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Upcoming Continuing Professional Development

Discover the latest upcoming CPD that nasen will be hosting. We offer CPD on a wide range of topics and themes from universal teaching, to high quality practice and condition specific introductions. 

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Upcoming events

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Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 1: A mental health perspective (Cross-phase)

Online
14 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

Why are more pupils struggling to attend school and what’s really going on beneath the surface? This interactive session explores the emotional roots of school avoidance through a mental health lens

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Meeting Needs and Building Inclusion Through Assistive Technology

Online
15 Jan 2026
FREE

This CPD session, delivered in partnership with Concero, is designed to help educators understand how to use assistive technology to support inclusive teaching and improve learner independence

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Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 2: Practical strategies and Whole-school approaches (Cross-phase)

Online
21 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

This hands-on follow-up session equips you with practical tools, targeted interventions, and whole-school strategies to support children who struggle to attend

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Critical Foundations

Online
22 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

This first session is critical for any leader establishing or reviewing internal specialist provisions

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Specialist Spotlight: Understanding Executive Function (Cross-phase)

Online
26 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring 'understanding executive functioning’ in secondary/FE settings.

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Meeting the Needs of Every Child (10am - 12pm)

Online
27 Jan 2026
FREE
early years

This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Specialist Pedagogy in Practice

Online
27 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

Develop teaching practice in internal, specialist provisions by tapping into best practice from the specialist sector

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South East Regional Conference: Ambitious and Broad Curriculum in Enhanced Provisions

Face to face
28 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

Join us for a high-impact event focused on securing and enacting a curriculum that delivers aspirational learning. Designed for school leaders, this conference will support the development and embedding of aspirational Enhanced Provision.

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North East Regional Conference: SEND and Inclusion in the Current Accountability Framework

Face to face
30 Jan 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

Join senior and inclusion leaders to unpack the current accountability framework and expectations. Hear lived inspection insights, learn from Early Years specialists and RISE advisor, and network with colleagues across the region to share experiences that

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Meeting the Needs of Every Child (12:30pm - 2:30pm)

Online
04 Feb 2026
FREE
early years

This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.

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Specialist Spotlight: Sequencing Lessons to Strengthen Mathematical Understanding (Secondary/FE)

Online
05 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

This session explores how coherent lesson design can strengthen mathematical understanding, particularly for learners with SEND

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North West Regional Conference - 'Inclusion from All Angles: Perspectives, Practice and Preparation for Adulthood'

Face to face
06 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

This conference focuses on inclusion and belonging as the golden thread of school life. Delegates will explore inclusive school characteristics and how inclusion by design helps learners prepare for adulthood.

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Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 2 live session_Understanding and Supporting Universal Needs

Online
09 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal needs

This session will focus on contextualising the information delivered through the webinars included within the “Understanding and Supporting Universal Needs” module.

Access to this event is exclusive to users with the nasen Recognised Teacher of SEND, nasen Recognised Practitioner of SEND

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Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Assessment, Voice, and Partnerships

Online
10 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

This final webinar brings together themes essential for children to achieve well

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East of England Regional Conference: Additional SEND Provisions in Mainstream Schools

Face to face
11 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

Join colleagues from across the region in exploring the principles and consideration involved in establishing additional provisions, what best practice looks like, and how Ofsted will evaluate these provisions.

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Meeting the Needs of Every Child (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Online
11 Feb 2026
FREE
early years

This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.

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Specialist Spotlight: Recognising and Responding to Anxiety in Learners (Primary)

Online
12 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Units
Live Discussion
SEMH

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring the topic of anxiety and approaches to creating a supportive learning environment in secondary / FE settings. 

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Twilight Talk - School Food Experiences in Special and Alternative Provision Schools

Online
12 Feb 2026
FREE
Twilight Talks

This webinar presents research on food provision in special and AP schools, exploring challenges to inclusive food practices and offering practical ways to improve students’ eating experiences.

Northern Ireland Conference 21/02/2026

The nasen Northern Ireland Advisory Group Conference: Connection in the Classroom

Face to face
21 Feb 2026
£30

The nasen Northern Ireland Advisory Group Conference will be an inspiring event, uniting educators, health professionals and leaders to share strategies that improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.