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Our pioneering data recording system Prior Insight allows us to effectively
analyse trends in individuals, both to identify progress in skill development or
continued needs. All contact staff are trained to use Prior Insight to record data
with a specialist team on-site available to analyse patterns and trends, with
actions implemented if required by staffing teams.
"The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is highly effective. Staff have
an excellent understanding of autism and the needs of individual pupils." - Ofsted
Education Inspection 2017
7. Training
What training are the staff supporting children and young people with SEND
had or are having?
An exceptionally strong focus on training means staff are experienced in using a
range of strategies to support young people's individual needs and development
in all settings throughout the Waking Day. Regular staff training from induction
onwards ensures the highest levels of knowledge and expertise.
From the initial induction (which includes multiple observational shifts) to
ongoing training through the year, the aim is to ensure that staff are trained in
the autism methodologies and best practice on which the school's specialist
approach is based as well as medical, health, safeguarding and mandatory
training.
Training is led by experienced practitioners within the School Leadership team as
well as the onsite multi-disciplinary teams and supported by expertise from
external professionals.
Our strong, established internal training programmes nurture a strong team of
well-qualified and highly trained staff across all areas. Where necessary additional
specific training is undertaken to support particular roles and the specific needs
of our individual young people.
TEACCH is at the heart of our
approach, and as such we are
dedicated to ensuring our staff our
trained in the methodology. Staff
attend regular TEACCH training
sessions or courses run twice per year
by the University of North Carolina at
Prior's Court, supported by senior
members of staff. A significant
number of staff are qualified to TEACCH Certified and Advanced Consultant