Upcoming events
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 2 live session_Understanding and Supporting 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
Session 1 of 3: Leadership and Culture
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Metacognition (Cross-phase)
This session will explore how evidence-informed approaches can help pupils understand how they learn, develop effective learning strategies and take greater ownership of their learning and progress.
Twilight Talk: The role of attachment and trauma in education for those with SEND
The Twilight Talk will explore the role of attachment in education and how secure relationships can support regulation, engagement and learning.
Specialist Spotlight: Creating Belonging Through Inclusion (Cross-phase)
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.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (10am - 12pm)
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 1
The session will also examine the role of early identification, targeted support, and collaborative working in improving outcomes for learners.
Developing Inclusive Practice Through Close-to-Practice Research
Introducing Whole School SEND's new resource, Developing Inclusive Practice Through Close-to-Practice Research, this webinar explores how professional curiosity can act as a starting point for a structured enquiry that supports professional learning and p
Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Part 1 (Primary)
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.
Twilight Talk: Supporting Learning Through Vision
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.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (6pm - 8pm)
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Understanding behaviour as communication (Primary)
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.
Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Inclusion bases and Ofsted
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.
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 3 live session - Development of a professional artefact Part 1
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
Session 2 of 3: Systems and Processes
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.
Specialist Spotlight: Supporting Learners with Social Communication Needs (Cross phase)
This session will explore the role of oral language as the foundation for learning, enabling pupils to access the wider curriculum and supporting their social and emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and peer relationships.
Early Years SEND Reviewer Training
This free training session is designed for Early Years SENCOs and setting managers who would like to carry out an Early Years SEND Review within their own setting, or as part of a peer review with another setting, using the Early Years SEND Review Guide.
Specialist Spotlight: Understanding Executive Function (Cross-phase)
This session will explore the role of executive function skills in learning and practical approaches to support the development of these skills in learners.
Specialist Spotlight: Barriers to Attendance Part 2
The session will also examine the role of early identification, targeted support, and collaborative working in improving outcomes for learners.
South West Regional Conference: Sense of belonging still matters
This event is now fully booked but we are creating a waitlist in case places become available due to cancellations.