- How did you find appropriate training?
I did some research and NCB's Inclusion Matters course seemed to match our requirements. NCB was very accommodating in adapting the content to meet the needs of our practitioners. NCB then travelled to Wolverhampton to meet staff from the settings and many were inspired to sign up there and then.
- How else did you tailor the training?
Nurseries provide a service during the week, so we tailored training to be delivered on two consecutive Saturdays. Some settings were combined and this resulted in networking, which was great. The commitment was excellent with 320 staff in 23 settings attending.
- What was the impact?
The staff were asked to complete questionnaires and all stated that their knowledge of the DDA had improved and that they felt more confident about accepting children with special educational needs or disabilities. NCB trainers adapted their delivery with feedback from practitioners and maintained a very high level of co-operation.
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NCB BESPOKE TRAINING
NCB's bespoke training is cost effective, tailored to needs and delivered by experts. Key areas are:
- Disability/special educational needs
- Transition
- Common Assessment Framework - analysis into assessment
- Corporate parenting
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