July 2025

I completed the advanced training programme “Working with Children with Special Educational Needs” organised by the CPH Confidence with the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and financial support from the United States Agency for International Development. My overall impression of the course is very good; it met my expectations. The programme combines a significant amount of theoretical material with practical work on various situations. The first three topics of the course were particularly relevant and useful for me: “Establishing contact with children with SEN”, “Features of undesirable behaviour in children with SEN: concepts, causes and consequences”, and “Sensory disorders and stims in children with SEN”. The presentations were clear and understandable, which facilitated effective learning. The training was delivered remotely, which was very convenient. Despite the format, the course was quite interactive. I gained new tools and techniques that I can apply in my work. Although I have not worked with children with special educational needs very often before, I now have a better understanding of their characteristics and ways to interact with them effectively. This training helped me deepen my understanding of the specifics of working with children with SEN and develop inclusive competence.