Understanding and Supporting children with ADHD

This one day conference is being delivered by Fintan O'Regan,  one of the leading Behaviour and Learning specialists in the UK. He is currently an ADHD, Neurodiversity and Behaviour Consultant for number of schools and organisations and an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, The Helen Arkell Charity and the Institute of Education.

 'Understanding and supporting children with ADHD' is an event aimed at SENDCos and teachers who are working with children who have ADHD and would like to understand how to support them effectively.

Content of the Day

• Why is the issue of ADHD so important: Considering the impact of ADHD on the school, family and community with reference to national policy and due process for provision.

• When is it ADHD : What are the symptoms, DSMV, executive function, causes, prevalence, and diagnosis including classroom screening tools for teachers?

• Girls and Boys and ADHD: Differences in the sexes with ADHD, co existing difficulties and differences including ASD, ODD and CD.

• The Multi-Model Management Model: Introducing; Educational, Behavioural, Socialisation and Medication options for Management.

• Inclusive Whole School Approaches: Setting rules, rituals and routines, accessing the curriculum, seating, goal setting, organisation, study skills, homework and rewarding positive outcomes.

• Managing a range of demanding behaviours: Dealing with distractibility, insatiability, defiance, passive resistance, anger and aggression.

• Socialisation and Friendships: Consideration of how best to deal with peer interaction during class and non classroom time, including issues of bullying.

• The role of Medication in learning and behavior: The different types of medication available, pros and cons including side effects.

• Working with Parents and Carers: Home school collaboration and communication and preparing the child and family for transitions.

Details of the day

• Date: 21st January 2026
• Times: 9.30am-3.30pm
• Cost- £90 per person (£75 for schools with 100 or fewer pupils or for more than one participant from the same school)
• Venue- Chepping View Primary Academy, High Wycombe, HP12 4PR

Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

 Booking Form

Complete the form below to secure your place. Please look out for the confirmation email from ifpd@ifptrust.co.uk and check your junk folder if it is not received within three days.