randstad webinars delivered in conjunction with NASEN.

Our past collaboration with NASEN, the UK's leading professional body for SEND, resulted in a series of valuable webinars, accredited by The CPD Certification Service. These training sessions combine their authoritative expertise with our specialist knowledge to provide practical, accessible, and in-depth professional development for all those working with SEND children.

You can now re-watch these exclusive sessions on-demand below.

  • introduction to SEND.

    (CPD certified)

    • Statistics regarding SEND in England to highlight the most common areas of need
    •  What challenges are likely to be present for most common areas of need, (SLCN, Autism, SEMH, ADHD) and how these typically manifest
    • Experience of being a learner with SEND and resulting behaviours
    • Language around SEND
    • Signposting to further guidance and training

    Length: 45 minutes.

    View Introduction to Send

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  • good practice for supporting learners with SEND.

    (CPD certified)

    • How to know what works for your learner(s)
    • The importance of person-centred practice
    • Best practice guidance and strategies for supporting learners with SEND in the
    • Classroom and around the wider school environment
    • Signposting to further guidance and training

    Length: 1 hour.

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  • building independence, interventions and collaboration.

    (CPD certified)

    • Strategies for building independence and reducing learned helplessness
    • Best practice guidance and strategies for supporting learners with SEND in interventions
    • Effective collaboration with teachers and school staff
    • Effective collaboration with parents
    • Signposting to further guidance and training

    Length: 45 minutes.

    View Building Independence, Interventions and Collaboration.

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  • neurodiversity, an introduction.

    (CPD certified)

    • What are neurodiversity and neurodivergence
    • Building confidence regarding a universal design for learning
    • Inclusive practice

    Length: 1 hour.

    View Neurodiversity, An Introduction.

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  • ADHD & ADD

    (CPD certified)

    • Develop understanding around ADHD 
    • Build confidence regarding best practice strategies

    Length: 1 hour.

    View ADHD & ADD.

     

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  • cognitive load (1).

    (CPD certified)

    • Understand cognitive load theory and the implications for practice
    • Share practice which reduces demand on working memory
    • Build confidence regarding storage in and retrieval from the long-term memory

    Length: 40 minutes.

    View Cognitive Load (1).

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  • cognitive load (2)

    (CPD certified)

    • Understand cognitive load theory and the implications for practice
    • Share practice which reduces demand on working memory
    • Build confidence regarding storage in and retrieval from the long-term memory

    Length: 40 minutes.

    View Cognitive Load (2).

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randstad webinars.

To further support our community, we have developed a series of specialist SEND webinars. These resources are packed with practical strategies and expert insights to help you enhance your skills in a specific area of special educational needs, even though they are not formally CPD-certified.

  • an introduction to ASC.

    • Why is this important?

    • GAP Report

    • Terminology

    • What is Autism?

    • Autism in Education

    • Reasonable Adjustments

    Length: 45 minutes.

    View Introduction to ASC.

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  • growth mindset.

    • History of mindsets 
    • Fixed  v. growth mindset 
    • Maintaining a growth mindset

    Length: 1 hour.

    View Growth Mindset.

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  • behaviour & engagement.

    • Possible causes of challenging behaviour
    • Potential traps
    • Managing behaviour
    • Increasing engagement

    Length: 1 hour.

    View Behaviour & Engagement.

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upcoming NASEN webinars.

  • Session 1: 8th Oct 45 mins: Intro to Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia (suitable for all)
  • Session 2: 15th Oct 45 mins: Deep Dive into Dyslexia (suitable for all)
  • Session 3: 5th Nov 45 mins: Deep Dive into Dyspraxia (suitable for all)
  • Session 4: 12th Nov 45 mins: Deep Dive into Dyscalculia (suitable for all)

Visit the NASEN website to learn more.

other relevant cpd.

We’ve collated links to a range of free resources provided by external organisations available on the internet, covering topics that you may find useful. We’ve picked out some we feel may be most relevant, but do feel free to explore the full range on offer via the link to each site.

  • whole school send.

    CPD webinars and live online discussions as well as CPD on a wide range of topics, hosted by regional lead teams and a range of guest speakers from the world of education. All our CPD is fully funded by the Department for Education and free to attend. Upcoming CPD events here.

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  • 20 free CPD units.

    Covering some of the most commonly observed barriers to learning in classrooms and other learning environments, regardless of age, label or area of need. The units are developed in partnership with leading specialists from the sector to provide clear guidance on adaptations to teaching to help meet the needs of all learners. NB you will need to sign up to a free NASEN account to access.

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  • free courses in england.

    Gain lifelong skills and in-demand accredited qualifications via government-funded free online courses for adults in England. Enrol online to access.

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  • understanding autism (level 2)

    This free online understanding autism course provides a detailed understanding of what it’s like for an individual to live with autism. You will gain a thorough introduction to autism, covering what is meant by ‘autism’. You will explore theories, and diagnosis and investigate person-centred support, communication, interaction, behaviour, and how you can help support healthy and fulfilled lives.

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  • mind your words: children and young people's mental health - RCSLT.

    Designed for professionals working with children and young people. The tool aims to improve understanding of children and young people who have both mental health needs (or social emotional and mental health needs – SEMH) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The five core modules explain what speech, language and communication needs are, what social, emotional and mental health needs are, and how to recognise them, as well as how they are interrelated and some general strategies you can put in place.

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  • mental health champions – foundation free mental health training

    CPD-certified Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme is an award-winning online free mental health training course. The programme aims to: + Enhance understanding of children and young people’s mental health in school staff, trainee teachers and youth groups + Introduce approaches that support positive wellbeing in schools, colleges and communities. 

    The course is suitable for people working with children and young people of any age.

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