Can you see me?: Understanding autistic learners and supporting them to thrive
Gain insight into a lived experience of autism and education directly from Libby Scott, best selling co-author of the ‘Can You See Me?’ series.
‘When her daughter Libby was diagnosed with autism aged ten, Kym Scott feared it would hold back her little girl. But Libby, now 12, is forging her own path – and is already a best-selling author’
Daily Mail April 2020
Description
During this free taster session, myself and my daughter, 16 year old autistic author Libby Scott share important messages for those working with autistic children of any age. We will highlight what needs to be known about the autistic experience, how it might present in school and how adults can tune into this to support wellbeing and scaffold learning.
This session is informed by my work supporting mainstream and special schools over 23 years, parenting an autistic child, and most importantly of all, Libby’s lived experiences of experiencing the education system as an autistic pupil, including what worked and what didn’t.
KEY INFORMATION
Target audience: Teachers, TAs, nursery practitioners, Leaders, SENCos.
Dates: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Times: 6.30-7.30pm
Ticket: Free
Recording will be made available to all who book tickets. You will also receive a certificate of participation.
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About Me
33 years ago I started work as a pre-school assistant in Norfolk and went on to teach and lead in London schools. I worked as an early years advisor for Lewisham local authority in London and went on to strategically lead the service. I now work nationally and internationally as a trainer, conference speaker and consultant.
I’ve spent the majority of my career working with leaders and managers in schools and settings, providing them with the support and challenge needed to effectively lead and sustain improvements in play-based learning.
As well as supporting at local authority and leadership level, I spend a significant proportion of my time working directly with practitioners in schools, day-care and pre-schools. This hands-on, current experience is key to ensuring that I retain a deep understanding of the reality, challenges and rewards of working with young children and their families. My work involves sharing what I have learnt about play and the difference it can make to children’s outcomes, and helping schools and settings to ensure that children are enabled to learn in as joyful, inspiring and memorable ways as possible.
In response to Covid, I created an EYS online professional learning platform called ‘The Place to Learn’. This is a subscription-based service which provides excellent value, on demand access to my entire collection of training courses for whole teams. Specific modules or whole courses are also now available to purchase separately for both individuals and teams.
To find out more please go to www.kymscottconsultancy.com or email [email protected]
