St Margaret’s School, one of the only schools in the UK to work exclusively with pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex health needs, is hosting a special one day conference for specialists working with children and young people with PMLD.
The event called ‘Profound Education: a day conference centred on pupils with PMLD’, is being held on 24th October 2009 from 9.30am to 3.30pm, at the School’s grounds in Tadworth, Surrey. It will interest Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Portage workers in the PMLD field.
Download the conference flyer here.
Chaired by Flo Longhorn, a renowned international speaker and author of many books on multi-sensory approaches to learning, the event will also feature a keynote speech from Dr Steve Cochran from the Department for Children, Schools and Families about National Strategies on Progression Guidance.
Clinical specialists from St Margaret’s School will also present on rebound therapy and joint working between therapy disciplines.
The afternoon will feature workshops on Rett syndrome, sensory integration, hashing and music therapy.
The cost per delegate is £95 including lunch.
To book a place please contact Elaine Lush on 01737 365816 or e-mail: stmargarets@thechildrenstrust.org.uk
Event summary:
Profound Education: a day conference centred on pupils with PMLD
Date: 24th October 2009, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue: St Margaret’s School, The Children’s Trust, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5RU
Cost: £95 including lunch.
To book: call 01737 365816 or e-mail: stmargarets@thechildrenstrust.org.uk
To find out more about St Margaret's School click here.