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.
Upcoming events

Specialist Spotlight: Building an inclusive culture
This session explores approaches for building an inclusive culture within a school/college by sharing practical strategies and real-world experiences.

Cornwall Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Cornwall Local Authority. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Specialist Spotlight: New SENDCo Guidance - Primary
This training is the first of two sessions designed specifically for new and aspiring SENCOs, covering the practical essentials of the role. Part 1 will focus on the role of the SENCO.

Reach MAT Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Reach Multi Academy Trust. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Inclusive Leadership and Management in Schools
This engaging and practical webinar explores the crucial relationship between inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within schools.

Herefordshire LA Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within the Herefordshire Local Authority. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

South Gloucestershire Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within South Gloucestershire local authority. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Plymouth LA Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings in Plymouth Local Authority. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Hackney LA Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings in Diverse Academies Trust. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Diverse Academies Trust Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings in Diverse Academies Trust. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Specialist Spotlight: New SENDCo Guidance - Secondary
This training is the first of two sessions designed specifically for new and aspiring SENCOs, covering the practical essentials of the role. Part 1 will focus on the role of the SENCO.
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Twilight Talk – Artificial Intelligence for supporting all learners, including those with SEND
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we learn, teach, and engage with knowledge. For teachers and learners, AI offers opportunities to create more inclusive and personalised learning experiences that adapt to individual needs.

Norfolk LA Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Norfolk Local Authority. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Portsmouth City Council Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Portsmouth City Council Local Authority. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Focus Trust MAT Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Focus Trust Multi-Academy Trust. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Spencer Academy Trust Professional Development (PD) Group
Please note: This event booking is only applicable for invited registration for schools/settings within Spencer Academy Trust. If you are not part of this group, please contact us for further guidance.

Building Confidence in Delivering ‘Autism Awareness and Inclusion'
This follow-up session is for leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams who have attended or watched a recording of one of the recent DfE-funded ‘Train the Trainer’ webinars on Autism Awareness and Inclusion and are preparing to deliver their own training.

Specialist Spotlight: Person-centred learning (cross-phase)
The discussion will be hosted by Whole School SEND's National Delivery Coordinator, Caroline Sutton-Reid and CEO of Pathways Education Ltd, Claire Cookson. Everyone will be encouraged to join in, ask questions and share experiences

Specialist Spotlight: Inclusive pathways: Creating modern work experience opportunities for learners with SEND
This training explores inclusive pathways by creating modern, meaningful work experience opportunities for learners with SEND and is focussed on collaboration between SENCOs and Careers Leads.

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