Accessibility Tools

Finedon Rd, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 4NS
Tel: 01933 304970
Strategic Head Teacher - Laura Clarke

Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG
Tel: 01933 351200
Strategic Deputy head - Julia Coles
Satellite Classes, See Footer

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Rowan Gate Outreach Courses

Rowan Gate's Outreach Courses are designed to bridge the gap between Special Education settings and Mainstream schools. These courses aim to support educational professionals by sharing best practices, strategies, and specialist knowledge. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where insights from Special Education can enhance inclusive practices in mainstream settings, ensuring all children receive the support they need to thrive. Join us to deepen your understanding and equip yourself with the tools to better serve diverse learners in your educational community.

10
Jun
2025

Attachment Aware, Trauma Informed Practice

10th Jun, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Course Aims:

  • Develop an understanding of Attachment Aware Trauma Informed Practice (AATI)

  • Explore the impact of trauma, stress and attachment experiences on children’s holistic development and behaviour

  • Explore AATI strategies and interventions that can support children in Primary Schools

24
Jun
2025

Visual Structure for Autistic Children

24th Jun, 2025 9:30 am -4:30 pm

Note: This course runs over TWO days and BOTH days must be attended.                     

Day 1 Tues:  9.30am - 4.30pm    Day 2 Thurs:  9am - 4pm

Course Aims: 

  • To develop the candidate's understanding of the four building blocks of visual structure (physical (environment), schedules, work systems and visual prompts) 
  • To develop confidence implementing the effective use of a workstation and independent tray tasks 
  • To experience putting the theory into practice on day two, interacting directly with students working at a range of cognitive levels and with a range of verbal communication skills 
01
Jul
2025

Cognition & Learning

1st Jul, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
03
Jul
2025

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

3rd Jul, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
03
Jul
2025

ASC Early Years

3rd Jul, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 
08
Jul
2025

Cognition & Learning

8th Jul, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
10
Jul
2025

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

10th Jul, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
08
Sep
2025

Cognition & Learning

8th Sep, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
16
Sep
2025

ASC Early Years

16th Sep, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course would be suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 
02
Oct
2025

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

2nd Oct, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course is NOT suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
07
Oct
2025

Visual Structure for Autistic Children

7th Oct, 2025 9:30 am -4:30 pm

Note: This course runs over TWO days, Tues 7th October 9.30am to 4:30pm and then Thurs 9th October 9:00am to 4:00pm. Both days must be attended.

Course Aims: 

  • To develop the candidate's understanding of the four building blocks of visual structure (physical (environment), schedules, work systems and visual prompts) 
  • To develop confidence implementing the effective use of a workstation and independent tray tasks 
  • To experience putting the theory into practice on day two, interacting directly with students working at a range of cognitive levels and with a range of verbal communication skills 
11
Nov
2025

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

11th Nov, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course is NOT suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
20
Nov
2025

ASC Early Years

20th Nov, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course would be suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 
25
Nov
2025

Cognition & Learning

25th Nov, 2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
13
Jan
2026

ASC Early Years

13th Jan, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course would be suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 
20
Jan
2026

Visual Structure for Autistic Children

20th Jan, 2026 9:30 am -4:30 pm

Note: This course runs over TWO days, Tues 20th Jan 2026 9.30am to 4:30pm and then Thurs 22nd Jan 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm. Both days must be attended.

Course Aims: 

  • To develop the candidate's understanding of the four building blocks of visual structure (physical (environment), schedules, work systems and visual prompts) 
  • To develop confidence implementing the effective use of a workstation and independent tray tasks 
  • To experience putting the theory into practice on day two, interacting directly with students working at a range of cognitive levels and with a range of verbal communication skills 
22
Jan
2026

Cognition & Learning

22nd Jan, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
05
Feb
2026

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

5th Feb, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course is NOT suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
10
Mar
2026

Cognition & Learning

10th Mar, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
11
Mar
2026

ASC Early Years

11th Mar, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course would be suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 
17
Mar
2026

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

17th Mar, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course is NOT suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
14
Apr
2026

Visual Structure for Autistic Children

14th Apr, 2026 9:30 am -4:30 pm

Note: This course runs over TWO days, Tues 14th April 2026 9.30am to 4:30pm and then Thurs 16th April 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm. Both days must be attended.

Course Aims: 

  • To develop the candidate's understanding of the four building blocks of visual structure (physical (environment), schedules, work systems and visual prompts) 
  • To develop confidence implementing the effective use of a workstation and independent tray tasks 
  • To experience putting the theory into practice on day two, interacting directly with students working at a range of cognitive levels and with a range of verbal communication skills 
21
Apr
2026

ASC Early Years

21st Apr, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course would be suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 
29
Apr
2026

Cognition & Learning

29th Apr, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
07
May
2026

ASC Primary KS1 and KS2

7th May, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course is NOT suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the KS1 and KS2 classrooms 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing workstation systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions and strategies that support children with difficulties related to AS 
02
Jun
2026

Visual Structure for Autistic Children

2nd Jun, 2026 9:30 am -4:30 pm

Note: This course runs over TWO days, Tues 2nd June 2026 9.30am to 4:30pm and then Thurs 4th June 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm. Both days must be attended.

Course Aims: 

  • To develop the candidate's understanding of the four building blocks of visual structure (physical (environment), schedules, work systems and visual prompts) 
  • To develop confidence implementing the effective use of a workstation and independent tray tasks 
  • To experience putting the theory into practice on day two, interacting directly with students working at a range of cognitive levels and with a range of verbal communication skills 
09
Jun
2026

Cognition & Learning (2)

9th Jun, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

This session will only run if demand exists.

Course Aims: 

  • To explore strategies that enable children with Cognition and Learning difficulties to be included in learning 
  • To develop an understanding of executive functioning and how to support this development 
  • To explore strategies that effectively deploy adults in learning promoting independence 
  • To explore different assessment tools that enable targeted intervention 
  • To explore intervention tools that support Literacy and Numeracy Development 
11
Jun
2026

ASC Early Years

11th Jun, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE this course would be suitable for children who are educated in KS1 or KS2 but are developmentally working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Aims: 

  • To gain an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition 
  • To develop an understanding of how to use visual structure, visuals in the environment and visual schedules to enhance the environment and routines in the Early Years Environment 
  • To gain an understanding of effective practice when providing work station systems 
  • To understand the importance of visuals and effective ways to support communication 
  • To explore interventions to support children working within the Early Years 

Contact Wilby

Rowan Gate at Wilby
Church Lane
Wilby
NN8 2UG
Head of Provision - Maxine Anthony-Hill

Tel: 07399328028

Satellite Classes #1

Rowan Gate, c/o Tennyson Road Infant School,
1 Highfield Road, Rushden, NN10 9QD
Head of Provision - Maxine Anthony-Hill

Tel:  07539160502

Satellite Classes #2

Rowan Gate c/o Stanton Cross Primary School,
Waverley Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1GN
Head of Provision - Natalija Zemcugova

Tel: 07891936540