Training for teachers and school staff
PANS PANDAS UK training sessions for teachers and school staff have been informed by the experiences and insights of teachers, SENCOs, children and young people, and their parents and carers.
Each session is enriched with lived experience voices, help you to build awareness and understanding, and increase your confidence when working with a child or young person with PANS and PANDAS.
How can the conditions impact education?
Both PANS and PANDAS can have a devastating impact on a child or young person’s education, due to both their sudden onset and the wide range of areas they can affect. Unlike other conditions that show gradual signs, these conditions can cause abrupt and severe unexpected learning difficulties.
“I found the presenter gave very explicit explanation about the signs, symptoms and clear strategies about how to support children with PANDAS. There are lots of resources included and plenty of valuable knowledge to be taken away. Thank you very much.”
– testimony from a training attendee
PANS and PANDAS diagnoses are on the rise thanks to recent progress in the medical field. Multi-disciplinary professionals are currently working nationally to advance clinical care, and to raise awareness across the board of education, social care and health professionals. Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (RCPCH) endorsed UK clinical guidelines and guidance for Local Authorities in England are expected within the next six to 12 months.
Our training sessions will help educational professionals to:
- understand what the conditions are and how they can present in school
- recognise how symptoms affect learning, behaviour, wellbeing and attendance
- strengthen confidence in noticing and communicating change
- explore practical, needs‑led approaches within existing frameworks
- evaluate which approaches help children and families
- develop practical resources to take away.
Our training offer:
Twilight training
- Three hours of training
- Two 90-minute sessions
- Delivered in the evening
- Ideal for individuals
or a small staff team - Small group size
- CPD accredited
Group training
- Three hours of training
- One three-hour session
- Delivered during
the school day - Ideal for a staff team
- CPD accredited
- Get in touch to arrange a session
Awareness training
- 35 minutes of training
- 10 minutes Q&A
- Delivered from 6:00pm – 6:45pm
- Ideal for individuals
- CPD accredited
- Free of charge
- Delivered via Twinkl
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for everyone working within education settings, including teachers, SENCOs, TAs and senior leaders.
Our twilight training sessions are designed for individuals or small groups, our schools training is for larger groups or whole-school cohorts.
Compare our training options here.
How do I join a training session?
Please use the links above to register for a session, or to make an enquiry. A joining link for a Teams Meeting will be shared with your booking confirmation. If you haven’t received the link, please check your spam folder then contact us at schools@panspandasuk.org
Are these sessions recorded?
We do not routinely record our training sessions, as this is a rapidly evolving field and content is regularly updated to reflect current evidence and practice.
Do I need to prepare for the training?
You might want to take notes during the training, but we will supply a copy of the slides afterwards. There is no other preparation required.
Will I get a copy of the training slides?
Yes, we will supply every attendee with a copy of the training slides after the session. We will also share information resources specifically designed for educators and schools.
Will I get a CPD certificate?
Yes, our training is CPD-accredited and all attendees will be eligible CPD Accreditation Service certificate.
Do I have to have my camera on?
We want everyone to feel comfortable during the training, and we will not insist that your camera is turned on. However, the training sessions are interactive and we believe everyone’s full participation will enhance the learning experience. We recognise that there may be personal, practical or accessibility-related reasons why this is not always possible, and all forms of participation are welcome. If you have any questions about this, please contact schools@panspandasuk.org.
Will the training be accessible?
In line with our charity ethos, our resource library, website and training is designed to be accessible. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please email schools@panspandasuk.org
Can I ask about the medical needs of my student?
Throughout the training, we will provide advice and guidance about managing the barriers to education that PANS and PANDAS can cause. Unfortunately, we are unable to discuss individual students medical needs. Our trainers are not medically trained and can therefore not give medical advice regarding children and young people.
