As more complex needs arrive in schools, we are keen to learn more. Staff training is reviewed regularly to ensure that they feel enabled to support your child as best as they can. Some of the training staff at St James CE have engaged in are:

• Use of TEACCH trays to promote attention, concentration and independence
• Speech and Language- Wellcomm
• Bucket Time (based on Attention Autism principles)
• Sensory Circuits
• Emotion Coaching
• TA mediation – strategies to facilitate and promote independence
• AET level 1 training
• Effective Quality First Teaching
• Makaton
• Literacy toolbox approach
• REACT UK - Positive Handling training - developing behaviour de-escalation techniques and safer handling of aggression