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

Hammersmith and Fulham 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: Identifying and supporting speech and language challenges in the classroom (primary)
In this session we will talk about common signs that a student might be struggling, think about supportive strategies and consider how to match your strategy to your students’ challenges so that they can reach their potential.
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Twilight Talk: An introduction to synaesthesia, its co-occurrence with autism and its effect on sensory processing, learning and understanding.
This session will explore synaesthesia, an unusual cognitive processing condition that causes a crossover of sensory inputs and responses.

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

Specialist Spotlight: Memory for Learning (Secondary/FE)
Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'memory for learning’ in secondary/FE settings.
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Twilight Talk: Inclusion for all: 10-point blueprint for reform

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

SfL online conference - Looking Beyond: the benefits of learning from other settings and cultures
Support for Learning has a history of celebrating the diverse ways in which practitioners enable learners with SEND to achieve to their fullest potential.

Positively responding to increasing complexity: Implementing effective curriculum in additional provisions in mainstream schools
This webinar builds on the two previous webinars that explored the current landscape as well as important considerations when setting up additional provisions

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

Delivering ‘Autism Awareness and Inclusion’ in Your School (Primary/Secondary)
Back by popular demand. This DfE-funded ‘Train the Trainer’ webinar is designed to introduce leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams to Autism Awareness and Inclusion: Training for Teachers and Support Staff.

Leading in SEND Professional Development (PD) Group
This Professional Development Group is open to all.

Oracy Professional Development (PD) Group
This Professional Development Group is open to all.

Creative Education Trust Professional Development (PD) Group
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.

Delivering ‘Autism Awareness and Inclusion’ in Your College (FE)
Back by popular demand. This DfE-funded ‘Train the Trainer’ webinar is designed to introduce leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams to Autism Awareness and Inclusion: Training for College Tutors and Support Staff

Teaching Every Learner Professional Development (PD) Group
This Professional Development Group is open to all.

Building a Positive Behaviour Culture Professional Development (PD) Group
This Professional Development Group is open to all.

South West Regional Conference: Belonging Matters
This conference brings together educators, researchers, practitioners, to explore the vital link between Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the sense of belonging in educational settings

West Midlands Regional Conference: Re-thinking Leadership
This conference explores how school / MAT leaders can ensure their school/ MAT is truly inclusive.

London Regional Conference: Responding to complexity
This conference will focus on building confidence, competence and capacity to positively respond to complexity in our schools.