Instructions

As you work through the units, your progress will be automatically saved. So if you need to leave the training at any point, you will always be able to pick up where you left off. If you want to check your progress, click on the Progress tab at the top of this page.

The units need to be completed in order, but you will be able to work through the training at your own pace and revisit as many times as you need.

There is not a time limit for completion and once you have completed a unit, you will still be able to return to it for reference purposes.

Upon completion of all 8 units you will have achieved your pdnet Level 2 Training on Supporting Learners with Physical Disability. You will then be able to download your certificate from the Progress tab.

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Workbook & Case Study

Before you start Unit 1 you will need to download and save your workbook. Please use the link at the bottom of this page. You will need to have your saved document open during the units. You will then be able to update and save your work as you interact with each session.

As you work through each unit, you will be asked to turn to your workbook to complete a range of tasks to help you to consolidate your learning. These activities will also help you to apply your learning to your setting and the children that you work with.

At the end of each unit you will be asked to turn to the case study section of your workbook to complete a case study task. Case studies are useful because in examining the experiences of one pupil, you will learn to apply your knowledge, generate ideas and reflect on your practice.

If you do not have access to a ‘real’ case study, you can use one of our example pupil profiles; these can be downloaded from the Pupil Profiles tab.

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Click to download workbook (black & white version)

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Pupil Profiles

We have developed profiles for Ellie Watts, a primary school pupil, and Mishka Kann, secondary school pupil. We strongly recommend that you read a pupil profile as they provide an example of good practice in including learners with physical disability. They explore in detail how the learners are supported effectively in a mainstream school. This will provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the support available in your school and how you can develop your provision.

The profiles also include the learner’s Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP). This provides an example of the information that needs to be available in school on the pupil’s medical condition, physical disability and other needs. It documents good practice in the specific actions staff need to take to support the pupil to maintain their health and well-being and keep them safe. These will provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the IHCP documentation in your school.

Please note that these are examples of an IHCP. The format may vary to enable schools to choose an effective format to meet the needs of each pupil. They are developed by the SENCO or designated lead for medical conditions, in partnership with the pupil, parents/carers, healthcare professionals and other relevant staff.

These pupil profiles can also be used by colleagues that do not have a ‘real’ case study for their workbook activities.

Click to download Ellie Watts Primary Pupil Profile (optional)

Click to download Mishka Kann Secondary Pupil Profile (optional)

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