Littlebourne is proactive in its approach to pursuing a wide range of training opportunities for all staff (Senior Leadership Team, teachers and TAs), using a range of external training consultants and In-House training from senior staff.  

Teaching Assistants access continued professional development from In-House training as a minimum of 6 times yearly run by the SENCO. Teachers also participate in an extensively planned CPD approach.

Staff training during the academic year 2020/2021

• In House Training for TAS (2020-21):
• Development of Littlebourne Teaching Assistant/HLTA Standards
• Scaffolding and Supporting Independence in class
• Lego Therapy Training.

Some TAs have participated in STLS run online training in:

•  Dyscalculia
• Dyslexia
• Language through Colour
• Supporting children with SEMH needs with creating a 5-point scale
•  Anxiety
• Some TAs are first aid trained.

All teachers have participated in training on:

•  SEN/D Code of Practice (2015)
•  Updated Mainstream Core Standards
• Understanding and Setting SMART Targets
• Effective deployment of TAs
• Jane Considine Write Stuff approach and/or Early Years Write Stuff Approach.

Some teachers have participated in STLS run online training in:

•  Dyscalculia
•  Dyslexia
•  Language through Colour
• Supporting children with SEMH needs with creating a 5-point scale
•  Anxiety.

Training needs are regularly updated in line with the needs of the children, staff and school development plan.