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

Online
13 Oct 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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Twilight Talk: Supporting children and young people with Down syndrome in mainstream schools

Online
13 Oct 2026
FREE
Twilight Talks

This twilight talk explores how mainstream schools can effectively support children and young people with Down syndrome to achieve positive educational, social, and emotional outcomes.

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Early Years SEND Reviewer Training

Online
14 Oct 2026
FREE
early years

The review will help Early Years settings better understand what inclusive practice looks like and identify where the strengths and areas for development are within their settings. The training consists of a 2.5 hour live webinar.

Knowing Your Reader: Adapting Teaching to Improve Curriculum Access and Outcomes

Online
14 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
Online Event

Join Martin Galway and Lynn Lovell for a webinar on exploring how current reading research and an understanding of individual learner profiles can inform effective classroom practice in both primary and secondary settings.

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London Regional Conference: Inclusion by Design: maximising collaboration to deliver equity

Face to face
15 Oct 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS
In-person Event

This conference will provide school and trust leaders the opportunity to learn from existing practice and frameworks, as well as engage in practical workshop activities to consider developments for inclusion within their own settings and contexts.

nasen Awards 2026

Face to face
16 Oct 2026
£150
nasen Award

Celebrate excellence in inclusive education at nasen’s prestigious annual awards ceremony. Join us at the The Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham (B40 1PU) on 16th October 2026.

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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.

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Twilight Talk: The role of attachment and trauma in education for those with SEND

Online
21 Oct 2026
FREE
Twilight Talks

The Twilight Talk will explore the role of attachment in education and how secure relationships can support regulation, engagement and learning.

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

Online
02 Nov 2026
FREE
early years

This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide practitioners with a thorough overview of inclusive practice for SEND in the early years.

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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.

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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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Meeting the Needs of Every Child (6pm - 8pm)

Online
10 Nov 2026
FREE
early years

This DfE funded online course is FREE to access andwill provide practitioners with a thorough overview of inclusive practice for SEND in the early years.

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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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Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 3 live session - Development of a professional artefact Part 1

Online
12 Nov 2026
FREE
Recognised Practitioner
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

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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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Early Years SEND Reviewer Training

Online
16 Nov 2026
FREE
early years

The review will help Early Years settings better understand what inclusive practice looks like and identify where the strengths and areas for development are within their settings. The training consists of a 2.5 hour live webinar.

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.

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South West Regional Conference: Sense of belonging still matters

Face to face
19 Nov 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
In-person Event
WSS

This South West inclusion conference centres on the principle that a strong sense of belonging is an integral and enduring feature of effective school practice.