Hi,
I've just accepted a job offer to work at a school where the majority of pupils have PMLD.
I have experience in other SEN areas such as Attachment Disorders, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia..etc but little in PMLD.
I do have a nephew with PMLD (CP) and so have some on a personal level but we don't see each other very often.
I have had several great recommendations about working here from friends and friends of friends who say it's a great place to work and when I had my interview they said they were willing to give me training in areas needed.
I just wondered if anyone could give me advice for my first day?
I understand that these pupils will need to build up trust in me first and I don't want to dive in head first to spoil that.
I also understand that each individual will have a different personality and different needs, so I think that it will take time to get to know each of them on a personal level.
Where do I start and how is the best way to start achieving this?