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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: 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.

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Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Supporting Sensory Regulation (Primary)

Online
24 Feb 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

Every student’s sensory experience is shaped by the interactions between their body, the school environment and the occupations (tasks) they are asked to engage in

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Meeting the Needs of Every Child (1pm - 3pm)

Online
02 Mar 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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Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Conference: Adaptive Teaching - Maximising Inclusion in the Classroom

Face to face
03 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

Designed for practitioners & leaders, this conference explores how adaptive teaching removes barriers & strengthens the universal offer. Delegates gain practical strategies & guidance to create learning environments where every learner can participate.

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Specialist Spotlight: Inclusive Pathways: Building effective parental engagement when planning transition (Cross-phase)

Online
04 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

This session delves into the critical role of parental engagement in planning successful transitions for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Teacher speaking to Children in a primary classroom

Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Effective Transitions (Cross-phase)

Online
05 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

Transition can be a make-or-break moment for learners with SEND, from classroom moves and key stage shifts to the leap from primary to secondary and on to further education

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East Midlands Regional Conference: Celebrating Inclusive Sport: Enrichment, PE, and Sport for all.

Face to face
06 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services
WSS

Join schools and colleagues across the region as we celebrate the power of Enrichment, PE, and sport to drive inclusion. This conference highlights how sport can break down barriers, foster belonging, and engage all learners – particularly those with SEND

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Specialist Spotlight: Creating belonging through inclusion (Cross-phase)

Online
10 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

This session will explore how to create and embed a culture of belonging and inclusion for pupils in school

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Specialist Spotlight: Recognising and Responding to Anxiety in Learners (Secondary/FE)

Online
11 Mar 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. 

two teenage boys with SEND in a classroom

Specialist Spotlight: Strategies for Supporting Sensory Regulation (Secondary/FE)

Online
12 Mar 2026
FREE
Universal SEND Services

Every student’s sensory experience is shaped by the interactions between their body, the school environment and the occupations (tasks) they are asked to engage in