Using Widgit Online to support inclusive learning environments

We will be joined by guest speaker Lisa Pinkerton for this session. Lisa Pinkerton is the Head of Education at Widgit.

Former primary school teacher and deputy head, Lisa’s passion lies in developing personalised learning journeys to meet the specific needs of children with SEND. With a specialism in early years, Lisa spent many years supporting the youngest pupils in primary and could see the transformative effect of meeting children where they are at and giving them what they need to move forward in their learning.

This developed Lisa’s lifelong passion for the use of Symbols. She saw, repeatedly and firsthand, the benefits of using Symbols to help with comprehension, receptive and expressive language, confidence, independence, vocabulary and, unsurprisingly, behaviour.

As a result, Lisa began to support inclusion on a wider level, becoming an inclusion lead and a specialist teacher in literacy difficulties. Lisa’s firm belief is that, if we consider all potential barriers at the point of planning, we can give pupils a toolkit of supports that enable them to fully access the curriculum and feel truly included

This is a closed meeting for BATA members only. If you are not a current BATA member but would like to attend, contact info@bataonline.org to find out more about joining us!