SEND Training: Inclusive Dance for Children and Teens
The course provides the knowledge and practical techniques needed to deliver engaging, accessible dance sessions for children and teens with disabilities.
The course provides the knowledge and practical techniques needed to deliver engaging, accessible dance sessions for children and teens with disabilities.
This programme is designed for dance teachers looking to expand their skills in inclusive dance instruction and professionals in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings who want to introduce movement-based activities. The course provides the knowledge and practical techniques needed to deliver engaging, accessible dance sessions for children and teens with disabilities, visual impairments, long-term health conditions (LTHC), limited mobility, or special educational needs.
By studying this course, you will:
With a strong focus on adaptive choreography, seated dance techniques, and inclusive communication methods such as Makaton, the training on this course equips learners with the skills to create engaging, safe, and accessible dance experiences. Whether you’re adapting existing classes or introducing new movement activities in a SEND environment, this course ensures that every child and teen can actively participate and benefit from dance.
Provides an overview of the ParaStars Dance™ Training Programme, explaining its structure, key objectives, and how to approach the course effectively.
Explores the fundamental principles of understanding disability, barriers to inclusion, and effective communication strategies, along with insights into cultural considerations, hidden disabilities, and specific conditions such as autism and complex disabilities.
Focuses on detailed areas of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including behaviour, mental health, mobility aids, and legislative frameworks, supported by practical resources and reflective insights.
Outlines the methodologies for inclusive dance instruction, with guidance on choreography, seated dance games, mindfulness, Makaton communication, and planning for progression.
Concentrates on real-world application with example classes, portfolio development, professional guidelines, and certification to ensure readiness for delivering seated dance sessions.
Future Fit Training and Synergy Dance have partnered to deliver inclusive fitness training programmes that empower organisations to offer accessible physical activity sessions for people of all abilities. This collaboration provides high-quality, expert-led training that ensures your staff are equipped with the necessary tools to create inclusive environments and deliver fitness programmes that cater to children and teens with SEND. By combining flexible online learning with real-world application, these programmes support organisations in fostering inclusivity and promoting active participation across diverse communities
This training programme equips organisations with the expertise to make dance accessible for adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
This training will equip learners with the expertise to change that statistic by delivering inclusive physical activity sessions.
This course will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to support children and teens with SEND in physical activity settings.
This course will prepare learners to confidently lead dance classes that inspire, challenge, and bring joy to children and teens of all abilities.
