Come and listen to a range of speakers provide bite-sized introductions to their work and how it is relevant to TAs in Suffolk, while sharing experiences with staff from other schools. Speakers will be confirmed soon.

Are you interested in dyslexia? Are you a TA with a
specialism in dyslexia? Would you like to meet similar
colleagues across Suffolk?
Emma Pearce, Suffolk TA Network Champion for South
Suffolk, is offering you an opportunity to network with
other TAs in Suffolk with a focus on dyslexia support.

This webinar is being delivered by the Driver Youth Trust. It will explore the cognitive challenges an individual may experience when learning. It will cover what it means to be ‘ready to learn’ and provide strategies to support those children and young people that may find learning a challenge. This might include, comprehending the class teaching, retaining it and recalling it when needed.

Evidence suggests the use of ​‘metacognitive strategies’ – which get pupils to think about their own learning – can be worth the equivalent of an additional +7 months’ progress when used well. However, while the potential impact of these approaches is very high, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, less is known about how to apply them effectively in the classroom. This session will outline and share a number of practical approaches teaching assistants can use in their work with pupils which translate key principles in to practice and develop their pupils’ metacognitive skills and knowledge.

These sessions are being delivered by the Ipswich Associate Research School. They will cover what the EEF says about behaviour interventions, effective classroom strategies and changes since COVID.

Come and listen to a range of speakers provide bite-sized introductions to their work and how it is relevant to TAs in Suffolk, while sharing experiences with staff from other schools. Speakers will be confirmed soon.