For ECT’s and more experienced staff across the primary age range. This half day course will provide a sound
introduction into understanding the nature of Executive Functioning and how these skills impact on every aspect of everyday life.  Many children, especially those with ASC and ADHD struggle with these crucial skills and so it is essential to support their independence through practice and adaptation.  We will look at each of the key EF skills and QFT adaptations as well as approaches for home which over time should help children to become more independent and better able to recognise, organise, plan and succeed without an over reliance on others and the impact this has on their self-esteem and opportunities as they grow older.

• What is Executive Functioning? Which children may struggle with these skills and why?
• How do these skills impact across the school day?
• What systems can we set up to support children’s organisation, planning and independence?
• How can families support these skills?
• How does Executive Functioning look in later life?

About Paul Cabb:
Paul has over 30 years of experience in education. Beginning his career as a primary school teacher, he was part of SLT’s and ran social/life skills interventions. A passion for SEND saw Paul complete a Master’s degree in education at the Central School of Speech of Drama as well as further post-graduate study into Autism and neurodiversity. Following twelve years as Social Communication Difficulties outreach advisor across primary, secondary, and specialist provisions for Bromley LEA, Paul set up an independent advisory service. His service: Social Eyes, provides individual pupil/student caseload strategy/ intervention advice, CPD training, voluntary services forums and family workshops in Bromley, Lewisham, Croydon, and Greenwich.

These courses are provided in conjunction with Social Eyes. Click here to visit their website site.

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