DISCLAIMER - I am not a professional in the SEN field. Always seek professional advice if and when required. This site is for information and awareness purposes only.

Hey,

Just thought I’d give a little bit more of a hello from this SEN mama. This page is dedicated to the SEN community and for anyone that may benefit from the words on these pages. If you’re wondering why I know so much just take a look below, which are all the courses I have completed and my qualifications to date.

  • Understanding Autism, ADHD and Aspergers - Delivered by University of Derby

  • Behaviour that Challenges in Children - Delivered by the Skills Network

  • Mental Health Awareness - Delivered by Derby College

  • Trauma and PTSD - Delivered by Sunshine Support

  • Encouraging Positive Sleep Habits - Delivered by Clinical Psychology, Royal Derby Hospital

  • Understanding Sensory Processing - Delivered by Occupational Therapy, Royal Derby Hospital

  • EHCP and SEND Law Workshop - Delivered by Sunshine Support

  • Triple P Parenting Course - Triple P

  • Understanding PDA - Delivered by Sunshine Support (Webinar)

  • Resolving Conflict in SEND families - Delivered by Yvonne Newbold (webinar)

  • Sensory processing and the impact it has on behaviour - Yvonne Newbold (webinar)

  • Introduction to Thrive - Delivered by Transition 2

  • Child Protection Level 1 - Delivered by Derby City Council

  • Safeguarding Everyone - Protecting Children, young people and adults at risk

  • Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (an introduction) - Libby Hill (SaLT cons)

  • Everyone’s Business Level 3 Safeguarding - Delivered by Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Board.

  • EHCP Masterclass - Delivered by IPSEA.

Apart from the SEN courses I have the following:

BA (Hons) Social Science - 2009

BSC (Hons) Criminology and Social Policy - 2014

MSc International Criminal Justice - 2020

Level 4 in Independent Advocacy (pending)

“No-one is coming, we have to skill up ourselves to take care of our children” Yvonne Newbold (2020, https://yvonnenewbold.com ).