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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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Specialist Spotlight: Person-centred learning (cross-phase)

Online
29 Sep 2025
FREE
Universal SEND Services

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

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Specialist Spotlight: Inclusive pathways: Creating modern work experience opportunities for learners with SEND

Online
01 Oct 2025
FREE
Universal SEND Services

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.

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Shaw Education Trust Professional Development (PD) Group

Face to face
02 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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.

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Hampshire County Council Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
02 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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

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Tameside LA Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
06 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
07 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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)

Online
07 Oct 2025
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Live Discussion
SLCN

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.

Online
07 Oct 2025
FREE
Twilight Talks

This session will explore synaesthesia, an unusual cognitive processing condition that causes a crossover of sensory inputs and responses.

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Southampton City Council Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
09 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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.

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Specialist Spotlight: Memory for Learning (Secondary/FE)

Online
13 Oct 2025
FREE
Online Units
Universal SEND Services
Live Discussion

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'memory for learning’ in secondary/FE settings.

Kingsnorth English Hub Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
16 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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.

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SfL online conference - Looking Beyond: the benefits of learning from other settings and cultures

Online
17 Oct 2025
FREE
support for learning
conference

Support for Learning has a history of celebrating the diverse ways in which practitioners enable learners with SEND to achieve to their fullest potential.

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Positively responding to increasing complexity: Implementing effective curriculum in additional provisions in mainstream schools

Online
17 Oct 2025
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

This webinar builds on the two previous webinars that explored the current landscape as well as important considerations when setting up additional provisions

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Hartlepool Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
23 Oct 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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.

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Delivering ‘Autism Awareness and Inclusion’ in Your School (Primary/Secondary)

Online
23 Oct 2025
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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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

Online
04 Nov 2025
FREE
PD Groups

This Professional Development Group is open to all.

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Oracy Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
04 Nov 2025
FREE
PD Groups

This Professional Development Group is open to all.

Creative Education Trust Professional Development (PD) Group

Online
06 Nov 2025
FREE
PD Groups

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.

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Delivering ‘Autism Awareness and Inclusion’ in Your College (FE)

Online
10 Nov 2025
FREE
Universal SEND Services
autism

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