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Support their needs with a pen that reads
Training aim:Strengthen your Scanning Pens strategy and toolkit approach to literacy support, create a tighter alignment to OFSTED requirements and SEND inspection. We provide short, intensive, practical and CPD accredited professional development. Improve access for pupils with special educational needs.
- Deploy resources more effectively
- Improve literacy outcomes
- Provide an accessible and inclusive curriculum
Who is this training designed for? Scanning Pen Pedagogy and Pathways Training for Leaders, Literacy and EAL Co-ordinators, SENCo’s, Inclusion Managers, ALN Service Assessors and Lead for Exam Access Arrangements Testimonials-
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The programme was beyond our expectations. We felt supported by the up-to-date expert advice, but also hearing about good practice in other schools was extremely helpful in improving our policy. The Green School Thank you for supporting the Demonstrator Program being delivered by Highfurlong School. We have widely shared this training and links to the supporting workshops that you provide. Erica Smith – ED Tech Demonstrator Schools Lead – Highfurlong School, Blackpool The training outcome that I achieved from attending the Scanning Pens Demo Schools training program was creating a video presentation that our Learning Support Centre now uses to explain our offer of support for learners with SpLD and Dyslexia Karen Bates - Oldham 6th Form College The programme was beyond our expectations. We felt supported by the up-to-date expert advice, but also hearing about good practice in other schools was extremely helpful in improving our policy. The Green School The purpose of each workshop was explained well. Concepts were presented in a clear and easy to understand way. Presentations, explanations, and demonstrations were very helpful. Albany Academy Scanning Pens training has enabled better independence for our individuals with significant SEND. Knebworth Primary School We were very satisfied with the topic relevance, materials provided, overall content and the support provided by the facilitator/trainer. Kirklees College
Explore our Professional Development Pathways
Our training program is a bite sized CPD series that allows the user to create their own pathways through a variety of different modules.
Choose from units in both ReaderPen TM and ExamReader™ Pathways
Examples of modules include:
- The Literacy Toolkit: Improve your knowledge of literacy supports that create equity of access for all learners.
- EAL/SEN identification: How can ReaderPen™ support the development of BICS and CALP?
- Exams Officers and SENCo’s ExamReader™ Workshop: Key info for exams and Normal Way of Working.
- Create inclusion evidence for Action Plans, Deep Dive, SIP, SEND and Governor Reports.
How is the course delivered?
Webinars: Choose a minimum of three sessions
Live Support: Online coaching and implementation sessions with Scanning Pens Head of Education Julia Clouter.
Community Forum: Content and discussion boards
How is this course structured?
8 Weeks
Weeks 1 to 4
Join the webinar sessions that you have chosen and watch the content either live or on demand.
After each webinar complete the Q&A knowledge assessment form.
Weeks 1 to 5
Set aside 15 minutes per session to record your thoughts in a CPD journal. This is an informal record of the training you have undertaken and the action points arising.
This journal will inform and help you to plan your outcome document.
Week 1 to 8
Join a minimum of three live 30-minute sessions to feedback your thoughts, ask questions, gain support, and engage with your learning community.
Weeks 3 to 6
Decide on the evidence document or project outcome you need examples.
- Evidence of impact for COVID Catch up or Pupil Premium Spending
- Inclusion evidence for Action Plans or Literacy Deep Dive impact docs
- School or Department Improvement Plan (Statements linked to subject based literacy and inclusion support.)
- SEND and Governor Reports.
- Video project to encourage student knowledge and uptake of use
Week 6 to 8 produce your evidence
Week 8 - Final Deadline to submit your evidence and gain CPD accreditation
What does this course cost?
Training is FREE to attend if your school has 10+ scanning pens. (one participant) Price is £500 plus VAT per additional person / Contact us for group discounts (3+ participants)
To find out more about joining our learning cohort and schedule get in touch.
CPD Training Program
ReaderPen™ is an assistive technology strategy that can provide support for a wide range of learning needs.
These include EAL, Speech and Language Difficulties, ASD where human support is not suitable, SpLD Dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
The ExamReader™ CPD pathway is designed for Secondary Schools, Colleges, and Further Education Providers.
You can choose modules from either the ReaderPen™ or the ExamReader™ pathway.
Teach them to use a ReaderPen™ and open the door to the curriculum
The ReaderPen™ is a totally portable tutor in your pocket. It’s a lifesaver for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges
Course Components: What is your commitment?
Choose a minimum of three modules from the webinar training schedule - webinars are a maximum of 50 minutes in length
Engage with three live support sessions (Tuesday Breakfast Session or Thursday Suppertime Session). This will support your creation of a short evidence-based learning and implementation journal.
Develop a document that evidences your ‘alignment’ for OFSTED inspection or SEND improvement. Examples might include:
- Completion of Premium or COVID Catch Up Spending Documentation
- Schools SEND offer for SpLD and Literacy Support
- Complete a Case Study or research program that contributes to Teachers CPD Standards with a focus on improving and evaluating student outcomes.
Exam resources
ExamReader™ is a centre delegated arrangement, approved for use by the JCQ when it is the candidate’s normal way of working.
The ExamReader™ CPD pathway is designed for Secondary Schools, Colleges, and Further Education Providers. This pen has been purchased by 70% of UK secondary schools for exam access arrangements. Do you provide the best practice?
You can choose modules from either the ReaderPen™ or the ExamReader™ pathway.
ExamReader™ increases autonomous learning and boosts exam results
The ExamReader™ CPD Pathway will give you the tools to analyse the deployment and use of pens in your setting. Ensure that the adoption strategy for your ExamReaders provide the best value for money and generates improvement to exam results.
- Could more of your students be achieving higher grades by gaining equity of access to examination papers?
- Is ExamReader™ introduced and used in the Study Skills Package effectively?
Choose a minimum of three modules from the webinar training schedule: Webinars are a maximum of 50 minutes in length.
Engage with three live support sessions (Tuesday Breakfast Session or Thursday Suppertime Session). This will support your creation of a short evidence-based learning and implementation journal.
Develop a document that evidences your ‘alignment’ for OFSTED inspection or SEND improvement. Examples might include:
- Exam Access Arrangement Policy Document, Post 16 SEND Support Offer for Examinations Document, Exam Provisions map of access arrangements for Dyslexia, and literacy difficulties that require support.
- Evidence pathway for Normal Way of Working with ReaderPen™ and ExamReader.
Register your interest in our learning community resources
Please fill out the form below to register your interests. We’ll then get in touch to discuss your needs and arrange a consultation.
Demonstrator Schools Lead Teacher
Julia Clouter - Head of Education - Scanning Pens
Julia is a qualified SENCo, educational advisor and teacher trainer.
She has 25 years of teaching experience across educational phases and is the author of resources and CPD programs on behaviour, SpLD Dyslexia and assistive technology. Julia is an ambassador for #SucceedWithDyslexia
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