School INSET is definitely a topic that divides staff in terms of whether they believe it adds value or is a waste of time and money. In this podcast we will consider what makes a great INSET in terms of not just the content and presentation but whether the INSET provided should achieve in both short term and long term Impact.

This week's guest is Fintan O'Regan. Fintan was the Head teacher of the Centre Academy from 1996 -2002, which was the first specialist school in the UK for students between the ages of 7-19 specialising issues related to ADHD, ASD and ODD.

He is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance.

Fintan now works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including, Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers   with regards to providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and behaviour issues. 

 

Resources:

The teachers toolkit: Paul McGinnis  When the adult changes everything changes Paul Dix  Successfully Managing Children ADHD Second edition : Fin O'Regan

Supporting behaviour in the classroom: Fin O’Regan         The Defiant Child: Dougles Riley  Mood Mapping Liz Miller  Mindset Carol Dweck  SEN L. Peer and G. Reid