The training programme for Specialist Teachers offers the same course structure as mainstream POPAT training, but specific adjustments and additions (with accompanying resources) are introduced for use in specific and individual teaching situations.

A detailed description of the content of each part of the POPAT programme is outlined in ‘Training for Individuals’

Additionally, following the training and monitoring, we would be seeking to develop POPAT trainers from within support services so that independent management of training and support, and wider distribution of the programme would be possible.

Day 1 Training

• an analysis of phonological development and POPATs intervention in its acquisition with all learners
• phonological analysis of speech – practical workshops
• a description of the consequent construction of the POPAT programme
• introduction of additional SEN strategies

        Practical implications

• demonstration of how to use the first three parts of the POPAT programme
• practical demonstration of the materials and manual
• extended tutored practice using each of the programme’s games 

Day 2 Monitoring and Support Session

• monitoring of trainee practice, to be arranged during Day 1. This is a critical aspect of the training where opportunities for individual/group classroom support and guidance will also be available
• identification and support in cases of significant phonological difficulties

Day 3 Training

• general feedback from monitoring session
• summary of phonological structures acquired so far
• demonstration of final two parts of the POPAT programme.
• workshop practice throughout the training

Day 4 Monitoring and Support Session

• monitoring of trainee practice, to be arranged during Day 1. This is a critical aspect of the training where opportunities for individual/group classroom support and guidance will also be available
• identification and support in cases where any difficulties in delivery have arisen

Costs

Training and Registration/Accreditation Fees – these will be subject to the number of trainees, and/or the size of school clusters. Please contact us with estimated numbers for an exact quote.

The cost of Materials and Manuals (supplied to each trainee during the training is £97.50).

Course enquiries 

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