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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

Putting Children and Young People First. The Specialist National Reference Group wants to hear your voice, join the conversation! Book now. 5th May, New Bridge School, Oldham

Specialist National Reference Group - Oldham

Face to face
05 May 2026
FREE

The Specialist National Reference Group (SNRG) has recently submitted a paper to Government to support the implementation of the School’s White Paper. We want to hear from School Leaders and Senior School Staff, join the discussion!

Putting Children and Young PEople First. The Specialist National Reference Group wants to hear your voice, join the conversation! Book now. 8th May, Victoria Gate, Woking

Specialist National Reference Group - Woking

Face to face
06 May 2026
FREE

The Specialist National Reference Group (SNRG) has recently submitted a paper to Government to support the implementation of the School’s White Paper. We want to hear from School Leaders and Senior School Staff, join the discussion!

Putting Children and Young People First. The Specialist National Reference Group wants to hear your voice, join the conversation! Book now. 8th May, Solent Academies Trust, Portsmouth

Specialist National Reference Group - Portsmouth

Face to face
08 May 2026
FREE

The Specialist National Reference Group (SNRG) has recently submitted a paper to Government to support the implementation of the School’s White Paper. We want to hear from School Leaders and Senior School Staff, join the discussion!

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

Online
11 May 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

Book now
Putting Children and Young People First. The Specialist National Reference Group wants to hear your voice, join the conversation! Book now. 14th May, Warwickshire Academy, Coventry

Specialist National Reference Group - Coventry

Face to face
14 May 2026
FREE

The Specialist National Reference Group (SNRG) has recently submitted a paper to Government to support the implementation of the School’s White Paper. We want to hear from School Leaders and Senior School Staff, join the discussion!

Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners' resilience and mental wellbeing (Primary)

Online
18 May 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
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Online Event

In this session, we’ll explore together what can get in the way of children’s resilience and what you, in your setting, can do to nurture it.

male teacher supporting a pupil in classroom

Specialist Spotlight: Effective Behaviour Strategies (Secondary/FE)

Online
21 May 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

In this session, you will be introduced to the PAIN framework, a simple way to make sense of what sits beneath needs-driven student behaviour.

young people in a science classroom with male teacher

Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Secondary - part 1

Online
02 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session is the first in a two-part series focusing on practical approaches to support progress and engagement across secondary and FE phases.

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Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 3 live session - Development of a professional artefact

Online
02 Jun 2026
FREE
Recognised Practitioner
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Recognised Teacher

The session will give you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts and ideas to begin working on the development of your artefact. These webinars are included in the "Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND" module.

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

Book now

Specialist Spotlight: Growing Learner Independence and Preparing for Adulthood (Cross-phase)

Online
03 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session explores how to build independence and Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) into everyday practice, from the earliest years through to Post-16.

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

Online
09 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

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

Pupil helping secondary age school pupil

Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Secondary - part 2

Online
16 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session is the second in a two-part series focusing on practical approaches to support progress and engagement across secondary and FE phases.

Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners' resilience and mental wellbeing (Secondary/FE)

Online
17 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

In this session, we’ll explore together what can get in the way of children’s resilience and what you, in your setting, can do to nurture it.

A teacher and four students all looking at a laptop in a classroom setting

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

Online
22 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session offers practical tools and psychological insights to help educators support learners who struggle with focus and attention.

teacher supporting pupils in a classroom

Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners with attention difficulties (Primary)

Online
24 Jun 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
,
Online Event

This session offers practical tools and psychological insights to help educators support learners who struggle with focus and attention.

nasen Live 2026 Inspiring SEND Innovation through times of change, 3rd July 2026

nasen LIVE 2026

Face to face
03 Jul 2026
£109
nasen Live

Join us at nasen Live 2026 at the Vox Conference Centre, 3rd July 2026

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Twilight Talk: Why Is Learning So Hard? What Brain Science Tells Us, and How We Can Help Every Child Learn

Online
24 Sep 2026
FREE
Twilight Talks

Why do some children make steady progress while others, given the same teaching, remain stuck despite effort, support, and time? This talk draws on cognitive neuroscience.

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Twilight Talk: Supporting Learning Through Vision

Online
10 Nov 2026
FREE
Twilight Talks

This session will explore how equitable eye care can be delivered effectively within special schools and colleges, and why vision is a critical but often overlooked factor in learning, behaviour and engagement for children and young people with SEND.

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Twilight Talk: Spotting Signs and Symptoms of Dyscalculia and Maths Difficulties

Online
24 Nov 2026
FREE
Twilight Talks

This talk explores how to identify the key indicators of dyscalculia and outlines the assessment process. It emphasises the importance of assessment for teaching intervention.