Moving away from labels and focusing on individual need
Dr. Ruba Tabari, Clinical Director & Educational Psychologist
How to develop a whole school approach which empowers teachers and places inclusion at the heart of the school
Facilatior: Eileen Barnes-Vachell, Lead Adviser, Gabbitas
Panellists: Gareth D Morewood, Director of Curriculum Support, Priestnall School, Emma Dibden, Head of Inclusion, JESS, Jo Morgan, Chief Executive, Shaw Education Trust
What parents want inclusive schools to look, feel and sound like
April McCabe, Autism Mom Dubai
Break down barriers and communicate effectively with parents: Learn how to approach conversations whilst remaining sensitive to cultural differences.
Jennifer Ibrahim, SENCO, The British International School Cairo
How to implement a whole school approach to early identification and intervention: learn how to effectively utilise your data and develop a graduated approach
Emma Dibden, Head of Inclusion, JESS (UAE)
Learn evidence-based techniques to support students with sensory integration needs in your school
Jo Morgan, Chief Executive, Shaw Education Trust
Special Olympics Representatives
How to effectively train and deploy your LSAs to ensure they have the maximum impact on student progress
Effectively manage student behaviour by understanding the link between emotional regulation and low arousal
Gareth D Morewood, Director of Curriculum Support, Priestnall School (UK)
Practical ways to support students with speech, language and communication needs and support development of vocabulary and receptive language
Includes ideas for EAL students
Rogaiyah Hamidaddin, Speech and Language Therapist, The Lighthouse Centre
How to develop a robust admissions policy, meet your new duties and build up evidence to support “equitable access” for students with SEND
Explore alternative pathways and learn how you can make modifications to the curriculum to unsure it is accessible for all students
Melissa Skiles, Head of Inclusion, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (UAE)
Tools and techniques to support the working memory of all students, understand cognitive load and support retention and retrieval
Ashley Green, Wellbeing Coordinator, JESS
Dr Salman Wahid, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Lighthouse Clinic
David Bott, Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education, Geelong Grammar School
Learnings from recent studies
Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General of the Knowledge and Huma Development Authority (KHDA)
Learn how to talk to parents about wellbeing and mental health, remain sensitive to cultural differences and help remove stigma
Lighthouse Clinic Representatives
Take away practical strategies to appropriately respond to self harm and eating disorders and know how to prevent escalation
Dr. Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health Advisor, Educator, Speaker & Author
Time-effective strategies to help all staff to support their own wellbeing and mental health
David Bott, Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education, Geelong Grammar School
How to meet the needs of ‘third culture kids’
Christopher O’Shaughnessy, International Speaker and Author of Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between
Easy-to-implement strategies to help your students deal with anxiety during exams and manage academic pressures
Dr Sarah Rasmi, CDA-Licensed Psychologist & Managing Director, Thrive Wellbeing Centre
Practical ways to build resilience in young children and give them the skills they need to ‘bounce back’
Ashlee Carlile, Programme Manager, The Resilience Project
Understanding and meeting the needs of children who have been neglected and may have attachment needs
Dr. Amy Bailey, Department Head, kidsFIRST Medical Centre
Proven techniques to utilise in your school to support students with anxiety and depression
Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health Advisor, Educator, Speaker & Author
Tools and stategies to support the wellbeing of third culture kids and help them manage a lack of identity
Christopher O'Shaughnessy, International Speaker and Author of Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between
Implementing a school-based therapeutic model in your school, as part of your whole-school approach to improve student mental health and wellbeing
