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Expand your assessing capabilities with our Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course! This course teaches you to create a bespoke profile of your learners, to measure progress and empower your learners to participate in their own assessment. This course runs as a series of four, interactive webinars over a few weeks, taught by Dr Ruth Deutsch, the author of the CAP kit! Find out more and book your place today! ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/the-cognitive-…

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌈 Taking a strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent learners doesn’t mean that the barriers to learning are dismissed. If anything, it recognises we can’t discuss strengths without also talking about getting the right support. ✨ Logical thinking thrives when we offer the safety of structure and predictability. ✨Hyperfocus is a gift, provided we grant time and flexibility. ✨Resilience isn't an infinite resource. It must be protected with quiet spaces, time to unmask, fiddle, move around, and the freedom to simply be amongst others who understand you. ✨Creativity and passion flourish in school when we offer greater autonomy and expand definitions and criteria for success. ✨Honesty and moral conviction carry an emotional weight. When the actions of others in the world feel overwhelmingly unjust, it’s important to acknowledge that it can be draining to process. Let’s also not forget that; Not all neurodivergent children have “spiky” profiles. Not all will feel like they have “superpowers.” But, as professionals working in education, we can still help them feel like heroes. #CelebratingDifferentMinds #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

As the dust begins to settle on the Schools White Paper, our experts have been busy thinking through the implications of the proposed reforms and what they could mean for SENCOs and SLT. Join our host, Dr Mark Turner, as he puts the key questions to our panel featuring: Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Specialist at the Association of School and College Leaders. Gary Aubin, Director SENDMattersUK; Director of SEND for Whole Education; Education Endowment Foundation SEND Associate. Rebecca Gonyora, Director of Inclusive Learning Every Child, Every Day Trust; Deputy Regional SEN Lead for London (Whole School SEND); Module Leader and Tutor for Real Training Dr Siobhan Mellor, Educational Psychologist; Director of Pedagogy and Learning for Real Group REGISTER here for the webinar: 👉bit.ly/4ckDOfS @MargaretMulhol2 @SENDMattersUK #SEND #inclusion #SchoolsWhitePaper #IndividualSupportPlan

Start learning something new this March! 🌷 Be part of our next intensive CCET course cohort and qualify to conduct #PsychometricTesting or use it as the first step to becoming an #AccessArrangementsAssessor! We’d love to have you join us on 4-6 March 📅 More info on our website ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/CCET

Looking for new learning this half term? 🤔 Restart the term with a fresh objective, join our intensive CCET course running 4-6 March! Get to grips with educational testing, or take it as the first step to qualifying as an Access Arrangements Assessor! If you’re ready to join us, more info on the course page! ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/CCET

Our blog this week takes a look at what schools can do to improve belonging and help all children feel valued. From family dining initiatives to a belonging intervention using peer-led positive psychology, extra-curricular clubs to the power of empathy training and ELSAs - we've complied some ideas based on research, case studies and expert perspectives. Don't miss our key takeaways for teachers and SLT. Read the article👉realtraining.co.uk/dl8f #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #cmhw26 #belonging

Think psychometric tests are just about exam access arrangements? As Assistant SENCO Lynsey explains so well, they’re also about building trust and thinking about positive recommendations for a student. 🤝 Lynsey, who recently completed our CCET course, explains more about how the relationship she built while testing a pupil for handwriting difficulties helped them accept the advice that they just needed to slow down a little. Sometimes what a test doesn’t reveal is just as important as what it does. In addition to being a BPS Test User, Lynsey is also a qualified JCQ Access Arrangements after doing our CPT3A course.🌟 Find out why our CCET course and friendly, knowledgable tutors are so highly rated 👉 Next intensive course begins 4th-6th March! 📌 #sencos #schools #assistantsenco #extratrime #exams #SEND

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek here's something fun to encourage peer bonding! 💚 You can also find instructions for this activity our resource: realtraining.co.uk/6yac #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #thisismyplace

