Training Course Information

"Literacy is fundemental to all areas of learning" but for many pupils with additional support needs, literacy is a struggle. 'Books for All' courses focus on creating and using accessible resources to enable pupils with additional support needs greater independent access to the curriculum, which schools and local authorities are obliged to do.

Schools and local authorities are obliged to consider how they can provide learning resources in accessible formats for pupils with disabilities. Recent changes to the CLA (Copyright Licensing Agency) Licence make it easier for schools to adapt resources for pupils with dyslexia and other reading and writing difficulties. 'Books for All' courses focus on creating and using accessible resources to enable pupils with additional support needs greater independent access to the curriculum.

Clicker 5 is a very powerful multimedia application and talking word processor. Although it is an excellent application for all abilities it is particularly useful for students with ASN (additional support needs). This includes switch users who will be able to scan the grids and select using their switches.

This course, which is aimed at teachers, teaching assistants and support staff, focuses on the use of Clicker 5 to produce 'Talking Books' and other resources for early years and primary pupils with reading, writing and communication difficulties. It will include a presentation, discussion and guided hands on experience of the software so that participants will be have an overview of the Clicker 5 program and achieve a basic level of competence in its use.

This is a hands-on course.

Course Information

• Date: Thursday, 17th March 2011
• Time: 9:30 - 15:30
• Location: CALL Scotland, Edinburgh (location map and 'get directions')
• Cost: £115 per person, including a lunch (Vegetarian choice available).