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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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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Specialist Pedagogy in Practice

Online
27 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

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
WSS
In-person Event

​​​​​​​Tickets are now sold out, you can register your interest for the waitlist in case places become available due to cancellations.

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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
WSS
In-person Event

Tickets are now sold out, you can register your interest for the waitlist in case places become available due to cancellations.

Male teacher in a secondary classroom teaching

Specialist Spotlight: Sequencing Lessons to Strengthen Mathematical Understanding (Secondary/FE)

Online
05 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session explores how coherent lesson design can strengthen mathematical understanding, particularly for learners with SEND

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North West Regional Conference - 'Inclusion from All Angles: Perspectives, Practice and Preparation for Adulthood'

Face to face
06 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS
In-person Event

​​​​​​​Tickets are now sold out, you can register your interest for the waitlist in case places become available due to cancellations.

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

Online
10 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This final webinar brings together themes essential for children to achieve well

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East of England Regional Conference: Additional SEND Provisions in Mainstream Schools

Face to face
11 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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WSS
In-person Event

Join colleagues from across the region in exploring the principles and consideration involved in establishing additional provisions, what best practice looks like, and how Ofsted will evaluate these provisions.

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Specialist Spotlight: Recognising and Responding to Anxiety in Learners (Primary)

Online
12 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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Online Units
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Live Discussion
SEMH
Online Event

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring the topic of anxiety and approaches to creating a supportive learning environment in primary settings. 

Young girl in sensory room

Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Supporting Sensory Regulation (Primary)

Online
24 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

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

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Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Conference: Adaptive Teaching - Maximising Inclusion in the Classroom

Face to face
03 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
WSS
In-person Event

Designed for practitioners & leaders, this conference explores how adaptive teaching removes barriers & strengthens the universal offer. Delegates gain practical strategies & guidance to create learning environments where every learner can participate.

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Specialist Spotlight: Inclusive Pathways: Building effective parental engagement when planning transition (Cross-phase)

Online
04 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session delves into the critical role of parental engagement in planning successful transitions for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Teacher speaking to Children in a primary classroom

Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Effective Transitions (Cross-phase)

Online
05 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

Transition can be a make-or-break moment for learners with SEND, from classroom moves and key stage shifts to the leap from primary to secondary and on to further education

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East Midlands Regional Conference: Celebrating Inclusive Sport: Enrichment, PE, and Sport for all.

Face to face
06 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
WSS
In-person Event

Join schools and colleagues across the region as we celebrate the power of Enrichment, PE, and sport to drive inclusion. This conference highlights how sport can break down barriers, foster belonging, and engage all learners – particularly those with SEND

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Specialist Spotlight: Creating belonging through inclusion (Cross-phase)

Online
10 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session will explore how to create and embed a culture of belonging and inclusion for pupils in school

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Specialist Spotlight: Recognising and Responding to Anxiety in Learners (Secondary/FE)

Online
11 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Units
,
Live Discussion
SEMH
Online Event

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring the topic of anxiety and approaches to creating a supportive learning environment in secondary / FE settings. 

two teenage boys with SEND in a classroom

Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Supporting Sensory Regulation (Secondary/FE)

Online
12 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

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