Training & CPD
The quality of service delivery is determined by the quality of the training and development staff receive from induction through to continual professional development.
The Tollards Training and Development Centre at the West of England School and College is dedicated to the provision of quality training and development to maintain the currency of professional knowledge and skills.
The Centre offers programmes of professional development for external candidates from further education and work-based learning providers, the voluntary sector and special schools and colleges.
Intervenor Training ( A nationally accredited qualification in partnership with SENSE)
For people working with learners who are multi-sensory impaired. It examines the impact of a multi-sensory impairment on living and learning and covers the areas of vision, mobility, hearing and communication along with staff roles and responsibilities. Programme duration: 5 days.
The CPD Framework for Learning Support Practitioners (Accredited by the National Open College Network at QCF Levels 2 and 3)
The unitised programme has been developed at the West of England School and College to meet the training needs of a wide range and variety of learning support roles. Personalised programmes can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals or groups so support staff or to train trainers to deliver the Framework within their own organisation. Visit www.swwdp.org.uk for more information.
Programme duration: Choice of up to 14 units: 6 taught hours per unit plus one-to-one tutorial support towards accrediation.
Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Visual Impairment
(in partnership with Plymouth University and Devon LA)
The course offers the opportunity for qualified teachers to obtain a specialist to teach visually impaired learners.
Programme duration: 2 years part time.
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector (PTLLS)
The PTLLS Award is the minimum mandatory licence required by anyone wishing to teach in any area of the post-16 learning and skills sector. Personalised programmes can be devised to meet individual or group needs.
Programme duration: 5 days of taught sessions and one-to-one support.
Braille Training Grade1(alphabet, numbers and basic grammar)
This training will involve both sight reading and the production of Braille.
Programme duration: Flexible to suit the participants.
Training in the modification and adaption of learning resources for the visually impaired
Experienced trainers in the field of VI education can asist participants to develop the skills and understanding to adapt and modify learning resources to ensure their accessibility for both tactile and modified print users.
Programme duration: Flexible to suit the participants.
Hiring Tollards Training Centre
Tollards Training Centre can also be hired by external organisations to deliver their own training sessions. The training room can accommodate up to 20 delegates with a full range of ICT facilities including overhead projectors, screens and laptops by arrangements.
Should you wish to obtain more details or to register for one of the above courses, please call 01392 454200