Neurodiversity in Higher Education Online Training -

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Course Summary

Our Neurodiversity in Higher Education Online Training provides you with guidance on how to support neurodivergent students and staff and build inclusive learning and working environments.

Join your colleagues from across UK universities to develop a deeper understanding of neurological conditions such as, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADHD. There will be opportunities to discuss your experiences of neurodiversity and share ideas on how to unlock the power of alternative thinking.

Course leader and neurodiversity expert, Helen Eaton, will walk you through emerging best practice and common pitfalls to avoid. Engage with case studies on a range of challenges and understand how other universities are meeting the challenge.

Join Westminster Insight’s one day course to learn how to celebrate the benefits of neurodiversity and take practical steps to achieve a neurodiverse friendly university for students and staff.

Trainers

Helen Eaton

Neurodiversity Specialist

Who should attend

Universities and Higher Education staff including:

University Academic Teaching Staff
Student Support, Wellbeing, Welfare and Experience Teams
Senior Leadership – Vice Chancellors
Campus and Operational Services

Online Training

Participate in live training online
Group work and practical scenarios
Course materials

Really useful, enabling me to focus plans and ideas in this field.
Becca Boydell, Birmingham City University

Very engaging and informative.
Gill Sargent, University of Bristol

The training covered a broad range and was helpful.
Paul Guyver, London Metropolitan University

It was really good that we could link with the others on the training!
Iwona, University of Central Lancashire

Gave me lots to think about!
Sarah Brooks, St Marys University

Course Outcomes

What is neurodiversity and why does it matter?
Understanding the conditions – Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia
Increasing disclosure for students and staff
An overview of the law and neurodiversity – Equality Act 2010 and making reasonable adjustments for students
Learning the many benefits that come with being neurodiverse
Identifying and adjusting for common difficulties in learning
Providing inclusive education and pastoral support

Agenda

10:00 – 10:15

Course Introduction and Outline

Helen Eaton

Neurodiversity Specialist

10:15 – 11:10

Thinking Differently: What is Neurodiversity

How does Neurodiversity affect higher education?
What is Neurodiversity?
The impact of Neurodiversity

11:10 – 11:20

Break

11:20 – 12:20

Being Neurodivergent

Supporting neurodivergent students
Neurodivergent students and mental health

12:20 – 12:30

Break

12:30 – 13:30

Inclusive Employment Practices

Applying the Equality Act
Reasonable adjustments

13:30 – 14:30

Lunch break

14:30 – 15:30

Neurodivergent Students

Helping students in and around campus
Providing an inclusive learning environment and pastoral support
Examining neurodiverse traits that are common within your student community and adjusting teaching style and improving accessibility of learning resources to meet those needs

15:30 – 16:00

Practical Exercise: Action Planning

Participants will breakout into smaller groups and examine a case study.

16:00

Close of Course

Course Leader

Helen Eaton is an engaging and enthusiastic Neurodiversity specialist with 20 years’ experience of designing and delivering leadership and communication skills training across IT, defence, retail and public sector organisations.

Helen’s work very much celebrates the strengths of Neurodiversity, and the power and creativity of neurodivergent minds. Her Neurodiversity in the Workplace training sessions have been well received as she combines an understanding of neurodiverse teams and organisations with lived experience and relevant real-life stories.

She has extensive experience of supporting children, teens and adults with neurodevelopmental differences, giving her a solid understanding of the lifelong day to day impact of these conditions.

Alongside this, she has published two Autism books, spoken at a National Autistic Society conference, and been guest speaker on BBC Radio 4’s Word of Mouth show and Anna Kennedy OBE’s Women’s Radio Station show.

Helen Eaton

Neurodiversity Specialist

CPD

This course is CPD Certified.

Contribute 5 hours towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and receive a certificate of attendance.

In-house Training

Westminster Insight provides bespoke training at a time and place to suit you and your organisation’s needs. All our courses can be provided online, at your place of work or a venue of your choice. Additionally, we can tailor or create a course to suit the exact needs of your organisation. We will discuss the learning outcomes with you and tailor the training to the needs of your organisation.

Benefits of in-house training:

Flexible – Schedule a course date and times that work best for you and your teams. Upskill your teams immediately as training needs arise. Choose from in-person or online and bring your teams together to learn in an interactive, friendly environment.

Cost-effective – Train groups of individuals working in the same organisation without incurring travel or accommodation costs.

Customised Content – Our experienced trainers work with you to ensure that the course content is tailored to meet the needs of your teams and organisation. Benefit from the opportunity to have in-depth discussions about scenarios in your organisation in a confidential forum.

Find out more about our tailored training solutions by contacting us at learning@westminsterinsight.com

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Neurodiversity in Higher Education

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