 - 12:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Emotional Regulation - Secondary
Find out about what may be underpinning self-regulation challenges for young people. You will gain knowledge of how to support young people with the recognition of emotions and the development of regulation strategies. You will gain an understanding of what materials and strategies can be used including the ‘Zones of Regulation’ framework. You will be given examples and suggestions on how to implement material with individuals, small groups and/or the whole school.
Following training, delegates will be invited to join the new CLASS Emotional Regulation Network Group. Details will be provided by your trainer.
These courses will be held via venue on one date and on Microsoft teams for the other one date - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS037 | via Microsoft teams | 14th March 2024 | 09.00 - 12:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
DST-J Using the Pearson Dyslexia Screening Test
Learn how to administer and interpret the Dyslexia Screening Test – Junior (DST-J) to build a profile of strengths and weaknesses for pupils experiencing marked and persistent difficulty in learning to read, write and spell. The training takes you through a protocol for identifying dyslexia and then focuses on each of the DST-J subtests in detail. You will have an opportunity to do some tests and practise scoring them. For interested secondary schools, most of this training is relevant. Secondary delegates will have the opportunity to look at the two additional DST-S subtests at the end of the day.
Following training, delegates will be invited to join the new CLASS Dyslexia Network Group. Details will be provided by your trainer.
These courses will be delivered at a local venue.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS039 | Hellingly Village Hall - Green Room | 19th March 2024 | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Dyslexia Screening Tests - What next?
Schools use a range of dyslexia screening tests: The DST J/S, the Dyslexia Portfolio, Lucid Rapid, GL Dyslexia Screener, Nessy Dyslexia Quest.
These tests identify strengths and weaknesses by screening children/young people for common indicators of dyslexia. However, they do not necessarily advise next steps for support and intervention.
In ESCC we aim to support any child with literacy difficulties. Therefore, this session provides key recommendations/strategies that link to the outcomes of these particular tests.
Following training, delegates will be invited to join the new CLASS Dyslexia Network Group. Details will be provided by your trainer.
These courses will be delivered at a local venue.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS041 | Hellingly Village Hall - Blue Room | 2nd May 2024 | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Supporting Struggling Writers
This is a training day for teachers working with pupils in the early stages of writing development. This course raises awareness of all aspects of the writing process and how to identify barriers to writing, by looking at the underlying skills needed. It provides assessment for writing and good practice strategies/interventions for supporting children.
This course will be delivered at a local venue over 2 mornings.
This year CLASS are offering a post-training workshop which will focus on reflection, sharing practice and problem solving. The date and time will be provided by your trainer.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS042 | Hellingly Village Hall - Green Room | Part 1 - 20 February 2024 and Part 2 - 28 February 2024 | 09:15-11:45 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Busy Box
Busy Box is a training developed by CLASS to help improve fine motor skills in children. It is primarily aimed at Foundation Stage and Year 1 but may be appropriate for older Primary children too.
The course is highly practical and will:
- Introduce you to the Busy Box Guide.
- Explain the assessment materials to identify a starting point for your pupil.
- Explain how you can set up your own ‘Busy Box’ for individual
- Give you an opportunity to try out and play with a range of fine motor
- Provide you with the time to make some resources to take away with
Bonus: All schools will be given their own copy of the Busy Box Guide to keep.
This course will be delivered at a local venue.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS044 | Hellingly Village Hall - Blue Room | 6th June 2024 | 09:15 - 11.15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Jump Ahead and Sensory Circuits
In this training you will gain a deeper understanding of developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) and sensory integration (SI). You will have a clearer idea of the difference between Sensory Circuits and Jump Ahead so that you can choose which programme is most suitable for each individual pupil. We will give you the knowledge you need to assess, plan and implement the Sensory Circuits and Jump Ahead programmes in your setting. You will have the opportunity to try out activities from both programmes.
These courses will be delivered at a local venue.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS046 | Hellingly Village Hall - Main Hall | 23rd April 2024 | 09.00 - 15:30 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Sensory Integration and Creating a Sensory Environment
The ability to process and act on sensory stimuli in a controlled and coherent way is vital for effective functioning in the classroom and beyond. However, for many of our young people, this is a challenge. This training will help you understand what sensory processing is; the impact sensory processing difficulties can have on the individual; and provide you with some practical adaptations for the environment and ideas to address individual needs.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS048 | via Microsoft teams | 1st May 2024 | 09:15 - 10:45 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Women, Girls and Autism
Find out about current thinking and developments relating to girls with autism including a valuable overview of the autism spectrum. Hear personal stories and case studies. Gain knowledge of how some girls on the spectrum present in different ways to their male peers. Gain an understanding of the implications for friendships, school life and long-term outcomes. Learn about strategies to support girls within school. Delegates must have completed an autism training, i.e. CLASS Core autism training or our AET Good Autism Practice.
These courses will be held on Microsoft teams - links will be sent out with confirmation email.
This year CLASS are offering a post-training workshop which will focus on reflection, sharing practice and problem solving. The date and time will be provided by your trainer.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS050 | via Microsoft teams | 20th February 2024 | 09:15 - 12.00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
CLASS Dyslexia Network Group for Schools
This group is an opportunity for staff to get together to ask questions, problem-solve and share good practice. Each session will be a combination of short bite CPD/information sharing and an opportunity to network with other schools. The group is open to anyone who has attended CLASS training on dyslexia or who champions literacy difficulties and dyslexia in their school.
This Network Group will be delivered at a local venue.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS055 | Hellingly Village Hall - Blue Room | 1 July 2024 | 09:15 - 11:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
CLASS Emotional Regulation Network Group for Schools
This group is an opportunity for staff to get together to ask questions, problem-solve and share and hear good practice. Each session will be a combination of short bite CPD/information sharing and an opportunity to network with other schools. The group is open to anyone who has attended CLASS training on Emotional Regulation.
This Network Group will be delivered at a local venue.
Cost: Zero
Contact - targetedsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| CLASS054 | Hellingly Village Hall - Blue Room | 18th March 2024 | 09:15 - 11:15 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.