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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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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.

Four primary school children sitting at desks in a classroom. One student is getting help from the teacher.

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.

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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.

Group of primary school children in red uniform gathered around a computer with their teacher

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

Primary school children sat on the carpet in group reading with a teacher holding out a book

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.

A group of five primary aged children in a classroom with their female teacher

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.

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Inclusion bases and Ofsted

Online
12 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

Join Matt McArthur, WSS Deputy Regional SEND Lead & Deputy Headteacher at Frank Wise School, for an essential, practice-focussed webinar where we unpack the DfE’s 6 Principles of Effective Practice & map them directly against Ofsted’s evaluation.

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Session 2 of 3: Systems and Processes

Online
16 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session looks at designing coherent systems and processes across many schools: accurate identification of need, meaningful SEND registers, using data and management information systems, and professional development at scale.

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Specialist Spotlight: Supporting Learners with Social Communication Needs (Cross phase)

Online
16 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore the role of oral language as the foundation for learning, enabling pupils to access the wider curriculum and supporting their social and emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and peer relationships.

Specialist Spotlight: Understanding Executive Function (Cross-phase)

Online
17 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore the role of executive function skills in learning and practical approaches to support the development of these skills in learners.

Secondary teacher with pupils in a class

Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 2

Online
18 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.

Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners with attention difficulties (Primary)

Online
23 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore how to better understand and support learners with attention and focus needs, using practical tools and strategies to improve engagement and create inclusive learning environments.

Primary school children sat on the carpet in group reading with a teacher holding out a book

Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Part 2 (Primary)

Online
25 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.

Female teacher leading group of staff in a meeting

Session 3 of 3: Monitoring and Review

Online
30 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

The final session focuses on monitoring and review across a school group: keeping monitoring meaningful rather than compliance-driven, the graduated approach in practice, and building a shared review cycle that turns data into change.

Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners with attention difficulties (Secondary/FE)

Online
30 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This session will explore how to better understand and support learners with attention and focus needs, using practical tools and strategies to improve engagement and create inclusive learning environments.

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Secondary Inclusion bases

Online
03 Dec 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

This secondary-focussed webinar explores how to align your Support or Specialist Base with the DfE’s 6 Principles of Effective Practice, to maintain strong subject links and build an undeniable framework for pupil success.

Group having CPDL training session

Neurodiversity Training Package: Train the Trainer Webinar – Autumn Half Term 2 (all settings)

Online
16 Dec 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

Join us for a free webinar supporting leaders, SENCOs and inclusion teams across primary, secondary and FE settings to deliver the Neurodiversity Train the Trainer package with confidence.

Group having CPDL training session

Neurodiversity Training Package: Train the Trainer Webinar – Spring Half Term 1 (all settings)

Online
10 Feb 2027
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

Join us for a free webinar supporting leaders, SENCOs and inclusion teams across primary, secondary and FE settings to deliver the Neurodiversity Train the Trainer package with confidence.