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

Webcasts
23 Oct 2026

Twilight Talks

The Twilight Talk will explore the role of attachment in education and how secure relationships can support regulation, engagement and learning. Jacqueline Smith will examine the differences between attachment-informed and trauma-informed practice, the relationship between attachment and SEND, and practical strategies that can be applied across mainstream and specialist settings.

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This resource was first published in October 2026 and was last reviewed in October 2026.

Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Assistant Head Teacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Educational Psychologist, Governor, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Tutor, Young person, Other

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Jacqueline Smith

Jacqueline Smith is the National SENCO for Progress Schools, a senior education leader and doctoral researcher with more than 13 years’ experience across mainstream, specialist and post-16 education. She leads SEND strategy across 11 schools nationally and specialises in inclusive practice, complex needs and improving outcomes for learners with SEND.

Ffion Robinson

Ffion began working in education in 2005, where she quickly developed a keen interest in neurodiversity and inclusion.

She has found her teaching, leadership and SENCO roles incredibly fulfilling and has enjoyed working across a broad range of education settings, including primary, secondary, FE and HE institutions. Her most recent role before joining nasen was as secondary SENCO for a large MAT, and prior to that she was a SENCO, Inclusion Manager and Mental Health Lead in a primary school.