This online session will explain how to reflect on and record Intensive Interaction and Rapport-based Communication sessions in the context of SEND education and also care. The course is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, and managers and will cover a number of approaches to recording, each of which is suitable for certain situations.
Course content will include:
Principles and use of the Rapport scale
Quick classroom wall charts for easy recording
Group and individual recording methods
Method for calibrating understanding of levels for team practice
How to take baselines
“I'd seen the forms but didn't know how to use them. I find the wall chart very useful and easy for for settings to use”
“Today, clarification of the recording process has been invaluable.”
“Helped us to review and develop our practice. “
“a really positive and fun space to reflect! “
Course fees
£39 for places funded by organisations and services
£19 for self-funded freelancers places
£9 for family members and personal assistants of a person with complex needs
Matthew Laurie has worked in care and education settings for people with additional and complex needs for over twenty years. He works in special schools on a weekly basis embedding person centred approaches to communication and music and teaches regular training days both online and in person. Matthew is a consultant trainer for leading special needs consultants Concept Training and Hirstwood Training and specialises in working long term with care settings to develop communities of practice around person centred care.