Tuesday 20th October | 15:30 – 16:30

Student Voice and Introduction to Advocacy

Dawn Lewis & Amy Ley | Advocacy Leads

Dawn and Amy are Advocacy Leads across the Learn to Live Federation, which comprises two special education schools based in Devon. Dawn and Amy head up a team of staff Advocacy Champions across four sites to ensure that they are always listening and responding to the voices of the learners. Amy and Dawn support the work of Champions for Change (the Devon County Council Young Persons Voice Group).
They represent the SENtient Schools as part of the work of the Devon SEND Improvement Board.

Through advocacy support all students can have more power and control over their lives. We believe that everyone has a voice. Students should be empowered to use their voice, however they communicate, in their day to day lives and through times of transition. Effective advocacy is essential to positive wellbeing.
The training will consider the different ways of hearing the voices of others and how to show that you are listening to individuals and with a systemic approach.

• Understanding the golden rules of listening
• Comparing best interests and advocacy
• Person Centred skills
• Decision making hierarchy (preferences, choices and decisions)
• Systemic advocacy
• Evidencing

Target Audience: ​ALL | PRIMARY | SECONDARY | LEADERSHIP | TEACHING | SENDCO | INCLUSION

Booking and Cancellation Policy
It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure they have an appropriate device and internet connection (minimum download speed 2Mbs) capable of accessing this online event.

Teaching Schools South West has the right to amend or cancel any courses as a result of unforeseen circumstances.

If you have any queries or need to cancel your registration, please contact Sophie Rae | SWTSA Project Manager | srae@teachingschools-sw.org.uk