Teenagers in England report some of the lowest rates of belonging anywhere in the world, according to TIMSS survey data. In this week’s long read, we’re looking at what some enablers for belonging might be: Read the article: 👉realtraining.co.uk/dl8f #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #cmhw26 #BelongingMatters #BelongingInSchools #ThisIsMyPlace

This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! The theme #ThisIsMyPlace encourages us to think about belonging - a really important issue in UK schools. When children feel like they belong, it makes them happier and more resilient, as well as enabling them to set goals and learn. 💪 Sometimes even small, conscious efforts can add up to a lot. 💚 With that in mind we’ve put together some ideas for simple activities that help primary and secondary children connect, collaborate and contribute. Available here: realtraining.co.uk/6yac🌟 #CMHW26 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #PSHE #Belonging #ThisIsMyPlace

Free resource for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! 🌟 Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week is just around the corner. Don’t miss our activity ideas designed to help encourage teamwork, connection and discussion about belonging. #ThisIsMyPlace #BelongingMatters #Children Download the free resource: 👉realtraining.co.uk/6yac

How can we best support the SEMH needs of pupils with #SEND? What could mainstream schools learn from special schools? 🤔 These are some of the questions that we explore in our latest article, with first hand insight from three professionals who have worked across both types of settings. Read the full blog here: realtraining.co.uk/95am #inclusion #emotionalwellbeing #schools #SEND

The last few spaces on our next intensive #CCET course are filling up fast! 👟 #CCET qualifies you to conduct #PsychometricTesting to see what needs your pupils may have and is the first step on our #CPT3A qualification, to become an #AccessArrangementsAssessor Delegates enjoy teaching in real-time, the opportunity to ask questions and network, while making a headstart on their studies! 💪 Claim your spot before they all go! ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/build-your-own…

Don't miss our latest article with some top tips for helping children with SEND with their emotional regulation. We spoke to three experts who have worked in both mainstream and special schools, with a particular focus on non-speaking children. Hear more from Dr Joanna Wood, Senior Educational Psychologist at Real Group, Darleen Grimsby, SENCO and Inclusion Officer for Unity Education Trust and Dr Matthew Lee, Vice Principal at Wales International School (and Real Training iSENCO tutor). 👉realtraining.co.uk/95am #SEND #SENCOs #teacherCPD #emotionalregulation

Make headway this January by training to become a JCQ Access Arrangements Assessor! Enrol in our #CPT3A course today. Choose the intensive route, and you can join us live online 21-23 January for #CCET to understand psychometric testing, part one of this all-important qualification🙌 Your Access Arrangements Course (#AAC) will enable you to write assessment reports and is part two of your pathway to qualifying an Access Arrangements Assessor📜 Find out more here 👉 realtraining.co.uk/cpt3a

Happy New Year! 🥂✨ We are heading into the New Year energised, inspired, and ready to go! May your 2026 be filled with growth, prosperity and adventure. Happy New Year to all our delegates, partners, and friends! #newyear2026 #newyear #education #LetsGoLetsGrow

As the term wraps up for many, we’re sending our warmest wishes for a restful end-of-year break to all our incredible delegates! It’s been a joy having you on our courses this year. We’re already excited to see what you’ll achieve in 2026! #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Teaching

The end of term might be on the way, but it's not too soon to think about objectives for the new year! 😉 If you’re thinking about becoming an #AccessArrangementsAssessor, we’ve got an intensive #CCET running in January! 🙌 This is the first part of our #CPT3A course, find out more & discover further study options ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/cpt3a

⏰ Final Deadline Alert! Don't Miss Out on the intensive CCET Course Starting 12 December! Are you a teacher, SENCo, teaching assistant or tutor looking to sharpen your assessment expertise? Or perhaps you want to get on the path to becoming an Access Arrangements Assessor or Dyslexia Assessor*? Advance your expertise and make a greater impact in your educational setting with the Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET). Click the link to apply now: 🔗realtraining.co.uk/ccet #teacher #education #training #CPD #educationaltesting *eligibility criteria apply to both.