Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 1 live session_ Introduction to SEND in Practice
- Online
- 16 Sep 2026 15:30 - 14 Apr 2027 16:30
This session will focus on contextualising the information delivered through the “An introduction to SEND in Practice” webinars. It is advised that you watch the recorded webinars in your module before attending a live session.
This session will focus on contextualising the information delivered through the webinars:
- Introduction to SEND Part 1
- Introduction to SEND Part 2
- High Quality Teaching Part 1 or Effective Support for Children and Young People with SEND Part 1
- High Quality Teaching Part 2 or Effective Support for Children and Young People with SEND Part 2
- High Quality Teaching Part 3 or Effective Support for Children and Young People with SEND Part 3
- High Quality Teaching Part 4 or Effective Support for Children and Young People with SEND Part 4
We will reflect on how the content of these sessions applies to your specific setting. We will identify next steps around implementing changes or developments in practice. The session will also introduce the guided reflection document as well as broader ways of assessing impact.
What will this session cover?
- Deeper examination of the ‘An introduction to SEND in Practice’ webinars
- Applying your learning to your setting
- Reflecting on and evaluating the impact of your learning on your setting
Please note: The live session is an interactive tutorial style session and will not be recorded. You only need to attend one session from the right-hand side.
Online
Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, Other, SENCO, Senior Leader, Support staff, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor
Meet your trainer
Zoe Mather
Education Officer
From starting out her working life as a design engineer, Zoe re-trained and worked as a secondary maths teacher for over 20 years in the Northeast of England. Spending roughly half her career in mainstream and half in specialist settings, she has delivered the national curriculum from P-levels to A-levels to a wide variety of learners. Having worked for nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) for the past 4 and a half years, her specialism is supporting learners through recognising barriers, and she is passionate about learning being accessible for all. Since working with EdTech designers as part of the Lego® Accelerator Program, her interest in AI and its application for learners with SEND has been a personal focus for her work with nasen.
Meet your trainer
Anna Speke
Anna is an Education Officer at nasen, and leads on their Early Years work. She is an experienced primary school teacher, SENCO and SEND Lead, having worked across different local authorities and within multi-academy trusts. Anna has experience in both specialist and mainstream settings, and has led a communication and interaction hub provision, working between specialist and mainstream settings to support children with a range of additional needs.
As well as being an advocate for inclusion by design in all settings, Anna has a particular interest in animal assisted therapies, outdoor learning and Forest School, and how these are of holistic benefit to all learners, particularly those with SEND.
Meet your trainer
Ffion Robinson
Education Officer
Ffion began working in education in 2005, where she quickly developed a keen interest in neurodiversity and inclusion.
She has found her teaching, leadership and SENCO roles incredibly fulfilling and has enjoyed working across a broad range of education settings, including primary, secondary, FE and HE institutions. Her most recent role before joining nasen was as secondary SENCO for a large MAT, and prior to that she was a SENCO, Inclusion Manager and Mental Health Lead in a primary school.