R&D Centre News
Read MoreWhitefield and Lloyd Park Children’s Charity trial new joined-up model for pre-school SEND
Published 30/04/18Whitefield Academy Trust and the Lloyd Park Children’s charity have teamed up to pilot a new approach to providing support and information for families of pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities. The new “Somewhere to Belong” invite-only sessions that couple the fun of a playgroup with access to variety of healthcare and educational specialists who can offer help and advice.
Read MoreCouldn't make it to Research unlocked? Here's what you missed...
Published 29/11/17If you couldn't make this years event, which focussed on communication, fret not – here's a summary of the talks - with Powerpoints attached.
Read MoreSign up now for Attention Autism training in January
Published 16/11/17Attention Autism course - Jan 12th & 26th Book now for your early bird discount
Read MoreThe 4th Research Unlocked symposium
Published 06/11/17This year's overall theme is 'Communication' and focusses on new tools and techniques that allow students, parents and classroom staff collaborate. The 4th symposium takes place on November 14th from 1pm until 4pm in the Research and Development Centre.
Read MoreConference: Implications of the Rochford Review
Published 09/02/17On the 22nd June Whitefield has arranged a conference, presented by Engagement for Learning that will provides expert, practical insight into the proposed new Statutory assessment arrangements for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests. Book now!
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Read MoreResearch Unlocked 2016 - What we discussed, what you thought
Published 30/11/16The third Research Unlocked event took place at Whitefield Research and Development Centre on the 29th November 2016. If you attended, we want to know what you thought.
Read MoreSENDsuccess: The new name for Outreach in Waltham Forest
Published 06/10/16SENDsuccess is your single point of contact for referrals, training and resources. It's the place to look if you have a pupil with a visual or hearing impairment, autism, learning or cognitive disabilities.
Read MoreBarry Carpenter's talk on promoting positive mental health in schools rescheduled
Published 20/06/16Decoding Mental Health; Promoting Positive Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being in Schools will now be rescheduled to a later date.
Read MoreDr Phyllis Jones to present seminar series at Whitefield
Published 14/04/16Whitefield Research and Development Centre is delighted to welcome author and lecturer Dr Phyllis Jones from the University of Florida for a series of seminars on May 10th and 11th covering a wide range of special educational needs topics from mental health to literacy
Read MoreCheck out our new one-off talks and short courses
Published 26/01/16Want to keep learning about SEN education, but short of time? We've just updated our calendar of one-off talks and short courses. There's something for everyone.
Read MorePlaces for School Direct teacher training now available
Published 02/11/15Interested in training to be a teacher? Whitefield Teaching School Alliance has vacancies for training in the classroom in local schools.
Read MoreWaltham Forest running EHC training sessions
Published 18/09/15London Borough of Waltham Forest is funding a series of one day training sessions. The training will focus on person centred planning and assessment and Education, Health and Care planning in Waltham Forest.
Read MoreWe have a new Web site. Tell us what you think.
Published 10/07/15We have a new Web site. As with all new Web sites there's room for improvement. Tell us what you think.
Read MoreWhitefield Schools joins the Global Learning Programme
Published 15/03/15Whitefield Schools linked with Swiss Cottage School and joined the Global Learning Programme (GLP) for Special Schools.
Read MoreTraining for job coaches supporting disabled people into work
Published 24/02/15As part of the Preparing for Adulthood Programme, the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) is running a 5 day course in Occupational Standards Training at the Whitefield Research & Development Centre.
The course is designed for employment and work experience leads and any staff that support learners with SEND into and during employment opportunities and runs on 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st March and 1st April.
Read More'Research Unlocked' symposium looks at ways to make research more accessible
Published 10/12/14The power of practitioner research took centre stage at the formal unveiling of Whitefield’s refurbished Research and Development Centre this term.
Over thirty students, teachers, lecturers and educationalists from schools and universities attended an exhibition and symposium that explored the value of research generated by postgraduate courses and discussed the practical steps needed to ensure that these nuggets of best practice are made accessible to the widest audience.
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