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Autism and SPELL in higher education

This course is for university mentors and study skills tutors who support autistic students and want to know more about autism and supportive approaches.

About the course


This course builds your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic students at university. The content is based around SPELL, which is a framework that supports our understanding of autistic experience and how to explore supportive approaches.
  
This course meets part of the NMH Mandatory Qualifications for Specialist Mentor Autism and Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support – Autism. 

Please see the most up to date qualifications matrix.

This course can either be booked by an organisation for your staff group (on a date of your choosing), or as an individual on a scheduled date.

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Where and when?

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How much?

Live online training on a scheduled date: £195 + VAT per person (further pricing options below)

National Autistic Society (NAS) online training modules: The Department of Education DSA team has now changed the list of modules that make up part of the mandatory qualification and professional body membership requirements to deliver DSA-funded non-medical help (NMH) roles. There are now just 5 modules needed, and there is no longer a requirement to complete the 'women and girls on the autism spectrum' module. The DoE have advised that support workers who meet the previous qualification requirements will not be required to re-qualify under the updated requirements, but are advised as usual to keep full records of their qualifications for audit purposes. Please see the DoE information for further information. 

  • If you are looking for training for individuals, you have the option to purchase the Autism and SPELL in HE course individually - or to include the 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH).
  • If you are looking for training for your organisation and your team also require the 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH), please do let us know and we can provide you with a package price for this.  

Please see below for pricing options.

 

Training details and timings


Our interactive training provides delegates with access to our courses in a learner friendly and accessible way. Your training will be delivered by one of our experienced and knowledgeable training consultants, using a combination of PowerPoint presentation, videos and discussion to support learning. We schedule regular breaks into all our sessions. 

This course is delivered between 9.30am – 3.30pm including breaks and lunchtime.
 

Live online courses are delivered using Microsoft Teams 

Delegates will be sent joining links and handouts prior to the course. We have approximately 25 delegates on each group, and we try to be sensitive to individual adjustments that people may need, including cameras being optional and using the chat function for interactions. 


Face-to-face courses are delivered at a venue of your choosing 

Electronic handouts are provided in advance for printing. We have approximately 30 delegates on each group.


 

Key topics

  • The SPELL framework
  • Autism and support in HE
  • Communication and interaction
  • Managing change and different environments
  • Executive functioning and learning styles
  • Emotional support

Learning outcomes

  • Develop a current understanding of autism including communication differences and sensory needs
  • Identify environmental adaptations that could support autistic people in higher education
  • Recognise good autism practice within higher education settings
  • Apply the principles of the SPELL framework to your own practice

CPD Accreditation

  • This course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (the leading CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
  • Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
  • For further information on the CPD Certification service please visit the CPD website. 

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Costs

Live online training for individuals

Training on a scheduled date:

  • £195 + VAT per person (without access to the 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH))
  • £315 + VAT per person (includes access to the 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH))

Live online training for organisations

Training just for your organisation, up to 25 delegates: 

  • £1,495 + VAT (without access to the 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH))
  • £3,795 + VAT (with 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH) access for all delegates) 

Face-to-face training for organisations

Training just for your organisation, up to 30 delegates:

  • £1,845 + VAT (without access to the 5 for 4 essential bundle (NMH))

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