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CENMAC Latest News
April 20th, 2012 by cenmac
Eye Gaze for pupils with complex needs
A demonstration day run by Sensory Guru on how to develop early cause and effect and environmental control via eye gaze will take place next week at Charlton School.
Use this link http://www.sensoryguru.co.uk/events/ to register or for more details.
April 19th, 2012 by cenmac
Changing to Clicker 6?
Crick Software will be holding web demonstrations of Clicker 6 on April 25th and May 17th. See http://www.cricksoft.com/uk/professional-development/clicker-6-training/webinars.aspx for details.
April 16th, 2012 by cenmac
Equipment collections – July 2012
If you have pupils who will be either leaving school or changing schools in July, you will need to be aware that we may be collecting earlier than usual because of the disruption caused by the Olympics.
April 16th, 2012 by cenmac
Ace Centre
We are shocked to learn that the Ace Centre in Oxford is having to close owing to financial difficulties and the loss of government funding. The Ace Centre is one of the country’s leading centres for assessment and support in AAC and its loss will leave a gaping hole in nationwide provision.
There is a government e-petition available to sign at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/32670.
You can also send a message voicing your support for sustained government funding for the ACE Centre Advisory Trust to Andrew Smith MP who is the local MP for the centre and is a strong supporter.
You can do this via his website: http://www.andrewsmithmp.org.uk/
Also copy it to your MP. You can find out who they are and how to contact them at:
March 15th, 2012 by cenmac
Communication Works
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Communication Works Day at Charlton School will be held on Friday 25th May. For details of exhibitors and seminars, please go to http://www.charltonschool.com/comworks2012.htm.
March 1st, 2012 by cenmac
CENMAC video now available!
A short video publicising the CENMAC service has been made and is available to watch on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-ygmfhHShE
With thanks to Inclusive Technology for sponsoring it.
March 1st, 2012 by cenmac
David Laney
We are sorry to say that David Laney, CENMAC’s Resource Manager, will be unavailable for approximately 2 weeks starting on Tuesday 6th March. For technical queries, please contact the advisory teacher who supports the pupil.
February 2nd, 2012 by cenmac
Clicker 5 training
We have arranged two sessions of Clicker 5 training. These will take place at Richard Cloudesley Secondary School, Islington on 19th June 2012 and Millenium Primary School, Greenwich, on 12th June. Both sessions will be from 9.30 – 12.00. This is free to users of CENMAC services with a training voucher or £85 for others. Training voucher numbers are listed on each pupil’s CENMAC report. Contact gill@cenmac.com for further details or to book a place.
January 3rd, 2012 by cenmac
Trish Davidson
We regret to announce that Trish will be going on extended sick leave on 12th January. Although she will be making a full recovery, she is not yet sure when she will be able to return to work. In the meantime, should you need to contact her, please get in touch with Gill (gill@cenmac.com) who will be able to direct your query to the most appropriate person.
New Ofsted Guidelines
We are pleased to see that the proposed framework for school inspection from 2012 includes the following statements:
Under Achievement: ‘ how well disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs have achieved since joining the school.’
and under Teaching: ‘the quality of teaching and other support provided for pupils with a range of aptitudes and needs, including for those with special educational needs’ and/or disabilities, so that their learning improves.’
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