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Element 3 Top Up Funding Virtual Clinics
Dates - (1 hour: 3.30pm – 4.30pm)
Thursday 18th September 2025
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Thursday 21st May 2026
Fee: Free to City SENDCos
Venue: Online Via Microsoft Teams
Overview:
During these sessions we will cover any recent changes to the Element 3 Top Up application process. We also invite you to bring any specific questions you may have regarding completing the form.
Course Outcomes:
- Be supported in understanding the funding application process including the graduated response and Element 2.
- Be supported to evidence the graduated approach and have a clear golden thread.
- Be supported to write SMART outcomes, linked to the Child or Young person's needs and provision.
- Be supported to create a timetable that reflects the needs and provision of the child or young person, including how to link it to the outcomes and costings included in the application.
- Be clear on how to supply evidence and what types of evidence are beneficial when making an application.
- Be clear on the panel process, how panel come to a decision, the difficulties they experience when forms lack clarity and the benefits of attending a panel as an observer or participant.
- Feel confident about applying for high needs funding and the process involved.
£0.00
Effective Inclusion for Children with Vision Impairment in Mainstream Settings
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Dates: Wednesday 5th October 2025
Cost: £50
Who is this course for: Primary and secondary mainstream teachers, TAs, SENDCos.
Cost: £60 per person
Venue:
Training Room G 4
New Parks House
Pindar Road,
Leicester. LE3 9RN
This course will help you to understand the impact of vision impairment on primary and secondary students and understand how to implement support strategies in the classroom including technology. You will also gain the knowledge on how to better support and prepare VI students for their KS4 exams.
Course Outcomes;
- An understanding of different types of vision loss and how this affects the child you support.
- A better understanding of visual impairment and its implications in the classroom.
- Practical strategies for inclusion including technology.
- Advice on how to modify and adapt resources.
- Support in preparing for Key Stage 4 exams and assessments.
- Strategies and teaching approaches for developing social inclusion.
£50.00
Making PE Lessons and Sports Accessible for a Child or Young Person with a Vision Impairment
Date: Thursday 7th November 2024 - 1pm to 3:30pm.
Who is this course for: All teachers, TAs, SENDCOs in mainstream settings.
Cost: £30 per person.
Venue: Training Room G 4, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester. LE3 9RN
Areas Covered:
•Understanding the impact of vision impairment on a child or young person’s ability to access sports and the PE curriculum.
•Awareness of different sports and team games that are accessible for a child/young person with a vision impairment.
•How to use the S.T.E.P. principle to make PE fully accessible and inclusive for a child/young person with a vision impairment, with examples including:
oWarm-Ups.
oNet and Wall Games.
oStriking and Fielding Skills.
oInvasion Games.
•Explore modified PE equipment.
•Signposting to organisations providing accessible sporting opportunities for children and young people.
Course Outcomes:
•Understand how vision impairment can impact on a child or young person’s ability to access sports and the PE curriculum.
•Increased knowledge of different sports and team games that are accessible for a child/young person with a vision impairment.
•Know how to appropriately plan and differentiate a PE lesson for a child/young person with a vision impairment.
•Know what modified PE equipment is available and where this can be purchased.
•Better understanding of organisations providing accessible sporting opportunities for children and young people.
This course will be delivered by the Vision Support Team.
£30.00
Practical Strategies for Supporting Habilitation Skills for a Child or Young Person with a Vision Impairment
Date: Thursday 28th November 2024 to 3:30pm
Who is this course for: All teachers, TAs, SENDCOs in mainstream and specialist settings.
Cost: £30 per person
Venue: Training Room G 4, New Parks House Pindar Road, Leicester. LE3 9RN
Areas Covered:
•Understanding ‘What is habilitation?’
•Understanding the impact of vision impairment on a child or young person’s ability to navigate their environment and carry out independent living tasks.
•Practical advice on a range of habilitation skills:
•Sighted guide
•Familiarisation
•Food preparation and eating
•Dressing
•Money (including coin and note identification)
•Use of technology
Course Outcomes:
•To understand what habilitation is.
•To understand the impact of vision impairment on everyday tasks.
•To learn practical strategies to support mobility, orientation and independent living skills including: sighted guide technique, familiarisation around school, food preparation and eating, dressing and organising what to wear, dressing, money skills and using apps and other technology.
This course will be delivered by the Vision Support Team Habilitation Specialists.
£30.00
Supporting Students with Hearing Loss & Effective Inclusion in Mainstream Schools
Dates: -
- 1st Option - Wednesday 24th September 2025 - 9.00am - 4.00pm
or
- 2nd Option - Thursday 16th October 2025 - 9.00am - 4.00pm
Who is this course for: Teachers, TAs, SENDCos
Fee: £50 per session
Venue:
G.1 The Hall
New Parks House
Pindar Road,
Leicester. LE3 9RN
This course will build your understanding of different types of hearing loss and managing equipment – there will be ‘hands on workshops’. You will also explore effective deaf awareness strategies to help support students’ language, learning & communication in the classroom, and school to prepare them for adulthood.
Course Outcomes:
- Gain a better understanding of different types of hearing loss and equipment and how it affects the child you support.
- Have a better understanding of deafness and its implications in the classroom and the wider school.
£50.00
An Introduction to Sign Language
Date: Thursday 7th November 2024, 9.30 am – 12:30 pm
Or can be arranged as a whole school session – price on application.
Who is this course for: All school staff.
Fee: £35
Venue:
Training Room G 3, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester. LE3 9RN
Areas Covered:
•An explanation of the difference/similarities between British Sign Language, Sign Supported English and Makaton.
•To learn some basic signs for practical use in the classroom.
Course Outcomes:
•To have a basic knowledge of everyday signs.
•An increased confidence in using sign language to support CYP in the classroom.
This course will be delivered by the Hearing Support Team.