Group training
These sessions are particularly useful for groups of professionals who work in the same setting, and support individuals presenting with PANS and PANDAS symptoms.
Our group training is designed for SENCOs, TAs, senior leaders, teachers and those working within an educational setting.
Session summary
- Three hours of training
- Delivered during the school day
- Lived-experience trainers
- Ideal for a staff team
- CPD accredited
During the training, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with
PANS or PANDAS and discover practical approaches to support their journey. It will provide valuable insights and strategies to build trust and support with children, young people and their families.
– Gemini, our Education Training Programme Manager
Please see our training FAQs for more information, or email the education team at schools@panspandasuk.org.
Request a session
School sessions are only delivered in term time. They can be delivered in the morning or afternoon within the school day. The sessions work best when there are between 8 and 20 attendees.
What will I learn in this training?
- to build a clear, shared understanding of PANS and PANDAS
- what the conditions are and how they can present in school
- to recognise patterns of sudden or fluctuating need
- how symptoms affect learning, behaviour, wellbeing and attendance
- practical, needs‑led approaches within existing frameworks
- to notice and communicate change
- how schools can observe, document and share appropriately
- how the SEND Code of Practice, medical‑needs guidance
and whole‑school system support pupils - to support partnership working
- how to help children, young people and their families.
We will also signpost to further resources and information after the session.
