Format and Delivery
Platform:
Secure online video conferencing
- Session Length: 1 to 1.5 hours per session.
Frequency: Monthly sessions, with additional themed events as needed.
Participants: Max 20 educators per session
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Structure:
10 min introduction and topic framing by a facilitator
40-60 min Q&A with parent panel
10 min wrap-up, key takeaways, and CPD reflection guidance
Parent Expert Panel:
Parent contributors will be selected based on their lived experience raising neurodivergent children and their willingness to share openly and constructively. Diversity of diagnoses and experiences will be prioritised to offer a broad perspective.
CPD Accreditation
Each session will:
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Include clear learning outcomes
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Be mapped to the GTCS Professional Standards
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Provide certificates of participation with time and content details
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Offer optional reflection templates for CPD portfolios
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Benefits
For Teachers
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Deepened understanding of neurodivergent presentations
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Real-life, tried-and-tested strategies
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Direct access to a knowledge base not found in textbooks
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CPD hours in a reflective, human-centred format
For Parents
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Opportunity to impact the educational landscape positively
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Platform to share their voices and advocate for their children's needs
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Build mutual respect and collaboration with educators
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For Schools & Education Authorities:
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Staff with improved capacity to support inclusion
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Community engagement strengthened
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Innovation in CPD delivery aligned with professional standards