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Upcoming CPD

Discover the latest upcoming CPD webinars and live online discussions delivered by Whole School SEND. We offer CPD on a wide range of topics, hosted by our regional lead teams and a range of guest speakers from the world of education. All our CPD is fully funded by the Department for Education and free to attend.

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Upcoming events

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Specialist Spotlight : Supporting learners with attention difficulties (cross-phase)

Online
02 Dec 2025
FREE
Online Units
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Universal SEND Services
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Live Discussion

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'Supporting learners with attention difficulties’ in cross-phase settings.

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Specialist Spotlight: Inclusive approaches to learner plans

Online
09 Dec 2025
FREE
Online Units
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Universal SEND Services
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Live Discussion

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'Inclusive approaches to learner plans’ in cross-phase settings.

Creative Education Trust Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
10 Dec 2025
FREE
PD Groups

Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Creative Education Trust. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

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Specialist Spotlight : Supporting learners' resilience and mental wellbeing (secondary/FE)

Online
10 Dec 2025
FREE
Online Units
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Universal SEND Services
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Live Discussion

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'Supporting learners' resilience and mental wellbeing’ in secondary/FE settings.

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

Online
14 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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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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Meeting Needs and Building Inclusion Through Assistive Technology

Online
15 Jan 2026
FREE

This CPD session, delivered in partnership with Concero, is designed to help educators understand how to use assistive technology to support inclusive teaching and improve learner independence

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Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 2: Practical strategies and Whole-school approaches

Online
21 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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This hands-on follow-up session equips you with practical tools, targeted interventions, and whole-school strategies to support children who struggle to attend

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Critical Foundations

Online
22 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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This first session is critical for any leader establishing or reviewing internal specialist provisions

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Specialist Spotlight: Understanding Executive Function

Online
26 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'understanding executive functioning’ in secondary/FE settings.

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Specialist Pedagogy in Practice

Online
27 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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Develop teaching practice in internal, specialist provisions by tapping into best practice from the specialist sector

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South East Regional Conference: Ambitious and Broad Curriculum in Enhanced Provisions

Face to face
28 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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WSS

Join us for a high-impact event focused on securing and enacting a curriculum that delivers aspirational learning. Designed for school leaders, this conference will support the development and embedding of aspirational Enhanced Provision.

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North East Regional Conference: SEND and Inclusion in the Current Accountability Framework

Face to face
30 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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WSS

Join senior and inclusion leaders to unpack the current accountability framework and expectations. Hear lived inspection insights, learn from Early Years specialists and RISE advisor, and network with colleagues across the region to share experiences that

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Assessment, Voice, and Partnerships

Online
10 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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This final webinar brings together themes essential for children to achieve well