Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Supporting Sensory Regulation

Online

24 Feb 2026 (15:30 - 16:30)

Universal SEND Services

Every student’s sensory experience is shaped by the interactions between their body, the school environment and the occupations (tasks) they are asked to engage in. This session will explore how we can support sensory regulation using universal, whole class approaches across the Person, Environment and Occupations. We will look at how sensory preferences influence participation, how school spaces can be adapted to reduce overwhelm and increase comfort, and how everyday tasks and routines can be modified to enable success. Participants will leave with practical, realistic strategies that can be embedded into daily classroom practice.

Meet your trainer

Beth Smithson

Beth has worked as an Occupational Therapist for the last nineteen years, supporting children, young people, and families across health, education, and social care. She has managed integrated OT services in these sectors and worked internationally, bringing a wealth of expertise to her practice. As an advanced sensory integration practitioner and a passionate advocate for sensory processing and integration, Beth leads the Sensory Inclusive Schools project for Sensory Integration Education. Through this role, she delivers training, raises awareness about sensory processing, and empowers schools to create environments where every student can thrive.

Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 1: A mental health perspective

Online

14 Jan 2026

FREE

Universal SEND Services

Why are more pupils struggling to attend school and what’s really going on beneath the surface? This interactive session explores the emotional roots of school avoidance through a mental health lens

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