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
Specialist National Reference Group - Reigate
Face to face
27 Apr 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 National Reference Group - Sunderland
Face to face
29 Apr 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!
Twilight Talk: Strengthening provision for Service children with special or additional education needs: Awareness, evidence and action
Online
30 Apr 2026
FREE
This session will be delivered by Dr Claire Lee, Alexandra Stokes, Karen Ross, Anna Hutchinson, Julie Lowe, Rebecca Lovell
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!
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!
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!
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 2 live session_Understanding and Supporting Universal Needs
Online
11 May 2026
FREE
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
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
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Effective Behaviour Strategies (Secondary/FE)
Online
21 May 2026
FREE
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Secondary - part 1
Online
02 Jun 2026
FREE
This session is the first in a two-part series focusing on practical approaches to support progress and engagement across secondary and FE phases.
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 3 live session - Development of a professional artefact
Online
02 Jun 2026
FREE
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
Specialist Spotlight: Growing Learner Independence and Preparing for Adulthood (Cross-phase)
Online
03 Jun 2026
FREE
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
This session explores how coherent lesson design can strengthen mathematical understanding, particularly for learners with SEND.
Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Secondary - part 2
Online
16 Jun 2026
FREE
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
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners with attention difficulties (Secondary/FE)
Online
22 Jun 2026
FREE
This session offers practical tools and psychological insights to help educators support learners who struggle with focus and attention.
Specialist Spotlight: Supporting learners with attention difficulties (Primary)
Online
24 Jun 2026
FREE
This session offers practical tools and psychological insights to help educators support learners who struggle with focus and attention.
nasen LIVE 2026
Face to face
03 Jul 2026
£109
Join us at nasen Live 2026 at the Vox Conference Centre, 3rd July 2026
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
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.