No Two children the Same ! - supporting learning behaviour
15th April - 9:30am - 3:30pm - Hempstead House, Sittingbourne
Dive into an enlightening session with Fin O’Regan, one of the UK’s leading specialists on behaviour and learning, and explore the unique SF3R model tailored to support diverse learning behaviours. This event promises a mix of expertise and practical advice, all served with a sprinkle of wit. Attendees will unravel the mysteries behind SEND/ND terms, understand the importance of structure, flexibility, rapport, relationships, and resilience in crafting a positive learning environment, and learn effective strategies to manage mood and motivation. With insights on developing trust, utilising positive reinforcement, and fostering resilience, this session is not just an educational seminar but a pathway to transforming educational experiences. Gear up for an engaging blend of theory and laughter, ensuring you leave with valuable knowledge and a smile. Fin’s wealth of experience, backed by his international acclaim and extensive publications, guarantees an enriching experience for educators eager to make a difference.
Topics Covered
Understanding the risk factors for learning and behaviour issues
Looking at the behaviour message and learning and socialisation needs in children and young people including demystifying a number of SEND/ND terms
Introducing the SF3R learning and behaviour model
Outlining the principles of Structure, Flexibility, Rapport, Relationships and Resilience in developing a proactive approach to learning behaviour
Structure: How to create a proactive behaviour and learning environment
Behaviour and learning rituals, rules and routines both in and outside of the classroom including assessing teacher style
Flexibility: Complementing and not contradicting structure
Specific classroom strategies for adapting to school policies and practices and introducing the concept of mood and motivation management
Rapport: Effective communication and building trust and pride
Effective and supportive communication skills for re-directing behaviour and diffusing threatening confrontations through assertive discipline
Relationships: Developing proactive pathways for working collectively across the school community The proactive use of praise and positive reinforcement and how to structure interventions with and between students and nurturing proactive support from parents
Resilience: Not just to bounce back but bounce forward in Supporting transition, happiness and wellbeing through the 7Cs of Resilience
Fin O'Regan
Fin is one of the leading behaviour and learning specialists in the UK. He is currently an ADHD and Neurodiversity Consultant for number of schools and organisations, an associate lecturer for Leicester University, NASEN, The Helen Arkell Charity and the Institute of Education.
He is a current member of the Special Education Consortium, the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee, and The CDC London, is a council member of CReSTeD and on the advisory board of the University of Michigan, USA.
Fintan is an internationally acclaimed presenter has presented over 2500 seminars throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand and North America and has published 12 books on the subject of ND/ADHD, learning, behaviour and socialisation issues.