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The Support Staff Team provide a range of services and assistance towards the development of the School Support Staff contribution to children's teaching and learning. The special focus is the continuous professional development work for Administrative Staff, Learning Support Staff, Pupil Support Staff, School Site Staff Support Staff workingand Technicians. 

There are: 

  • Introductory/Induction Workshops
  • Support to the further development of Skills for Life, especially Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
  • Short Specialist Courses
  • Extended programmes and links towards nationally recognised qualifications at levels 2 and above, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. 

Details regarding the training programme for support staff provided by ASK can be found in the Primary & Secondary Training Brochures:

or by browsing online

We can also help with:

  • General advice on support staff and their contribution to whole school developments
  • Contributions towards development projects
  • The preparation/delivery of bespoke and in-school programmes

Training & Development Team
Advisory Service Kent (ASK)
Shepway Centre
Oxford Road
Maidstone ME15 8AW

Tel: 01622 203800 ext 269
Fax: 01622 670509
E-mail: 
supportstafftraining@kent.gov.uk

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Author: ASK  | Published: 9-12-08  | TOP