Unit – The Emotionally Connected Classroom (RT00001)

Recent neuropsychological research has shown the impact of stress and trauma on the child’s developing brain and the impact this can have on their learning and wellbeing. There is also evidence that indicates that building relationships with pupils in schools has a significant impact on their well being, availability for learning and benefits to the school community. In this course you will learn about how to develop positive relationships with pupils while understanding the challenges that they may be facing.

The Emotionally Connected Classroom comprises three study cycles, each of which includes a Study, Practice, Reflect, and Collaborate section, and associated practical tasks, with reference to current research and case studies.

First, in the Study sections, you will be guided through materials that will support your understanding of different aspects of The Emotionally Connected Classroom before moving onto the Practice section, where you will start to undertake activities to embed the more theoretical information into practical activities. From there, you will be prompted to reflect on your learning in practice before engaging in social learning (Collaborate).

Supported throughout by our team of experienced tutors, this practice-led course will help you to build your practical skills and enable you to create an effective relating classroom.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of The Emotionally Connected Classroom you will be able to:

• Understand the impact of stress and trauma on the brain
• Discuss pupils’ emotions and the impact this can have on their behaviour
• Identify ideas for developing relational based practice in your provision
• Apply strategies to build pupils’ resources and resilience to manage their emotions
• Share examples of good practice within our virtual online community
• Receive supervision support and feedback from an online tutor
• Reflect on and develop your own practice

This course is suited to anyone who would like to improve their relational approach to working with children and young people in their setting. For example:

• Teachers
• Teaching assistants
• Pastoral support leads
• Learning support staff
• SENCOs
• Wellbeing support leads
• Learning mentors

Applicants should:

• Have some current or recent experience working in a classroom environment in an educational setting
• Be qualified to at least level 3 (‘A’ level) on the UK qualifications framework or have other equivalent qualifications and relevant experience
• Teaching assistants must be mentored by a qualified teaching professional whilst on the course
• Have a minimum English language ability level such as IELTS 6 or TOEFL 60-78 points

The Emotionally Connected Classroom Level 5 CPD Unit is approved by The CPD Standards Office.

Our Level 5 SEMH programme is approved by The CPD Standards Office and you receive a certificate from Dyslexia Action upon completion.

• The course is delivered online which offers you the flexibility to organise your time to fit around your professional and personal commitments. It also saves you the time and expense of travel and classroom attendance
• Dyslexia Action uses the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Campus Online as the method of delivery for CPD units
• Total study time is 5 hrs a week (30 hours total study over an 8 week period)
• Tutor support is offered through the course forums
• Dyslexia Action uses the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Campus Online as the method of delivery for the CPD units
• This qualification equates to Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

• Pay online by debit/credit card at the time of registration £295+VAT
• Pay later/Invoice upfront option £320+VAT (this price includes an additional fee of £25+VAT for those choosing not to pay online at time of registration. All monies must be received before the start of the course, the pay later option is only available up to 2 weeks before the start of the course)
  There are no additional costs for international delegates.

The SEMH CPD Programme runs four times a year. Please click on the date below to make a booking.

• 10 July 2024
  Book by 26 June (if an invoice is required upfront select ‘pay later’ option on form, or book by 3 July if paying by credit/debit card at time of registration)
  Submission deadline date for this unit is 4 September 2024
• November 2024 Bookings open July

Please note: that we reserve the right to change/cancel course dates and/or schedules subject to booking numbers.