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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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The Dean Trust Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
13 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting school leaders, SENCOs, inclusion leads and other practitioners to explore inclusion by design through the lens of their own setting. Participants commit to attending all sessions.

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St. Gabriel's Region 1 Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
14 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group strengthening Principals' leadership of SEND and inclusion, ensuring that every school provides a high-quality, inclusive education where all pupils feel they belong and can achieve.

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BEBCMAT Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
14 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting schools develop parental engagement improving communication. Participants commit to attending all sessions and contributing between sessions.

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Harbour Learning Trust Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
14 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting schools to use a reflective inquiry approach to support behaviour. Participants commit to attending all sessions and contributing between sessions.

Knowing Your Reader: Adapting Teaching to Improve Curriculum Access and Outcomes

Online
14 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

Join Martin Galway and Lynn Lovell for a webinar on exploring how current reading research and an understanding of individual learner profiles can inform effective classroom practice in both primary and secondary settings.

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London Regional Conference: Inclusion by Design: maximising collaboration to deliver equity

Face to face
15 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS
In-person Event

This event is now fully booked but we are creating a waitlist in case places become available due to cancellations.

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Wandle Learning Trust Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
16 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting professionals to develop a consistent understanding on inclusion and inclusive practice. Participants commit to attending all sessions and contributing between sessions.

The Enrichment Framework Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
16 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting PE and Enrichment leads in schools and multi-academy trusts to learn about the upcoming DfE Enrichment Framework. Participants bring a SEND-focused project idea and commit to attending all sessions.

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ALP Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
16 Oct 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting the development of inclusive teaching practice within secondary schools. Participants commit to attending all sessions and contributing between sessions.

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Session 1 of 3: Leadership and Culture

Online
19 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

The opening session explores building an inclusive culture across a group of schools: understanding your strategic role and team, getting to know the schools you support, and enrolling others in a shared vision.

Specialist Spotlight: Metacognition (Cross-phase)

Online
19 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore how evidence-informed approaches can help pupils understand how they learn, develop effective learning strategies and take greater ownership of their learning and progress.

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Specialist Spotlight: Creating Belonging Through Inclusion (Cross-phase)

Online
22 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore how to create and embed a culture of belonging and inclusion, using practical examples of how positive relationships and meaningful engagement with pupils, staff, parents and carers can improve attendance, behaviour & engagement.

Teaching Every Learner Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
03 Nov 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting leaders who want to strengthen their inclusive teaching practice and improve outcomes for learners with SEND in their classrooms. Participants commit to attending all sessions and contributing between sessions.

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Elliot Foundation Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
04 Nov 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting school leaders to develop a sound understanding of the SEND & Inclusion landscape in light of the recently released Department for Education White Paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving’.

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Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 1

Online
04 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

The session will also examine the role of early identification, targeted support, and collaborative working in improving outcomes for learners.

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The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
05 Nov 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting the development of a shared understanding of high-quality, inclusive career-related learning in primary schools and support leaders to use the Careers Impact Maturity Model for Primary Schools.

Oracy Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
09 Nov 2026
FREE
PD Groups

Facilitated PD group supporting oracy and inclusive communication through a sustained school improvement project. Participants commit to attending all sessions and working in their setting between sessions.

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Developing Inclusive Practice Through Close-to-Practice Research

Online
09 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event
Inclusive Practice Hub

Introducing Whole School SEND's new resource, Developing Inclusive Practice Through Close-to-Practice Research, this webinar explores how professional curiosity can act as a starting point for a structured enquiry that supports professional learning and p

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Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Part 1 (Primary)

Online
10 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore how adaptive teaching can support progress and engagement across primary settings, using practical tools and approaches to meet diverse needs and create inclusive, learner-centred classrooms.

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Specialist Spotlight: Understanding behaviour as communication (Primary)

Online
11 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore how to better understand the factors driving needs-led behaviour, how to prioritise support and select appropriate strategies for pupils with SEMH needs.